Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of this brave Officer. May God bring you peace and a speedy closure to this tragic event. Please remember, our brother will ALWAYS be a HERO and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR P.D.

March 1, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Matt Allen
Granville PD Granville, WV

February 19, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
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 silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

February 17, 2012

Rest in Peace

Detective David Roberts
Chicago Police Department

February 15, 2012

This shows the reality of the job and the dedication it takes to perform the duties of an correctional officer. My heart goes out to the officers family, friends, and co-workers in this time of heartbreak.

correctional officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections.

February 13, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother

"Correctional Officer's Farewell"

We all know it can happen,
When we put our Colors on.
It only takes an instant,
Then one of us is gone.

Day to day we walk our beat,
In God we put our faith.
'Cause we're the law inside the wall,
We keep the Public safe.

You've done the job that few can do,
Your shift is at an end.
Farewell my *sister*, Rest in peace,
On you we could depend.

Written by: Larry E. Peoples

Correctional Peace Officer
Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security

February 12, 2012

"Never forget what they did here. It is rather for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us - that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
President Lincoln
Your sacrifice and last full measure of devotion will not be forgotten. RIP Brother

Detective Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Missouri PD

February 9, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Correctional Officer Tracy Hardin and the Nevada Department of Corrections during this time. Thank you, Officer Hardin, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

February 9, 2012

Officer Tracy Hardin will be missed. Brothers alike and friends in life. RIP

Senior Officer R. Tate
NDOC

February 9, 2012

RIP my brother

Brian Wilde Deputy
Juneau Co. Sheriffs Office WI.

February 7, 2012

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Correctional Officer Tracy Hardin, and the Nevada Department of Corrections. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Hardin, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

February 7, 2012

On behalf of the Third Watch at Federal Detention Center Los Angeles, we offer our sincere condolences to the Hardin family. It is with great appreciation to the responding Officers and staff that stopped their exit from the property to save the life of another human being, only for him to succumb to Lords call.
We walk in patrol of this jail in honor of Tracy Hardin.

Lieutenant
Bureau Of Prisons

February 6, 2012

You lost your life while fighting the good fight and for that we are all grateful...We all thank you for your service and hope you will watch over us from the beat of Heaven...

Godspeed Brother...

K. Jarrell
HPPD

February 6, 2012

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

February 6, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Hardin.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

February 6, 2012

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time 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 officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Hardin. 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. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Tracy 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 Tracy's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Tracy's life was about so much more than the way he died. Tracy will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Hardin, 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 fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been nine years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

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

February 6, 2012

RIP Officer Hardin

Deputy Albert Martinez III #2755
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Antonio, Texas
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

February 4, 2012

Father God, bless this HERO Officers family with strength, peace, and comfort, that only YOU can provide. Bless the Department family as they cope with the loss. Be there, Lord, as they cry out to You in the midnight hour. Cause them to know that You are there and will never leave their side. I paise You and honor You, Lord, for hearing this prayer. In Jesus' Matchless Name, Amen.

Michael Cubberly, Disabled / Retired - HCDOC
Member: Honor Legion Police Departments of the State of NJ

February 4, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

February 3, 2012

May your family find some measure of solace in knowing that your service was honorable and that you were serving your country and community. May they someday find peace and my thoughts and prayers are with them.

District supervisor Don Kelley
Mt Dept of Corrections

February 3, 2012

Rest in peace brother.
May God bless you, your family, and all of your brothers and sisters of the Nevada Department of Corrections.

Sergeant Paul Schanno
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

February 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Hardin, his family, friends, and the entire Nevada Department of Corrections. R.I.P Sir.

Sgt Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic Unit

February 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Hardin as well as the brotherhood at Nevada Department of Corrections. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

February 3, 2012

Your smile and sense of humor will be missed. Rest in peace, brother.

Sgt. Keith D. McKeehan, BPA
Nevada Department of Corrections

February 3, 2012

RIP. Officer Tracy Hardin. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fellow officers.

Robina Browne
Mother of Dep.SheriffD Browne-Sanchez Honolulu,Hawaii EOW 2/10/2007

February 2, 2012