Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. You will be sadly missed. May God bless you and keep your family strong.

Corporal John Neal & wife Rachel
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

I am the brother -in-law of Lance Corporal Dana L.Tate.

My heart and Prayers go out to your family for strength and understanding. May God Bless You All.

John A. Williams

John A. Williams

May God watch over and protect you Mrs. Coursen. I didnt know your husband but I feel as though I know him in my heart for he and I wore the same badge. I am no longer in law enforcement but on January 8, 2002 at approximately 1700 I was with him and Dana in spirit and prayer. As I sit here with tears in my eyes and my heart full of pain I remember that they loved what they did, you cant be in this field and feel otherwise. Not many people can say that. Up til the end they were and will always be Heros.

God Bless and keep you.

Tracy A. Franklin

Dyke and I spent many many hours together both personally and working together on the LaGrange Ambulance Service as volunteers. I'm sure many remember Dyke from Keystone as well as his many friends from the Autobody class at LCJVS. Although I lost contact with Dyke years ago, I've never forgotten the time we spent as friends and I never will. God Bless you Dyke, Rest in Peace.

Tim Tabol, EMT-P

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 foward 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 bades
cant 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 call their fear.

So, if you've a place for me,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I've neither expected nor had
too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had after trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"step forward now, policeman,
You've done your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL!!!"

ANONYMOUS

Dyke, I miss you.."LA" was never the same when u left, and will never be again. Rest in peace my friend....You where there for me in times of need, I wish I could of repaid u this once, but god decided your time was done, an angel you will forever be!

Love,
Robyn and the kids

Robyn Kubisen

OH, Dyke here in Ohio we grieve, we hurt and we dont understand. We missed you when u left to join another force. We let you go physically but mentally you were in all our hearts. I hope your last year was wonderful Dyke, you deserved a good year. Life was rough at times, but you always had an encouraging smile. I miss you Dyke, and I dont understand why you, why you are gone, but life goes on here on earth as we know it, but will never be the same.

Good bye Dyke for now...but I know u are in a better place.
Love me and the kids!

Anonymous

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family,friends, and fellow officers of cpl.coursen. God Bless You

cpl.jameson
Shipyard Plantation

One 01-08-02 we lost our brother A.J. - Although I had only answered a few calls with Coursen, it was easy to see that he was a stand-up guy and a good cop. Our thoughts and prayers go out to A.J.'s and Dana's families. - BLESSED ARE THE PEACE MAKERS, FOR THEY ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD...

The Jennings Family

Cpl. Michael A. Jennings
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

Dyke was a great guy. Everyone liked him. He was always there to help. He will be missed by his friends & family.

Alan L Leiby Detective, Retired
Elyria, Ohio Police Department

I became Dykes' friend when we worked together at a car dealership in 1984. We went to the academy together in '87 in Ohio. His sense of humor helped me get through that tough four months. I will never forget the good times we shared and lessons we learned together as friends. My deep condolences go out to the Beaufort Sheriffs Office, the LaGrange Police Department in Ohio, and Dykes' family. Though his untimely and senseless death has torn at us, we will remain strong and committed as a Law Enforcement Family. Dyke will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Mike Reinker
Sheffield Village PD - Ohio

Please, accept in the name of my wife Aleidy and myself our deepest condolences in the death of Deputies Coursen and Tate of your Department. It is always a heartbreaking blow for us in Law Enforcement to learn of the death of a brother or sister in blue. May God grant both Deputies eternal rest as well as consolation to their families, friends and coworkers.
Frank A. Piloto, Jr., Retired Deputy Sheriff
Miami Dade Police Department 1973-2000
Miami, Florida

Frank A. Piloto, Jr., Retired
Miami Dade Police Department

My thoughts and prayers will be with the family, friends and fellow partners of these two new angels.

We lost our fellow partner Jake in July, the pain only lessons, but never goes away.

Try to remember with this passing another two Stars will ascend to heaven.

My prayers will include all of you.

Lt. LeAnn Connell
LASD- Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue

Lieutenant LeAnn Connell
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

Family and Friends, our family will be praying for you.

Cathy Hill, widow
Deputy Barrett (Barry) Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00
Harris County Sheriff's Department

Cathy Hill, Widow

To Corporal Coursen family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept, fl
1959- E/O/W 11/6/86

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept, (SOUTH FLORIDA COPS)

Please stay strong you will get through this time of devastation and always have rememberance of these two brave souls

God Bless these two officers and family
MB

Mark Belserene Former Officer
Vero Beach, Florida

YOU CAME TO US AT 4A.M. WHEN WE CALLED AND WOULD BE THERE AT ANY TIME - WE BOTH WERE BLESSED TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNTITY TO MEET YOU AND YOUR WIFE - WE WERE DEVASTED BY THE NEWS - OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY - AS YOU ARE IN HEAVEN LOOKING DOWN UPON US ALL - YOU ARE THE GUARDIAN ANGEL LOOKING OUT FOR ALL OF US - GOD LOVE AND BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

LIZ HERRING & LISA ELLIS
RYDER TRS-ATLANTIC SELF STORAGE