Officer Down Memorial Page

Dale was the best thing that happened to me he taught me so much he made me the man i am today he was my true dad i miss him every day but i will never forget him thank you all for your kind words

Jake Woodall
son
December 9, 2009

I sit here and wonder where the time went. And even though I am long gone and forgotten, D.D. never will. There hasnt been a day gone by that the events of that day dont go through my head and the ones we shared a laugh with are gone. God Bless.

Detective Steve Henry
Big Spring Police Department
July 9, 2009

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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous
June 8, 2009

To Constable Dale David Geddie, his family and his fellow officers with the Smith County Constable's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Constable Giddie’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Constable Geddie and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff
June 7, 2009

Thank you for your service! You will never be forgotten...

Daughter of an officer
April 10, 2009

As the anniversary nears, please let me offer my condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Birm. AL

citizen
June 5, 2008

I MET DALE WHEN I WAS 18 AND RODE WITH HIM WHEN HE WAS A DEPUTY.HE WAS AN HONEST AND HARD WORKING PERSON WHO WASNT COMPROMISED.LATER WHEN I BECAME AN OFFICER AND A CHIEF I ALWAYS REMEMBERED DALE DAVID AND WHAT HE WAS LIKE.I ALSO REMEMBER THE LAST TALK I HAD WITH HIM.WHEN A FELLOW CHIEF TOLD ME A CONSTABLE HAD BEEN KILLED I CHECKED WHO IT WAS I SAID TO MYSELF WHY?DALE WAS TRUE BLUE AND LOVED HIS FAMILY.IM GOING TO MISS HIM ALOT AND THE ADVICE HE GAVE ME WILL ALWAYS BE KEPT AND SHARED.YOU NEVER KNOW ABOUT THIS WORLD SO CHERISH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.THANK YOU DALE DAVID.

michael meissner
friend
June 4, 2008

From the Tyler Courier-times Telegraph
August 19, 2007

IN MEMORY OF
DALE DAVID GEDDIE
August 19, 1960 - June 7, 2006

"Well Done Good and Faithful Servant"

We miss his big lopsided grin,
His dry sense of humor,
We miss his love and thoughtful ways,
His sparkling eyes of blue.
He wanted to help people and be the
knight in shining armor.
He wanted to follow his father's footsteps,
being a true and faithful law officer.

Thank you, Lord, for giving us this
wonderful son for nearly 46 years.
Thank you that our last words
together were "I love you."
Thank you, Jesus, for your saving grace
that Dale knew so well.
And thank you most of all that we will be
reunited again one day.

May 16, 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
February 25, 2008

Dale was a cop's cop and a freind who would go beyond the call of duty to help someone in need.

Officer William Rider
Tisd police / Brotherhood freind
January 11, 2008

Constable Geddie, thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
October 3, 2007

God bless your family Dale. I miss your smile and friendship. I always think of you when I work 64E.

Deputy Rust
Constable Prct 3

Deputy Donn Rust
Constable Prct 3
July 4, 2007

May God bless you and your family on this first anniversary of your passing.
Watch over us and keep us safe

Ga LEO
June 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family,friends and co-workers of Constable Geddie on the anniversary of his passing. Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
June 7, 2007

You will never be forgotten
Thinking of you & your family on this day
We send our love-

The Family of Deputy Dave Grant/EOW/5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Sonora, Ca.

June 7, 2007

Rest in peace. Continue to watch over your fellow officers and bring them home safe at the end of their shift.

Leo wife

June 7, 2007

May you and your loved ones be ever blessed.

June 7, 2007

I worked with D.D. in C.I.D at Smith County S.O.
DD was a wonderful officer, friend, mentor. He did not judge people and was always fair. He loved his daddy more than anyone knew. He always wanted to make him proud!! DD will be missed BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!

T. Hill
Friend/Former Co-worker @ SCSO
May 17, 2007

I went to the Capital today to honor you and your family. May God keep you close as I pray for those you had to leave behind.

Terry Donovan,spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan EOW 31 October 2004

May 7, 2007

We offer our most sincere condolences to the family and co-workers of Constable Geddie.

Texas Game Warden
April 12, 2007

I was there, and I know the sacrifice made by Dale. He will truly be missed. I'm glad to know that men like Dale exist and are here for me to model my life after. Thank you DD.

Detective T. Hughes
SCSO friend
April 5, 2007

I have the great honor of riding in the Police Unity Tour in remembrance of Dale. If anyone knows the family and/or friends that will be in Washington D.C. in May for the ceremony please contact me at my above email address. Thank you.

Ofc. Rehberg

Police Officer 2
Alexandria City Police Department
March 7, 2007

I was a member of the Tyler Police Department at the time that Dale was killed. I will always remember his smile, and the professional way he dealt with people.

Malcolm McGuire
Denton County Sheriff's Office
March 5, 2007

Dale Was A Close Friend. I Will Rember Him As a Exalent Purson.He was Alwase A Thoughtful Purson.

Bobby Stevens
Friend
December 4, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen
August 29, 2006