Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Dickerson was taken at far too young an age and his families (at home and work) will forever feel the loss. So long as Officer Dickerson's memory is alive and well in the hearts and minds of his loved ones, he'll never truly be gone.
God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

November 14, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Courtney Dickerson, and the Danville P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Dickerson, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

November 14, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

November 14, 2005

Thank you for your very brave service. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Rest in peace Courtney.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department

November 14, 2005

Officer Dickerson..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

karen
l.e. student..mi

November 14, 2005

Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers tonight. May GOD bless. Thank you for serving and protecting. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

November 13, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Courtney Dickerson and the Danville Police Department
...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Courtney... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

November 13, 2005

i would like to send my deepest sympathy to the wife and son of officer dickerson. i too recently lost my husband, to a gunshot wound while on duty, so i can honestly say that i know the pain you are feeling. may god bless you and know that he was a true hero. i will keep you in my prayers.

sheryl webster
wife of Officer Webster

November 13, 2005

To the family and fellow Officers of brother Dickerson I am so very sorry for your loss. Ofc. Dickerson is a true hero.
Brother Dickerson be assured that your Brothers and Sisters will carry on in your memory, we will close ranks,step forward, and continue on.
Rest in Peace Brother, carry on walking the beat on the streets of heaven.

Officer Eric McKee
Chillicothe PD-Chillicothe,Ohio

November 13, 2005

God Speed, Officer Dickerson.

NC Police officer

November 13, 2005

Officer Courtney Dickerson, You will be missed dearly by many and forgotten by none. Your service here may have been short but your impact will last a lifetime. May God keep you in his everlasting arms and continue to bless your wife, son, and family. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy,

Jamie & Christina Davis

(PSALM-23 & PSALM-30)

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

November 13, 2005

We as police officers never know if we will return home after putting our uniform on, and working our shift. Unfortunately we never know what we will face during the time we are on-duty. I was saddened to hear of the death of Officer Courtney Dickerson. I urge the family to always remember his bravery and courage. Officer Dickerson your shift is over now, and we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department

November 13, 2005

Courtney was a fine young man, even though it has been years since i seen him. The number one thing that stood out about Courtney was his smile. His smile was so big that his eyes would shut. I pray that the family would continue to look to God for the guidance and understanding that you all need to help you through this tragic time.

Lisa Shannon & Angela Faile

November 13, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service. God bless.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

November 13, 2005

Courtney Dickerson was a fine young man as well as a dedicated police officer. I had the opportunity to meet Courtney while his wife and mother were coaching cheerleading. His dedication and support to his family were an example to all. He beamed with pride as he watched his little son, Donovan, play along as his mother and wife coached cheerleading.

Danville has lost a fine policeman and the world has lost a wonderful young man.

Anne & Taylor Mills

November 13, 2005

God bless you Officer Dickerson. Thank you for your service, and may you rest in peace.

Carin E. Sollman
wife of Easton Police Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

November 13, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Courtney Dickerson as well as to the Danville Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Dickerson, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

November 13, 2005

rest in peace

skip roberson

November 13, 2005

Officer Dickerson,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Danville. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

November 13, 2005

Our prayers go out to you Ofc. Dickerson and to the family & friends you left behind. May God help them find comfort during this time of sorrow. You all are in our prayers.

T. &. M. Long
Jackson, TN

T. & M. Long
Jackson Police Dept.

November 13, 2005

It was a joy teaching you in the Academy but a greater joy knowing you personally. We rode motorcycles together (Katie was with you a couple of times). Then we found out that we were cousins and we became closer. I hope to see you again and you willnever be forgotten....."Lawdawg"...

Sgt. Corey M. Webb
Pittsylvania Sheriff's Dept.

November 12, 2005

Your tragic loss will never be forgotten. Rest easy brother in blue and may God bless your family.

Reserve Officer
Wyoming, MN PD

November 12, 2005

Thank you for your service to your city and our country. May God give your wife and child the strength they need to carry on without you.

Dana
friend of Officer Silvera (MN) EOW 9/06/05

November 12, 2005

Your commitment to law enforcement gave all of us hope and security. You will be missed. My deepest condolences go to your family, friends and co-workers. Thank you for your service.

Chaplain Transue
CPD & NPD VA

November 12, 2005

It is with great pride that I can say I knew Courtney. I will always remember the fun times at the academy, his cutting up, and his excellent skills. Rest in peace my friend, for we know you are in a better place.

Deputy Darryl King
Sheriff's Office, Franklin County VA

November 12, 2005