Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Christy, your smile and attitude continue to remind me to value life and family. -Curtis

Anonymous

December 12, 2008

RIP.Your tour of duty cut short but you will never be forgotten by all those who love you.

Anonymous

October 4, 2008

Everytime I train recruits at our academy I think of your story. You are truly a hero and you will never be forgotten. God Bless and Rest in Peace

Det. L. Gauthney
Columbus (OH) Police dept.

July 5, 2008

Officer Hamilton,

14 years ago you were taken from your family, friends and the citizens of Los Angeles. From reviewing your reflections you were loved by all. May you continue to rest in peace. Today I will work my shift in your memory. May you watch over us all, including my nephew Alex Archuleta LAPD.
Thank you for your service.

Capt.David Platt
Payette Police Idaho

February 22, 2008

Dear Aunt Christy,
I sit here on the eve of the date that will mark 14 years since our lives changed forever. 14 years ... I can't wrap my mind around it ... sometimes I feel like I could still pick up the phone and talk to you, and other times it feels like a lifetime since I last heard your voice. You are so much a part of me; so much a part of who I am. I still miss you so much it hurts. Be with all of us tomorrow - we need you - we always have. Visit Kelley and Billy in their dreams, play with your beautiful grandchildren, walk beside my dad - and know that we all love you with every breath we take.

Susan Brondell
Niece

February 21, 2008

Not how did she die, but how did she live?
Not what did she gain, but what did she give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a woman as a woman, regardless of birth.
Not, what was her church, nor what was her creed?
But had she befriended those really in need?
Was she ever ready, with word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry when she passed away.


Christy, you have never been forgotten - because so many were sorry when you were taken from us. I wanted to take a minute today to let you know that you are thought of often. And you are always missed.

Detective III
LAPD

February 21, 2008

Thankyou for you service and sacrifice OFFICER HAMILTON. You are ahero to us all and will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

February 21, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU OFFICER FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 14, 2008

It is a testamant to Officer Hamilton's life that members of her family continue to visit this site to encourage others 14 years after her death. As you are doing for others, I do the same for you. May your memories always bring you joy and may God continue to give you His peace. You are in my prayers.

February 8, 2008

When I first heard what happened to this lady it hurt, it hurt bad. Someone so dedicated could be cut down before she was able to show her full potential, at least that is what I thought.

By the reflections that I have read of P.O. Hamilton, she had already showed herself worthy of the honor to wear the LAPD badge. It just hurt so bad that she was taken by the selfish act of a disobedient child.

Continued prayers to her family. Respect to her colleages and friends.

Rest on Christy, rest on.

Anthony Wilson

November 25, 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

Dear Aunt Christy,
It is National Police Memorial Week, and today the memorial service is being held in Washington. Watch over all of the loved ones who are experiencing this difficult time of year for the first time. Be with us as we remember you and the influence you had on so many lives. I love you and miss you with every breath I take.
Love,
Susan

Susan Brondell
Niece

May 15, 2007

Dear Aunt Christy,
13 years later and the 22nd of February is still such a difficult day for me. Thank you for watching over me on my trip last weekend and protecting me in the bad weather. It is comforting to know that I have an angel with me wherever I go. So many people have left you notes and remember you as a hero because of how you died, but I will always know that you were a hero because of how you lived. I miss you so much! There are still so many times when I want to be able to call you and talk about life, so many times when I wish I could see your smile and hear your laugh, so many times I would give anything for one more hug. Please continue to watch over us all ... we need your strength and your light. I love you!

Susan Brondell
niece

February 27, 2007

I salute you for your service to law enforcement and your bravery. When others would be running in the opposite direction when faced with danger, you ran towards it and met it head on. You are a true and brave hero. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 22, 2007

G-d Bless.

February 22, 2007

Officer Hamilton,
Thank-you for your service. The City of Los Angeles lost one of its heroes the day you died. May you rest in peace, our sister. Our deepest condolences to your friends and family and the brave men and women of the LAPD. Even many years later you are mourned, and know that we will never forget you.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

December 5, 2006

Christy,
I pray for your family and friends to continue to heal from your passing. I truly believe that one day you will see your loved ones again. May you Rest in Peace.

Det L.E Gauthney
Columbus (OH) Police

December 2, 2006

CLH:
Everytime I see the inside of a patrol vehicle today, I think of you. Many of us had been researching / testng ballistic panels for patrol vehicles. Your legacy lives on because today, every LAPD patrol car is equipped with ballistic armor panels.......

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

October 19, 2006

To the family of Christy Hamilton.....

We send our deepest condolences to you as we are 'one family' even though we've never met.

We were recently in Norman, OK. visiting my sister in law Dana Cantwell and her husband Mike. We met with Mike's Dad, Sterling and his wife Donna, and they spoke of how proud they were of Christy and told us of Christy's story and showed us your photo. I directed them to the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Please know that we have added your family to our law enforcement prayer list. We also have a son that is a police officer in NM.

Jinx and Cathy Lee Jones
Albuquerque, NM

Detective (Ret) James M. "Jinx" Jones
Albuquerque (NM) Police Department

September 18, 2006

Christy, I told you that I do not forget about you. You are always in my thoughts. You are not forgotten; you did leave a legacy and you should be proud of that. I am still in Iraq after two years. I miss a lot of things being here and you are a piece of that longing. I get to carry on your spirit by having this opportunity to write to you again. I Love You and Miss You.

Kelly, your Mom was always proud of you!!!! You were her Hero too. I agree with her because you moved on with your life and I don't think she would have wanted it any other way. If I can plagarize for your Mom if she was speaking with you "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get." I could see her saying something like this to you. REMEMBRANCE is a good healer for a lot of us; so keep healing and so will I.

God Bless You and Yours,

Douglas Jones

Douglas Jones

September 8, 2006

Mom,
It's so hard to believe that more than 12 years have passed. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. You have three beautiful grandchildren who will always know of the sacrafice you made. I cried the day Madison Christine was born--a daughter to bless our family in your memory. I love you, I miss you, my heart aches everyday. When I tuck my children in at night, I always tell them that their grandmother is in heaven and God has made her their special guardian angel. I know you're watching over us all. I love you, Mom.

Kelley Lynne Steven-Waiss
Christy's daughter

September 5, 2006

I had no student who displayed more desire as a recruit officer! CLH was older than many of her instructors. Yet, she always displayed the greatest respect for the instructor cadre / fellow recruit officers! She earned the coveted Tina Kerbrat Award. The moment that CLH was shot, I woke up and told my wife that an LAPD cop had just been shot! RIP Christy Lynn HAMILTON-You will NEVER be forgotten! Semper Fi, M. B. P.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

August 14, 2006

God bless Officer Christy Lynn Hamilton, her family, and the Los Angeles Police Department

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

May 18, 2006

This is for the family of Officer Hamilton.

First and foremost, I must express how sorry I am for your loss. Officer Hamilton's choices serve as an inspiration to me. It saddens my heart to say that I knew the person that ended her life. He was in my house 2 weeks prior, talking with me and my mom. He had never once spoke of committing any such acts. I remember driving to school that morning and hearing Mark and Brian stopping their laugh filled show to break the news. When I got to class and saw friends in tears, is when they told me what had happened. I stood there in disbelief and shock. I remember the principal looking at us as if we were just awful kids. That feeling carried true through the funeral and took a long time for not only me, but others that were close to get over. It should be said that the person who did this was not the person we knew. The person who took the life of his father and of Officer Hamilton was at that moment evil, and full of hate and rage.
It took the courage of Officers like Christy to help bring an end to this horrible tradgidy. Every time I hear about an officer loosing their life, I think of Officer Hamilton. She left a great mark on me and I'm sure all who knew her. May the words written about her courage live forever as they are inspiring and the mark of a true hero.

It’s been 12 years, and none of us have forgotten what has happened. All of us regret what happened, and send you our prayers

James

May 17, 2006

May God continue to bless your family with strength to get through life without you. You made the ultimate sacrafice and are truly missed. Please watch over us and keep us safe.

Police Officer L. Garcia
Los Angeles Police Dept

March 26, 2006