Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Alan H. Lewin

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, April 10, 1975

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Reflections for Police Officer Alan H. Lewin

Honoring your service and sacrifice. May your family be honored too.

Dan A. Lewin - Staff Sergeant (Ret.)
Twin Falls Police Dept. Idaho

May 13, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

April 10, 2021

Rest in peace and olav hashalom Officer Lewin.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 11, 2020

Rest in peace hero.

J.R.

April 10, 2020

I work with your son Jeff and he is a great guy.
God bless your family and give them peace behind understanding

A
A

December 4, 2019

Hello pop pop it's your grandson steven, I am sitting here thinking about you, thinking how different my life would've been if you had been in it. All I have is the stories and memories of our family n I admire n look up to you n everything you stood for.. I love you and miss too pop pop..

Civilian. Steve Stepps
Grandson

May 11, 2018

My Brother,

You paid the ultimate price for your service to the citizens of Philadelphia. Putting your life on the line every day. For strangers or those who knew you.

I assure you will never be forgotten.

Until we meet please ask God to continue to look over and protect your family and your brothers in blue.

Kenneth R. Webb
Brother in Blue

February 10, 2018

Officer Lewin,
On today, the 41st 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 in the USN. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 10, 2016

A Hero in Heaven, always remembered and never forgotten.

Kim Weigand Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand
PA C.O.P.S.

April 10, 2015

Dear Alan,
My heart misses you terribly. It wasn't fair that you
were only 33 when you left us. I try to be a better person to make up for all the good you would have done if you were here. You will always be my brother and I will always love you.
Your sister Marsha

marsha
sister

December 13, 2014

Thinking about you everyday. Wish you were here .

Jeff
Son

April 10, 2013

Rest in peace Officer Lewin and Olav Hashalom. Your courage will never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 9, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th 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 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 today.

Rest In Peace.

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

April 10, 2012

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 1, 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

January 24, 2008

May your meomory be a source of pride for your family, friends, community and Brothers & Sistera in Blue. Thank you sir.

A Citizen, Havertown, PA

November 4, 2007

Rest in peace brother, may God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

March 18, 2006

Officer Lewin, you are not forgotten

April 10, 2005

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