Irving Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, December 24, 2000
Reflections for Police Officer Aubrey Wright Hawkins
Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
June 26, 2018
There are many that remember you every Christmas eve. I promise.
Anonymous officer
Illinois
December 25, 2017
I never knew you or your family but every year at this time you come to mind. I have prayed for your family through the years. I can only imagine how painful it is. Once again I want to thank you for your sacrifice in order to protect and to serve. Over the past 40+ years in law enforcement I have had friends that also give their life as you did. I pray that someday we will meet in a far better place. I salute you and your family. You live on in our hearts.
Robert Carouth
Retired
December 6, 2017
I will never forget that horrible day. At the age of 20 years old, I was glued to the television watching the events unfold. I felt so guilty spending time with my family knowing that your family wouldn't get to see you on Christmas morning. I had such a heavy heart for several days. Thank you for service, Brother. Your life still matters and your legacy will live on.
Police Officer Jeremy Jones
Crandall Police Department
July 26, 2017
You are not forgotten brother. Rest In Peace. Yes
Sergeant Larry Blunt
Rockwall PD
May 29, 2017
Rip
Sig Jeff Harrison
Jjs
February 25, 2017
I still think about you Aubrey! You are still missed!!
Avis Stone- Evidence Tech
Dallas County Hospital District PD
August 10, 2016
I don't even see why your killers are appealing due to the near impossibility of getting a death sentence commuted in texas. At least the leader of the group and I think 1 other decided to be honorable by waiving their appeals and apologizing at their executions. The other guys who murdered you are only delaying the inevitable by appealing.
Citizen
July 30, 2016
Always remembered.
Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department
December 24, 2015
Hard to believe it has been 15 years. While our family was home warm making Christmas memories, just a few miles away this terrible, senseless act was going down. I will leave our Christmas Eve service this evening and drive past the memorial site just like I do each year. RIP Officer Hawkins. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Tim S. Fooks (Civilian)
Irving Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association
December 24, 2015
One more of your murderers was put to death today. Just a little closer to justice being served. May your spirit rest in peace.
Lt. Milton E. Proctor
Deer Park Police Dept, Oh (Ret)
February 5, 2015
Justice delayed is not justice denied. Hopefully the execution of this monster will help bring a little bit of closure and healing to the family, friends, and co-workers of this hero. I salute you, Officer Hawkins! You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!
SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayettville, AR Police Department
February 4, 2015
Justice is will be done again tonight when another of your killers is put to death.
Justin Carr
Son of a Correctional Officer
February 4, 2015
I pray for your family and friends today as your murderer's sentence is carried out. God Bless and you are not forgotten.
Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER
February 4, 2015
You are never forgotten.
AZ Narc
December 25, 2014
Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer
DFW Airport Police Department
December 24, 2014
Never forgotten.
Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department
December 24, 2014
IPD remembers you.
940
IPD
December 24, 2014
Having seen the story of your death on a TV show, I couldn't believe just how tragic your death was, an ambush that you had no chance at all of beating. May you rest in peace Officer, your partners will take it from here. God bless your family and the Irving Police department.
Kyle
November 14, 2014
Today is National Police Officers Memorial Day. I've known a lot of officers through the years, but the one who had the biggest impact on me was one that I never even met. When I was only 4 years into my dispatch career, I was working a cold Christmas Eve in a neighboring city when Officer Hawkins left dinner with his family and responded to that burglar alarm. Even though we were a few cities away, I can still remember the agonizing messages and updates that Irving sent out as the event unfolded. The pain in their voices took all the joy out of a sleepy Christmas Eve shift. That night it really hit home how important my job as a dispatcher was, that I was sending my friends into situations that they may not return from. That even routine events could turn tragic in a heartbeat and we must always be ready. I've tried to stress that to every trainee that I've ever had. That night really formed me into the dispatcher that I am today, and as I start my career on the other side of the radio, its a grim reminder about the evil that is out there. Godspeed Officer Hawkins.
Dispatcher/Officer Recruit
North Texas
May 15, 2014
Thoughts and prayers.....
Trooper
Maine State Police
March 6, 2014
I stumbled upon this site while thinking of Officer Hawkins. Though I did not personally know Officer Aubrey Hawkins. I can't help but feel somewhat connected to him. Maybe it's because we share the same last name i don't know.... Though I think of him and his family often, And even more so this time of year. I always wonder how his son Andrew is doing, And can only imagine how difficult it must have been on him not to of had his father there for his ball games, his first girlfriend and graduation of high school. Though I'm sure Office Hawkins has found a way to reveal himself to Andrew in giving him comfort in the difficult times of his life. I feel his spirit still lives on thur his son and ALL of the men and women officers who keeps our City of Irving a safer place to raise our children and to live.
Missed by many but never forgotten,
Julie Hawkins -Bailey
A Citizen of Irving,Tx.
December 30, 2013
I stumbled upon this site while thinking of Officer Hawkins. Though I did not personally know Officer Aubrey Hawkins. I can't help but feel somewhat connected to him. Maybe it's because we share the same last name i don't know.... Though I think of him and his family often, And even more so this time of year. I always wonder how his son Andrew is doing, And can only imagine how difficult it must have been on him not to of had his father there for his ball games, his first girlfriend and graduation of high school. Though I'm sure Office Hawkins has found a way to reveal himself to Andrew in giving him comfort in the difficult times of his life. I feel his spirit still lives on thur his son and ALL of the men and women officers who keeps our City of Irving a safer place to raise our children and to live.
Missed by many but never forgotten,
Julie Hawkins -Bailey
A Citizen of Irving,Tx.
December 30, 2013
Aubrey, It seems like just the other day we were in high school. God bless you and keep you, you patrol his streets now, we will take up the slack and ensure a better tomorrow, you have not been forgotten, we will fight the fight. Merry Christmas Brother, from all of us in blue
Deputy B Zable
Brooks County Sheriff''s Office
December 26, 2013
Thinking of the Aubrey Hawkins family this Christmas eve.
An Officer Mom
Dallas Police Department
December 24, 2013
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