Officer Down Memorial Page

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

To my active duty 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

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

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 5, 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

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
July 9, 2012

Deputy Sheriff Coen,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harper County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
July 9, 2012

Thanks for your service to the citizens of the Great State of Oklahoma and the citizens of the United States who passed through your jurisdiction. God bless you and your family.

Retired Oklahoma Assistant Police Chief
July 2, 2012

My condolences. A heartfelt loss.

Ms Patricia J Ross
Officer's Mom
July 2, 2012

Rest in peace blue brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN
July 1, 2012

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of Deputy Cohen and our support to the HCSO. Your dedication to duty and your service to this Country will always be honored.

Commander Griffin / MPS DOPS
Chicago OIG Special Ops
June 30, 2012

Rest in peace my fellow reserve offcer may the lord bless you and watch over you. a golden heart stopped beating when a voice whispered ( come to me) the lord put his arms around you cause he only takes the best....god bless you

Aux Lt New York City Auxiliary Police (New York City Police Dept)
June 30, 2012

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Wy Police Dept.
June 29, 2012

God Bless you Deputy Coen. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department
June 29, 2012

RIP Officer Coen.

Sergeant Joseph R. Vigueras
Los Angeles Police Department
June 28, 2012

Rest in peace brother, thank you for your service.

Deputy Logan Niles
Garfield County S.O.
June 27, 2012

so sorry for his loss. thoughts and prayers go out to his family. also goes out to his fellow officers.

citizen
citzen
June 27, 2012

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his police family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Ret., Cincinnati P.D.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
June 27, 2012

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY COEN, YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
June 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Coen's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept. Rochester NY
June 25, 2012

Rest with the Angels deputy Coen. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
June 25, 2012

Rest in peace my Brother!
"Blessed are the Peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Jack Garcia, Retired FBI Agent
FBI
June 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Kelly, Senior Federal Air Mrshal
USFAMS
June 24, 2012

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Deputy Harper was killed. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To his family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Deputy Harper gave to his community and the citizens of Oklahoma, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on June 10, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
June 23, 2012

May God bless your family & may the know they were loved by a true hero. Bless all your Brothers in Blue who respond at back ups, live their lives as others protectors & bear a burden others cannot even imagine!

Mother of a Sargeant
Colorado Springs PD
June 22, 2012

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are shining our light from above ...may we no longer look at stars the same ...an may we treasure everyday that remains in honor of Reserve Deputy Sheriff William Charles "Charley" Coen ...deepest sympathy to each and all ...
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also....John14:1-3

THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares
June 22, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family & friends during this tough time. May God wrap his arms around them for comfort. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.

K Brumley Communications-CTO
Guymon Police Department
June 22, 2012