Kansas City Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Monday, August 5, 1963
Reflections for 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
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 5, 2020
Thank you for your dedication and service to the Community. God keep you in his Glory forever.
Frank Rios - Senior Police Officer
Fellow Peace Officer
May 19, 2020
Rest in peace Sergeant Hedrick.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 3, 2019
Rest in Peace, Sergeant Hedrick. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 4, 2014
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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. Rest In Peace.
I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
January 31, 2013
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
July 15, 2012
Words are never enough when it comes to leaving a reflection but the most important things is that we thank you for
doing your job.
May God Bless your family
Vince Iello
NYPD Retired
March 2, 2009
SGT. Hedricks your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.
SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
April 17, 2008
Rest in peace, Sarge.
PO
Chicago PD
March 19, 2008