Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

L/Cpl Ham,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of South Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 8, 2023

Always remembered brother .

Judge /Magistrate/SC Trooper Sheridan Ly
Judicial

February 7, 2023

Always remembered brother

Judge /Magistrate Sheridan (Danny) Lynn
Former S.C. Highway Patrol

February 8, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

February 8, 2021

Always remembered brother.

Judge /Magistrate Sheridan (Danny) Lynn
Former S.C. Highway Patrol

February 8, 2021

Rest in peace Lance Corporal Ham.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 18, 2021

Rest in peace knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 14, 2020

Always remembered brother!

Judge / Magistrate Sheridan Lynn (former
Aiken County, S.C.

February 7, 2020

Never forgotten brother! Prayers to your family

Judge Sheridan Lynn (former SC Trooper)
Aiken County, S.C.

February 8, 2019

Never forgotten, blessings to the family.

Judge Sheridan. ( Danny ) Lynn
Magistrate Aiken County South Carolina ( Former SC Trooper)

February 9, 2016

Your sacrifice will always be remembered! Thank you Lance Corporal Ham. Rest in Peace'!

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

February 8, 2015

On this day 25 years ago, the Friday before Thanksgiving, Jacob and I, along with 53 others graduated the academy. Ass the song says, all gave some yet Jacob gave all!

You are not forgotten my friend.

Trooper M.A. Lazar
SCHP

November 22, 2013

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends . Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 8, 2013

To the family and friends of Lance Corporal Jacob Ham Jr. and his fellow officers with the SCHP:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Jake's memory on the eleventh anniversary of the day he so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing as the agony of this loss never diminishes.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Jake gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 8, 1998.

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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 8, 2009

RIP.You will always be remembered and never forgotten.

Anonymous

November 29, 2008

2 My uncle buddy:
I love you! And I Miss You!

Shanequa Baker
Niece

September 30, 2008

Jake was short for Jacob as his father-in law (Mr.Robert Mcbryde)called him. Jake was my mentor and big brother. He will always be a part of my life.

Sterling Daniels
Virginia Beach, Va

AZ1(RET) STERLING L. DANIELS
US NAVY

June 19, 2008

Today on the 10th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for those you left behind and still mourn.
Rest in peace Lance Cpl you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

February 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

February 5, 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

November 16, 2007

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 8, 2007

Merry Christmas too you and your family. May they continue to move forward in life and heal with your guidance. God Bless!

December 21, 2006

The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning just as brightly as his brass.
"Step foward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No lord. I gues I ain't. Because those of us who carry badges, can't always be a saint."
I've had to work most Sundays and at time my talk was rough... and sometimes I've been violent because the strees are awful tough."
"But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep... though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got just to step."
"And I never passed a cry for help, though at time I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears."
"I know I don't deserve a place mong the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear."
"If you have a place for me here, Lord it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had to much, But if you don't... I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod, as the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step foward now, policeman. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk the beat on Heavens strees. You've done your time in hell."

L/Cpl. C. K. McLendon
Horry COunty POlice Dept.

June 11, 2005

I thank you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

May 18, 2005

Jake, I will forever remember our last conversation, February 6, 1998. You were truly a very good friend and a dedicated Trooper. Our daughters are graduating this year, hey they made it with ease, college is their next step. I will be thinking of you when Kashawna receives her diploma, I know you will be present in spirit. Lance Corporal Jacob Ham Jr.(Jake)I miss you and will always cheerish our friendship. We, the members of the SCHP, thank you and your family for the sacrifices you gave; the last being the ultimate sacrifice.

Lieutenant Melvin Warren
South Carolina Highway Patrol

May 18, 2005