In Memory OfOfc Matthew L. Hare

Ofc Matthew L. Hare, 22, Easley P.D., born in South Carolina February 3, 2001, died in the line of duty on August 2, 2023. Before joining the force, Hare attended the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy to learn the skills needed to be a great officer. He was responding to a call about a suicidal man on the railroad tracks when a train quickly approached. With no thought of his own safety, he pulled the man off the tracks and was struck by the train. Hare gave his life to save a stranger and died a true Hero. Rest easy; We have the watch now! Til Valhalla, Brother!