Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Harbison,
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 Illinois. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 30, 2024

I am a correctional officer at Menard and I promise you we have not forgotten this man’s courage and sacrifice. Nor will we ever. God bless him and his family that survives. We carry his name in our hearts every day.

Correctional Officer
I.D.O.C.

September 22, 2023

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

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

November 30, 2020

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

November 30, 2019

Rip

Co3
Texas department of corrections

November 30, 2019

Rest in peace Correctional Officer Harbison.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2018

I was in training with Cecil and worked the same night it happened! Sad! I then had to suicide watch the inmate who shanked him! I will never forget that night! Prayers to his family!

Todd Marko
Friend

February 13, 2018

I went to high school with Cecil. We were pretty close. When I got out of the Marines in 1975 I recall talking to him at the bottom
of that long driveway they had in Fairview Hghts. He said he wanted to be a Correctional Officer. I also became a Correctional Officer for the Menard Psychiatric Division from 1978 to 1980. A few years later I heard the horrible new about my old friend. My heart sank. I could not believe it. My heart felt belated condolences to the Family he leaves behind.

Bruce Burton
Friend

January 8, 2016

Thank you very much for your prayers Lt. Lee Ann Self...Much appreciated.

Cecile Harbison Carnell
daughter

January 4, 2015

Thank you for your service. You and your family, especially your daughter, are in my prayers today.

Lieutenant Lee Ann Self
Birmingham Police Department (AL), Retired

November 30, 2014

hey dad....i thought about you all day yesterday because it was the day that we lost you and god an angel...im all alone out here now and its scary sometimes...i hope you and mom have finally reunited and are watching over me.....i love and miss you both very much!!!.....cecile harbison carnell

cecile harbison carnell
daughter

December 1, 2013

Rest in Peace, Correctional Officer Harbison. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 3, 2012

Uncle

You have been missed since you were taken.

Matt

Matt Alsip (from southern Illinois)
Nephew

September 4, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you. Both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasate

November 30, 2009

You are remembered on this 24th anniverasy of your being taken from us by a senseless act of violence. Your dedication to your job is appreciated. My prayers go out to your familiy to aid them through the healing process. Rest in peace, Officer Harbison, we are on the watch now.

The Correctional Officers’ Prayer

Lord, I ask for courage...
Courage to face my own fears.
Courage to take me where others will not go.

I ask for strength...
Strength of the body to protect others.
Strength of spirit to lead others.

I ask for dedication...
Dedication to my job to do it well.
Dedication to my community to keep it safe.

Give me, Lord, concern...
For all those who trust me and
Compassion for all those who need me.

And, please, Lord...
Through it all,
Be at my side.

DB, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

November 29, 2008

Its been 23 years now and dads death still affects my life I still miss you dad very very much and have needed you a million times. I love you and you are definately not forgotton.

cecile harbison carnell
daughter

February 6, 2008

Rest in peace hero

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

November 30, 2007

You are not forgotten.

Correctional Officer Carolyn Rincker
Dwight Correctional Center - IDOC

November 28, 2007

Officer Harbison,
On today, the 21st anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Illinois.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

November 30, 2005