Officer Down Memorial Page

Still missing you so much BC!! I can't seem to get over that you are not here physically. It was such a great loss for us all when God called you home. You will forever be missed and always in my heart :) I will never forget you! xo

D :)
Close Friend
June 7, 2013

I am honoured to be riding in the 2013 Police Unity Tour in memory of Deputy Sheriff William Coleman. RIP Brother!

Patrolman Erik Heller
Harding Township Police, NJ
April 16, 2013

OMG BC I am having such a hard time dealing with the fact you are not here. I miss you so much!!! People say it gets better with time, but I do not think myself or anyone who cared and loved you will ever get over you not being here and just being a call away. FOREVER in my heart, FOREVER in all of our hearts! xo

D :)
Close Friend
February 13, 2013

Bill, I will not forget your "Duty with Honor" my Brother.
You were a mentor and a friend!

Deputy Sheriff
MCSO
January 18, 2013

I miss you so so much BC!! I still can not believe you are not here. Always in my heart!!!! xo
For the officer that was with Bill, just know that he had someone with him who loved and cared for him deeply and he knew you were with him and he was not alone. I can not imagine how it was to see that and my heart truly breaks for you and for everyone else that was there. But know the hole you can not seem to repair, repair it with knowing you were there for him and you are there for him now, protecting everyone he would be. He is with you on every call as your ANGEL :) He is everyones ANGEL, as you was his ANGEL that terrible night :) Sending hugs!!

D :)
close friend
January 11, 2013

~o(. softest hug to his wife, four children, father, and siblings. he's in the light and warm embrace of truth, justice, and love.

S Cloudcroft
private citizen
January 8, 2013

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered!
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
January 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. May you Rest In Peace.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations - HSI
December 30, 2012

Almost a year after the incident and not a day goes by that I don't think about you Bill. I always looked to you for advice and respected you greatly. Seeing the warzone and watching the hospital try and save you has been very hard for me to deal with. Having to notify our brothers as they arrived at the hospital that you had passed on tore a hole inside me I can't seem to repair. Your death saved countless lives. Your memory will never be forgotten. You were not just any Deputy, you were one of the best, and shall be remembered for it. I will tell future generations of our Office of your sacrifice. Love you always Bill you know I got your beat covered while your gone...

Deputy Sheriff
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
November 19, 2012

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 2, 2012

I will always forever miss you BC :) You were and always will be a wonderful caring man in my eyes. You always brought a smile to my face. I will never never forget you or the times we shared :) always forever in my heart. XO Everytime I see a black sheriff vehicle I think of you! So I think of you on a daily basis :) I know it is hard for me, I can only imagine how hard it is for your family :)
God bless you and your family :)

D :)
close friend
August 1, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of All Comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join them in their agonizing grief & remember them in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
July 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to Deputy Coleman's Wife & Family. Such tragic deaths bring heartbreak to all family & co-workers. Rest in peace brother, and may the perpetual light shine upon you. Patrol the gates of Heaven

Belia Fessenden
#112 Retired/Pinal COSO-Arizona
May 10, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers for the family and Dept of Deputy Sheriff, William Coleman. Thank you for your service.

Jeffrey Wolf Training Director/Lt.
Western Region Detention Facility- SD
April 20, 2012

This is such a tragedy to both the family and the community. Deputy Coleman was a great father and also very active in his community. Thank you for your service and you will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Deputy Coleman.

Officer Josh Wrich
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
April 12, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Coleman. God Bless you for your sacrifice. I hope that your family will one day find peace. As a survivor, I know that they will one day rejoice in your life, as painful as this time is for them. And I know that you will watch over them, all the days of their lives.

Kimberly Towey
Surviving daughter
March 18, 2012

Rest in Peace my brother, we have the Watch, keep an eye on us down here still walkin the beat, as you walk yours in Heaven

Policeman
Brother in Blue, Phoenix PD
March 7, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of all comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join you in your agonizing grief & remember you in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
March 2, 2012

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of this brave Officer. May God bring you peace and a speedy closure to this tragic event. I rest in comfort knowing the murderer has been killed and will never harm another person. Please remember, our brother will ALWAYS be a HERO and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR P.D.
March 1, 2012

Deputy Coleman,
Your Heroism and Service will be Honored Forever. Your memory will live and will you continue to inspire. Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice.
Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you. Your family is in my embrace today.
Rest In Peace my Friend.

Lieutenant George Monroe Retired
Pulaski County Sheirff Dept.
February 24, 2012

Rest in peace brother. I pray for peace of mind and strength for your family friends and co-workers.

Sgt. Matt Allen
Granville PD Granville, WV
February 19, 2012

Rest in peace bother. God bless you and your family.

Officer J. Edwards
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department
Savannah, Georgia
February 18, 2012

REST IN pEACE bROTHER.

S/Deputy Smigelski
Alpena County Sheriff Office
February 13, 2012

RIP brother, you will not be forgotten.

Ptlmn. J. Murray (Ret.)
Chicago Police Dept.
February 11, 2012

It is now February 8, 2012, one month since my brother Deput William 'Bill ' Coleman was gunned down in the line of duty.

We miss you Bill more than words could ever say. As I read through the other "Heros" lost defending their family and community my heart aches for them as well.

Watch over us Bill like you always have and we will take care of Beth and the kids for you.

Julie Young Sister to my fallen hero, Bill..

Julie Young
Sister
February 8, 2012