United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, June 2, 2005
Reflections for Special Agent Robert Russell Hardesty
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers, and a special prayer to your brothers and sisters at the Porter County Sheriff's Department.
Rob, rest in peace, and never stop answering the call for a "Signal 47"
Officer
Portage Police Department
June 5, 2005
“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
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Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
June 5, 2005
Rest in peace hero, God speed.
June 5, 2005
Rest in peace. You and your family are in my prayers.
P.O. CHris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD
June 4, 2005
Rest in peace Sir. Thank you for your service.
Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County, Il.Sheriff's Dept.
June 4, 2005
To the family and friends of agent Hardesty. I am sorry for your loss and I pray for you all.
officer Leary
United States Park Police
June 4, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Agent Robert Hardesty, his good deeds to his country will always be remembered. May God bless you.
Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department
June 4, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with your family - Rest in Peace my Brother.
Special Agent/SWAT Brother (DC)
FBI TAMPA
June 4, 2005
God bless you. We all train long and hard to become the best Agents/Officers/Deputies/Troopers we can be.
You died training to make yourself better for the service of your country and it's people.
You will not be forgotten.
Officer
Phoenix PD
June 4, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.
This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.
We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined the other Angels in Blue.
God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.
Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon
June 4, 2005
We are so Sadden By your Loss.
You are in our thoughts and Prayers and We will Hold each other up.
Sunshine
Wayne / Macomb / Oakland
June 4, 2005
My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Special Agent Robert Hardesty. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.
Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04
June 4, 2005
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Special Agent Hardesty deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Agent Hardesty is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC
June 4, 2005
Rest in Peace Brother.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
June 4, 2005
God bless sir. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
June 4, 2005
God bless Special Agent Robert Hardesty, his family, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
June 4, 2005
you may be gone, but never forgotten... rest in peace brother
Ofc. Kevin Litten
Mt. Angel Police Department, Oregon
June 4, 2005
My thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. You are a hero and will be thought of as such. The Heavenly Streets are now yours with all law enforcement sisters and brothers who have gone before you.
Texas
June 4, 2005
MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF AGENT HARDESTY. HE IS SURELY A HERO. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL MY BROTHER, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
June 4, 2005
Rob, may God bless you and your family. You will forever be in our hearts and minds.
Special Agent
FBI Denver
June 4, 2005
Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the department. Aloha and god bless.
Police Officer
Honolulu Police Department
June 4, 2005
We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.
God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!
P/O Dan Bailey (Ret'd)
Norristown Police, Pa.
June 4, 2005
Thank you sir for your service
June 4, 2005
May God Bless Agent Hardesty, his family, friends and fellow agents. Thank you for your service.
Sgt. A. Whitney
Yuma County SO, AZ
June 4, 2005
What a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. Take care of them from up above. You will truly be missed.
June 4, 2005
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