United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, June 8, 2000
Reflections for Deputy U.S. Marshal Peter Purdy Hillman
Rest in peace Deputy US Marshal Hillman.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 4, 2021
Rest easy
Mark Mottola
June 9, 2020
My Dear Peter,
You lit up a room with your laughter and had such a zest for life. It does not seem that 17 years have passed. My heart hurts for what could have been in your future. You never shrank from a dare from your other deputies and I thank you for that. As I drove down HWY 168 today and saw the green memorial sign with your name on it (without the Purdy), tears came to my eyes. I try not to go by that sign in Clovis because it makes me miss you too much. 93 minutes my friend 1 week before you and Mike took that awful drive will be a precious memory only known by the two of us. Keep watch with St. Michael in Heaven over your fellow LEO's. Please no more EOW too soon. Love you and miss you.
Sharon
Special friend
July 27, 2017
Deputy Marshal Hillman,
On today, the 17th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 8, 2017
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 8, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th 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 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 the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
June 11, 2012
"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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
March 20, 2008
Rest in Peace.G-d Bless.
June 8, 2007
May you Rest safe in the Arms of The Lord.
June 8, 2006
Rest In Peace.
#2959
U.S. Marshals
February 28, 2006
Our agency is to small to suffer such a loss.
Rest in peace
Jon
USMS
April 13, 2005
I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
A grateful citizen.
September 29, 2004
Deputy Hillman, you served you country well. Your family, friends, and others recognize your bravery!
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