Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Gregory Lei Hunter

Grand Prairie Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, June 18, 2004

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Reflections for Sergeant Gregory Lei Hunter

It has now been a year and few days, since you joined the Father in Heaven. once again, every time I see your smiling face, it just feels me with joy. You always came into a room and made it shine with your joy for life and God. I only hope to be half the Man you are and will forever be. Just as the Song Mery Me sings I can only Imagine, what will I do, bow before him and stand in Awe. We can only imagine what you have seen. I know some day when he comes to take me, I will again get to see your smiling face and joyful cheer. when the time comes I'll be ready until then, I have my earthly shell to hold me here.


G.P.P.D.

June 22, 2005

Daddy,
Yesterday, Chief Hill and his wife, Mary, the police department and many friends honored you at the Memorial at WalMart, with a moment of silence at 9:37 AM, in remembrance of that horrible time and day, Friday, June 18, 2004. Daddy, everyone still remembers about the horrible tragedy that day that took you from me and mommy forever here on this earth. Mommy and me continue to miss you so much and it is so difficult for us that it hurts so much. I didn't know things could be so painful and sad. Daddy, you know how close you, mommy and I were and all the wonderful conversations we had about our family, our future, our love for each other and for the Lord, and about always putting the Lord first, it is forever deep in my heart. I remember our last time playing basketball together on Thursday evening, June 17th, 2004. I have wonderful and happy memories of my life with you and mommy. I know your new, eternal home is with the Lord. Mommy cries everyday to the point it makes her sick sometimes and she is very, very sad all the time. She is so very lonely without you. Her grief is just horrible. I worry about her so much. I know you were such a wonderful and loving Husband and Father to mommy and me. I remember you always telling me how much you loved mommy and me. I remember mommy telling me the night we celebrated mommy and your anniversary for the last time, just three weeks before you died, and she said "Erin, I want you to always remember the kind of man your Father is, what a wonderful and perfect Husband he is, what a blessing he is to you and me. He is true with the Lord and so filled with the Lord's word. This is the kind of man I want you to marry someday". I told my mommy, "I know mom, Daddy already talked to me about the character of a Godly man and how he wanted me to marry someone that was a Christian and who walked with the Lord and who treated me with respect and was good to me, just like Daddy is to you". Today, I will leave to go to heart camp. I have reflected back to all the years you and mommy took me to the hospital together to meet my heart camp friends at the bus. Today will be different. Today is Father's Day and the day after you were murdered a year ago yesterday. Daddy, I love you and miss you more than I could ever say. My heart is filled with much emptiness, sadness and pain, like mommy. Happy Father's Day in Heaven Daddy, you are with Jesus. I know you were ready to be with the Lord, you told me and mommy only a couple of months before you were murdered, right after Grandma Moy died. Remember, you told me and mommy that if it was the Lord's will and he were to take you that night, the next or the next, you were ready because you wanted to be present with the Lord and in the Lord's kingdom, and then you smiled at me and mommy, got real happy and had a big smile on your face, and you were so filled with the holy spirit. You told me and mommy to always be strong, not be fearful and to always be happy. I remember mommy and I cried. I will remember that always. You are the best Father in the whole world. Daddy, I will do what you always told me to do and that was to always let the Lord shine upon me and embrace Him, and to always strive to be the best person I can be and let the Lord guide me so that others may know the Lord. I miss my special times with you when you would teach me about scriptures. Mommy and I keep you in our prayers every day and every night. I know the Lord is blessing you now and for always. I Love You So Much and I Miss You So Much Daddy. Your baby girl, Erin.

Your Loving Daughter, Erin

June 19, 2005

It has been one year now that you have been gone. You are still thought of everyday and missed greatly. Thank you for everything. We miss you.


GPPD

June 18, 2005

What a legacy you left.
Rest in peace Sergeant.
While your tour is over, our's continues in your memory.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

June 18, 2005

Greg, its been exactly one year to the minute that the Lord scooped you up and into his arms. There is a memorial in your honor right now celebrating your life and the kind of person you were to us all. Today is really no different tho, we all think of you every minute of every day. I was actively involved during that horrible day. Since then I have left the department because of a poor decision on my part. You have talked to me and forgiven me as the Lord also has and my life has moved on. And because of what you taught me about family and God I have re-claimed my pride, dignity and honor among family and true friends. Many great things have happened to me in my life. The fact that I got to hold your hand, tell you I would love and miss you and tell you goodbye one final time is something I will cherish and remember til the day I get to meet you again. So see, you're still a powerful force among all of your friends and today we continue to remember you for the wonderful, caring, loving person that you are and we celebrate the fact that we were lucky to have you in our lives. God Bless and Keep you Greg, what a wonderful addition you must be to the streets of Gold and the Garden of the Lord.


GPPD

June 18, 2005

It was almost a year ago that I left my reflection for you. I remember your face and all the wonderful things that were said about you then. Since then, most of the reflections are from your co-workers. They knew you best and saw you in an array of different circumstances and it seems you modeled for them superior behavior and attitudes. It also appears that you will never be replaced and that the void lingers on.

By now you have met Jesus face to face and are experiencing things we can only imagine. So thankful you are in His presence and know everlasting peace. But I'm sure it is still so painful for both your families.

May God comfort them as only He can.

Lynn Kole
Washington State


June 18, 2005

Hey Sarge tomorrow is one year ago that you were taken from us and Heaven gained the most awesome man and hero. We miss you each day and I dread tomorrow it will be like reliving that horrible day. God Bless you Greg we love you!


Grand Prairie PD

June 17, 2005

I recently attended the Police Memorial in Austin and the National Memorial in Washington and they were both beautiful and moving. I just wanted to tell you again, thank you for serving and protecting.I had the chance to meet your family and they had placed the most beautiful memorial next to your name. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts -La.
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

June 11, 2005

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE OFFICER
HUNTER,GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND THE
GRAND PRAIRIE P.D.

FALLEN,BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

KATY LAURIE DAUGHTER OF OFFICER
NATHAN LAURIE EOW 7-29-04

May 3, 2005

Sgt it's been 10 months and 3 days and we all still talk about you. It seems each day something triggers a converstaion about you. You touched us all in a way that no one else will ever come close to be able to do. I miss you so much as does everyone else. Keep smiling down on us Sarge.


GPPD

April 21, 2005

I didn't know Sgt Hunter but I will be riding in the 2005 Police Unity Tour in his name. After seeing all of the reflections for him I realize what a great person he must have been. I will work hard to honor his memory. I will be at the Hilton during Police Week as my agency hosts the COPS activities. I look forward to meeting any GPPD members. Stay safe.

Sergeant Jesse Harman
Alexandria PD Alexandria, Virginia

April 19, 2005

You touched lives in so many ways and left an indelible print of goodness.. you will always be thought of and missed


GPPD

April 14, 2005

Hi there Sarge I still can't believe all of this is true we all have our good days and bad days the good ones include remembering your smile,laughter and easy going manner the bad ones include knowing it'll never be again. Please watch over all of us..I don't believe another man will be loved as much as you were and still are God Bless You


GPPD

March 14, 2005

I look at this site daily. I tell myself will it ever stop. Like a bad dream I check our departments list just to see if this is real and it is, look to see if your vehicle is parked in the lot and it's not, and look into your office, and your not there. I've lost alot of friends and family members in my life,but for some reason to this day this one just seems so unreal! This has made me take a step back and see that if this could happen to you it could happen to anyone of us. Sgt. my young son will have tears in his eyes when he remembers you, it is the only time in his life that he has cried from a memory/thought alone.He did his form of art work (related to this incident) for me this last week which will be in my locker from now on. In his own way he let the coward that did this to yall (have it!)I can tell you that you meant so much to him. Thank you for all the talks you gave me when I was down and out with problems at home. Please watch over us from above, you were the best at it while you were here so please continue on.


Grand Prairie PD Officer

March 13, 2005

Greg is has now been 8 months going on 9, you are still sorely missed. Not a day goes by in some way that you are not forgotten. It is good to see you smiling face place around the Building. We know that you are watching from above. I know that you were watching when O. Garcia saved that little girls life. You would have been so proud of him for doing his job. Thanx again until the day we meet again.


Grand Prairie PD

February 24, 2005

Greg, it has been 8 months already, but feels like yesterday. You are missed greatly and spoken of often. I was truly blessed to have known you and will always remember you for the man that you were. Thank you for being in my life. The department will always mourn your being taken away from us.
Denise and Erin are being looked after
and have been quite active in many activities with the department. Rest in Peace my friend.

GPPD
GRAND PRAIRIE POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 23, 2005

It is now 2005. Your loss is still remembered everyday. Your picture is framed and above my computer. Although I was not close to you, I considered you a great man and friend, even though I was your subordinate.

I have come to know your family and my family has come to be real close to yours. You left a legacy with them and your daughter is a direct reflection of you.

God rest and Lord willing we will all be with you one day with the Father....

GPPD Officer


GPPD

January 7, 2005

Hi Greg I still miss you as does everyone else here. I love seeing the sketch of you all over the pd that Spoon did of you! You are smiling and watching us from above and everywhere at the dept. I didn't have anything special to say to you today I just felt the need to let you know you are in my heart every single day. We love and miss you!


Grand Prairie Police

December 29, 2004

Hi Greg in 2 days it will be 5 months that you were taken from us. You are still missed each day by all of us. I wanted you to know that...what I would give to see you in front of me smiling in person again so much. Peace be with you we love you.


gppd

November 16, 2004

Greg, I just saw the sketch Spoon did of you, It brought back so many memories. I miss our talks at the west door.

GPPD

October 14, 2004

Well Greg last night drummed up all the memories of the horrible day you were taken from us. Not that you haven't been thought of every day by all of us, but reliving it all again was heartbreaking. You were honored along with Bruce and some of the first responders at a ceremony where Denise was presented the "cross" and your duty weapon. Spoon presented the dept with one of his incredible drawings of you,he did you such justice! Well I just wanted to let you know you live on in all of us and are missed so very much. Til we meet again Sarge watch over us please.


gppd

September 23, 2004

Sgt. Hunter and Family. I regret that I never had the priviledge of knowing Sgt. Hunter. I am a young officer, fresh out of the academy and will soon be patrolling the streets. I hope and pray that if my career spans as Sgt. Hunter's I will be as respected and as professional as Sgt. Hunter seemed to be. I get the impression that Sgt. Hunter was a "quiet professional, that would take care of his troops and lead by example." Thank you for allowing me to share.

C/O A. Young #28664
Tarrant County Sheriff's Department

September 18, 2004

god bless you and your family

skip roberson

August 18, 2004

Greg not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you. It still doesn't seem real that you are gone. I finally went into your office the other day I suppose it was a step toward trying to heal, oh how I wanted to see you leaned back in that chair smiling doing your paperwork, at least I have the memory of it and for that I am grateful. I miss you sir each and every day. You may be gone from us but sir you will be in our hearts each and every day. God Bless You Greg Hunter for being the man were.

friend-employee
gppd

August 3, 2004

My brother Gregg, I preached your funeral and the words came so easily. It is such a blessing to preach a service of celebration such as your final send off. Gregg, there were over 3000 people to pay tribute to you.

I shared Jesus with them just as I know you whould have wanted. I told the story of how we were going code to help Dianna when she put out the 6 and how we were going to have to lay hands upon the suspect and have a "Come to Jesus Meeting".

I remember on the way back from that call you and I talked about the old days and how things have changed in the past 30 years since we had been in law enforcement.

I check on Denise regulary to make sure she is doing ok. She and Erin came over the weekend of the 4th. I fed them ribs and we swam. I have never seen a young girl put away so many ribs my friend.

I told Denise I was so sad the we had not fellowshipped socially before now, But I know how you protected her from the Dept.

So I must ask you my friend.. How you Wuz... how beautiful it must be as you patrol the streets of Gold...

We will be together soon.. my friend...

Steve Grube Chaplain
GPPD

July 20, 2004

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