Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Hampton,
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 Lexington. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 22, 2023

i was born 50 day be for this happen..almost 44yrs ago. That make Granddad the first HERO an my dad U.S.Army SGT Otha D. Hampton is the second HERO....Thank y"all for all the PRAYERS an DEDICATION......its not for nothing..LOVE never dies..be a BLESSING his Grandson (prov.31)

Limmual Hampton
his Grandson

February 14, 2017

Officer Hampton your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to The city of Lexington and the citizens you were sworn to protect! Continue to rest in peace my fellow LE brother!
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

February 23, 2016

Patrolman Hampton, thank you for your service to our great state. We will never forget your sacrifice. God bless.

"A hero remembered never dies"

Administration
Mississippi Going Blue

February 22, 2016

You will never be forgotten! Thank you for your service Officer Hampton! Rest in Peace!

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

February 23, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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.

Time never diminsihe respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. I thank your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 22, 2012

Thanks for your 2 years of services, Amos.

David

February 22, 2012

YOU ARE REMREMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 13, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 3, 2007

No man goes unnoticed before G-d.Thank you for your service.

February 22, 2006