Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A more dedicated officer could not be found. Glen was well respected by all who knew him and especially those who worked with him. He will not be soon forgotten.

Chief Fredrick Ford
Land Harbor Police Department

To the family, friends, and Department of Lt. Hicks,
My department lost one of its own last year and though I never met you, your loss is great in my heart. You gave the ultimate sacrifice to perform your job and serve the people. May your family find peace in knowing that Heaven has gained an angel and that you are an inspiration to us all. I salute you my brother in blue and your memory will live on forever. "What we do in life, echoes in eternity."

Officer J.R. Manson
Raleigh Police Department

My deepest sympathy to the family and coworkers of Lt. Hicks. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in your time of need.

Margie Burton
Niece of Deputy Sherrif Joann Barnes EOW 12-10-02

You are a hero! May God take you in His arms. Thank you for protectecing us.

Anonymous

I had to wait over a week to have the composure to write a tribute and reflection about Glenn Hicks, my friend of 12 years, a colleague, former student and as fine a man as you would ever have known:

Glenn was a big bear of a man with an even bigger heart. He was in the auto body business for years, and he helped people with discount repairs. He even towed some poor elderly people for free. Glenn and his brother-partner in the shop, Harry were the most honest and helpful businessmen I ever knew.

Glenn decided to become a cop at the tender age of 48. He passed the PT at basic school despite having had hip surgery a few years earlier. I was one of his instructors and we had such fun in his class. His older brother Wade also completed this class with him. Glenn had a deep baritone voice and there was always a contagious smile on his face. If you weren't happy and upbeat, you would be after being around Glenn any amout of time, even if you didn't plan on it. He was a fun and happy man who liked to laugh.

Glenn died doing what he loved: serving his community. He got into law enforcement for all the right reasons. Unlike some young men, who like the fast patrol cars, the prestige and excitement, etc., Glenn truly enjoyed helping people. He certainly didn't get into this job for money.

After several years as a reserve officer, Glenn went on as a part-time officer. He recently went on full-time after his other brother Harry retired from the body shop. Glenn was never too busy to talk to his friends. His body shop was a fun place to talk (men don't gossip!)

Glenn never was angry or mean and he had the patience of Job. Despite his large size, he was conscientous never to be officious or heavy-handed. I never knew him to put his hands on anyone. He was truly a peace officer vs. an enforcer. He was genuinely a Christian Soldier in our society. He harbored ill will for no one and he was always eager to spread his Christian spirit to everyone he met.

Our little mountain community is so broken-hearted. I know that Glenn would not want that. He would want us to remember him as a loving husband, a devoted father and grandfather, a loyal brother, an ethical businessman, an honest dedicated officer and a caring Christian friend to all.

Glenn lives on in our hearts. We will miss him and never forget him. His family can be so proud of what Glenn H. Hicks represented and for the lives he touched. Donna, John, Harry, Wade and the rest of the family, we love you. 116 answered his final call on Feb. 20th 2003.

A HERO:

A hero was here but now he is gone,
his brave warm spirit carries on.
We felt so sad to hear he fell,
his badge he wore so proud and well.
His works reached out to so many lives,
we struggled hard to understand why.
With a folded flag and taps final call,
a mournful salute snapped from us all.
Yet now he stands a higher post,
he is Heaven's guard, we proudly boast.
With St. Michael, he patrol's Heaven's street,
God's brave soldier still walks his beat.

We miss you and love you Lt. Glenn H. Hicks. EOW: 20 FEB 03, Avery County NC

Chief John A. Millan
Newland, NC

Chief John A. Millan
NC Public Schools Law Enforcement, Avery District

YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN

PATROLMAN FIRST CLASS
MBPD

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS ARE WITH LT. HICKS, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS..

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

THIS IS TRULEY A TRAGETY FOR ALL. MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND THIS AGENCY.

DEPUTY MARK GOLDEN
LAFAYETTE COUNY AR.

God be with you and Bless The Hicks Family, Friends and co-workers. Just know that all his worries are over no pain or suffering.....

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Sami Thomson
Surviving niece of Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

To the family, friends and co-workers of Lieutenant Hicks, I'm so sorry for your loss. This just breaks my heart. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

peace

Anonymous

May the Lord bless and strengthen Lt. Hicks' family and friends. May the Lord protect all of us, this brotherhood, give us courage and perserverance to continue on in spite of this tragic loss

Patrolman
Richmond VA Police

Lt. Hicks or Big Glenn....a devoted family man and good person God bless you and your family ....you will be missed.

Trooper
North Carolina Higway Patrol

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

As I visit the Law Enforcement Memorial on May 15th, I will say a prayer for you, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing.

See you some day brother.

Corporal Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

To officer Hicks family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and May you love one rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
PPD

My family wishes to extend heartfelt condolences to Glenn's loved-ones and co-workers. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult moment in your life.
God Bless.

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

My sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Lieutenant Hicks.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am sure that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest well fellow officer, those of us remaining will cover your post on the blue line.

Sergeant Ryan McNeil
New Chicago, Indiana Police Department

My thoughts and prayers are with Lt. Hicks' wife, family, friends and co-workers. You are never alone in your pain and grief. Your law enforcement family mourns your loss with you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."



There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Today, February 25, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Lt. Hicks who died on duty five days ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Lt. Hicks' sacrifice will never be forgotten

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

Never forgotten.

1658
Knoxville Police Department, TN

Sorry my Bro, you will be remembered.

A Fellow Copper

Thnak you for your service Lieutenant Hicks, God bless and keep your wife and son until you meet again.

RLK
NMBDPS

On behalf of my dept., I extend our sorrow to the family and friends. Rest in peace brother.

Deputy Justus Clinton, McLean County Sheriff's Police, Illinois.

Deputy Justus Clinton
McLean County Sheriff's Police, Illinois