Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace sir. May God watch over your family and your future generations!

A Kentucky State Trooper
Kentucky State Police

June 28, 2025

His last words were offering to help someone.

Rip brother

Wanted to be an officer

June 28, 2025

Nothing like this should never happen all he wanted was to help now there is no father to his children rest in peace trooper hare

Future police officer
None

May 26, 2025

I believe that anybody that takes the life of a law enforcement officer, should be given a DEATH SENTENCE automatically.

My thoughts & prayers are with Trooper
Hares family.

C.E. Kibbe

April 24, 2025

It pains me to see such an offering man lose his soul to this murderer. Trooper Hare was clearly beloved by those around him and I hope for his family's safety.

It angers me to see someone, who I should be able to call 'my people' but can't, commit such a crime. This man should never be let out of jail, never be given any leeway. He is not a person of reason; he's a monster and a murderer and should be treated as such at all times.

Rest in peace, Justin Hare.

Georgia Tech Student
Midwest Safety

April 22, 2025

Law Enforcement Officers face potential unknown danger in every interaction of their job. The rules are in place for protection. TRPR Hare didn't have a chance once Smith exited his vehicle. As a family member of LEOs in MD, my heart breaks for your loss. We have lived with the fear that you have. The prayers, the fears & the pride we feel for our own heroes, we feel for yours as well. May God comfort

Citizen Cebie Dorsey
Sister & Aunt of LEOs

April 21, 2025

I watched this play out on Officer Hare's body cam footage, and My god. Officer Hare was an angel, and was only trying to help the suspect - this is why officers are adamant about suspects getting out of the car on traffic stops. It's not a power trip, it's for their safety. Prayers to the family and the men that helped him during his final moments.

No Rank - Civilian - Sabrina
Viewer of Midwest Safety (Bodycams)

April 20, 2025

my deepest condolences to the family and friends of trooper hare.

no rank janae
midwest safety youtube video.

April 4, 2025

We all love you. You gave the ultimate sacrifice and you will be remembered. I'll pray for your family and kids left behind.

Ofc. Alex

April 3, 2025

My condolences to the family , friends and coworkers of patrolman hare . You didn’t deserve any of this. May your soul rest in peace. Thank you for everything you have done for the world

Danaella
Anonymous

April 2, 2025

Rest in Peace Patrolman Hare. My deepest condolences to his friends, family, and fellow officers. I will be praying for justice.

Ani
random

March 30, 2025

Mr. Trooper Hare.

We loved how you served your State and protected lives of many people. May you rest in peace. You’re with God Now Brother. Although we had no relation or any interactions whatsoever, I would’ve prayed this wouldn’t have happened to one of our awesome troopers.

Moises Correa
No relation yet.

March 28, 2025

God speed brother. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Trooper Walker Powell
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

March 27, 2025

One good thing about being able to view bodycam online is for a case like this, you see for yourself the simple humanity of Patrolman Hare vs the callous emptiness of his killer. His memory is strengthened for it, I pray for his loved ones.

Someone in the UK with no rank
A respectful mourner

March 25, 2025

Trooper Hare was doing his duty ensuring the safety of a vehicle on the side of the road. Even offering a ride into town. I’m sadden to hear the outcome but justice will be served. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.

SGT Resz
US Army

March 25, 2025

I wish you were still here Trooper hare, It's been a year we are glad for what you did while you were alive, I'm grateful that you were trying to help him but it's deviating that he murdered you, luckly he's in jail for life now thank god.

Sam
A random guy who respects cops.

March 25, 2025

Thank you for your service Officer Hare. Rest in peace.

Lexie

March 24, 2025

RIP Officer Hare, may you be in forever peace and all of your years of service are blessings to the citizens of New Mexico.

Samantha

March 24, 2025

The most difficult thing to deal with as a LEO (as well as a retired LEO) is the loss of a brother or sister. We go to too many funerals for our own. I grieve the loss of Justin and pray for the family - the entire family.

Deputy R. Zude #121 (ret)
Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, WA

March 24, 2025

I thank and admire you for bravely and courageously serving your county / state. A kind hearted soul, gone far too soon. My condolences to your family and loved ones and may you rest in peace sir. <3

John S. Alani

March 24, 2025

Thank you for your service.., prayers to your family and friends!!

ᎬᏝᏕᏢᎬᎿᎻ ᎬᎯᏕᎿ

March 21, 2025

Patrolman Hare,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New Mexico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 15, 2025

Officer hare, i am deeply sorry for what happened on that morning almost a year ago. Since the 1 year anniversary of your passing is approaching, i thought it'd be best to write a reflection. Hare, that man who took your life is the definition of pure evil, as he was truly a cold-hearted and horrible person. His actions will never be justified in any way shape or form. From what i can tell, you were just trying to help a stranded motorist on the side of the highway, since i can tell it was in your character to assist and help anyone in need as it was your job as an officer. But however, that man did not last long, as your brothers in blue avenged you in death, and caught him, as his fate will approach soon. That video of your stop has stuck with me ever since i saw it, as it proved to me that even the simplest approach can be deadly, and it showed me that some people are truly cruel and cold-hearted to hurt an officer who was doing their job and taking the time out of their shift to assist someone. It never made sense to me why some people would hurt anyone or an officer that was trying to help, but that individual who took your life away proved to be the example of pure human trash. But rest assured, that man will absolutely not see the light of day again, as karma will take its sweet time to catch up to him and make him pay for what he did to you. But as of now, may you rest in peace knowing your service is truly appreciated, and that you were a good man, a good officer, and a good father. Rest easy Mr. Hare

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

March 1, 2025

Rest in Peace officer Hare. Deepest condolences to your family friends, and colleagues. A totally senseless loss.

Police Constable
Retired Surrey Police UK

February 15, 2025

Rest in peace to a fallen brother and a hero, a perfect example of what a Police officer should be.

Police Constable in the UK
No relationship

January 26, 2025