Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi Greg,
We were talking about you today and I wanted to leave you a note telling you I honestly don't know that another man, co-worker or supervisor will ever have what you had. It's been almost five years, wow, and we all remember EXACTLY what we were doing when the call came out, Greg almost five years later and everyone still thinks and speaks of you because you were so wonderful, that is truely the only word to decribe you. We love and miss you

Anonymous

April 10, 2009

Hi Greg,
We miss you and still talk about you. Thank you for watching over all of us.

GPPD

February 2, 2009

Everyday is a memory of Sergeant Greg Hunter. Never forgotten.

Anonymous

January 12, 2009

I just wanted to let the family of Sgt. Hunter as well as the members of the Grand Prairie Police Dept. know that Sgt. Hunter is still honored and not forgeton in Bossier City. God Bless and stay safe.

Sgt. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City Police Department Bossier City Louisiana

August 4, 2008

I wish that we were back in the car with you training me again and the world was different from the one that took your life. God bless your family and You Greg.

Derek Snow
Retired

June 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family alittle more today.

Terry Donovan, spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan EOW 31 October 2004

June 18, 2008

Thinking of you today on this 4 year anniversary. I will never forget that tragic morning. I pray so often for your beautiful wife and daughter. GPPD was so fortunate to have you. I feel fortunate to call Denise and Erin my friends....I love them dearly. You are missed.

Beverly
Proud GP officer wife

June 18, 2008

What more can be said than has already been written? It is true that he always looked sharp, that his smile shined brightly, that he was reliable, strong, and friendly. He was a fine officer and Sergeant. I can not add more to the sentiments that have been given. Time has not diminished my admiration for Sgt. Gregory Lei Hunter. His light has not dimmed since he left this mortal sphere. I look forward to the day when I will again be able to greet him.

Joshua A. Felton
Former GPPD

June 17, 2008

Hey Sarge,
Things are changing so much here, man you wouldn't believe all the new hires! I know you would have a nick-name for each of them just like you did for all of us. Remmeber you would always call Clinton Mr. President when you saw him.
I'm sorry the rememberance of your death is approaching we remember and think of you all the time. We love you know like we did then.

GPPD

June 16, 2008

Greg Hunter, a man of faith and principle

Sgt. Hunter requested that I assist him at a suicide scene in April 2004. While we were waiting for the M.E. to finish their investigation, Sgt. Hunter and I stood in the parking lot and talked about family and faith in the Lord. I enjoyed talking with a man who was so honest and open about the things in life that were important to him. I asked Sgt. Hunter what changes he had observed in our world during his career in law enforcement. He said, "In our society today, you never know what form evil is going to take, and you never know where it is going to come from." Little did we know how prophetic his words were; two months later Sgt. Greg Hunter died due to the unpredicatable actions of an evil man with a gun in his hand.
Sgt. Greg Hunter has given us a legacy of faith and principle. May our Lord continue to provide for his wife and daughter in the days and years to come until we are all reunited in heaven's glory.

Emil Balliet, Chaplain
Grand Prairie Police Department

May 23, 2008

Today as I looked at the wonderful penciled reproduction of your police portrait Spoon did, the tears started to flow. I really don't know why, except that I still miss your hearty greeting accompanied by your beautiful smile.....both an outward expression of the love you had for Jesus in your heart. I thank God that we know you are in heaven with Him!

GPPD DISPATCHER

May 22, 2008

Well Gregg lots of things have happened since you departed us. I left GPPD over three years ago. I had not been here very long and I had a suspect that had committed ag assault and attempted a car jacking.

I parked my squad as he walked towards me threatening me and swearing he would take my life. My backup was a good ten minutes away.

I deployed my asp baton and ordered him to the ground. There was no reason for him to comply. I felt an uncanny since of heat all about me. I knew then that you were standing by my side protecting me from this man.

I shared this with Denise the day the named the street after you. Everytime I approach a car I think about you Sgt.

How you wuz my friend....

Steve Grube Chief of Police Ponder PD

Chief Steve Grube
Ponder Police Dept

May 6, 2008

Greg was simply the best of the best. a good man, a wonderful father, husband, and friend to those of us who were blessed to have known him. After almost four years it is still painful that this wonderful man was taken from us. I still remember the day that Greg told me that he made Sargeant, and how proud I was for him; how hard he had worked for this. He is still missed by his family and friends and will be for many years to come. May you rest in Heaven sweet friend.

Mrs. Jodi A. Clark
Good friend to Greg

March 30, 2008

To all members of the Grand Prairie Police Dept, and to the family of Sgt. Hunter, I just wanted yall to know that you are all not forgoten. Stay strong, stay safe.

Sgt. M. Szempruch
Bossier City Police Dept. Bossier City Louisiana

March 3, 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

February 7, 2008

Hi Sarge,
Merry Christmas there is no need for me to ask if you had a good one of course you did in Heaven!!!! Not a day goes by that you don't cross my mind. There isn't a doubt in mind that you are proud the way we all stood strong and healed together as a huge extended family. And healing Sgt doesn't mean forgetting it means being at peace knowing you are in Heaven.

GPPD

December 26, 2007

To The Hunter Family, God bless you and your family this Christmas and throughout the New Year. You are always remembered in my prayers.
PB

PB

December 19, 2007

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below with tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflection on the snow. The Sight is so spectacular! Please wipe away that tear, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas chior up here. I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your hearts; even though I am so far away we really aren't apart. So be happy for me, You know I hold you dear. Be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above. I send you each a memory of my undying love. After all, "LOVE" is the gift more precious than gold. It was always most important in the stories told Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do, for I can't count the blessing or the love He has for you.

So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear! Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

PB

November 26, 2007

I thought about you & your beautiful family alot with the Dallas SWAT officer who nearly died of a similar injury this week. I drive by the memorial at Walmart just about every day going to work and say a quick prayer for Denise & Erin to continue to give them strength. I have grown to love them both so much and I can't imagine their pain. I know you are up there watching over our officers and keeping them safe.

Beverly Anguiano
Wife of GP Officer #225

October 19, 2007

Thank you to the person who wrote a reflection on my friends page today. I wanted you to know that when I saw Sergeant Hunters name is bold print, I didn't need to research this memorial page...I will always remember his face and I certainly remember his sacrifice.

God Bless

Friend of Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04
Sterling Heights PD, Michigan

August 1, 2007

I have a print out of your Officer Down Memorial Page on my office wall. Every time I look at it I think that could have been me. I am truly sorry, I wish I could have kept him in jail forever when I had him and avoided the entire incident. My love is with you and your family forever. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO IN BLUE.

Inv. Clayton Ellis
Osage County Sheriff's Office, KS

July 12, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 3rd anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol. I only wish you could have experienced some retirement time as you deserved it after such a long and dedicated career in law enforcement. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

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

June 18, 2007

3 YEARS TODAY. WE REMEMBER AND CONTINUE OUR PRAYERS FOR MRS. HUNTER AND ERIN, AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES
YOUR WONDERFUL WIFE SENT ME AN EMAIL TWO YEARS AGO THANKING ME FOR A REFLECTION AND TELLING ME A LITTLE ABOUT YOU. SHE IS VERY PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE, AND KEEPS YOUR MEMORY ALIVE. I HAVE ERINS' BIRTHDAY MARKED ON MY CALENDAR, AND SEND HER A HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMAIL EVERY YEAR, AS WELL AS EMAILING THEM THINKING OF THEM ON HOLIDAYS. THEY ARE WONDERFUL LADIES, AND I THINK OF THEM OFTEN.

SERGEANT HUNTER, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

June 18, 2007

All those years of dedicated service. I had not read your story yet, until I clicked on todays date. I know these three years have seemed so long in some ways, but also like it has still just happened. Whether it is five years like my son or 29 years like you had your sacrifice and devotion to protect and serve is an amazing thing to witness. My love and gratitude go to you and your precious family left here to treasure your memory and legacy of strength and goodness.

Always Matt's Mom

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

June 18, 2007

G-d Bless.

June 18, 2007