Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

DEPUTY HALLMAN
VOLUSIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

August 17, 2007

From across the country my prayers and thoughts go out to Sergeant Ron Harrison, his family, friends and co workers.
The violence around us is so senseless...When will it end??
I am so sorry for your loss.
May Sergeant Ron's family be surrounded by love and support.

Pam Durr
Chelan Washington

August 17, 2007

" JUST A COP "

Did you know a Police Officer died last night?
Just another Cop who gave his life
Another story to fill the news
Another funeral with a sea of blue

We know that he did not want to leave
Now his brothers, sisters & family grieve
They'll lay to rest their brother with tears
A pain that will last for the rest of their years

And others will come to honor this Cop
Who in spite of the risks, would never stop
“To Serve & Protect” were just not words written as art
It was part of his soul, his body, his heart

The real pain that’s felt by those left behind
Comes from the fact many people don’t mind
That this hero was killed fighting for us
“He’s just a cop, it’s his job, why all the fuss?”

He was there when you needed, there when you called
Never asked you for praise or to thank him at all
So he’s just a cop, risking his life
Catches a bullet or gets stuck with a knife

To those who say that it’s just a cop’s life
Did you ever stop to think, did he have a wife?
Or maybe a boy and a little girl too
Waiting for Dad who promised a trip to the Zoo

They watched out the door, with smiles and cheer
Waiting for daddy who soon should be there
But instead of his smile, come three somber cops
As they walk towards the house time suddenly stops

He won’t be coming home to them anymore
Still they stand and stare out the front door
Saying My Dad was a cop…but why did he have to die?
He was kind, he was funny, just a really nice guy

No it wasn’t just a cop who was killed last night
A part of us all died when they shut down his light
When it happens again, we all know that it will
Take a second to think, for a moment be still

If not for that cop, where would we be
Afraid of our shadow, not one of us free
Was the guy who just died special or not?
Yeah he sure was, …Just a Husband, a Father, a Hero, a COP

The funeral line was long,
There's an awful lot of cars,
Folks came out of the restaurants,
They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites
All let their hammers drop.
Someone asked. "What is this all for?"
And they said, "Aw, just a cop."

Some chuckled at the passing cars.
Some shed a silent tear
Some people said, "It's stupid,"
"all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?"
"Or in a doughnut shop?"
Sure is a lot of trouble,
For someone who's just a cop."

They blocked the intersections,
They blocked the interstate.
People yelled and cursed,
"Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!"
"They're makin' us all stop!"
"It seems they are sure wastin' time,
On someone who's just a cop."

Into the cemetery now,
The slow procession comes,
The woeful Taps are slowly played.
There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads
"This service is a flop."
"There's lots of good words wasted,
On someone who's just a cop"

Yeah, just a cop to most folks.
Did his duty every day.
Trying to protect us,
Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven,
St. Peter put him at the top.
An angel asked him,
"Who was that?"
And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
"unknown"

God bless your wife and family.

a leo's wife

August 17, 2007

Sgt. Harrison,
I remember first meeting you as a rookie, you were a Corporal, you gave me advise that I still live by today. You then became my supervisor in the afternoon shift for three years that is when you became my mentor and friend.
This unfortunate incident happened less than three blocks from my apartment, on a night that for some reason, I could not sleep.
Sarg, you will never be forgotten. The ironic thing is the last time we talked we discussed your retirement. I will continue to fight the good fight as you taught me. You have made a difference in the lives of many, the mark of a true hero. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND WE ALL MISS YOU, “XRAY SIERRA ONE.”

Deputy Jesus Calderon, Jr.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

August 17, 2007

You will never be forgotten in our hearts! Thank you for protecting us!

Citizen Craig Szczuka
Saint louis, MO

August 17, 2007

Thank you for your service and may GOD bless you and your family.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER

Police Dispatcher
Fairfax County Ploce, VA

August 17, 2007

Rest in Peace and may God be with your family.

Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety

August 17, 2007

Sgt Harrison thank you for your service and god speed to your new duties in heaven, please watch over the rest of still on the job. My family will include the Harrison Family in our prayers, we to lost someone on Jul 5th of this year (Josh Norris EOW Jul 5th), what may help you is think of him and not he lost. His smile, his laugh and anything that touhes you.It will be replace him, but hopefully helps your hearts heal and he will never be forgotten.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

August 17, 2007

On behalf of Joanne Michaels, Program Director, and myself at the National Traffic Law Center, National District Attorneys Association, we extend our sympathies and condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Sgt. Harrison.

Mark M. Neil, Senior Attorney
National Traffic Law Center NDAA

August 17, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

August 17, 2007

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE HARRISON FAMILY AND THE HILLSBOROUGH CO. S.O. ALL, ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

SERGEANT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

August 17, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Sparling
Mesquite PD

August 17, 2007

Sergeant Harrison,
I never knew you but I feel your loss. You were my brother, you were someone that felt "to protect and serve" was more than a catchphrase. It was a way of life. Your 20 years of service is awe inspiring. Please rest now, we will continue your legacy all over the United States.
God Bless the Harrison family, may you find peace.

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

©1984 America Police Hall of Fame
North Port, Florida

Officer Christina Hardy
Walla Walla VA Police Department

August 17, 2007

You will always be remembered as a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

August 17, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

August 17, 2007

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
New Hartford Police Department, NY

August 17, 2007

An angel in blue left us today which saddens me. Officer Harrison is a true hero that is going to be missed. May his family, friends, and fellow officer get comfort through each other. Officer Harrison, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace. God bless you all.

Officer Burns
Texas

August 17, 2007

I am at a complete loss of words regarding this senseless incident. I don't know anything else to say except I am so sorry about this tragedy for Hillborough County S.O and our LE family. I visited many of my HC S.O. LE brothers in Brandon, Fl this past April and I know they are hurting right now. This is awful. God Bless us all.

Cpl C.H. Spurlin
Gwinnett County PD Lawrenceville, Ga.

August 17, 2007

My toughts and prayers are with the family and the agency. I thank God that men like this lived among us. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.

Deputy David Bacio
Marion County Sheriff's Office

August 17, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 17, 2007

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND MEMBERS OF THE HILLSBUROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: I PRAY THAT GOD WILL GRANT YOU PEACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

DEPUTY DJ FETKENHOUR
OTTAWA COUNTY SHEIFF'S OFFICE (MI)

August 17, 2007

Ron, Thank you for your service and the dedicated example you set for others. It is not ironic that the checkpoint that night was planned as part of a training exercise for other agencies to learn - you were passionate about the DUI enforcement and you were a mentor. Many lives were saved by your efforts to keep our roads safe and for that our agency and our community are thankful. We will move forward with heavy hearts, but your memory will live on and we will carry your mission forward from here. God Bless your family and Rest in Peace Friend...

Major
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

August 17, 2007

God bless your family in this tragic time. I think about what happened every time I sit in my patrol car doing paperwork. You left behind a legacy at the S.O. and have saved many lives in the process, Thank you.

Officer M. Anderson
Clearwater Police Dept.- FL

August 16, 2007

Sgt Harrison and Family - I have only had the opportunity to meet you a few times at the BAT Mobile. You were always serious but always friendly! We are all deeply saddened by your death! You, your family, the extended HCSO family and the SWAT team are in my thoughts and prayers!

Detention Deputy
HCSO

August 16, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU RON, AND THANK YOU.

OFC ANDREW LAURINEC
HAMMOND IN, POLICE DEPT

August 16, 2007