Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Durrett,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 17, 2023

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 16, 2021

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 1, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer Durrett. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 17, 2012

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your police and military service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 16, 2007

Warrior.

Anonymous

October 21, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

October 17, 2006

Officer Durrett,
On today, the 43rd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

October 17, 2006

Thank you for your service to the City of Atlanta.

Officer Durrett was 44 years old at the time of his death. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII.

RLG

Rachal

July 8, 2006

I was a BSA Cub Scout with Hiram Durrett's son, Mike. Mike and I went to elementary school together at Anne E. West Elementary School, a part of the Atlanta Public School System. I vividly remember seeing APD Officer Hiram Durrett ride his APD motorcycle down the hill and into his driveway on Prospect Place. He was one of the reasons that I wanted to be an Atlanta Police Officer when I grew up. Well, I didn't have an opportunity to work at APD, but served 34 years with the Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Bureau of Investigation prior to retiring. I worked closely with many great APD officers over the years. I have never forgotten Hiram Durrett. I was very proud to have known him, even at a very young age. God Bless Hiram Durrett and all the other APD Officers who gave their live in defense of the city where I grew up into a man. God Bless and keep safe the current APD Officers. May He always be their best partner.

SAC Walton G. Brooks
Georgia Bureau of Investigation

March 19, 2006

Brother Durrett,

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 Motorcycle Club

December 2, 2005

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

May 26, 2004

The policeman stood and faced his God,which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The policeman squared his shoulders and said.
"No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got to steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
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 a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"

G. Houston
South Carolina

September 29, 2003