 | Trooper Oren Stuart Hindman
South Dakota Highway Patrol
South Dakota
Thursday, May 2, 1985 |
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace
I hold your family in thought and prayer today and pray for their solace. Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-05-03
Oren, you will never be forgotten. We found a picture of you today and enjoyed the memories. You never met a stranger and were always willing to lend a helping hand. I know God is enjoying your company, as one day we all will.
We love and miss you. Teri Todd
Friend
2009-03-15
23 years later you are still remembered. You were so young. Cheated out of too many years,but the years you were here on Earth,were ones of honor and pride.
Ohio
summit co
2008-05-03
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-05-02
"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
2008-01-24
You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and thank you for your service. Police Explorer Captain
Watertown, South Dakota
2007-11-18
Rest easy Brother. Former Police Officer
Warrenton,VA
2007-05-02
Twenty-two years today and never forgotten. Praying that you are in peace!
Hardwick Family
Pierre, SD
2007-05-02
Rest in peace my friend. We shared an uncommon name and the job. God bless your family and your service to us all. I pray you were a brother in Christ as well as a brother patrolman. Retired Patrolman
Missouri Police Officer
2006-03-22
You are not forgotten Trooper Hindman. I pray that you are at peace. Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol
2006-02-27
Your death is a tragedy. Time has not diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State
2006-02-02
Thank you to you and all of the SD Troopers for keeping the highways safe. Lyle Bear
Citizen
2005-02-19
Rest in peace blue angel. shannon
concerned citizen
2004-01-17
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