Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My personal reflection of Officer Jesse Hamilton is that he was a good, honest, dignified, and dedicated professional.

On a daily basis, Jesse always conducted himself in an honorable, and professional manner. PPD Truly lost a great asset to it's ranks that sad day.

However, the facts will always remain, Officer Hamilton was an honorable, caring, dignified community asset, who greatly benefited the Pasadena Police Department during his tour of service.

Joseph Kaboutari
Ex-Pasadena Police P.S.O. Civilian

February 4, 2010

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9

Zink

December 8, 2009

Jesse, I did not know you to well but what I do remember of you was you smiling when you would relieve me from front desk duty. You would ask how my day went and how I was enjoying working for the new department. A year later after returning to my original agency I heard the tragic news over the radio. When I saw your picture on the news I immediatley remembered how you always took the time to ask "How I liked it so far?"

I wish I would have gotten to know you better as we never know when our time will come. Your family and your agency will be in my prayers.

Deputy J. Gonzalez
HCSO

November 14, 2009

Jesse,
i know most kids don't really understand how important you and your sacrifice were to us, but i do because my dad is a pasadena police officer just like you were... i want you to know that i truley appreciate what you did for us everyday and i also want you to know that i pray for your wife and two beautiful daughters everyday, because i know that if something were to happen to my dad i honestly don't know how i would beable to handle handle it, my daddy is my hero and my everything, and just so you you know now you are my hero to. RIP Officer Hamilton.

seargent moon's daughter
pasadena police

October 8, 2009

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Police Officer Jesse Hamilton,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Police Officer Jesse Hamiltion. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Police Officer Jesse Hamilton is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Co-Founder of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

September 26, 2009

Jesse all of us truly miss you. I saw your family at church on Sunday and it brought tears seeing our daughters playing and laughing together. We all at the department will forever look after your family as you continue to look after us all. We love and miss you. #3151 God Bless.

Ofc Ortiz
Pasadena PD

September 15, 2009

Officer Hamilton,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pasadena. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

September 14, 2009

Rest in peace brother for you shall watch over us from above now. We will continue the watch here for you.

Officer Kevin Rankin
Longview Police Department

September 8, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D.Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

September 1, 2009

R.I.P you are a Hero in my eyes.As a officer you kepted alot of people safe. But now you are a Angel that will look over the whole world. Thank you for your life of serving people.

Adam Stringer
Lubbock,Tx citizen

September 1, 2009

May God bless and keep your family always. May all your family's needs be met always, and may the peace that surpasses all understanding be bestowed on them. May your family and friends be at peace, and may your brothers and sisters in blue carry on the good fight that you fought. We've got the watch from here, brother. See you soon.

Officer Ivan Martinez
Baytown Police Department, TX

September 1, 2009

Rest in peace brother. You will be missed but never forgotten....

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

September 1, 2009

Rest in peace Brother Jesse, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

September 1, 2009

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Thank you for your service, May God give your family strength- you are a Hero!

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 1, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother...We will take it from here...
God Bless you and your family.

Officer Jamie Reeves
Tomball P.D.

September 1, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Hamilton, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

August 31, 2009

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
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 here, 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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

August 31, 2009

To Jesse's parents, wife and children, I am so sorry for the journey you are now forced to be on...my prayers and thoughts go out to you all. Know that Jesse's life and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Wendy Hutchison, Bossier City, LA
Mother of Fallen BC Police Officer Trey Hutchison, EOW 8/11/2004

August 30, 2009

May you rest in eternal peace and may God watch over your family during this difficult time.

A Corporal's wife
PA State Police

August 29, 2009

On behalf of all Missouri law enforcement officers, dispatchers and the like, we extend our sincere sympathy to the family, fellow officers and friends of Officer Hamilton. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

August 29, 2009

You made the ultimate sacrifice, and we are all grateful for your service. Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Pasadena ISD PD

August 29, 2009

To Police Officer Jesse Hamilton, to all family members and friends who call him beloved, and to his law enforcement family:

I was sorry to learn of Jesse's death and extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered. Words are insufficient to describe the sadness I feel for the Hamilton family. May you find comfort in your faith and the support of the law enforcement community.

There are many police survivors who share this same journey with you, and that community will be there to support you. Jesse's memory will be forever honored and revered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Jesse gave to his community and the citizens of Texas and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 21, 2009.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

August 29, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. All of us in blue share your loss. May God Bless the department and his family.

Patrol Deputy Jevonne Pollard
Chambers County SO

August 29, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Hamilton. God Bless him for his service to the citizens of Pasadena. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

August 28, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

August 28, 2009