Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I went to the National Law Enforcement Memorial this week and looked up your name, Jack, as I have done several other times.
You were one of my first training officers on morning watch in Southeast Division. You taught me so much and treated me so well. Even though I was one of the early females on LAPD you never gave me a hard time for that.
I learned from you how to put bad guys in jail and have fun at it.
I still think of you often and am so sorry that your life was cut short. RIP.

Lisa. Retired.
LAPD. Partner and friend.

October 29, 2023

Remembering you Jack. October 2023 . 41 yrs later

Retired Copper
Police dept

October 12, 2023

Rest in peace Officer Hayden.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 10, 2022

To you Jack absolutely fearless. Always first to arrive at the scene of code 3's

You were one of the last real Policeman.

Retired copper
Fellow officer

October 11, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

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

October 10, 2020

Oct 10,th 2018

To you Policeman Hayden.

Truly one of LAPD'S finest

retired copper

October 15, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. We remember you on the 35th anniversary of your E.O.W. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

October 10, 2017

To you Jack...

J Brockman
LAPD 12A97

October 10, 2016

Forever on duty. God Bless and rest peacefully

Chaplain Frank Hicks
Los Angeles Police Dept.

October 7, 2016

Thanks Jack for being a sound training officer for me. Safety was always paramount, you hammered that into me daily along with Dennis. I survived 32 years because of you insight. R.I.P. 12A97.

Keith Jackson #20414
LAPD, Sgt. retired.

October 10, 2014

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

Officer 11169

January 14, 2012

Jack: Although in my thoughts often and old war stories shared with old partners, every year around the time of your death brings fresh memories of my training days with you and Dennis Payne. Thank you for all the great times we shared on and off duty and for being such a great friend.

Jim Brockman
77th Morning Watch 1973

Policeman James R. Brockman #20094
LAPD, 77th Division

October 3, 2011

I noticed Don Brown posted here in '05 and this year I attended his funeral. You come to mind often Jack so you stay alive in many ways. We sure had some good times pounding the streets of 77Th on the morning watch. RIP, you are not forgotten Jack.

Sgt Dave Reynolds
LAPD (rtd) Friend & Partner

December 28, 2010

Officer Hayden - I was tasked with a review of your death and personnel package back at LAPD. It seems that an L.A. Police Protective League Director noticed that your name was on both the National and State memorials, yet was missing from the LAPD Memorial out front of Parker Center, over 15 years since your death. No one knew why but we were only too glad to rectify the situation. Thanks for your service to the people of Los Angeles. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

April 16, 2010

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

May God be with everyone!!!!!!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

April 10, 2009

Rest assured your sacrifice has not been forgotten and that you changed
countless lives because of your courage and convictions.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

October 20, 2008

To Officer Hayden and and his loved ones:

On this the twenty-sixth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Officer Hayden. I am praying for solace for your family today and each day of their journey as survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer Hayden gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 10, 1982.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 10, 2008

On the eve of the anniversary of your death we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

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

October 9, 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

September 17, 2007

OFFICER HAYDEN, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. YOU DIED TRYING TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED OF HELP. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 8, 2007

Jackson: You where truly the best of the best. You were a Man without fear. The first to arrive at a "Officer needs help call". Your training of the young Policemen for sure saved many of their lives in the Grand Old 77th Division. I have always believed your off duty action trying to save the monster that killed you rated you to be honored with the Departments highest award. THE MEDAL OF VALOR..

You were my best friend. Our friendship ended with your death. My memories of you and the great times we had together will last for ever. Jeanine and I miss you every day of our lives.

God can feel safe knowing that you are now driving 12L99 on his streets.

Good by my dear friend. Thanks for the memories!!!!

Don Brown
Morning watch, 77th Div

Policeman Donald E. Brown
LAPD 77TH DIV

May 30, 2007

God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City

April 25, 2007

Next week I will be presenting a class regarding Off-Duty Tactics (in the room where Your photograph hangs on the wall). It will give me an opportunity to pass Your memory on to some of the "LAPD New Breed." (May You Rest-In-Peace)

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

April 19, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir.

October 10, 2006

SIR I WAS A 12 YR OLD L.A. CITY RESIDENT AT THE TIME OF YOUR DEATH. "YOU" ARE A HERO. I BECAME AN EXPLORER AT 13YRS OLD FOR L.A P.D. AND NOW A LA CO. DEPUTY FOR 12 YRS. I REMEMBER REAL POLICEMEN LIKE YOU. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING IT REAL. AND MY FAMILY AND I SAFE. GOD BLESS YOU SIR. REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY ROBERT ALDRETE
LASD

May 6, 2006