Officer John Koppin Miami Beach Police Department Florida Wednesday, December 26, 1984  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

John,

I just found out of your fathers passing. I send my condolences to your family. I know you have welcomed him in heaven. It's been such a long time since you left us, but at times it still hurts like it was yesterday. I will always love you and you will always have a part of my heart.

Claudia Varela (Det. Ret.)
Changed my Life
2009-06-03

Our Fathers Obituary:

Colonel John Allen Koppin Jr. ShareE-mail Visit Guest Book
Koppin, John Allen Jr.
July 2, 1934 - May 16, 2009

Col. John Allen Koppin Jr., 74, of Lakewood Ranch died May 16, 2009.
A memorial service will be held 1:30 P.M. Saturday in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Sarasota, with military rites accorded.
Survivors include wife Georgie; sons Jeffrey Allen and Eric Warren; three grandchildren; and brother Kenneth K.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Suncoast Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Sarasota.
John was a retired colonel of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sarasota and the Legacy Gulf Association.

You are not forgotten

(Ret) Detective Jeffrey Koppin
MCSO-Brother
2009-05-20

Dad passed away this last weekend. He will be joining you in heaven. You will both be missed.


Your Brother

Jeffrey Koppin
Michele
Emma
Parker John

Jeffrey Koppin Detective (Retired)
Monroe County S.O.
2009-05-20

John,
I miss you more and more as each day passes, I have now grown and have a beautiful family. I wish you could be here to spend time with your family. Mom and Becky just went to your memorial in Dade county, I am sorry I missed it, but your name has been added to the wall at Tropical Park. Your in our thoughts and prayers. My expectant son will carry your name: Parker John Koppin

We love you,
The Koppin clan:
Jeff
Michele
Emma
Parker John

Det Jeffrey Koppin (Ret)
Monroe County S.O.
2008-05-05

John,
I remember how you would take Becky and I out to get Subs when she and I were in middle school.Looking back on how you were when we were all young, well it says a lot about a young man's character when he puts up with 2 tweenage girls and does it with a smile. You are and always will be missed.
B

Betty
Family Friend
2008-04-03

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE,

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
2008-03-30

We pause today on the 23rd anniversary of your death and say a prayer for your family and fellow officers who continue to mourn you.
You are not forgotten rest in peace.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
2007-12-26

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, Nh
2007-12-24

"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
2007-12-14

Officer Koppin ~

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa
2007-05-22

I came across your memorial a few years ago while surfing the ODMP. Something about your picture grabbed my heart. From time to time I stop in and reflect on "Who'd You Be Today."

And so today, 22 years later, I say "Thank You." Your country, department, and most importantly, your family, will never forget you.

Stacey

2006-12-26

I miss you, John. You were not just my brother in blood, but a brother in every sense of the word. I know you are looking down on all of us! I wish you were here...

Eric
Brother
2006-07-10

Happy New Year John!

2006-01-01

Thank You for your service to Miami Beach and to your country.

2005-12-31

Officer Koppin,
On today, the 19th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but for our Country as well when you served in the USAF.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

2005-12-26

Although it has been 20 years, those who knew you and loved you have never forgotten you. Thank you for your service to your communtity and your country.

North Carolina Deputy Sheriff

2005-04-07

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
2004-03-25

John,

It's been 18 years since we lost you, a bright, shining
star. I have never forgotten about you and I never will.
You were one of my closest friends and I miss you dearly.
We will meet once again my brother. Until then, continue
your job, protecting the gates of heaven....

S. Gam
Miami Beach PD

Sgt. Samuel Gam
Miami Beach PD