Fallen officer’s little brother honored at Clemson football game

Clemson Athletics honored the little brother of a fallen Upstate officer during their game against Charleston Southern on Saturday.
Published: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT|Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:36 PM EDT
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CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Clemson Athletics honored the little brother of a fallen Upstate officer during their game against Charleston Southern on Saturday.

Easton Hare was named the team’s Kid Captain for the home game. Easton, 5, is the younger brother of Officer Matthew Hare.

Officer Matthew Hare with the Easley Police Department was killed in the line of duty on August...
Officer Matthew Hare with the Easley Police Department was killed in the line of duty on August 2.(FOX Carolina)

The 22-year-old officer was killed in the line of duty in August while trying to save a woman who was threatening to harm herself on railroad tracks in Easley.

The Kids Captain program is in partnership with Prisma Health. If you would like to nominate a child, click here.