Corporal Lemon Harvey Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Florida Tuesday, December 15, 1981  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

I didn't know you Deputy Corporal Harvey, but, I can sense in the statements of your kids, Cory and Lisa, that you were and still are definitely someone very special....a great man and greater father. My guess is that you were a darn good cop too! Thank you for all you did...for your sacrifice. We will continue to carry the torch you handed to us.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Sgt. Byron K. Lee
Gwinnett County Police, Ga.
2009-04-07

Cpl. Harvey,
On today, the 27th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hillsborough County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

2008-12-15

We stand with you Bro! RIP

Inspector Mason
Federal Protective Service
2008-06-02

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh
2007-12-08

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-10-02

Valiant Hero know this,
For 8 years you served, protected, and vanguished evil.
You touched peoples lives and you saved lives.
You made a difference and now you serve again and walk a different beat with the Lord at your side.
You are gone from this earth but you are not forgotten, you live on and are immortal through your children.
Rest easy Hero.

Retired Police Officer.

2007-08-15

FIRST OFF I WOULD LIKE TO SAY WOW AND THANKYOU TO EVERYONE THAT HAS LEFT A REFLECTION MESSAGE ON THIS SITE.
I AM CURRENTLY A COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER FOR THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS FOLLOWING IN MY FATHERS FOOTSTEPS.

DAD I LOVE YOU AND WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD MY HEAD HIGH IN YOUR MEMORY (WIND AT MY BACK AND A PRAYER IN MY MOUTH)!!!

Cory L. Harvey
The son of a GREAT MAN
2007-01-29

........ Rest in peace Brother.

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly PD, Va.
2006-12-15

Twenty-five years later, you are still remembered and honored.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's
2006-12-10

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa
2006-11-15

As the daughter of the late Lemon Harvey I was shocked when I ran across this site on a google search.

For those who never knew my father he was my best friend. My father was a big man and not because he stood six foot six, but because he was my everything and still is. Daddy I love and miss you. Lisa

Lisa Harvey
N/A
2006-01-19

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

2004-12-15

Thank You Deputy Sheriff Corporal Lemon Harvey for your dedication and selfless sacrafice to Hillsborough County and our Country.

I was a Junior in High School at Chamberlain High School in Tampa and an Explorer in the Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Dept. when Corp. Harvey was ambushed and killed in his driveway.

Your dedication and sacrafice in making a difference in our community inspired me to follow you in a career in Law Enforcement. You are not forgotten and those of us still serving continue to keep your dream alive each day in making a difference on the streets and in the lives of people we have never met.

Rest in Peace.

Deputy Sheriff Ken Davidson
Pike County Sheriff's Department
2004-09-07

Not forgotten , Rest in peace for we have the watch now.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
2004-02-18

Rest in Peace brother. You are not forgotten.

Anonymous

2003-10-20