Sergeant Harry V. Hedrick, Sr.

To my grandpa Hedrick. You died young, 2 years 19 days before your 1st grandchild was born, leaving your only child behind, Harrison Vernon Hedrick Jr., who also died young at age 53, leaving his 2 children behind, and my older brother, Harrison V. Hedrick III, born 8/24/65, died 7/23/25, age 59 with no children. I'm your last surviving relative. Though your grandchildren never met you, we've known about you, even visiting your station with your son while visiting Kansas, and speaking with those still their that remembered the call that came over the radio that night. You were nearing the end of your shift, not knowing it would be the end of your watch. You were shot at point blank range, with the bullet breaking the nose rim of your glasses between the eyes as you sat in the passenger seat of your squad car. After the black gentleman asked what you wanted, you responded by asking if they saw anyone else in the area before he brandished his gun and took your life. I'm grateful for the reflections people continue to leave to honor your memory. May you never be forgotten.
Harold Kenneth Hedrick born June 1, 1968

Harold Kenneth Hedrick

August 19, 2025