Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I didn't know you, but knew of your heroism that ended your watch on my birthday in 1990.
The details of that incident and your courageous response to that call for help left an indelible mark on my life, and is the reason I became a police dispatcher. Today, As I tell my adult daughter of the officers that gave their all to protect others while they responded to this call on my birthday in 1990, I looked your memorial up and saw your name on the ODMP and was able once again to put your name to the story . Thank you, sir, for your service and your sacrifice.
True heroes live forever in the hearts and memories of those whose lives they've touched!

S. Ramos
Fmr OCPD Dispatcher

August 29, 2022

Rest In Peace always and know that your service and sacrifice are always remembered.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 29, 2020

I went to high school in Anadarko with Warren Tooman. He was a great guy in high school. I remember when he was taken and still think of him often. I remember the day of his service. I stood on my front porch with my toddler and cried as I watched the procession go by my home on Central Boulevard in Anadarko. The police cars just came and came. He was clearly well liked and respected among his peers. Warren was taken from us much to early. See you in heaven!

Susan Frampton
Friend from High school

September 8, 2015

Hey man I finally found you. This is Sgt Gary Smith formally from the Anadarko Police Department. I think of you all the time,especially the times you rode with me as an auxiliary police officer in Anadarko Oklahoma. I still remember the day you told me you finally got a job as a police officer in OKC!!! I was happy but sad, because I was going to loose a very good friend. I am medically retired know do to three collision, I retired as a motor officer from the Waycross Police Department Georgia with 30 years . I wished we could talk about our life but yours was cut short. I will see you when the LORD returns to bring his children home!!
your good and lonley friend Gary Smith

motor officer Gary Smith
Waycross Police Department, friend

May 6, 2015

Delmar, I was the silly waitress at Dennys that served you that final glass of tea. I remember as if it were yesterday. Large glass, no ice. you put a bunch of sugar in until it was just right. I was standing next to your table when you guys got that fateful call. Later that evening, before my shift ended, my friend Jack came in with Gary and said you had passed. To say I was devastated would be an understatment. You couldn't possibly have left us....I had saved your tea for you.
I think of you often.....I miss you.

Mary Tillman
Former Dennys waitress

July 19, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary year 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

August 10, 2013

I miss my brother everyday, my life has never been the same without you in it, but i know you are up there making me a place beside you. All our family is gone and i am down here alone but i keep you and mom and everyone in my thoughts daily. I sure can't wait to see you again.. love you always your sister Darlene Tooman

Darlene Tooman
Darlene tooman

January 10, 2013

Thank you for your heroism Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 16, 2012

Patrolman Tooman,

20 years ago this evening you were murdered. I drive by that place many times a night while on patrol and think of you often. I know I was not an officer when you died, but I still hear people speak of you. Rest in peace brother and keep an eye out on the rest of us still on patol!

Anonymous

September 29, 2010

Officer Tooman it has been 19 years since you were murdered. May you rest in peace and know that you are not forgotton. May you rest in peace and watch over your brothers in sisters in grey

Officer
Oklahoma City Police Dept.

September 30, 2009

I was working in Perryton, TX at the time of Delmar's death. I had been in OKC just a few weeks before at a Police Chaplain's Conference and rode out with Patrolman Tooman. I found in him a dedicated individual and a very spiritual man. I rode with him for several hours that night. I remember hearing about his death on the radio while I was working night patrol. I felt like I had been kicked in the stomach. God bless his memory!

Dennis Knight, Sgt. Retired
Jefferson County, Texas

July 10, 2008

Tooman, I remember your smile and grace. I will never forget seeing you that night in the resteraunt. It broke my heart to see what happened to you, and felt so helpless knowing I could not do more. I remember sitting with you at Denny's you always called me and my partner to the table because you felt brothers should eat together. I have never forgotten you and never will!

Jeff Boehler
EMSA/Paramedic

April 4, 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

January 9, 2008

I have a great admiration for police officers and our men and women who serve our country at war time. It takes special people with a lot of bravery and skill. My name is Thomas Riggs. My brother was killed while in the line of duty with the Oklahoma City Police Dept. To Officer Tooman and his family you are always in our prayers and may God bless each and everyone of you.

Thomas Riggs

May 26, 2007

Heaven must be a great place! With guys like you, Jeff and Jon there it has to be a place full of kindness and fun!
Still missing you. All these years later you are still the best person I ever met....

OCPD

February 1, 2007

Warren,
I just want to thank you for your positive influence. It has meant so much to me and Stephanie over the years. The many times that you took out of your day to vistit while I was still working for my parents and helping me get started. There just isn't room to say all that I have to about what a great person you are. I love you partner and look forward to giving you a great big hug in heaven.

MPO PJ Settle
Norman Police Department

November 26, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

September 28, 2006

Warren,

I think of you all the time. I still choke up when we talk about the night you were taken from us. You were one of the neatest people I know. Take care of Jon for us. I miss you.

Sgt. Paula Howard
Oklahoma City Police Dept.

October 22, 2005

Truly one of Oklahoma's finest.

September 14, 2005

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

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

September 29, 2004

Even though we never met, I was in OKC the night that your life was taken. I was working close with some of your fellow officers during that time at the state fair. They all told me just how much of a good guy you were and how godly you were. I want you to know that because of your dedication and sacrifice I am a better officer. I carry you with me every day at the begining of each shift. You are an inspiration to me.

anonymous

April 22, 2004

Delmar it is hard to believe that it has been over 10 years since you were taken. I miss you and think about that night frequently. My vest saved me in 1987, I just wish you had been as lucky.

Until we meet again.

Anonymous