Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 6, 2023

Rest in peace always knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 6, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Harp.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2019

I am the Daughter of Richard C. W. Fred's partner.
I will always remember Officer Harp's sacrifice's and his family.
I was only 2 when this took place. I have always known of this traggic event. Much like I have always known I was adopted.
I still pray for the family of Officer Harp, although I didn't know him as the adult I am today. I know of the pain this brought to his family, friends, my Dad and Mountain Brook Police Department.

I now know the pain of not having my Dad, a few days ago marked 20 years without him.
I make this small donation for my Dad.
But I make it in memory of two really great police officers who once had each other's backs!
I feel secure in saying I'm sure they do again!

Daughter of Partner Stacy Watkins

October 16, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 1, 2013

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. J. Williams
Mountain Brook Police Dept.

August 5, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 23, 2007

Freddie, I've thought of you so often through out the years and I've missed you greatly. You were a hero to me. But now I'm hoping that you will be a guardian angel to my youngest child because her dreams since childhood have been to be a police officer and she is on her way. I can think of nothing more noble than the path she is following. But a mother's fears can't help but overshadow the greatness. Please keep an eye on her Freddie and keep her safe.

Debra Murphree Neill
Cousin

May 30, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Harp. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 30, 2006

Officer Harp,Let me state the obvious and say that the perp never should have left prison except in a box! Just keep playing your harp friend. I.D#451

Former Corporal
Formerly Mpd

September 30, 2005

Officer Harp,
On today, the 32nd anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mountain Brook. But what gets me is how your murderer only had to serve 28 years for your murder, which sure doesn't seem fair to me.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

August 6, 2005