Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you! Mr.Hanna for giving the ultimate sacrifice for all of the law abiding citizens. May God Bless your family today and everyday.
Respectfully,
Anthony Cappabianca Christ, Grace, Faith, Alone! Ephesians 2:1-10

Anthony Cappabianca
Concerned Citizen

March 1, 2024

Trooper Hanna, it has been 41 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 9 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 26, 2024

Dad on your 41st Anniversary it still feels like yesterday. When God changed your assignment to Patrolling from the Sky to Protect the Men and Woman of Blue and riding Shot Gun in the most difficult times. I have a Giant Hole in my Heart that can never be replaced until the day I join you. Forever in my heart ♥️

Deborah Hanna-Kearney
Daughter and works for Massachusetts State Police

February 26, 2024

Trooper Hanna,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 26, 2023

Never forgotten by the Officers of the Boston Police Department

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

February 26, 2022

May Trooper Hanna Rest In Peace and my condolences to his family. I had the pleasure of meeting Trooper Hanna before the incident.

He was a hard working loyal trooper, who was always out there doing his duty. At the time of this incident I was a patrolman with the Worcester Housing Police and assisted throughout the City of Worcester in the search for the suspects.

May the lord always bless his family and May Trooper Hanna Rest In Peace.

Angel Rosario, WHPD retired
Worcester Housing Authority Department of Public Safety

February 27, 2021

GOD BLESS TROOPER HANNA AND HIS FAMILY, THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW HIM I KNOW THE SACRAFICES MADE EACH AND EVERY DAY BY EVERYONE IN LAW ENFCEMENT . MY FATHER WAS A MASSACHUSETTS STATE TROOPER OF 37 YEARS AND IT WASN'T UNTIL HE RETIRED THAT I LEARNED JUST HOW MUCH HE SACRIFICED AND WENT THROUGH IN HIS 37YEARS. I'M SO PROUD TO SAY HE'S MY FATHER AND MY HEARO. POLICE EVERYWHERE PUT THERE LIVES AND ON THE LINE EACH AND EVERY DAY AND TO ALL OF YOU I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR SACRIFICES. GOD BLESS TO TROOPER HANNA AND ALL IN LAW ENFORCEMENT..

Shawn Jordan and Trooper Barry D Jordan
Massachusetts state police troop F

May 4, 2020

Rest in peace Trooper Hanna.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 21, 2020

I am writing this on Feb.26 2020 the 37th anniversary of Trooper Hanna’s death. We lived about 3 doors down from his family in Holliston Mass. Trooper Hanna was very involved in the well-being of our neighborhood and created a play space for the neighborhood kids. I will never forget the shock and sadness of watching the TV bulletin announcing his death that night. I hope others remember today what a fine man and an exemplary State Trooper he was.

Robert Cohen
neighbor

February 26, 2020

Today, February 26, 2018 the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember Trooper George L. Hanna on this his 37th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan (Ret)
Massachusetts State Police

February 26, 2020

Dad, I will forever have an empty spot in my heart from your loss. You will forever be my HERO. There is not a single day that I do not think of you. I look at my children and think of what was robbed from them in not meeting you. I LOVE you and MISS you more than any words could say. By saying them they feel empty but my heart hurts like when we lost you now even after 37 years. Until we meet again!

Deborah Hanna-Kearney
Daughter, Massachusetts State Police

February 12, 2020

I had the pleasure to have known George as a casual acquaintance. We met at the YMCA in Framingham, MA and were on a similar swimming schedule. Despite our minimal interaction, George made a lasting impression on me as being a very special human being. To this day, I miss him and wish that the "rules of engagement" between police officers and those who break our laws would be far more protective for our officers. An officer should have the authority to demand that the driver of a motor vehicle which was determined to have broken the law exit the vehicle with both hands above the head and in plain view. Had this been the case in 1983, a great man would be with us today with his wife and three grown children.

Dr. Kenneth J. Backman
fellow swimmer at Framingham, MA YMCA

August 10, 2019

Meet trooper while training my K-9 saber at Framingham had nice talk I was just going thru some old documents found his story brought back good memories was at the funeral with Billerica honor guard sad sad day

Ret Sgt keith Weston
Billerica police dept

May 31, 2019

I remember George well. We were stationed in Washington DC while in the Navy. We used to travel home on the weekends together. After being discharged from the Navy we stayed in touch. He always invited me to his 4th of July parties and an occasional Red Sox game. A big man with a big heart. He is missed.

Fire Chief (Retired) Michael Bradford
Upton Fire Department

February 27, 2018

Remembering my beautiful brother George. It’s been 35 years and I continue to miss you everyday. You died a hero protecting others just as you protected me as a little girl. You will always be my big brother, my hero...Always loved, never forgotten and forever missed

MSP family
Sister

February 26, 2018

Today, February 26, 2018 the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember Trooper George L. Hanna on this his 35th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

February 26, 2018

Today, February 26, 2017, the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember Trooper George L. Hanna on this his 34th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

February 26, 2017

Today, Friday, February 26th the Massachusetts State Police honors and remembers Trooper George L. Hanna on this his 33rd anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

February 26, 2016

After 33 years you would think that this would get easier. I still miss you just as much as that day you were murdered. I remember that day watching you drive up the hill in your cruiser and wished that I had told you to stay at home with me. I love and miss you everyday of my life Dad until we meet again...Love your Daughter Deborah

Deborah J. Hanna-Kearney
Massachusetts State Police

February 23, 2016

After his son's death, George Hannah Sr. and I often encountered each other on a track that was then behind a smaller YMCA. The conversation invariably focused on the death penalty and ended with a tacit disagreement. Now, long after his following the dying of his son, I notice, on one side, a different catharsis and, faintly included in my own side, a desire to have this dying thing legislated out of existence.

Two days ago, I awoke thinking of George Sr. and of how easily it would have been while on that track simply to thank him for instilling in his son such caring for the well-being of our community as to place himself in harm's way on its behalf.

If anyone reading this, feels that it is about them, then go with that feeling and accept my thanks.

Civilian
I knew the officer's father.

August 21, 2015

Today, your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police honor and remember you on this your 26th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that your memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

February 26, 2015

Still miss you George. You will always be my hero. I was so blessed to have you as my best friend. I will never forget that day in February when I received that horrible news. We will hang out together again someday good buddy. You Do Do, Mick and me. Love you forever.

Paul

Paul Murphy
Best friend

April 16, 2014

Today your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police
honor your memory and sacrifice on this your 31st anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that you and your family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

February 26, 2014

I just saw this page and read all the wonderful things said about my dad...I miss him every day but know he looks over me and my family. He was a great man, husband and dad! Dad...I tell your grandchildren all the time as to how special you were...I just wish we would have had more time with you. I know you are watching over me and you know have both Nanny and Grampy up there with you....Love you always!!

Love your daughter, Kim

Kim
Daughter

October 6, 2013

R.I.P Trooper Hanna we thank you for your service. God Bless

S/A-Retired
Conrail Police

April 10, 2013