Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Robert F. Hand

Cranford Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Tuesday, February 11, 1975

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Reflections for Patrolman Robert F. Hand

May God bless you and your family on this 46th anniversary of your LODD........You are not forgotten

Detective #40 (retired)
Cranford Police Dept

February 11, 2021

R.I.P Patrolman Hand on this sad anniversary of your death.

Patrolwoman Valerie Smith
Kenilworth Police Department

February 11, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect.and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 11, 2012

RIP SIR! You will not be forgotten. I will be riding in your honor and memory this year in the 2011 Police Unity Tour to Washington DC. "Gone But Not Forgotten"

PO Nick Cevasco
Rutgers University Police Department

May 5, 2011

Thinking of you today, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

December 24, 2010

Always remembered.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 18, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex-Burlington County NJ Cop and Correction Sergeant.

February 11, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 8, 2008

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 11, 2007

To the "Senator" - rest in peace Bobby - you are always in our hearts - thanks for the memories my brother

A Brother
CPD

March 6, 2007

May God bless you and your family...You are not forgotten

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

December 19, 2006

26 years later and your contribution is not forgotten.... Rest in Peace

Fellow Cranford Police Officer
Cranford Police Department

February 24, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother Hand. This is a better police department because of your contributions. God Speed....

Fellow Cranford Police Officer
Cranford PD, NJ

February 24, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD

October 18, 2004

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