Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Captain James T. Hall was brave. He gave his life to serve and protect and will always be honored and forever remembered. He's now in heaven with the other fallen angels.
Thank you, Captain James T. Hall for all you did, Forever Rest in Peace!

Rachel Blitz
Thankful Citizen

October 28, 2024

I reiterate Agent Ryeski’s reflection. On this anniversary of your untimely death please know that your law enforcement family will always remember. Rest in peace always.

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

October 26, 2022

I did not have any direct connection with Captain Hall, but it has come to my attention that 50+ years later, there has been a breakthrough! Hoping that the Captain's family, friends, and colleagues can now get some modicum of closure and move forward.

https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=42085

Kenneth H. Ryesky, Esq.
{Former IRS agent}

September 8, 2022

Hey Captain,

Looks like they may have a coward in custody who was involved and responsible for your death. It may have been some time since your life was needlessly taken but your Department didn’t give up. I hope this brings your family some peace and closure that the scum involved in your death will be held accountable. Rip in Cap.

Former NJ K9 Patrol Officer
Former NJ K9 Patrol Officer

September 7, 2022

Was just reading the news that after 53 years of being unsolved that they have arrested someone for your murder. Hopefully this will give your family some closure and comfort. Thank you for your service.

Officer Don Barrows
El Centro PD - Retired

September 7, 2022

Arrest announced today - 51 years later - great job Montgomery County Police Cold Case Squad! Rest in peace now.

Jim Daly
Montgomery County Police (Ret. Captain)

September 7, 2022

I’m so happy my great uncles family can finally get some justice.

Angela Karabatsos
Great niece

September 6, 2022

I never got to meet him but my grandfather still deals with the loss of his father everyday and we now have huge hope that someone may be held responsible for this. Family means everything to us and we still reflect on his life to this day.

Mia Hall
Great-Granddaughter

September 2, 2022

Although it has been nearly 50 years since the unsolved line of duty death of Captain James T. Hall, he is not forgotten.

Chief Deputy Maxwell Uy
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MD)

September 30, 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 43rd 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

January 5, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd 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

January 5, 2014

Rest in peace, captain.

D.M.S.

October 29, 2012

"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

November 7, 2007

To Captain Hall's daughter, Carolyn. I think it's great you found this web site and have such great memories of your father, as he watches down from above as a member of the most elite police force of all.
Captain, rest in peace as we will always remember you.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

October 26, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

October 24, 2007

Just found this site, My Dad would shine when he put on his uniform. He loved his job and the men he worked with.

There has not been a day that I don't think about my Dad.He was a very special man in my life.

Daddy would always say to my husband and brother who where police officers in Montgomery County Maryland, "Watch Your back" so friends please follow his advise.

Carolyn
Daughter

October 19, 2006

Just found you on here. Nice to see you are remembered and appreciated. I love you! I hope you and Grammy are enjoing being together again after 34 years apart.

Carrie Crutcher
Granddaughter

October 17, 2006

You are not forgotten Capt. Hall. Thank you for your service.

Officer
Montgomery County, Maryland

December 25, 2004

Captain Hall,

I never knew you, but I'm sure it would have been an honor. In the academy they trained us as Montgomery County Police Officers, and while we visited this website and looked at the history of MCP, I failed to realize we have a hero on our own team. I hope though your tour of duty is done on earth, you are still looking over us from the sky up above.

God Bless, and rest in peace brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Montgomery County, MD.

November 26, 2003

09-12-03, CAPTAIN HALL MY BROTHER, YOU DID NOT DIE IN VAIN. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 12, 2003