In a solemn online tribute, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) has honored a fallen officer, Harold Hammons, who died in the line of duty. The remembrance was posted to the department's official social media account, marking the anniversary of Hammons's passing. The hashtag #GoneButNotForgotten accompanied the message in a show of continued respect and memory for the officer's sacrifice, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Roll Call of Honor - Officer Harold Hammons#GoneButNotForgotten #DallasPD pic.twitter.com/7IbHhq77IX
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) January 22, 2024
A detailed account of Officer Hammons's service to the community or the circumstances surrounding his end of watch wasn't disclosed in the social media post. However, the DPD annually recalls those they have lost with a brief moment online, to ensure that each fallen member of the force is remembered. Decorated with tags like #DallasPD, the homage serves as a digital roll call of honor, preserving the legacy of officers who paid the ultimate price serving and protecting the city they loved.
The DallasPD's tribute is part of a broader law enforcement tradition of commemorating officers who have lost their lives. Communities and departments across the nation frequently turn to social media to keep the stories of these brave individuals alive. It is a modern take on an age-old commitment to never forget those who have given everything for the safety of others.
