Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY !!!

Haven't been on for a while, we have been really busy.. You know how summer is here.. With the yard and the pool and the other 200 things to do everyday... Tyler had a cattle show this weekend, He got GRAND fall calf !!! He was so happy and proud. I know you would have been too. Trent went to the show with us and really had fun.

As far as what is going on here, Well your new Highway sign is done and ready to be put up.I can't wait to see it up.The poker run and hog roast for you and Josh went well..
Well gotta go for now We Love you and Miss You..
Happy Father's Day again..

June 17, 2007

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you this weekend. Connie, I really enjoyed our conversation the other night. Talk to you soon.

SHELLY HARDIN
WIFE OF SGT. HEATH HARDIN , EOW 01-11-2007

June 16, 2007

I miss you, Dale. I wish you were still around. I know you're here with us, we just can't see you. Sometimes that is really tough. We miss you, friend. You were the best. We love ya and we'll never forget you.

May 31, 2007

Dear Dale:

I didn't know you but had the unexpected pleasure of meeting your wife, Connie, and two sons at the memorial in Washington, DC. You would be proud of them. I really don't know why this happened - I lost my son last year too in an auto accident while on duty. The pain is sometimes unbearable. To your family I offer my sincere condolences.

Jane Melchionda
Mother of Matthew Melchionda
Watchung Police Dept.
EOW 3/8/2006

Jane Melchionda
Watchung, NJ - Mother of Fallen Officer, Matthew Melchionda

May 30, 2007

SEGEANT HOLCOMB, I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOU, BUT I HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF RESPECT FOR YOU AND JOSH, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO WORKERS, I PRAY FOR THE BRASS IN COLUMBUS, THEY NEED IT FOR ALL THEY HAVE PUT YOUR AND JOSH'S FAMILY THROUGH, THAT SAYING WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND, MIGHT JUST GET THEM. YOU AND JOSH A TRUE HERO IN ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT EYE'S. KEEP AN EYE ON ALL OF USE NO MATTER WHAT THE UNIFORM A SISTER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

DEPUTY
JCSO

May 27, 2007

Connie, I am so glad that your time in Washington D.C. was good for you and your boys. I was also very glad that we were able to see you and your group at the memorial wall. I read your son's tribute to his father and was very moved by his words; they were so insightful for such a young man. We will be coming down next weekend for the poker run and hog roast. I hope that it will be very successfull. I hope you are doing well now that are back. I know how hard it is to get back in the swing of things after going to DC. Take care.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, Ohio

May 26, 2007

Hey Dale.
You've been on my mind for the past couple of days. And I realize I never had a chance to tell you Thank You and I feel horrible for that. I honestly never thought I'd see the day where you wouldn't be here. It's like a bad dream that won't end. I must say you and Connie have raised some of the best young men. Tyler looks just like you. And Trent I think has your attitude, it seems like every time something happens in Gallia County they always refer back to you and Josh. Why can't they let us pick up the pieces and move on with it? You will always be on all of our minds along with our hearts. But it still hurts when someone brings it up. about 3 weeks ago I was out if town and I was standing in line at a gas stating and I was wearing my bracelet that Connie gave me, and this woman turns and looks down and asked me what it meant and if you were my dad and I said No then she asked why I was wearing it and I told her about the accident and what all had happen and how you were our inspiration and all of our hero and she looked at me with tears in her eyes and said she heard about that on the news when it happen and she never thought she'd meet someone who knew you or Josh. I honestly never thought I would have to explain something like that to someone. I guess where in Gallia Co. everyone knows and when they see you have the bracelet on or even a magnet on the back of your car, they already know. And there is no need to ask. Well I better go. I didn’t plan on this being so long... But Thank you!!
Thank You for risking your life for me and my family
Thank You for protecting us in Gallia County.
Thank You for your act of kindness
Thank You for making the choice of being a cop and putting your life on the line for others.
Thank You for always making sure the athletes at River Valley was always being treated right.
Thank You for being the Co Chair-man for "Quality Schools for Quality Kids".
Thank You for always caring about us students at River Valley.

May 25, 2007

Dale, Just wanted to let you know your monument has been placed at your grave and it is quite beautiful, I know you would be proud, But I'm sure you have already seen it.

A friend

May 25, 2007

Sgt,
You are still thought of each and everyday. Please keep your family wrapped in your love. See ya again one day.

Brandy
P27

May 22, 2007

Hey Dale,

Just thinking about you. Missing you. Thanks for being such a good friend.

May 21, 2007

Hey it's me

Well we made it home from Washington, what a trip ! It was such an emotional week over there.. You would just have been amazed at everything that the law enforcement do for the families in D.C.. It was very nice something that the Boys and I will never forget. It was really hard coming home I felt like we were leaving something over there. But I promised the boys that we would go back. The guys from the Highway Patrol were great to the boys and I .. We just hung out with them the entire time, and that was really nice. The boys really enjoyed it.I'm so glad that so many of our buddys from P-27 got to go...Even Captain and Misty got to go..

Well I've got to go for now, We love you very much and you know that .... Miss you every day.
~hugs and kisses~

May 19, 2007

Hey Dale,
The benefit Connie put on up at the school last week was really nice. I was glad that they let the boys play. that was real nice. I hope Connie and the boys have a safe trip to Washington D.C. We miss you Dale. Not a day goes by that someone doesn't say something about you. "You will always be in our hearts".

May 14, 2007

Hey Dale,

How are you? I hope you are doing well. Been thinking of you a lot lately. I met a retired state trooper a few weeks ago in Columbus and we have become friends. As soon as I met him, I thought, "Boy, he looks so much like Dale!" He's about your age, too. You would have liked, Russ. He's cool. We went fishing this weekend and had a blast.

I miss ya, Dale. I can't wait to get home so I can see the sign up on Jackson Pike. That will be tough to see. I miss you. I think of you always and I hope I make you proud as I continue to protect the public. I know you're watching over all of us. You were the best! You will always have all of my respect and I will always work to honor your memory. You're a part of my history, you taught me what it meant to be in public service, how could I forget that? I am who I am today, because I knew you, Dale. I hope I live my life so that when I get to see you again, you can pat me on the shoulder and say with your casual smile, "You did good, kid. You did real good." I love you, Dale. I thank God for you.

May 14, 2007

Hey Connie,

Just wanted to drop a line to say "hello". I'm sure your in DC right about now. I'm praying the lord gives you extra strength this week. I hope you had a nice Mother's Day. I thought about you guys all day. Talk to you soon ..

SHELLY HARDIN
WIFE OF SGT. HEATH HARDIN , EOW 01-11-2007

May 14, 2007

Hey Connie,

I have tried to get to this computer several times but kept getting side tracked. I'm sure you are busy with the details of the Washington trip. Mason had a little birthday party this weekend. The guys at the PD bought him a 52 inch tv. They are spoiling the kids. His birthday is today. The big 9 years old. I'm going to take him out to the grave site so we can have a talk with daddy. Well, gotta go.. Talk to you soon

SHELLY HARDIN
WIFE OF SGT. HEATH HARDIN , EOW 01-11-2007

April 30, 2007

Well it's been 7 months today...somedays it seems like yesterday but then again it seems so long ago.
I was at the post the other day for a meeting, it went good. We talked about the Washington trip. The new Colonel and the new Director came down. We only have a couple weeks till the trip.
So much has happened in 7 months here, some good , some bad, but we are hangin' in there..( your thinkin' be tough)We love you and miss you !!!! We miss you more then
your ever know.....

~Big Hugs and Kisses ~

April 28, 2007

I knew Dale for a long time, since I was a little kid, through my Dad who is a retired State Trooper. Dale always had a smile on his face and always loved being a State Trooper. He will be missed, but I will never forget him. Keep watching over us, Dale, you had a great impact on my life.

Emily Gibson
Friend

April 23, 2007

We miss ya Uncle Dale! Cant believe its been half a year already! Connie seems to be holding in there strong for ya. Preslee looks at ur picture everytime she comes over to the house and says "awee its dale". haha you sure left an impression on her. =)

Miss ya always!

<3 Sham

Shamra
Neice

April 21, 2007

When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did that day
while thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.

I know how much you loved me
as much as I love you
and each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me too.

But tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand
that an Angel came and called my name
and took me by the hand.

I promise no tomorrow
But today will always last,
and since each day is the same way
there's no longing for the past.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart
for everytime you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart....


Thinking of you Connie,Tyler & Trent today and always and wishing you all the best.... Know that Dale is with you guys on everything you do, you three are very strong and loved by so many people.

Gallipolis ,Ohio

April 14, 2007

Hey it's just me

Not doing a whole lot today, I've been to the post to CHECK on the guys today for ya, Yes everything is good there. Silvey, Cunningham and James was there. Talked about Washington and the Charity Ride everything seems to moving in the right direction.I called yesterday about ordering T-shirts for Washington, Just waiting on the guy to call me back.
James is coming over tonight to help me with some things, he is so good about helping me.. Him and Marvin are now my handy guys.
Just thought I would write a short note, It's been one of those days, where you wonder how much more can happen..
The boys and I are fine but boy do we miss ya !!!!
Love you always !!!

April 13, 2007

Dale,
Happy late Easter. I hear that Connie has finally got the road changed. CONGRADS! Go Connie. well I better go for now.

April 10, 2007

Sarge
1st of all just wanted to tell you Happy Easter. 2nd justed wanted to say what a great family you have here,but you already know that. You are greatly missed brother.

Officer McKee
Chillicothe PD

April 8, 2007

Happy Easter Sgt. Missing you everyday.

Brandy
P27

April 7, 2007

Connie and Kids,

Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you guys . Take care .

Shelly

SHELLY HARDIN
WIFE OF SGT. HEATH HARDIN , EOW 01-11-2007

April 7, 2007

HAPPY EASTER DALE !!!

not sure what we are going to do, but I'm sure we will think of you because you always enjoyed Easter..
Love you and Miss you
~hugs and kisses~

April 7, 2007