Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You will never be forgotten. I did not get to know you in this life but I am sure I will in the next one. Rest easy, Sir.

AZ Narc

April 10, 2009

Rusty and I served together and I just want to say my good byes which I did not get to do in 1984. To his family I would like to say you had one hell of a dad and husband. I miss him.

ATN2 Risk VF24
friend and fellow shipmate

April 2, 2009

Officer Hawkins,
On today, the 24th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the ctizens of Phoenix. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

April 24, 2008

Hi Dad,
Thinking of you today and always. Thank you for the beautiful rainbow you sent on my wedding day, I knew you'd be there. :) Continue to send the signs.. Jeff and I love them!

Love,
Jill Hawkins Johnson (I kept the Hawkins for you!)

February 28, 2008

One day we will meet again in Gods kingdom along with all our brothers and sisters who have preceded us and those who have joined you since your departure from our ranks here in Phoenix. You have served our department and Gods children here with honor, dignity and integrity. It will be a privilege to be reunited when God calls, until them brother rest in peace and keep up serving in Gods kingdom.
Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

November 26, 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

November 14, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

April 18, 2007

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

Officer 11169

March 15, 2007

Thank you for everything. Requiescat In Pace, Officer.

anonymous

December 10, 2006

I served with Rusty in Vietnam, he was friend and hero.

Phillip Sheckler
none

December 17, 2005

Brother Hawkins,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

December 14, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Errol Hawkins and his fellow officers, and most especially to Officer Errol Hawkins:

In reading the reflections about Officer Hawkins, it is obvious he was a much loved and well-respected man, one who truly deserves the title hero. I wish I had the honor to have met him, but the essence of him lives on through the memories so lovingly recounted in the reflections left by his children.

On behalf of our entire family, we extend our sincerest condolences for the grievous loss you suffered when he was tragically killed twenty-one years ago. His valor and dedication are not forgotten.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer Hawkins gave to his community, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 24, 2004.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 1, 2005

Every day I wake up and think of my Dad, and every day I am proud of the work he did. I will forever miss him and am thankful for the memories that live in my heart. To all of the other families, keep their memories alive by celebrating their lives. Thank you so much to programs like the 100 Club. Be Safe and God Bless.

Jill Hawkins

September 1, 2004

Officer Hawkins,

Rest in Peace my Brother......Never forgotten....

Officer
NC

April 18, 2004

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me.'"

-Isaiah 6:8

a Minnesota Cop

February 23, 2004

I am profoundly proud of my father and his work. I am also very thankful for memorials like this that keep his honorable memory alive.

Thank you.

Jeffrey C. Hawkins