Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

SGT. Scott

Everytime i look at this page it brings tears to my eye's i am so thankful that all you police officers put your lives on the line for us, and it is so sad that we the people who you help serve and protect do such bad thing's to police officers i have full respect for police officers sometimes i wish that i got to know you and asked you for your advice since you were a cop for long. It is a blessing that we have police officers like you around. I will keep coming to your page and leaving a comment for you because you deserve it, you served my city and i'm so greatful so now you deserve to be remembered and thanked.....! i give sympathy out to your whole family your sister who also writes to you on here, and to the rest of your family i hope they read this and know that we and i are thankful to have police officers to serve the city of covina thank you so much

i will write you again....!

sincerly,
latina bradford

LATINA BRADFORD
CITIZEN OF COVIINA

April 23, 2007

A member of the Northern California Police Unity Tour team will be riding in your honor during May 2007 National Police Week DC. Please help keep us safe as we honor you our brother. If contact is not made with your family or friends a bracelet of the event will be left by your name for them to claim. Thank you for your service and peace to all who were touched by you.

R.Bucher Evidence Tech
Oakland PD CA

April 10, 2007

a very simple but strong statement., although they are gone,they will not be forgotten...

lieutenant
seneca county sheriff-tiffin,ohio

February 3, 2007

Thank - you for serving for my city god bless you and R.I.p. Godbless to family and friends.

latina

December 12, 2006

Sgt. Hanson,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching me how to be a police officer and good father. It was an honor and privilege to work with you while employed at the Covina Police Department in 1990. I only regret not being able to thank you personally. You truly inspired me as a young officer.

Wayne Blessinger
Fontana Police Officer

November 10, 2006

I've been thinking about you a lot Scott; I miss your reassuring presence. I heard about the boy from Covina who was killed in Iraq-the story in the paper said you and he were friends-and I imagine that you were there to welcome him and I’m glad that he had your reassuring presence.

JJ Foss
Scott's Sister

October 30, 2006

Well, Scott, your boy is 18 today. You would be so proud of him. He's become a great young man. He's going to college and playing ball. With everything he's been through nobody would have blamed him for deciding to take some time off but he's soldiering on. Just as you'd expect. You'd be proud of all of them, really. Sarah's beautiful and funny. But you knew that already. She looks just like Alli and is just as smart, too. We all miss your laugh and your soothing presence but we know that you're with Dad and Uncle Joe and Mr. Whitney keeping the fire stoked until we're all together again.

JJ Foss
Sister

September 10, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of sgt. Hanson. RIP, thank you for your service.

mjw643

August 23, 2006

Dear Hanson family. My prayers are with you all. Your husband and father had a great smile. He died on the same day as my husband. Officer Brian Winder who was killed while working on 7-3-04. May you find some peace from God and hold on to all the faith that you have. I'm sure he was a great person as will as a great Sergeant. peace be with you all.

lorrie winder

August 7, 2006

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and co-workers to this fine officer who has paid the ulitimate price in keeping thier community safe and protecting those they serve.


May he rest in peace

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile probation Officer
KY DJJ

Douglas W. Bennett
Ky. Dept. of Juvenile Justice

August 6, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Sergeant Hanson, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Scott, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Scott's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Scott's life was about so much more than the way he died. Scott will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Sergeant Hanson, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three and a half years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

July 31, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Sgt. Scott Hanson and to his fellow officers with the Covina Police Department.

On behalf of our family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Scott tragically died in the line of duty. May you be comforted by the warm embrace and support of your law enforcement family and other police survivors. There are many who have have shared the same anquish and they will be there to support you on the difficult journey ahead.

Heaven now has another hero, but I am so saddened that it is your beloved Scott. His valor and courage will be forever remembered. The courage and sacrifice of his family during the last three years of Scott's life is also revered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Scott gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 3, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of Pittsburg Police Department, eow 4/24/05

July 31, 2006

YOUR JOB HERE IS DONE.WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE. GO 10-8 IN HEAVEN BROTHER.

DEPUTY R. ESCAMILLA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT/ INDUSTRY

July 31, 2006

Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here.

Deputy
LCSO

July 30, 2006

Rest peaceful Sgt.

Thank you for your service and dedication to the people of Covina.

May your family and friends find comfort in God's peace.

Res Ofc. Pete Brazi
Maywood~Cudahy PD

July 30, 2006

My brother.... My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers. Watch over the streets of heaven. We will take it from here.

Patrolman William A Mays Jr
Youngstown (OH) State University PD

July 27, 2006

Rest in peace brother. "Heroes live forever"

Detective

July 26, 2006

Final Call

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.
Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hand Your Hat Beside Mine. I'm A Cop, Too."

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Scott's family, friends and his Covina PD family. What an infectious smile! May that and your fond memories ease your pain during this difficult time.

Debbie Iketani
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, former Covina PD dispatcher

July 21, 2006

Scotty, I will never forget your smile and your quiet gentle spirit. You were one of a kind I met you when I was sixteen and you never seemed to change. Thank your for the street patrols when I got my first place and then when I had my daughter Thank you for watching over me and the community of Covina My sincere prayers and thoughts to your wife and children and the whole Hanson family
You are missed, Kim Romero

Kim Romero
friend

July 18, 2006

As the long days and nights pass without Scott here, I find comfort in the sincere condolences left for Scott and our family.
A simple thank you does not capture what I feel but it's all I have, so - Thank you and bless you.

Allison M. Hanson
wife

July 18, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Sergeant Hanson.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

July 17, 2006

Officer Hanson,
Your career with the Corvina P.D. was long, and no doubt distinguished. Your suffering is ended and we take comfort now that you are at peace, watching over us. Thank-you for your service. You will always be remembered as a hero. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Corvina P.D. Rest in peace, brother!

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

July 17, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother, May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

July 17, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

Gregg Houston
South Carolina

July 16, 2006