Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Harrelson,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of LaFourche Parish. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 31, 2023

Rest in heavenly peace on this your 17 anniversary in heaven

Mark Mottola

July 31, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

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

July 31, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Harrelson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2019

Well Daddy, this July will make 16 years you’re gone... Things have changed a lot in those years. First off, I’m in my second year of nursing school. Another big thing is Mom got remarried to an amazing man named Byron(B) a couple of years ago. But the most recent thing is brother is going to be a dad himself this month. He and Danielle are going to have a baby boy at the end of the month. I have a gut feeling he’s going to share a birthday with you, and don’t worry we already know he has a Harrelson head. Last year I got my best birthday present, Mom and B got me a pillow made out of one of your old sweatshirts. I can’t sleep a night without it, even in the summer when it makes me sweaty. I wish I could remember you for myself. All I have is what everyone tells me of you...

Hailey Harrelson
Daughter

January 11, 2019

Kurt...You're my brother...I miss you man, I really do...I haven't forgiven myself to this day for not being there more...I have 4 boys that never met you, but all know their Uncle Kurt's a hero, and know you had to go protect Heaven until we all get there...God, Kurt, man I never said it enough but I love you so much bro...I miss you...tell mawmaw hey and send our love...

Reg
Brother

November 17, 2015

Kurt, just want to say we are thinking of you today. but that happens often. You are so very much missed and loved. we are praying for you and we look forward to the day we meet you again. we love Kurt and always will. Uncle David & Aunt Debbie Harrelson.

just family
uncle & aunt

July 31, 2015

Woody,
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you, but for some reason today you are heavy on my mind. That is why I am writing on your page. Just thinking of all the good memories we made. From Taekwondo to the Kingfish and in between. I still tell the story of you parking your unit in my drive way and pretending to chase me around my house. I would love to know the stories my neighbors made up about why I was being pursued. LOL. I hope all is well up in the sky. Miss you my friend.

Al Hebert
Friend

January 23, 2015

Kurt, we miss you and we will always remember you . Uncle David & Aunt Debbie Harrelson.

David & Debbie Harrelson
Uncle & Aunt

August 1, 2014

I miss you Woody

sgt mark dennis
fpd

May 5, 2014

Its hard to believe its already been 8 years. I remember you telling me stories all the time at grandma and grandpas for holidays just like it was yesterday.There hasn't been a Christmas eve or Thanksgiving since that I don't miss our little talks.I think of you often. especially when I see just how wonderful you're kids are. I miss you and love you so very much! you'll always be in my heart!

Allie Foret
Cousin-in-law

July 31, 2011

Days have come and days have gone people keep moving but noone ever forgets. Woody you were an amazing person with a heart bigger than most. I still tell people your stories of your kids being born and use all your little helpful tidbits you gave me and Scott when Makayla was born. Scott and I miss you greatly.

Consuela Bynum
Wife of Officer Scott Bynum

October 6, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

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

July 31, 2009

MY DEARLY BELOVED SON THE DAY THE NEWS CAME WHEN THE LORD CALLED YOU HOME IT JUST BLEW THIS FAMILY AWAY YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN. MELLISSA, COLLIN & HAILEY WILL ALWAY'S BE IN YOUR HEART HONEY. YOUR SISTER, & BROTHER'S TOO. MOMO-NAC PRAY'S FOR YOU EVERY DAY. WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN ONE DAY I SEEN YOU COME INTO THIS WORLD AND HAD TOO SEE YOU GO OUT THAT WAS THE HARDEST THING A MOTHER HAD TO GO THREW. KNOW ONE KNOW'S A MOTHERS LOST OF ONE OF HER OWN & HOPE THEY NEVER HAVE TOO. CRAIG WEBER STOOD BY YOUR SIDE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY & WE THANK HIM FOR THAT. YOU WERE A GREAT MAN, SON & LOVING HUSBAND & IN OUR HEART'S WILL ALWAY'S BE. WE MISS & LOVE YOU HONEY & YOU ARE ALWAY'S IN OUR THOUGHTS. YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE FACE OF GOD & MAYBE WE WILL TOO WHEN OUR TIME COMES.

LUV YOU ALWAY'S MY PRECIOUS SON
MOM, DAD, YOUR SISTER, BROTHER'S MOMO-NAC
AND FAMILY

ROSE HARRELSON
MOTHER

October 19, 2008

Hey Woody this week another Lafourche deputy was killed in the line of duty , Dep. Martha Woods that morning when i heard of her death i just re-lived july 31st 2003, the day you and Chaney were called to a higher duty . As you know Dana and i brought a beautiful little girl into this world on Dec. 4th 2007. Brother-in-law (like i always used to call you)she is something else you would love every bit of her i know like she was your's and everytime we go to the cemetery we take her visit you . She is now almost nine months old and so beautiful ,i know you are watching over all of us just remeber you are the brother i never had and i will make sure mis and the kid's are taken care of ,till we meet again love you brother-in-law

Brother-in-law
Darryl Foret

Darryl
brother in law

August 22, 2008

Five years...my God. Has it been that long already?

Today another Lafourche deputy has been taken in the line of duty. It made me think of you. You are missed by a lot of people, and I think you always will be.

Crystal Bonvillian
friend

August 20, 2008

Its hard to believe that 5 years have gone by. It seems like only yesterday you and Chaney were around. Both of you made this world a better place. I know you made your families proud. But your friends felt proud to have known you both. Your goodness and memory with last forever. May God continue to Bless your family and friends.

Cathy Landry
former co-worker

July 31, 2008

Woody,
Here we are nearing the 5th Anniversary of your death and we still miss you so much everyday! Since you're gone Darryl and I have brought a BEAUTIFUL daughter, Aubree into this world. She is almost 8 months now and we know you are watching over her and us. We chose Melissa as her Godmother and she is such a great "Nanny". We know you must be proud of her and of the kids. Collin is becoming such a fine young man and Hailey is still your lil princess! Life here on earth will never be the same for them, we know, but we know you are watching over them and taking care of them. We love Melissa, Collin, and Hailey with all of our hearts as we know you do too! And even though our baby girl Aubree never got to meet you, please know that she will know her Uncle Woody as she grows. We visit you often and even though she doesn't understand yet, we tell her "that's where Uncle Woody lives." We Love and miss you very much! RIP Brother-in-law!

Dana Foret
Sister-in-Law

July 20, 2008

DEAR SON,

SINCE I'VE LOST YOU I DON,T KNOW WHAT TOO DO. ALL I KNOW GOD WANTED AN ANGEL & HE TOOK THE BEST. I KNOW MELISSA THINKS OUR FAMILY BETRAYED HER BUT, SHE TOOK THE ONLY THING I HAD LEFT WAS OF YOU WAS MY GRANDKIDS. I STILL LOVE HER & THE CHILDREN I KNOW SHE'LL NEVER FORGIVE ME. BUT, I NEED TOO FORGIVE MYSELF FIRST. KURT THE YEAR BEFORE YOU DIED & CAME GIVE ME A HUG, & WISH I HAD A HAPPY BIRHDAY I NEW THEN YOU FORGAVE ME. THE ONLY THING I'LL CARRY TO MY GRAVE I DID'NT ASK YOU TO FORGIVE ME. I WAS SCARED TOO ASK YOU TOO FORGIVE ME CAUSE I KNEW THEN I WAS WRONG. BUT, I'VE PRAYED &GOD HAS FORGIVEN ME . LUV, MOM

ROSE HARRELSON
MOTHER

July 13, 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

February 2, 2008

It's hard to believe it's over 4 years already. I remember like it was yesterday, you were giving me & Angel advice. Always looking out for us. each time someone asks me about Angel & I's friendship, it brings back sooo many good memories. You're always in my thoughts and prayers. Maybe you can still have some influence on your kid sister & form a friendship for us again. I MISS your family so much. I know you're still looking down on us. You have to see your wonderful children grow. REST IN PEACE.
LOVE ALWAYS,
TAMMY VERDIN(ADOPTED KID SISTER)

TAMMY VERDIN (FRIEND OF THE FAMILY)
KID SISTER

January 26, 2008

I can't believe four years have come and gone. Scott and I do miss you dearly. You touch our lifes with your little stories about raising kids, being a cop, and just being an all around great person. Rest in Peace Woody. We love you

Consuela Bynum wife of Officer Scott Byn

August 13, 2007

Sergeant Harrelson,
Today marks the fourth anniversary of your EOW. Your family, friends and department are in my thoughts, as we remember your dedication and courage to a profession that so few are cut out to do. You will always be remembered.

Pennsylvania citizen

July 31, 2007

Four years have passed since you were called away and you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

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

July 31, 2007

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND THOSE YOU LOVE!! REST IN PEACE WITH THOSE GONE BEFORE!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 22, 2007