Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

David,
I went through the police academy with you. I had told my family members what a true Christian you exemplified at all times. We had great respect and camaraderie. I remember the times we spent playing volley ball at our long lunch break. You will never be forgotten.

Keith Pritchett
Former Roswell police department

June 19, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Hagins.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 13, 2019

Peace, Brother!

Aaron Towns

September 8, 2013

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

Officer 11169

March 30, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty-first 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
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 14, 2011

Uncle David,

I never had the chance to meet you yet I know how great you are. Most likely you could be stubborn like your Dad and your Brother but that would only cover up the sweet heart given by your Mother. I can paint a picture in my mind of your personality just by your family's. But I think one of the greatest ways imagine who you were is by knowing what life is like to be a little brother. I too was blessed to be a younger brother. Sure I have had my struggles with my older brother just as you did with yours, but that is what makes us stronger, plus we could always get the support from Mom. You see, I now see my brother as one of the greatest men in the world and look up to him with all the love and respect I have. I only say he is one of the greatest men because of Man who holds the title of being the Greatest Man, your brother/my dad. Mitch Hagins is a man who has chosen to Love, adore, and take care of those around him no matter the sacrifice he must endure. I could only hope to be half the man he is and pray that one day I can somehow show him my utmost appreciation and gratitude for his love and support for our family.
I wish I could have met you so I could hear about your childhood with your big brother. I can imagine the notes we would compare. I guess that I can wait until it is my turn to move to the big city in the sky.
Oh what a day that will be when I finally get to meet you and you can tell me of your life. Until that day, I will be seeing you the same way I have for 25 years, in my father's eyes.

I Love you Uncle David.

-Charles

Charles Hagins
Nephew

December 7, 2009

You are remembered today young Sir and thank you for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 8, 2007

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

October 8, 2007

Today we now have the City of Sandy Springs Police Department. While under the watch of Fulton County Police we lost a hero sworn to protect our County. Now we the Officers of the City of Sandy springs walk your beat and hope to do as well as you. Please watch down on your brothers and sisters here now that you are walking Heaven's beat.

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, GA

April 19, 2007

I remember working a 2nd job that night, at the K-mart right up the street. Gone far, far too young. RIP

P.E. Pressley

May 31, 2006

I knew David prior to his joining the Fulton County PD. That was his longtime dream. He was a good friend. He is missed every day.

Carol Jordan
none

March 15, 2006

Brother Hagins,

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

December 14, 2005

Officer Hagins your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service to the people of Fulton.

Citizen Grace
St. Louis County

November 2, 2005

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family.
You are not forgotten.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 24, 2003