Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The years seem to pass slowly memories take me back to that day we said goodbye never knowing it would be our last Your laugh still echos in my mind and I can feel your hugs. When you ask if you could have two hugs we both laughed. I still hang my Officer down flag for you and your brothers who have followed

Pearl Lance
Aunt Pearl

July 4, 2024

You were a wonderful man doug, with love & respect....Lisa

Lisa
Friend

May 5, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 7, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Hartman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2020

I saw you leave from the courthouse on the day you died from the office across the hall. I will always remember your laugh in my heart and your kind spirit in your soul. You were truly a great person and I still wish you and the Mrs. had time to start a family that I used to chomp at you about. I really miss those days. You two would have been great parents.

Donna
Co-worker

July 9, 2019

On the 26th year of this tragedy, we will and always will remember you and the ultimate sacrifice you gave. Today in role call we remembered you! And will never forget you. I never met you but I am honored to wear the same uniform you wore. Thank you my brother and fellow Deputy !!!! Never forget!

Deputy Sheriff
Lehigh County sheriff’s Office

July 6, 2018

A very good man my cousins husband. He will always be missed and remembered.

Rusty
Cousin

March 17, 2018

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 15, 2015

The flag is neatly folded
As she holds it to her breast
The pipers they played softly
As they lay you to your rest

No more the booming laughter
As you come into the room
Only tears and sadness
Will fill the dark and gloom

You wore a badge of courage
And went when duty called
No matter what the reason
You stood so brave and tall

Now your brothers stand there silent
Black armbands on their sleeve
A tear moves down a sullen cheek
They have no time to grieve
The flag is neatly folded
As she holds it to her breast
The pipers they played softly
As they lay you to your rest

No more the booming laughter
As you come into the room
Only tears and sadness
Will fill the dark and gloom

You wore a badge of courage
And went when duty called
No matter what the reason
You stood so brave and tall

Now your brothers stand there silent
Black armbands on their sleeve
A tear moves down a sullen cheek
They have no time to grieve

Pearl Lance
Aunt

August 11, 2013

Never Forgotten. Eternal peace is yours. and on this day I bid a moment of silence for you and your family. God Bless you, brother

Lt TDW
ADOC SRP

March 27, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 18th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 7, 2010

doug...just to let you know you will never be forgotten.
some people look at us as just deputy sheriffs, but we also face the worst of the worst every day. we walk side by side with them day in and day out. you paid the ultimate sacrifice serving the people of our community and that is something that will never be forgotten brother.
you will always now be in my heart and my thoughts brother.
rest in peace .....

deputy
berks county sheriffs dept

April 8, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 15, 2008

Your sacrifice and service will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

July 7, 2007

Dear Deputy Sheriff Hartman,
It has been over 14 years since your E.O.W. and the Officer Down Web Site has come a long way since then. I look at the thoughts and reflections people leave for other officers, and wonder if you are worried that you have been forgotten. I am sure that your wife, regardless of where she is still grieves for you. I know if your family is still with us they miss you every day. If they have passed, then you have their love first hand. I would hope that officers from your department who remember you would see this message and take the hint that you will always be here in their hearts as long as they remember you, and they should tell you so.

I hope you have met our Jesse E.O.W. March 25, 2007, and if so he will keep you smiliing through eternity. Your lofe was ended before it really begun, but God has a plan that we may never understand.

God bless and keep you.

Deputy Sheriff

March 29, 2007

I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you still watch over us down here.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

July 7, 2006

Brother Hartman,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

January 19, 2006

Doug you are greatly missed from all the boys and girls from the "Old" Junior Deputys.

John Yurasits
Kidspeace National Hospital

We still miss you Doug!

Anonymous