Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HAPPY NEW YEAR Shelly Sam and Mason .

Jan. 11 is coming up pretty fast , just want you to know i think of you guys often. Hope everyone is doing good .

Connie Holcomb
wife of Sgt. Holcomb EOW 9 28 2006

Anonymous

January 1, 2009

Hey there Heath...just wanted to say Merry Christmas...wish you were here. I cant belive how much time has passed since you left us but it still seems like just yesterday. Almost two years now and you still come up in conversation around here more often than not...and if your in the conversation its bound to be a great and funny one. Anyways..we still miss you more than ever. Always.

Also...to Mr. and Mrs. Hardin, Shelly, Sam and Mason Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and I wish you the best.

M

Anonymous

December 25, 2008

YOU LIVE IN OUR HEARTS , FOREVER ! SENDING OUR LOVE TO YOU IN HEAVEN.

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS SHELLY, SAM AND MASON .....

Think of you guys often hope you love your new house and living close to the beach ...
Connie Holcomb
wife of Sgt. Holcomb EOW 2006

Anonymous

December 22, 2008

The Christmas party for the HMPD was Tuesday night. It was a nice party ... but the only thing on my mind was you. It is hard to believe that it has been two years ago that I last talked to you. After that Christmas party you stayed with me and my husband to talk for a long time. It was freezing that night! You called Shelly for me (she was at home sick )but we still made plans to get together for my birthday in January. I know you were with us in spirit as you always are. My husband goes by to your resting place to talk to you (more than he lets me know)he feels close to you there. He misses you so much! As do a lot of your family and friends. You will always be in our hearts. Please look over each of us during this holiday season and the New Year ahead.


Ms Mel and Mr Harold

and

Shelly, Sam, and Mason

Have a Merry Christmas!

We all love each of you very much! You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous

December 18, 2008

It is almost Christmas time and it is still hard to believe that you are not here. just wanted to let you know that you are not forgotten and your very much missed...watch over the guys, some need you more than others.

Miss ya!

a friend

December 15, 2008

missing you ...........

A FRIEND

December 10, 2008

and after we suffer for a short time,God, who gives us all grace will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you to keep you from falling. He called you to share in his glory in Christ. A glory that will continue to live forever. 1 Peter 5:10

Anonymous

December 3, 2008

I cant believe the holidays are coming around again its strange to think we are coming up on two years that youve been gone...You are still thought about and missed so very much...Continue to watch over the guys some of them need it more than others..Continue to watch over your beautiful children...miss you much!

A FRIEND

November 17, 2008

We took a trip down to the Police Hall of Fame and saw your name on the wall. Although ,I know that you already knew that. When you see your name for the first time like that it is enough to bring you to your knees . You gave ,as did so many others. It's still feels like a dream. You know this is Native American month at school and you are not here to go and share with Mason's class. I am encouraging him though to take some of your stuff and talk with his class about his daddy. A Warrior that walked in two differant worlds. We miss you..

Anonymous

November 4, 2008

I have been thinking about you alot lately and it seems like everytime that I turn around someone is talking about you or something catches my eye that would remind me of you. well I just wanted to stop by and tell you are still very much missed. well watch over the guys.

Anonymous

November 3, 2008

We are all looking forward to the golf tournament! This is a day that will reflect you as a person. You were always a giving person. The scholorship will be "you" still giving back to our communiy. This event will help now and in the future. We want to thank your parents Ms Mel and Mr Harold for all the hard work they have done! And everyone else that has helped with the golf tournament! Heath, we all love and miss you so much!

Anonymous

October 23, 2008

just looking at your pictures and missing you more than ever. Wish you were here. you will never be forgotten. your golf tournament is Saturday. so many friends have responded. we will always celebrate your life. Your babies are growing too fast. we see them as often. we were suppose to see them this weekend but pappa has been sick. love you mamma

mel hardin
mamma

October 19, 2008

Just wanted to drop by and let you know I was thinking about you..Miss you much....

A FRIEND

October 15, 2008

WHEN I GROW UP: When I grow I want to be a police officer because they fight crime and teach people to follow the law. Sometimes they get medals and move up a rank. Police officers respect a blue line that stands for justice. They protect people and save lives.
Sometimes they die and retire their car. Some police officers carry dogs that are trained. The do not tell lies. Their jobs are taken seriously.
They help each . That is why I want to be a police officer. your son!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love mamma

mel hardin
mamma

October 12, 2008

daddy's poem Her hair was up in a pony tail, her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy's Day at school, and she couldn't wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, that she probably should stay home. Why the kids might not understand if she went to school alone. But she was not afraid; she knew just what to say. What to tell her classmates of why he wasn't there today. But still her mother worried for her to face this day alone. And that was why once again she tried to keep her home. But the little girl went to school eager to tell them all about a dad she never sees, a dad who never calls. There were daddies along the wall in back for everyone to meet. Children squirming impatiently, anxious in their seats. One by one the teacher called a student from the class to introduce their daddy, as seconds slowly passed. At last the teacher called her name, every child turned to stare. Each of them was searching for a man who wasn't there. Where's her daddy at? She heard a boy call out. "She probaby doesn't have one,"another student dared to shout. And from somewhere near the back she heard a daddy say, 'Look's like another deadbeat dad, too busy to waste his day.' The words did not offend her as she smiled up at her mom. Then looked back at her teacher who told her to go on. And with hands behind her back, slowly she began to speak. And out from the mouth of a child, came words incrediably unique. 'My Daddy couldn't be here because he lives so far away. But I know he wishes he could be since this is such a special day. And though you cannot meet him I wanted you to know all about my daddy and how much he loves me so. He loved to tell me stories. He taught me to ride my bike. He surprised me with pink roses and taught me to fly a kite. We used to share fudge sundaes and ice cream in a cone. And though you cannot see him I'm not standing alone. Cause my daddy's always with me even though we are apart. I know because he told me he'll forever be in my heart. With that her little hand reached up and lay across her chest. Feeling her own heartbeat beneath her dress. And from somewhere there in the crowd of dads, her mother stood in tears proudly watching her dauthtor who was wise beyond her years. For she stood up for the love of a man not in her life. Doing what was best for her, doing what was right. And when she dropped her hand back down, staring straight into the crowd. She finished with a voice so soft, but its message clear and loud. I love my daddy very much, he's my shining star. And if he could he'd be here but heavens just too far. You see he is a police officer and died just this past year while chasing a thief to keep our town safe from fear. But sometimes when I close my eyes it's like he never went away.. And then she closed her eyes and saw him there that day. And to her mothers amazement she witnessed with surprise. A room full of daddies and children all starting to close their eyes.
who knows what they saw before them, Who knows what they felt inside. Parhaps for merely a second they saw him at her side. Ï know your're with me Daddy, to the silence she called out. And what happened next made believers of those once filled with doubt. Not one in that room could expain it for each of their eyes had been closed. But there on the desk beside her was a fragrant long-stemmed rose. And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, by the love of her shining star and given the gift of believing that heaven is never too far. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then a entire life to forget them. love you always.

mel hardin
mamma

October 8, 2008

Hey there Heath, its late and Im sittin here at work pondering on the past couple years - the events that have led me to where I am now....you are such a huge part of it all. I also wanted to tell you thank you. You have brought so much into my life, even since you left us. You know what I mean so I wont say anything other than thank you and I will be eternally greatful that I had the oppurtunity to know such wonderful person. I think of you often and we all speak of you often...you will not be forgotten and you are always missed.

Me

Anonymous

October 7, 2008

we are all working hard to make the first annual sgt. james heath hardin scholarship golf tournament a success. so many friends and family are involved. we are all so proud of you. heard from mr. sloop, your drafting teacher. he plans to play in your tournament. how cool!!!love you and miss you mamma.

mel hardin
mamma

September 29, 2008

HEATH, ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAVE WRITTEN YOU BUT I TELL YOU IT HASN'T BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE THE LAST TIME I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT OR TALKED ABOUT YOU. THE DAY I GOT PROMOTED WE ALSO HIRED THREE OTHER OFFICERS, ONE OF THEN REMINDS BROOKLYN AND I SO MUCH OF SULLY I THINK YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT SO TOO. YOU WOULD ENJOY HIS SENSE OF HUMOR. WE HAVE HAD SOME REALLY GOOD CALLS LATELY BUT YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT BECAUSE I FEEL THAT YOU WERE RIGHT THERE KEEPING AN EYE ON US AND STANDING BY ST. MICHAEL KEEPING US SAFE. I MEAN HOW MANY CHASES CAN YOU REMEMBER ON A THURSDAY EVENING DOES EVERY CAR ON THE ROADS OF HOPE MILLS GET OUT OF THE WAY, AND I MEAN EVERY CAR. HEATH PEOPLE WERE RUNNING OUT OF THE HOUSES ON SOUTH MAIN STEET AND CHEERING FOR US. WEIRD I KNOW. BUT THE GUY WE WERE CHASING (AND CAUGHT WITH THE HELP OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY AND HIGHWAY PATROL) THAT DAY ALONE HAD ROBBED THREE PEOPLE BY GUNPOINT, ATTEMPTING TO TAKE ONE CAR AND SUCCESSFULLY TAKING TWO OTHERS, AMONG OTHER THINGS. ANYWAYS I MEAN YOU MAN AND I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME, WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
TO SHELLY, SAM, AND MASON: I MISS YOU GUYS AND I HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOOD IN YOUR LIVES. IF YOU GUYS NEED ANYTHING YOU HAVE MY NUMBER.

SGT. M.F.M.J
HOPE MILLS POLICE DEAPRTMENT

September 25, 2008

Thank you for your service and sacrfice.RIP.

Anonymous

September 18, 2008

MISS YOU !!!!!!!!!!!

A FRIEND

September 13, 2008

A million times we will need you,a million times we'll cry, If love could have saved you, you never would have died,It broke our hearts to lose you,but you didn't go alone,for a part of us went with you , the day God took you home. Please watch over them and give them comfort. Let them feel your presence. They need you more than ever!

Anonymous

August 25, 2008

Just wanted to stop by and wish you a happy birthday and to tell you that you are missed everyday. So much has changed, good and bad.

take care and watch over the guys.

Anonymous

August 24, 2008

We talk about you everyday and you are in our hearts. It's so hard to believe that our baby girl starts high school in just a few days. So many "firsts" without you . I feel so cheated at times. We will do something special to honor you on your birthday. Wish you were here...love s,s,m

Anonymous

August 19, 2008

THINKING OF YOU & MISSING YOU

A FRIEND

August 13, 2008