Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember you when you were a kid you and your Brother and Mother and Father had moved in by my home in Pennsylvania and I met you with Mike Danner, you were a good kid and I enjoyed you and your Brother George. I was saddened to hear about your accident from your Brother George, I wanted to say that you will be missed and loved by many

Robert Cramer

May 25, 2024

PFC Halma,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the SCARNG. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Aonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 26, 2023

It's hard to believe that it has been 18 years! There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you or where you would be if you were still here. I miss you and I love you. Keep watching over us until we see each other again!

Lt. George Halma
Cheraw PD and twin brother

June 26, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 26, 2015

Your memory and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Continue to rest in peace and watch over us all. God Bless.

MEC Daniel Watson
U.S. Coast Guard

June 26, 2015

Happy Birthday Gil, I miss you so much. Please keep watching over all of us each day until we meet again! I love you

Sgt/Detective
twin brother, Cheraw Police

December 9, 2014

Gil, I just found of your passing. I am sorry for your family. We had so much fun in Basic Training and AIT. You were a great man.

Special Agent Jim Williams
DOJ

December 5, 2014

Saluting all the Men and Women in uniform, be it Law Enforcement or Military.....All will give some, and some will give all. With great respect,and prayers to all!

Stacey Sellers
Citizen of Chesterfield , S.C.

June 26, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 14th anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

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

November 30, 2012

You left us fourteen years ago today. It continues to be a hard road without you here. We all miss you. Time makes it a little easier, but I am forever thinking about you and all the things we used to do together. You will never be forgotten!

Detective George Halma
twin brother/ Cheraw Police Department

June 26, 2012

Gil
You are missed and loved.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers often.

Melinda C Sellers
Friend

April 27, 2011

I thought it would get easier with time but I still think of you every day. I am always referring to you or something that you had done. Happy Birthday Gil, I miss you. I love you and will see you again!

George Halma
Cheraw Police Department, twin brother

December 10, 2010

Happy birthday buddy ... we all miss you...

Anonymous

December 9, 2010

It has been almost 12 years and yet I think about you everyday. You have been on my mind so much, I started reading all the reflections that everyone else have been leaving for you. It's obvious that you have not been, and never will be forgotten! Keep watching my back, unitl we meet again...... Love George

PFC George Halma
Cheraw Police Department / Twin Brother

March 11, 2010

Gil,
I miss you very much. I remember our talks about people, life, work, both good and bad. I remember your concerns about the future, your brother (George),and the laughs we shared about the craziest things. I am so blessed to have known you brother. while eternal paradise I'm sure is now your home, it's my hope that one day, we will be together, .....and laugh again.

May God bless you, and all of your family

CAPTAIN JULIUS RILEY
CHERAW POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 1, 2009

I was on the internet trying to find you and your brother.I've often think about you and george and i miss you both. I'm sorry you left this world to soon.I'll never forget when we won the 1986 Bangor PA little league championship. it was our ability to work as a team that won us that trophy. I know the other officers could count on you as a teammate.

Lance
a little league team mate and friend

June 11, 2009

Gil,
Every year that goes by,It still feels like yesterday when I last talked to you. I remember the night before you were taken from us how you backed me up when I chased down that pickup. "I miss you brother", But I know you and John are up there watching over us. I will never forget you or John and how you both watched over me and on occasion fussed at me for taking to many chances. God Bless you Gil and your brother George, We will meet again.

Michael Blevins / Senior Officer
U.S. Dept. Of Justice / Friend

October 3, 2008

I will never forget the wonderful person you were - you and my husband, Allan Davis, were to go the the Police Academy in Columbia the next morning the night you were killed. My heart just fell as so did my husbands. He thought a lot of you and was very proud of you. Maria was a wonderful girl and I still think of you and her often.....you will never be forgotten - our hero!

Anonymous

September 28, 2008

A decade has passed but you have not been forgotten. Those who were close to you and love you dearly will never let you be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

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

June 26, 2008

DEAR GIL,
MAN, IT HAS BEEN ALONG TIME. I REMEMBER YOU STOPPING ME ON SECOND STREET FOR SPEEDING AND GAVE ME A BREAK. WE BECAME FRIENDS AFTER THAT. YOU WERE REALLY A STAND UP FRIEND THAT I WAS GREATFUL TO HAVE. I STARTED AT CHERAW POLICE DEPARTMENT JUST LIKE YOU DID AND NOW I AM HONORED TO BE WORKING WITH YOUR BROTHER GEORGE. HE ALSO IS A STAND UP GUY, AND WILL DO ANYTHING IN THE WORLD FOR ANYONE. I STOP AND LOOK AT YOUR PICTURE EVERYDAY I WALK IN THE PD. I'M PATROLING NOW AND HOPEFULLY I CAN CARRY OUT THE DUTIES IN AN OUTSTANDING WAY THAT YOU DID AND THAT I PRAY THAT ONE DAY THAT I CAN SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE YOU ALWAYS BROTHER.

PFC.BOBBY DRIGGERS
CHERAW POLICE DEPARTMENT
6-09-2008

PFC BOBBY DRIGGERS
CHERAW POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 9, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 16, 2007

9 years today,Seems like just yesterday,Forever my hero, And never forgotten,Keep looking over us all,I love you and miss you,In Memory Of 930. Love George

PFC George Halma
Cheraw Police Department, twin brother

June 27, 2007

It always hurts to know that another officer has died. It hurts just a bit more for me when it is one from the Carolinas.

May You Rest-In-Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC/LAPD

June 26, 2007

Gil,
Its hard to believe that it has been 9 years today. A lot of things have change since you were called home. A lot of changes have happened at Cheraw PD. Rest in peace my brother and keep a watch over us left here. In memory of 930.

Cpl. Jason Shoemake
Society Hill Pd

June 26, 2007

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

June 26, 2007