Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am with the Montgomery Area Historical Society. Chief Henry Hand was killed while on duty, the morning of December 13, 1938. Would be interested if any relatives have pictures or information to pass on so we may keep it in our archives. You can go to our Facebook page (Montgomery Area Historical Society) and send a message so we may get in touch with you. Thank you.

Fae Herb
Montgomery Area Historical Society

September 1, 2024

I am a board member of the Montgomery Area Historical Society in Montgomery, PA. I had the honor of presenting a program at our museum (The Adam Room), which is just across the street from where Chief Hand was killed. It was interesting discovering the facts of his life and unfortunately his death. Our community has named a road in his honor. Any updated information would be welcomed to receive.

Fae Herb
Montgomery Area Historical Society

November 5, 2021

Chief Henry Hand was my Great Uncle who I never had the opportunity to meet. He was killed in the line of duty in 1938 and I was born in 1945 He was a younger brother to my Grandpa Allen Hand who moved to Boone County Iowa where I still live. My dad Lavern Hand use to tell me the history of Uncle Henry. If there are people with additional information I would love to hear from you. Great Nephew of Chief Hand. Jerry Hand Sept 9, 2021

Jerry L Hand
Great Nephew

September 9, 2021

I am saddened that I never had the opportunity to get to know you as my Grand-Uncle - a younger brother of my Grandpa Allen L Hand. Thank you for your service Police Chief Henry Hand.

Maureen (Mo) Wilkins
Grand Niece

July 15, 2021

No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

December 13, 2020

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Chief Hand. Your bravery and decency shall always be fondly saluted.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2018

I had the honor of speaking before our Montgomery Borough Historical Society on this fallen officer, Henry E. Hand. May you always be over our borough protecting us. Your service will never be forgotten.

Fae Herb
Montgomery Borough Councilperson, Montgomery Historical Society

February 9, 2018

A Hero now in Heaven, Always remembered and Never forgotten.

Kim Weigand Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand
PA C.O.P.S.

December 13, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 73rd 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 13, 2011

Here we are again Chief, one year later honoring you and remembering you as always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 13, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 7, 2007

Today marks 68 years you left us as the result of such a cowardly act. We will never forget you and know that you died a true hero.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 13, 2006

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

December 13, 2006