Officer Down Memorial Page

This is September 11, 2011. Ten years ago on this date, our country was attacked. This reflection is for every law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, and civilian that were killed on that horrific day in 2001. You are all true heros, each and every one of you. I will never forget any of you that gave your life trying to save another.. and neither will this country. You fought the good fight brother.. now may you rest in peace! and god bless everyone who lost someone that day!

Deputy Thomas Thompson
Harrison County Sheriff's Office Ohio
September 11, 2011

i have worn my bracelet just shy of 10 years now, and it is in good company with my mia bracelet. I stop on many occasions and reflect on the loss to family and frends the abcense of these good men means in this world of time. i know there can be no words to comfort you save from God who has His hand over all those who loved and lost, but you are still here and you are loved. I am still grieved by times like this, when you have to revisit the pain. Be strong, you are not alone.

t m wachowiak ga citizen
61
September 10, 2011

RIP Boss

PO R Cuddeback (Ret)
NYPD
September 6, 2011

Today is May 15, 2011. This past week I was visiting NYC and purchased a wrist band with Sgt John Coughlin's name....so I wanted to find out more about him. I am honored to wear this bracelet, and honor him and his family and friends daily....the ultimate sacrafice. And when I found out he was a marine.....well....so was my father...WWII (who just passed in 2010). Can't help but imagine it was meant to happen that I came across his name, and the military tie to my father. THANK YOU for your honor and courage!! And THANK YOU to his family.......I love you all. God bless......Semper Fi!!

Margit Konipol
U.S. Citizen - TX
May 15, 2011

Rest In Peace Sgt. Coughlin. Thank you for your ultimate service! God's Speed.

Deputy
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California
March 7, 2011

I am forever in debt to the 23-37 and the 343. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. You are a true hero, Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida
September 11, 2009

The anniversary of 9/11 is coming up in a few days as you well know. I just wanted you to know that you have not been forgotten. Rest in Peace...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
September 8, 2009

God bless Sarge, rest in peace.

Deputy Sheriff and Volunteer Firefighter
Southwest Florida
July 10, 2009

John,

We were having the greatest time of our lives until that September day. Pound for pound, yes, you are the strongest. Big man with a big heart. I am proud and lucky to be your friend. I think of you everyday and miss you so much.
Rest in peace.

Sgt. Brian Wall, Retired
NYPD - HPD
May 18, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR HELPIPNG PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
March 6, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Sergeant Coughlin and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
January 12, 2009

R.I.P.

Sergeant
NYPD
November 25, 2008

Rest in peace brother, sorry I didn't stop by on 9/11
You will never be forgotten

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
September 18, 2008

R.I.P. Brother, we still remember and appreciate your sacrifice. God be with your family.

Officer Wil
Modesto CA PD
September 11, 2008

John , I will always remember the days I drove you around harlem talking about our favorite team, The new york jets,
and you calling me chap. You are my hero.

retired police gregory green 2848
new york city police dept
May 11, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 3, 2008

thank you....we will not forget.

lt. p.m. spurlock, jr
columbia county s.o. (fla)
October 31, 2007

Thank you, Sergeant John Coughlin, for your dedication to God, your family and. ultimately, your country.

Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will never be forgotten.

God speed and God bless. Rest in peace Sergeant Coughlin.

God Bless America.

LRVirgil, Civilian
Texas - Law Enforcement Supporter
September 30, 2007

You and your family are still in our thoughts and prayers. Thank-you for all you did that fateful day.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County
September 11, 2007

You are not and will never be forgotten. You and the other brothers we lost that day are HEROES and will be remembered forever! Rest high on the streets of Heaven!

Deputy Brant Pewitt
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Dept TN.
September 11, 2007

It is hard to believe that it has been so long since that terrible day. The nation mourns, along with your family, and I thank you for your sacrifice. God bless...

An American
September 11, 2007

Sarge, I remember seeing this nightmare unfold while watching television that morning after my wife called me to tell me about the first plane.........I felt so damn helpless (still do!) as the first tower fell; I knew......didn't wanna believe but I knew we had to have lost cops and fire fighters. I was watching this and it seemed so close, yet I couldn't do anything...........or help any of you guys....I AM SO SORRY!

Please know that I keep all of you in my prayers and thoughts always. Rest in peace my brother.......your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. GOD BLESS YOU! We'll finish the tour from here.

Sgt.Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD (Toledo,Ohio)
September 11, 2007

Rest in peace....we will not forget!!

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police Department, NC
September 11, 2007

Thank you for your service and for all the lives you saved that day. It takes a brave officer to go into a burning building. Rest in peace.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol
September 11, 2007

Thank you for your service and for all the lives you saved that day. It takes a brave officer to go into a burning building. Rest in peace.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol
September 11, 2007