Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Hicks,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 29, 2023

Hi my cousin I wish a chance to get to know you. Even though I was 12 when you left I remember your passing and your funeral. You where a hero. So many people came to say goodbye. I was proud of you and remain so 46 years later. Rest in the arms of Lord with Eric Lee another Officer another member of the family who’s Badge hangs near your and like you a hero too! Until I see you, Sylvia M. oldest son.

Family
Cousin

July 8, 2020

Thank you so much for keeping my father's memory in your hearts and prayers. It means so much to me, my mom and sister. There is not a day that goes by that he isn't in my heart, thoughts and prayers. When I look in the mirror, I see my dad. When I look at his grandson and great-grandson I see him. As a public servant on Chicago's south side, in the very community in which he served and died, I feel him. He was a wonderful father and a loving husband and family man, and your reflections remind me of his grace and selflessness as he served his country, his hometown, Chicago and his community.

Sharon Hicks
His oldest Daughter

November 8, 2018

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Hicks. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 29, 2012

Your professionalism and deciation to duty, even while off-duty, is a fine example for offciers of the CPD. Thank you for service. You are a hero.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

March 2, 2012

HERO

Anonymous

September 6, 2010

You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Thinking of you and all your loved ones on this day.

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

March 29, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. You have not been forgotten.

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

March 29, 2009

Rest In Peace brother in blue.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Officer

April 29, 2008

Continue to keep watch over alll of your loved ones and those still on patrol in the City. You are a true hero and have not been forgotten. Your name appears on rgw CPD Memorial, a beautiful and peaceful place on Chicago's Lake Front. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

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

March 30, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER NH

February 26, 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
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 17, 2007

Hey Wendell:

Thought I'd drop in a drop a note to say hello. All is well in the family. Thanks again for everything you sacrificed your life for.

CUZ - Pat 10L

October 4, 2007

Officer Hicks, some people ould look the other way, especially after being wounded once, but your dedication to protecting the citizens and their property in the City will forever be remembered and you definately derserve the title of hero.

Brother in Blue
Reired (Suburban Chicago)

March 29, 2007

Over 3 decades have passed and you have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case. Your loved ones think of you every day and will continue to do so. Your name now appears with dignity and honor at the CPD Memorial on the Lake front for all to see. You will never be forgotten as you are a true hero.

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

March 28, 2007

Like my husband says, he is an officer 24/7. Patrolman Hicks lived that statement to the fullest. An officer is never "off the clock" and may need to help others even while not getting paid. Thank you for your service.....
leo wife

February 27, 2007

We won't let you be forgotten....rest in peace, my brother

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

March 10, 2005

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

Anonymous

January 31, 2005

You displayed exceptional dedication and bravery in that incident. God holds a special place for those who give their lives for others. May God bless and keep you and yours always. When it comes to Heroes, you are the real thing.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

August 28, 2004

Hi Wendell,

I thought I would leave a reflection to bring you up to date on some of your family members. Your sisters are all well as well as your nieces, nephews and cousins. We all miss you and hope that you will "guard the fort" until our arrival.

Love - Cousin Pat

Patricia E. Tinnelle

August 19, 2004

I wrote the 1rst reflection for you brother R.I.P Don't worry the Men and women in the Police Depts., Military, Swat, vets, and civilians of al ages will remember you forever

SWAT Element Leader
LAPD

June 5, 2004