Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God"

We commit this Officer into the hands of our Lord. May the Officer's loved ones find peace in the life led, honor in their Officer's performance and choice of profession, and profound happiness upon being reunited in the future.

God Bless all who answer the Call.

Deputy Director (Ret) Rusty Featherstone
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)

September 20, 2021

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department

May 27, 2021

Officer Hemphill, thank you for your service. The loss of any LEO is heartbreaking but for me, it's especially tough when it's a member of our smaller family working the campuses of higher education. Brother, it's been 4 months now and I'm sorry I hadn't seen this before now.

God Bless you, Brother. I know that those who know and love you best will keep you in their hearts and minds and hence, keep you always with them. Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

April 15, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

February 11, 2021

Steve was my first supervisor and mentor at the sheriff’s office. He was an awesome man, great friend, and excellent teacher who was always ready to help a fellow brother. Miss you brother!

Game Warden C Follin
Georgia Department of Natural Resources

February 9, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Hemphill. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Lanier Technical College Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

February 8, 2021

Steve was a good cop and it was an honor to have worked with him.

Captain D T Smith (ret)
Lumpkin County Sheriff Office

February 7, 2021

On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Officer Hemphill.

Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association

February 7, 2021

Rest in Peace!

Donald Langdon CO 2
DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS

February 4, 2021

RIP Brother and thank you for your service.

Capt Randy Roberts, retired
Clayton County Police Department

February 4, 2021

On behalf of the St. Ann Police Department, please accept my condolences for your loss.
Praying that God provides the comfort and peace that allows you, your department, and community, in addition to Officer Hemphill's family, to move forward.

Mary Kay Nolen, Asssistant to the Chief of Police
St. Ann Police Department, St. Ann, MO

February 3, 2021

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer Hemphill. His service and sacrifice for the people of Georgia is not forgotten. I pray you will find comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

February 2, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Jerry Steven Hemphill, from complications of the COVID -19 virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our thoughts and prayers to the Gainesville Police Department, Hall County Sheriff Office and the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office where Officer Hemphill had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

February 2, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Hemphill. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

February 2, 2021

Officer Hemphill, I am saddened to hear of your passing at the hands of this pandemic that has gripped our world. I thank you for your many years of brave service to our state. May God Bless your family and keep them safe.
Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Gainesville, GA

January 31, 2021

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

January 30, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

January 30, 2021

Officer Hemphill,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

January 30, 2021

Officer Hemphill, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

January 29, 2021

Thank you for your service,

Dmytro Goloborodko

January 28, 2021

Rest in peace brother

Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.

January 28, 2021

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

January 27, 2021

Rest in peace.

J.R.

January 27, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

January 27, 2021

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Hemphill and the Lanier Technical College Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Hemphill, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

January 27, 2021