Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Constable Eula Ray "Raye" Hawkins

Panola County Constable's Office, Mississippi

End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 2019

Leave a Reflection

Reflections for Constable Eula Ray "Raye" Hawkins

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

December 13, 2019

Hawkins family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Constable Hawkins thank you for your Service to your Community and Department. Most of all thankyou for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept

December 13, 2019

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Constable Raye Hawkins on their tragic loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort during this time of deep sorrow. Thank you fellow officer for your dedication and service to your community. Rest in peace Constable Raye Hawkins.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protect

December 13, 2019

I feel such sadness reading about the murder of Constable Raye Hawkins. What a senseless act of violence. My condolences to the family, friends and fellow Constables of the Panola County Constable's Office. Rest in Peace, Sir.

Susie Ball
Judicial Process Server
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Florida

December 13, 2019

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 13, 2019

Thank you Constable Hawkins for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Mississippi. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 13, 2019

REST IN THE ARMS OF GOD
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FAMILY OF BLUE

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICE OFFICER Linda
None

December 13, 2019

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Panola County Constable's Office.

James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc

December 13, 2019

Psalm 15
God bless .
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- ACF

December 13, 2019

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

December 13, 2019

Rest easy partner, we have watch from here. Thank you for your years of tireless and selfless service and dedication to your community and this nation.

Officer H. Munoz 2155
UT System Police - El Paso

December 13, 2019

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Constable Eula Ray "Raye" Hawkins during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support during this difficult time. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Constable Eula Ray "Raye" Hawkins.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

December 13, 2019

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

December 13, 2019

On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer
our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Constable Hawkins.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten

Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association

December 13, 2019

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

December 13, 2019

RIP, Constable Hawkins. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

December 13, 2019

May God welcome you into his kingdom and wrap his arms around you're family during this time.

Former Chief Of Police J Kenny
PPD

December 13, 2019

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

December 13, 2019

Rest In Peace Constable. My prayers are with you and your family.

Constable Cregg Thompson
Atascosa County Constable Pct 3

December 13, 2019

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Constable Hawkins and the Panola County Constable's Office during this time. Thank you, Constable Hawkins, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

December 13, 2019

Rest in Peace!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

December 13, 2019

May God bless you and your family. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace my brother in blue.

(Ret) Trooper Dean Aires
PA State Police

December 13, 2019

The thoughts, hearts and prayers of everyone here at Cape Carteret PD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Constable Hawkins. May the Good Lord give you strength, comfort and peace.
He swore an oath to serve and protect and he made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of that oath.

Go with God.
Lt. Michael V. Caldwell, Chaplain

December 13, 2019

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

December 13, 2019

Rip Officer

Ret S/Inv Terrence Mullen
New York State Police

December 13, 2019

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.