Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's been 15 years, but I can remember getting the news like it was yesterday. Rest in Peace, brother, and thanks for keeping watch over us. Never forgotten.

Sgt. Don Franks
Fairview Park Police Department (formerly w/ LaGrange PD)

January 8, 2017

Miss you both. I have a hard time during the Holidays. I know you both are watching over all of us. Love you Warriors. I see the scene every night when I lay down.

Cpl (former) K Cotner S31
BCSO Squadmate

January 8, 2017

Continue to rest in peace.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

January 8, 2017

Another year passes as we approach the 15th anniversary of your murder. Rest easy buddy..

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December 29, 2016

You would have been proud of your son today. The Lorain County Police Memorial was in Wellington this year. Cory, escorted by the Wellington Police Honor Guard, placed the Wreath, then left a rose as they read your memorial. He was able to meet and speak with many of the guys you worked with in Ohio, and heard a lot of stories about you. He is a damn fine young man Dyke..

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Elyria Ohio PD retired

May 11, 2016

You would have been proud of your son today. The Lorain County Police Memorial was in Wellington this year. Cory, escorted by the Ellington Police Honor Guard, placed the Wreath, then left a rose as they read your memorial. He was able to meet and speak with many of the guys you worked with in Ohio, and heard a lot of stories about you. He is a damn fine young man Dyke..

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Elyria Ohio PD retired

May 11, 2016

TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY TATE, THIS IS OMAR, IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME, WE HAVE LOST TOUCH FOR SOME YEARS NOW, I HAVE GIVEN MANY SPEECHES REMEMBERING A GREAT MAN AND BROTHER IN LIFE. I PRAY OFTEN FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, I HOPE GOD IS LISTENING AND HAVE MERCY ON US ALL. DENNIS AND I WERE PRAYING FOR YOUR LOST AND WEEKS LATER HE WAS SOON TAKEN. GOD BLESS, I HOPE ALL IS WELL.

PTL BROWN
MCPD

January 22, 2016

Dear Dad,
It has been 14 years today since you have been gone. I am now 16 years old and wishing you were here to see all that I am doing. I am learning to drive and ready to get my drivers license. Mom doesn't think I am ready, but I know I am. I am working hard in school and getting good grades. Last summer I went to Beaufort, South Carolina and went to a special program honoring you and other officers that passed away in the line of duty in Beaufort. An Eagle Scout had a memorial made that is right in the middle of the city on government center. I was really impressed with all that this eagle scout did. I was able to complete my Eagle Scout Project last summer and just have one badge left to work on before I have my Eagle Scout Ceremony.
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence and often speak your name. All I have is a few memories and a picture of you in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms and I have you in my heart. I love you dad!

Cory Coursen
Son

January 8, 2016

On the 14th anniversary of your death you are remembered. You will receive recognition at the Lorain County Police Memorial this year, and your boy will be there. You are missed Brother. I think about you often. We should both be retired and kicked back drinking a beer on the beach today.

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Elyria Police Department

January 8, 2016

Thinking about you my Brother. OFPD. B SWOPE

Officer Robert Swope
Olmsted Falls Poluce

January 5, 2016

Knocking on Heavens Door has been playing and playing..,every channel I have been listening to......and then my favorite...the song that made me cry so hard at the funeral."Hero". I knew that would be on the radio today too! Are you near today? Miss you buddy!

Jill
Buddy

November 8, 2015

They are playing "Knocking on Heavens Door" on The Voice. I don't hear that song without thinking about you, and remembering your funeral. You are missed brother...

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EPD

March 9, 2015

13 years today. You are missed..

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EPD

January 8, 2015

RIP in peace brother. Miss you and think of you often. Been keeping in contact with your mother. We all miss you.

Duane Kenyon
Friend

January 8, 2015

13 years today buddy. You are missed

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EPD

January 8, 2015

Thank you again My Brother... I am forever grateful....

Tim
BCSO

December 22, 2014

AJ
It is only a few days away from the 13 year mark when you and Dana were taken from us. Since it is Christmas I was sitting and remembering the good and the bad, trying to appreciate what I have. You guys were in both, because so many lost you and because you touched so many. I miss and love you. Thanks for being the inspirations to us today just like you too were many years ago.

Kelly
Friend

December 21, 2014

Thinking about you......

Jill Michalak

December 7, 2014

He was one of my training officers when I had as an auxiliary officer with the LaGrange Police Department in Ohio. He gave good advice, an excellent officer to look up to, and he was serious about the job. He will be missed.

David Pesorda
ex Auxiliary Officer LaGrange Police Department - LaGrange, Ohio

June 17, 2014

Coming through Beaufort this year Bob Dylan's Knocking on Heavens Door palyed on the radio. That song was played at your funeral and everytiume I hear it I think of you. really hit home this time. We're keeping track of things for you. rest easy..

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EPD

March 9, 2014

A.J. I hope you are resting easy. I’ll never be able to look after D.J. as well as you but I am doing my best. Please send me guidance.

Constable David Geiger
Oxford Township Ohio

February 5, 2014

Another year passes, you are never forgotten!

Robert Kois
Former patrolman Lagrange P.D. Ohio

January 30, 2014

12 years my friend and it feels like yesterday. I see your smile and hear your laugh at something someone said. Thank you and Dana for watching over us from up there. I miss all of my old squadmates.

Kelly Cotner Cpl
BCSO (Former)

January 8, 2014

You will always be remembered.

Patrol Officer Don Franks
Fairview Park PD (OH)

January 8, 2014

Another anniversary of that tragic day. I miss you everyday. I would give anything to have one more day with you.

DJ Coursen

January 8, 2014