Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Heath,
Hard to believe it's been four years. It sucks man. But everything happens for a reason, and while at first things are all blurry and you can't see why they happened, after time things come into focus and the are perfectly clear. And for some that comes sooner then later. For me I still don't understand. I've seen you mom and dad a few time, mostly passing by in opposite directions on the road. I have seen Mason a couple of times, and from what I hear Sam I growing up. Ok man, gotta go to work in this winter icy land, gotta love North Carolina "snow" storms. Until next time brother. love you man.

SGT. MFMJ
HOPE MILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 11, 2011

It is hard to believe that I have not been on here in several months, for that I am sorry. I have had you on my mind since the last Christmas party. I know my husband still misses you more than words could ever say! You can see it in his face when he talks about you. His face lights up but... there is still that look in his eyes. Life has changes and changes can make our life so very different. On that day... January 11, 2007 made so many changes for everyone that loved and knew you. That day made us realize that we can NEVER take things for granted. Thank you for watching over all of us during the last few years. Heath, your friendship is something I will always cherish. From that friendship came many more friendships... with your Mom and Dad... two people that would do anything in the world for anyone. The friendship with Shelly... one of the strongest people I know and is a friend until the end! Sam, and Mason... they are very sweet young adults... they are lucky to have Shelly and you as parents. Truly I should say those friendships are more like family! God thank you for bringing Heath into mine and my husbands life! From that gift came so many more!! Love always,
ME ;-))

Anonymous
Friend

January 9, 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS HEATH,
I KNOW I HAVENT WRITTEN TO YOU IN A WHILE BUT DONT FOR ONE SECOND THINK THAT THERE ISNT A DAY THAT GOES BY WHERE YOU ARENT THOUGHT OF OR TALKED ABOUT. THINGS HAVE BEEN CRAZY THESE PAST FEW MONTHS. BUSY BUSY. BUT WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY. JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY HI. FOUR YEARS IS COMING UP QUICKLY. SUCKS MAN. SO , SO LONG FOR NOW. OH SEEMS LIKE MORE AND MORE OFFICERS ARE GOING HOME EVERY YEAR. IF YOU WOULD HELP THEM THERE LIKE YOU HELPED SO MANY HERE.

MFMJ
HOPE MILLS POLICE DEPT.

December 25, 2010

wish i could turn back the hands of time..so many things would be differant . Keep a watchful eye on all of us . Needing to feel your presence more than ever

Anonymous

December 14, 2010

it is hard to believe that is thanksgiving. well I have been thinking about you today. Really wish you were here. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Well look over the guys, i know a couple of them need you right now.

miss ya!

Anonymous

November 25, 2010

Heath,
I was in Hope Mills working last week and it brought alot of great memories from the good old days even though I barely recognized the place. Miss you buddy, Hope Mills just isn't the same without you.

Carter

November 22, 2010

love you. miss you. wish you were here.

Anonymous

October 19, 2010

Happy Birthday in heaven! LOVE YOU !! S,S,M

Anonymous

August 24, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

A FRIEND

August 24, 2010

Hey Heath!

Just thought I would stop by and say hi to you. I miss you and think of you often.

Beverly
friend

July 21, 2010

I was having a pretty rough morning and then I was out and ended up where you rest and after telling you everything that is going on and remembering how you used to listen to me tell you things and then you would give me your very honest opinion I realized things arent as bad as I thought I just need to accept the changes and make the most of everyday because as we all found out jan 11 2007 you never know when its going to be your last...miss you

Anonymous

June 28, 2010

HEATH,
HEY MAN, GOT HOME FROM D.C. LATE LAST NIGHT. IT AMAZES ME HOW MANY PEOPLE SHOW UP TO THE MEMORIAL. I MEAN WHAT A FAMILY TO BELONG TO. WE TOOK THE FNG ON OUR SHIFT AND I REALLY THINK THAT HE AND HIS WIFE UNDERSTAND NOW THAT WE ARE FAMILY, AND THAT WE ARE EVEN FAMILY WITH PEOPLE WE DON'T KNOW OR WILL EVER KNOW. OH YEAH THEY MADE YOU NAME SMALLER ON THE WALL. I GUESS THEY ARE MAKING ROOM, WHICH SUCKS. I TELL YOU MORE AND MORE OFFICERS A GETTING KILLED IN CAR CRASHES OR GETTING SHOT. I HOPE TO GO BACK TO D.C. NEXT YEAR. GONNA START MAKING PLANS EARLIER THOUGH. GOT SOME GOOD NEW RUBBINGS AND CRYSTAL TOOK A PICTURE OF ME RUNBING ONE AND THERE IS A WEIRD BLUR IN THE PICTURE, ALMOST LIKE SOMEONE ELSE WAS THERE.....DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT? ALRIGHT MAN LET ME GET BACK TO IT, I"LL RIGHT MORE SOON. IF YOU MOM AND DAD OR SHELLY SAM OR MASON ARE READING THIS I MISS YOU GUYS AND HOPE ALL IS WELL.

SGT. MFMJ
HOPE MILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 18, 2010

really gonna need you to look out for us the next couple of weeks. Miss you

Anonymous

May 10, 2010

WONDERFUL MEMORIES. MISS YOU. SAM AND MASON ARE A PERFECT REFLECTION OF YOU.

Anonymous

May 3, 2010

Heath… I wish you were here so I could talk to you! I could rely on you when I needed advice sometimes. You could make me laugh and smile when I felt like I could not stand any more burdens. So many things have changed in ALL of our lives over the past three years. Somethings for the better and well let’s say … somethings not so great. The day you went home to be with God it brought so many of us together. Well today we have that loving bond that keeps us linked together. In some friendships that has been shattered from some of the closeness that was once shared. People change that is a fact of life… Why let that change erase the bond of the people that have loved, cared, and have been there right beside you during the good and the bad times for so many years. Life is hard enough why make it harder! Your friendship was with my husband first then we became friends. For that I will always be grateful. The two of you would act SO CRAZY at times. He misses you so much! He could find a peace in his heart after talking things over with you too! Thanks for listening! I put all my worries in God’s hands! Please look over us as we make it in this world!

Anonymous

April 14, 2010

Miss you buddy! I am having a kid, I know me a dad, funny huh! I hope and pray it is a boy cause heath is going to be in his name NO MATTER WHAT!!! Love you man and will see you soon, but not to soon....

Tim Huggins
Friend

February 25, 2010

would have been 16 years today ...

Anonymous

February 9, 2010

Just thinking about you today. It is hard to believe that it has been three years. I miss you and your friendship greatly.

Carter

February 2, 2010

STOPPED BY YOUR GARDEN A FEW WEEKS AGO, SO PEACEFUL. MISS YOU , AND JUST THINKING ABOUT THE CRAZY DAYS IN HOPE MILLS.BUT GREAT TIMES.. GOD BLESS

C. REA

Anonymous

January 15, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 3rd 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.

I pray for the solace of everyone who misses and loves Sgt. Hardin.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 14, 2010

HEATH,
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN 3 YEARS. I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DAY,I REPLAY IT ALL THE TIME.EVERYTHING FROM YOU MAKING ME STAY BEHIND BECAUSE I CAUGHT "THAT FISH, SO NOW YOU HAVE TO CLEAN IT." TO HEARING ALL THE REST OF IT OVER THE RADIO. I STILL PLAY WHAT IF. BUT THEN EVERYTIME I DO I HEAR YOU TO TELL ME STOP, AND I REMEMBER THE 3AM TALK WE HAD IN THE WALMART PVA, THE SAME DAY I TOOK THAT PICTURE OF YOU READING WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE DICTIONARY, BUT AFTER YOU PASSED IS FOUND THE PICTURE AND YOU WERE ACTUALLY READING THE BIBLE. HEATH WE ALL MISS YOU AND WHEN THE NEW GUYS START THEY WILL GET TO LEARN ABOUT YOU. YOU ARE A BIG PART OF WHO I TURNED OUT TO BE. LOVE YOU MAN!!

SGT. MFMJ
HOPE MILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 11, 2010

We miss you more than ever.

Anonymous

January 11, 2010

Wow! it is hard to believe that it has been 3 years since you were taken from us. God have things changed since you left. well, just wanted you to know that you haven't been forgotten and you are sorely missed. Your name has been coming up alot lately. Watch over the guys.

Miss ya and alawys in our heart

Anonymous

January 11, 2010

Hey Heath,
In 2 days it will be three years since you've been gone. Its crazy how our life's lead us all sorts of directions, people who come into our lives and make an impact.

At any rate, I'm finally at a good spot in my life. I'm happy, successful and just wanted to say that. For some reason, I always felt like I could be honest with you and sincere, like you appreciated that. I dunno...just being sentimental and all.

Anyways, I'll see you soon, just not too soon! :D

Sean

January 9, 2010

Heath, It does not seem possible that 3 years will be Monday. We really really miss you, Not a day goes by we
are talking about all the fun we had! Mason was up for the
week, and we celebrated the new year by going to bed early.
The holidays are not the same, I have not put a tree since
God called you home far too soon. But I am getting better.
At least you were able to have Christmas with Mike, Nancy,
Dad and Mom, I am sure there were great parties, you know what I mean. Please never forget, you are our only son, and
we thank Big Harold and MaMa for sharing you with us! As you already know, MaMa says we are Mom and Dad #2. We are so proud of you, keep up the good work, remember its time to keep a close eye on Samantha she is turning the big 16 this month,3 days after your anniversary. We miss you very
much. Mason has told me he has a great time talking to you,
so please make time in your busy schedule to continue to have those visits. I am jealous you have not visited me yet.

Anonymous

January 7, 2010