Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Sgt Hardin. My prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers.

Traffic Officer Daniel Flores
Ahoskie Police Dpt

May 16, 2007

The memory of a good person is a blessing
Proverb 10:7

May God comfort your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

May 15, 2007

Heath...I've had you on my mind the past few day's, I guess just missing you a lot. Things are so different in Hope Mills now...I saw your Mom and Dad a few nights ago....we chatted about Shelly, Mason and Sam, also the new dog they got....you were so blessed to have such a great family! Four months have come and gone...still can't wrap my head around it all. Theresa, Matt and I were chatting about you last night....we talked and remembered you with such admiration! I hope your watching over everone from heaven because we need it right now. Keep us in your hands Heath we miss you so much! Shelly I hope all is well with you and the children....I'm trying to get the time to stop over and visit you....it's seems all I ever do anymore is work...I know you understand. I think of you often and pray God will continue to give you strength....your a wonderful person and an inspiration to a lot of people. God Bless you and your family. In loving memory of a True Hero!

Sandra Bitler
Friend

May 14, 2007

Its me... 4 months and it still feels so surreal. The state memorial was held on the 11th and it was a beautiful ceremony. It amazes me every day that the love and support has not stopped. I would not have made it this far if it wasn't for our friends. Me and the kids had a quiet Mother's Day. Without you I wouldn't be a mother ... Thankyou for my two beautiful gifts. Love you Heath.. I always will

May 14, 2007

Rest in Peace brother! Heart felt condolence to your family!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside, CA PD

May 13, 2007

On the same day of your death, my husband graduated from the police academy. I'm sure you were watching over the ceremony, over all your new brothers and sisters in blue.

Your life was of service; your death was heroic; your memory is eternal.

To the family of Sergeant Hardin - you are not alone. We are mourning with you.

Wife of an officer

May 4, 2007

Rest in peace Sgt. We'll take it from here.

Ofc. Michael Cavett
Gainesville Police Department

May 4, 2007

HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY MASON !!!

I hope you got everything you ask for...and More

Connie, Tyler & Trent
Family of Sgt. Dale Holcomb EOW 9-28-06

May 1, 2007

Well, today is our baby boys birthday ! The big 9 years old. We had a wonderful weekend ! We celebrated Mason's birthday and a great time. I find my strength in our children and they are what keeps me going. We are headed out to the grave site in just a bit to come and have a chat. LOVE YA !!!

April 30, 2007

Hey Shelly,

Just thinkin' of you, Sam and Mason today. Hoping your all O.K. Thank You so much for the pictures.. Boy, Mason looks so much like his Daddy.
Well just thought I would drop a line to say "Hi" and We are thinkin of you !! Maybe I'll try to call you this weekend.

Connie, Tyler and Trent
Family of Sgt. Dale Holcomb EOW 9-28-06

April 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Hardin's family, friends and fellow officers. I know first hand how tragic a time this is for all of you. The police family is an amazing one and I know you will all stick together and help each other heal. Please stay close to this family as I know how much love and laughter can help guide them through.

May God be with you all.

Elizabeth Gardner
Sister of Officer Drew Henley E.O.W. 3/19/2005

April 15, 2007

Hey Connie,

As I read your message that you left I couldn't help but cry. It's so hard and my heart breaks for you. I hope things will be better for you today. I won't be attending the memorial this year. I did come up with a plan to be able to talk to you via phone. Call Hope Mills PD and ask for Matt Jean. Matt was on Heath's platoon. Their number is 910-425-4103. Give Matt your phone number and I will then call you. Sound like a plan?

Anyway, I'll talk to you soon. BIG HUGS !!!

Shelly

SHELLY HARDIN
WIFE OF SGT. HEATH HARDIN , EOW 01-11-2007

April 14, 2007

Shelly,
Just a little note to say Hi and let you know I'm thinking of you guys today.. It is Friday April 13, I've had one of those days where you wonder How much more can a person take.. I'm sure your right there with me... Hope you and the kids had a good Easter, we just kinda hung out all day and went to some friends house that evening.
I've been busy today planning this Washinton Trip, Not sure if you are going this year, if so hope we can meet each other. I've talked to so many wivies on here some are going to Washinton some are not going until next year. any way let me know about you guys.
Hope you and the kids are doing good, I will write you again soon.

Connie Holcomb

April 13, 2007

It seems like yesterday that I got the call about you. It is one of those dates that you will always remember. Those dates that you know what you were doing at that exact moment in time. Today is a rainy day much like the day of your funeral. I have thought about you a lot. I wish I had picked up the phone more to let you know how much your friendship meant to me. You had so much love for all of us. Your family, your friends,and extended family. Remembering the love that you had for each of us helps us through the day. You always had time for each of us no matter what. Heath please keep watch over us!



Shelly~
One of the blessings that being friends with Heath was becoming friends with you! I just want you to know that I am very greatful for that! Thank you for being a wonderful friend!

A F P
Family Friend

April 11, 2007

Heath - It is hard to believe it has been 3 months already. We talk about you all the time. We miss you and know that you are looking down on everyone and smiling. We miss all of the great times that we had together with you and Shelly and the kids. You were always the life of our get togethers. Remembering how you used to start cleaning up after we would eat and we would say "I guess it is time to go, Heath is cleaning." But now to realize that you had OCD and wanted everything that you and Shelly had worked hard for to be the best it could be. We miss you buddy! Love ya!

Stacy and Kim
Friends

April 11, 2007

Three months have passed and I still can't believe that you are gone. We miss you terribly and wish that we could have you back. Easter was not the same and every other holiday will feel just as empty without you. We're trying ... Miss you , Love you !!!!!

April 10, 2007

Heath~As I sit here at work almost 3 months after you left us I am thinking of you. It's one of those slow, cold nights ya know? Lots of time to think and remember things. Just wanted to say your in my thoughts, as is your family and I miss ya here! Thinking of your daughter, Sam, as I read your newer myspace comments...Sam..your daddy was so proud of you and your brother, he talked of his family all the time. Im sure you already know how very much he loved you guys as does everyone that knew your daddy. I hope Easter wasnt too hard for you all and that you had a good day..I know Heath was watching with that silly grin upon his face. Cannot picture him without tht grin. Anyways...you are all in my thoughts and prayers. With love and respect ~ Me

Telecommunicator-Melinda Rea

April 10, 2007

My daddy is a policeman, he wears a suit of blue;
he didnt come home from work last night
mom says hes in heaven with you.

I am worried about our daddy Lord,
hes never been away this long before;
mom cried when she told us that
we wouldnt see daddy any more.

I sorta understand what it was
that she was trying to explain
she said that the police were chasing a bad man
and somehow my daddy was slain,

I wasnt sure what that meant Lord
all I know is that we miss our dad alot
we have holidays coming up
I hope he hasnt forgot.

Lord if my daddy is up there in Heaven
please tell him as soon as he is free
that we wish he was back here with us
because we love and miss him us three.

Anonymous

April 9, 2007

Happy Easter Heath!

April 9, 2007

Hey Heath,

Missing you this Easter. Sure do wish I had you around to help out with making baskets. I plan on going to the cemetary to put some Easter lillies out for you. Also, Mason wants to have an Easter egg hunt . I've got plenty of eggs with candy in them. I think I bought enough for the whole neighborhood (LOL). I plan on a house full tomorrow. I know that's what you would want. Love you.

April 7, 2007

Sergeant Hardin,
Thinking of you today as I read that two more North Carolina officers join you today.
Your sacrifice is one that no one should make. I am keeping your family and friends in my thoughts today and always.

a Pennsylvania citizen

April 1, 2007

HEATH,
It's been a while scene I wrote to you to. I was sitting here at work and I have a Sheila the new girl that was hired before you left and she's doing, you would be proud. We all miss you and think of you every day. Depending on what goes on here sometimes I think of you all day. I think I already told you that Shelly came to see me the last Sunday I worked. I love her and I cried when she left. It's wierd as long as she is in this building I feel like you are here!! She is a big part of you just as you were her. Oh yeah Jeff says he is a nicer SGT these days I wish you were here to rag on him!!! I know you see it but it's just not the same as you being here. Captains tattoo is GREAT. The other guys are really good too, but Captains is the best his has your face and it looks just like you. Well I got to go now I need to do some work. I miss you and love you. Keep a watch out for us.

KRISTI

March 29, 2007

Heath,
Since all this has happend, Nick and I have been cooking for your parents every other week...They say that we are a big help to keeping them going...We invite Shelly and the kids over but they dont always get to make it...I wish we could have more to do with Shelly and the kids but i dont know when its a good time to go over or if she even wants the company or not...Anyhow... You would be really proud of Nick...He has started having alot more to do with the family...Nick and I are getting along alot better than before also...He has started a new good and he really likes it and the people he is working for...
Nearly everyday when i'm talking to someone and they say something about something someone else has done i catch myself saying yeah Heath has done that or Heath would say that...
Well Heath I'm going to start writing more and maybe i can get nick to write something too...He is still taking this pretty hard...He cant talk about you or express his feelings yet...
I started a memorial page for u on myspace also...Its doing really good..People leaving messages on there and its getting pretty big...Your parents seen it the other day and loved it...
Well i'm going to get off here now...Shelly if your reading this and theres and Nick and I can do please let us know...Anything at all...I'd love to help if i can.

We love you Heath

Amber, Nick's wife

March 28, 2007

Hey Heath,

It's been almost three months sense you left. I think of you often and remember the "grin" alway plastered across your face. I miss you bunches! Theresa and I were getting our hair done a few days ago and we saw Shelly there, she is so beautiful and kind! I will always remember how proud you were to be her husband. You always referred to her as "My Wife" with such happiness and a "Twinkle" in your eye's. I knew you loved her more than any man could love his wife! I always thought to myself, how nice it is to know someone that exemplified what real love was. That was you my friend! I wish we could all feel that type of love just once in our lives....wouldn't the world be so much nicer if people just loved one another that way? I enjoyed my coversation with Shelly. We talked about (who else) YOU.....but you already knew that, didn't you? Keep watch over her, Mason and Sam they miss you so much! Matter of fact everybody misses you! I'm soon to be getting the big "DIVORCE" from Todd...we talked many times about how I would do afterward, I'm excited to be getting a fresh new begining and leaving the old junk behind. I'm working a lot too, another thing I love. Theresa has begun painting her house she's very excited to finally get some things done there. Heath please watch over Tee-Tee, she's a good girl with a heart of gold, she missed you so much, she's doing fine otherwise. Also wanted to say sister Susan hasn't been parting sense you left. Thank you for being her friend she thought the world of you and Shelly always! I hadn't seen her cry in a long long time (you know what I'm referring to) until I told her you were gone. It was hard to watch her cry, but her life has changed for the better, please watch over her too. I suppose I shoud say bye now I've rambled on for a while. I just want to say how much we appreciated you Heath! I loving memory of the finest man I ever had the pleasure to be associated with! God Bless You!

Sandra Bitler
Friend

March 28, 2007

Shelly

Thanks for the little note. The little notes just seem to make a bad day a whole lot better. I guess just to know that we are not alone. It sounds like your summer is going to be really busy playing ball, My boys have 4-H animals so that will keep us busy.I would like to talk to you also, not sure how to make that happen, I'll work on that..
My project right now is to rename the road where my husband and Josh had the wreck.
Hope you and the kids are doing fine, write again and take care.
Connie Holcomb
Sgt.Holcomb EOW 9-28-06

March 26, 2007