Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am a Customs and Border Protection Chaplain candidate. I will be dedicating my training course in the memory of Patrol Officer Hollingsworth. If anyone can provide information regarding Mr. Hollingsworth I would really appreciate it. He will be remembered daily in prayers during the course.

CBPO Daniel Santos

July 24, 2014

Dad I just wanted you to know that you inspired me to be a better person.I have meet a man who also has served his country just as you had. We just got married and other wish you were here in person to meet him. He is loving and caring and you would have liked him. I think of you daily and miss you something terrible. You are the greatest dad a girl could ever have. Thank you for all you have done for me and your country. I am so proud of you. Love always your daughter Bridgette Honaker.

John Hollingsworth
daughter

January 4, 2014

Holly this place that i am writing to you on makes me feel like i am writing just to you.you should see you 3 grandkids they are a handful wish you were here to enjoy them.i have tried to locate your brothers ,but no luck there .I just want you to know you are in my prayers and my heart,i want to thank you for making me a better person and encouraging me to go back to college ,i worked as an RN for 32 years in critical care units and it was all because you had faith in me .i Love you for that.there are 3 things i always tell people about you 1.you never drank alcohol ,or smoked 2 you never cussed that i heard. 3 you never said a bad word about anyone .if only all of us could of lived like you did

Beverly Hollingsworth RN
ex=wife

August 29, 2012

dad I just wanted to tell you that you are not only a national hero but, that you are my hero. I miss you so much and can't wait until I get to heaven to be with you again.

bridgette hollingsworth
daughter

August 15, 2012

dad, I remember everything about you and miss you so much. You are the best thing that ever happened to me and the best father anyone could have ever had. Happy Birthday.. I miss you something terrible. You have three grand children whom would have loved you as much as I did. I cant wait to get to heaven to see you again.

bridgette hollingsworth
daughter

August 10, 2012

Holly, your birthday has come and gone but i did not forget you are missed by me now as much as the day you left.you would of been 65 years old on July 26 this year .i have not heard from any of your family.but i know they miss you also i am getting a picture of you to have it posted .Remenber I will always love you

Beverly Hollingsworth RN
ex=wife

August 3, 2012

One of the most honest loving person i have ever know. I dream of you often, and miss you everday. Holly you were a very loving person .I am so sorry you were unhappy at the end ,but you were where you always wanted to be.

Beverly Hollingsworth RN
ex wife

June 27, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Though your sacrifice was made years ago, your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 20, 2009

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 31, 2008

Officer Hollingsworth,
On today, the 23rd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Service. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

October 20, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

Van Den Berghe
nh

October 17, 2007

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace. God bless.

October 20, 2004