Hallandale Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, December 22, 1982
Reflections for Officer William S. Hart
Was shift commander on that night accompanied Bill to Hollywood Memorial in emergency room when he expired a day I’ll never forget RIP my freind
Maj. J V Moticker HPD Ret.
One off my best officers
December 25, 2019
William S Hart Looking for Brandi, maybe my late husbands daughter.
Elizabeth Palacios
Wife of William S Hart
July 29, 2019
I will never get to meet you or know who you are
BRANDY
DAUGHTER?
November 4, 2017
Billy, I think of you often and what path the job would have offered to you. I will always remember carpooling to the police academy in your old red fairlane, making noises over the external p.a. system and arriving late each day to class. We sure did a lot of push ups together each day for being late. Your old friend, Mike Lerman 64th session Broward Co Police Academy- 1977
Sgt Mike Lerman
Union Co Sheriffs Office( retired Fla )
December 23, 2013
Sad that my children never got to meet you, their grandfather. Ill tell them about you often and share this story all the time. Hopefully someday we will see u in heaven. Much respect and love
Karrie Hart
Sean Thomas hart 12/21/1993
Amanda Christine Hart 11/23/1997
Cincinnati Ohio. 11/10/2013
Karrie hart
Daughter in law
November 10, 2013
Rest in peace Officer Hart, your courage and bravery won't be forgotten. I have visited the police headquarters and have seen your picture on its Wall of Honor. How tragic that over thirty years late your murder in the line of duty remains unsolved!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 29, 2013
HEROES live forever, and you sir are a hero. May you continue to rest in peace Officer Hart.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
December 22, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Hart. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 10, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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 who was murdered in the 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.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 22, 2011
Continue to rest in peace hero. We will never forget the sacrifice you made for all of us.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
Deb
December 22, 2011
Time does not heal the pain in the hearts of those left behind, but may they know that we will never forget their hero.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
Anonymous
December 22, 2010
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
vandenberghe
manchester, nh
December 21, 2007
"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
October 2, 2007
God Bless you Officer Hart for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.
Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte, NC (ret)
May 9, 2007
Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.
Police Officer
December 31, 2006
I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
A hero never dies.....
Rest in peace, hero. God bless.
September 29, 2004
Rest in peace for we have the watch now.
Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
March 25, 2004
Thank you Officer Hart for your service. Rest in Peace brother.
Anonymous
January 20, 2004
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