Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Hammond,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Memphis. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 23, 2023

I grew up in the neighborhood with Officer Hammond. We called him Kicker. I was much younger but he was the nicest guy. Took time to acknowledge all of us younger kids. I was 13 when he got killed. The first real tragic thing that happened in my young life. He had the most wonderful family. Just a horrible senseless killing. 15 years later I was employed in the law enforcement field for 30 yrs.
Mourned several line of duty deaths of friends and coworkers. Never gets easier.
You are remembered Kicker.

Jane Henegar Dispatcher/Retired
Shelby County Sheriffs Office

November 23, 2019

Your service is still appreciated. Thank you sir.

anonomous
Law officer friend

August 27, 2015

I was one of Eddie's good friends, stunned and saddened greatly by his sudden death all those years ago. Eddie and I took a cross-country journey from Arizona, southern California and back to Memphis after I graduated from college. That--and many other times--left me with great memories. So much more can be said about Eddie and his family.

Chris Rasmussen
Friend

February 24, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 23, 2011

"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

January 30, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service, this writer is pleased justice was served quickly on your behalf

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

November 26, 2007

G-d Bless.

November 23, 2006

REMEMBERING TODAY PATROLMAN HAMMOND.
HE DIED AS A HERO PROTECTING THOSE HE SERVED.
WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY, BUT WE JUST HAVE TO TRUST THAT ONE DAY EVERYTHING WILL BE MADE RIGHT.
HE IS NOT FORGOTTEN.

MOTHER IN TENNESEE OF A FALLEN OFFICER.

November 23, 2006

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace, hero.

November 23, 2004

God Bless This Fallen Hero. Your Sacrifice Will Live On Forever. God Bless You And Your Family.

DFC. Matt Crisafulli
Worcester County Sheriffs Office

August 24, 2004