Officer Down Memorial Page

Rob,
I still remember you and wont forget you dear old friend. I recently had the pleasure and what a surprise, to meet Kyle. He looks so much like you and is a good man. We are going to meet sometime this week and he wants to hear about you and I and our duty assignment in Germany

old friend
old friends
January 2, 2012

I did not know of this web page that honored the heros we have loved & lost until a friend told me. wen i discovered it, i left a reflection.... i have been honoring Rob in my own way, by keeping him alive in my heart.... on his birthday me & my husband eat at the restraunt that we all use 2 hang out 2gether or do sumthing that he would have liked. & on the day GOD called him home, we do the same thing. not a day goes by that im not constantly reminded of the void his passing left. i didnt have the privalage of knowing him as long as sum, but the impact he left on my life will never b 4got... i would like 2 personaly thank evry1 4 all the kind words 4 Rob. & 2 evry1 who has lost sum1, my whole heart goes out 2 u... GOD BLESS & KEEP U ROB! U WILL NEVER B 4GOTTEN!! Valerie& Roy Williams Weaverville, Ca

Anonymous
January 17, 2011

Rob was the kind of man who always looked at life with the utmost respect. look 4 the good & u wil find it, he always told me.. he helped me thru so much. he meant the world 2 me. i am truly touchd that he is being honored & remembered. he wil live in my heart 4ever.
God protect & keep you in heaven. because i believe u were an angel that he alowed us 2 borrow, until that sad day he called u home. i love you!

Valerie
personal friend
January 14, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for those who love and miss you. I hope to one day meet your family at a NORCAL COPS function.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous
November 6, 2009

Thank you Officer Coulter for your service, you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

John Hajash II
Former Raleigh Co. WV Deputy Sheriff
November 2, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Coulter. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
October 22, 2009

My dearest Son,
Tomorrow is the 4 1/2 year anniversary of your death. It seems like only yesterday you were still here, proudly wearing your uniform,looking after your family and the community around you. You are sorely missed. I've always been so thankful that you were able to live your dream - being a police officer. I will always love you.

Mom

Judith Coulter
Mother of Robert J. Coulter
May 1, 2008

I can only imagine how much you gave of yourself to make our world a better place. You are a true hero. You will not be forgotten.

Ernie Barber
COPS survivor
March 14, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 21, 2007

It is with deep sadness we observe another anniversary of your EOW, Time has not diminished
your service nor sacrifice. Thanks for being a great
American.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

November 3, 2007

On the 4th anniversary of Officer Coulter's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Officer Coulter is not forgotten.

Agent Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department
November 2, 2007

Officer Coulter,
Today is the fourth anniversary since you were called home. We are grateful for your sacrifice and for serving with the dedication and committment that few have.

Pennsylvania citizen
November 2, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for police and military service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 30, 2007

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. REST IN PEACE.

PATROLMAN
OAK HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT (OH)
February 10, 2007

G-d Bless.

November 2, 2006

This is my 3rd message in as many years and I'm sure
this time of year has you grieving all over again. My
thoughts are with you. Thank you for your service, Rob. Time has not diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 2, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 3rd anniversary of your end of watch. Continue to watch over your loved ones, you have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
November 1, 2006

I was stationed with Rob back in the mid 80's in Germany; we were close friends and neighbors. My family he and his wife Kelly spent good times together that I will never forget touring France and Germany. I've always wanted to stay in touch but you know how things go. This is very sad I found out about this in 2004 but never left my reflection. God bless you Robert, you will never be forgotten. Friends like you are hard to find.

Marc Troupe

Marc Troupe
Old best friends (MP Brothers)
September 25, 2006

Officer Coulter, I had the Honor of meeting your mother yesterday at the memorial of another fallen officer. I have assured her that I will be there for her if she needs anything.

As you know, your mother as been doing so much for surviving families.

Thanks for your service. God Bless

Deputy Leif Haugen
Island County Sheriff's Office, WA
August 23, 2006

Dear Bobby, Please know that you are still missed so very much. I still can remember you as a little boy, full of pranks and laughter. Thanks for being my big "little brother". Love, your sister.

Kayli Green
February 3, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Coulter and most especially to Robert:

On this, the second anniversary of your tragic death, I wanted to send my sincerest condolences to your family on the grievous loss they have suffered and continue to bear. Officer Coulter's valor and dedication will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Officer Coulter.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of service Officer Coulter gave to the State of California as a CHP officer and to his country through his military service, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 2, 2003.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

November 2, 2005

In loving memory of Officer Coulter:
Thinking of all of you that are still
affected by this tragedy. I know it
must still be difficult to cope and I
wish you all the peace and comfort
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Trust in Him to heal your broken
hearts. God bless you all.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

November 2, 2005

It will be 2 years since you were called away. I know the pain in the hearts of your loved ones will be there for the rest of their lives without you. I wanted to leave a reflection to say that you have not been forgotten nor will you ever be. There are no words of comfort I can offer your family except that you are a true hero. Keep watch over your family and guide them through their lifes journey and protect them.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon
October 31, 2005

What I would not have known if I had not found your name while doing a family tree search. To be honest if it were not for your first name I may have past you by and thought you were "just another Coulter" and not have noticed that you were my brother, but that my son is named Robert Coulter. Maybe you were the son of a cop. Maybe you liked going to the office with your old man, I don't know. I can only be sure that you're name will surely be held in reverence by your brothers and that you won't be forgotten by me, or Robbie.

Det. J. E. Coulter
Mercer Co. WV. Sheriff's Dept.
January 22, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

November 2, 2004