Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

November 3, 2020

It has been almost 41 years but I still feel it when I read things like this. Very nice.

Proud son, Dwain Huckabee
Son

September 24, 2020

Lt. Huckabee,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sweetwater. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 3, 2019

Lt Huckabee, I came to work at Sweetwater PD in 1967. As a rookie officer I looked up to you and all the other officers whose job it was to train me. At that time there were no formal Police Academies and young rookies like me received on the job training from well trained officers such as yourself. I continued in law enforcement for 47 years and will never forget that first police job with you, Glenn Brazelton, Ted Hatcher, Sgt Smith (Smitty), Gerald Byrd, Sgt Johnny Rose, Chief Eubanks, Edith Brothers, etc. etc. Someday we will all sit down together and discuss "the good old days".
R.I.P. Lt.
Glen Allison Tarrant Co Dep Sheriff (Ret)

Dep Sheriff Glen Allison (retired)
Tarrant Co Texas Sheriff Dept

June 16, 2016

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

November 6, 2009

I have a friend who lives in Sweetwater. I figured anyone who lives or has served in this great city should be honored. Thank you for your your service and dedication Lt.. RIP brother..

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept

June 8, 2009

I had the privilege of knowing Lt. Huckabee and his three sons for most of my life. However, I only worked with Lt. Huckabee for slightly less than 2 years. He was always upbeat, smiling & loved the job. His skills at driving his patrol car during response to a hot call rivaled that of professional race car drivers of the day. I learned a lot by watching you! THANKS Lieutenant!...for all the memories!

Sergeant (Retired) Joe Don Smith
Sweetwater PD

May 30, 2009

Lt. Sir, it's been one year since I last spoke with you through this forum. Kurt is doing great and you would be proud. We all mourned the loss of Chief McGuire. I know HEAVEN must be well guarded with you and Chief and Smitty, and Jazzo and Pookie Ray and Uncle Glenn all there. I miss you all and still look to you for example. Some day, GOD willing, I'll get to sit down with you and the other guys and talk about how it was when you walked the line. I bet you have some good stories like the rest all did. Lt., we're doing our best to carry on the tradition and make you proud. Watch over us and talk to the "BIG CHIEF" in our behalf. See ya at roll call "up there". Till then, me and Kurt are still 10-8 down here.

PATROLMAN ROBERT L. CLARK
SWEETWATER POLICE DEPT

December 31, 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 25, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 31, 2007

LT.
I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING YOU, BUT I KNEW OF YOU VERY WELL FROM YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS. I KNOW WHAT A MAN YOU MUST HAVE BEEN BECAUSE I KNOW YOUR SONS. I AM PROUD TO CALL YOUR SON KURT "BROTHER" AS HE NOW WEARS THE UNIFORM YOU BROUGHT SUCH HONOR TO. I ALSO KNOW HOW KURT WORKED TIRELESSLY TO BRING YOUR NAME AND RECORD INTO THE PUBLIC EYE. SIR, I THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS, YOUR SERVICE, AND YOUR DEDICATION. I AM PROUD KURT IS CARRYING ON THE TRADITION YOU STARTED. LT., YOU CAN REST ASSURED, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND THE NIGHT YOU GAVE YOUR ALL WILL BE IN MY MEMORY FOREVER. I WILL TRY TO BE WHAT YOU WERE BUT IT WILL BE BIG SHOES TO FILL. GOD HAD A PLAN FOR YOU AND YOU SERVED IT WELL. THANKS LT. WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.

PTLM. ROBERT CLARK
SWEETWATER, TEXAS POLICE DEPT.

January 1, 2007

I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you are watching down over us.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

November 3, 2006

Lt. Huckabee,
I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Sweetwater.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

November 4, 2005