Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Hodge,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of North Miami. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 16, 2023

Sadly, another officer taken too soon in this life. Thank you for your time with us Sgt. Hodge

Robert Liles
Sgt, Grand Prairie Texas PD retired

August 20, 2021

Rest in peace

Josh Brett Horton
Friend

January 22, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Hodge.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2019

Rest In Peace Sister in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 25th anniversary of your EOW. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 16, 2018

Rest in peace Sergeant Hodge. I remember reading your story in true Heroines. A Sunshine State heroine.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 15, 2018

I am not a police officer, but was a student at Nathan B. Young Elementary School In Opa-Locka when I had the opportunity to meet officer Hodge. She came to our school to speak to us about the dangers of using drugs. I never forgot that big bright smile and the energy she brought into the room. I really miss her after all of these years. May your soul Rest In Peace Officer Hodge

SPC Carlos Williams
US Army

February 12, 2018

I am not a police officer, but was a student at Nathan B. Young Elementary School In Opa-Locka when I had the opportunity to meet officer Hodge. She came to our school to speak to us about the dangers of using drugs. I never forgot that big bright smile and the energy she brought into the room. I really miss her after all of these years. May your soul Rest In Peace Officer Hodge

SPC Carlos Williams
US Army

February 12, 2018

Thank you for your service sister. May you have peace always while watching over your loved ones.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

November 16, 2017

I'm here watching woman cops of Broward and my mind is on you it hurts still to know you are gone. The night I was at the hospital and saw you it really hurt to see you how your were not the Lynette I knew my cousin .I will always cherish the times we had I can still remember spending time by you and your parents house they were great times.I will keep you in my heart always, I love and miss you gone but not forgotten.

JULIE STJOHN
cousin

February 9, 2016

20 years now, but seems like only a short time ago.

I held roll call and turned out 9 and brought back 8.....

But I still remember you Lynette. You may be gone but you'll always be remembered.

Sgt. S Cullen
NMPD

February 27, 2014

I love and miss you for you were my cousin and friend always had a smile on your face.Miss hanging out with you .Thanks for being their for me and my boys.Continue to rest in peace

JULIE ST JOHN
cousin

May 16, 2013

Continue to rest in peace Sgt Hodge, we will never forget the sacrifice that you and your daughter made for all of us.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

November 16, 2012

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Hodge. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 14, 2012

We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you maam are a hero... May you continue to rest in peace Sgt. Hodge. My prayers are with your daughter today and always.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union; County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

November 16, 2011

She was a good Poilce Officer, I'm going to miss her, R.I.P.

Retired Chief James Smith
Opa-Locka Police Department

November 17, 2010

We will never forget our heroes... My prayers are with your family today on your EOW.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

November 16, 2010

I cant believe you've been gone for almost 17 years, it seems like just yesterday we were working a VIN (Vice Intelligence and Narcotics)detail together in Opa Locka. You were ALWAYS the voice of reason keeping the "tax team" out of trouble. I think of you often and you will forever have a special place in my heart
I miss you,
Kuk

Robert C Kukowinski Jr
partner / friend

August 4, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixteenth 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.

I pray for the solace of your family. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 16, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 22, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 15, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 29, 2007

Remembering you on the 14th anniversary of your EOW. Time has not diminished your sacrifice or your
service.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

November 15, 2007

I miss her so much we used to work together in the 1980s in Aventura Mall in Lord & Taylor

Lauren DeJohn
Friend

January 18, 2007

We remember... we will always remember.

Citizen

November 16, 2006