Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Paul, you were an incredible officer, and even better friend. I can not believe I am leaving a message here for you. I will miss that great smile and knowing I had someone I could count on 24/7 to be there for me. I was looking forward to the vacation you were planning, would not be the same without you buddy. We have been at your house since this happened and will continue to be there for your family. They will be well taken care of, I know you would hate all this attention on you. Sempfer Fi brother, 317 tango, as always, love you Paul! Till we see each other again my friend.

Detective Wayne Marrone
Lakeland Police Department

January 11, 2020

Rest easy brother, thank you for your service. May your sacrifice and memories never fade.

Jerry Matalone#8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

January 11, 2020

Rest easy brother, thank you for your service. May your sacrifice and memories never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

January 11, 2020

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND THANK U FOR BEING A GREAT PERSON AND A HERO
PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FAMILY OF BLUE FAMILY

MOTHER OF DALLAS POLICE OFFICER Linda Ke
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January 11, 2020

God Bless you Police Officer Paul Dunn. Thank you for your service with the United States Marine Corps, the Lakeland Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office ❤️. Thank you for making the people in Lakeland, Florida area feel safer . We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

January 11, 2020

RIP Officer Dunn. Sincere condolences and prayers to his family and fellow colleagues for their tragic loss. Pray the Angels give you strength through these sad days and that the thoughts from others bring you some comfort Thank you Officer for your service. Salute and Respect from the South African Police Service

Constable. Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

January 11, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother

Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP

January 11, 2020

RIP brother. You will be greatly missed. It was an honor to ride with you

Semper Fi

Ofc Steve A Strickland 120
Lakeland Police Department

January 11, 2020

Rest In Peace

Ruth Rambo

January 11, 2020

R.I.P now. Thank you for your service.

G P P D. C565

January 11, 2020

Rest easy brother fly high on angel wings lord take him home with you

Corporal John Biggins
Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office

January 11, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and coworkers. Rest In Peace my brother in Blue.

D.A. Investigator
Deaf Smith County District Attorneys Office

January 10, 2020

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

January 10, 2020

We send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Paul Dunn who died while serving his community and our Nation. May the healing Grace of God be there as your strength and help in the days and months ahead.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2020

The DeKalb, IL Police Department sends their sympathies to the family and friends of Police Officer Paul Dunn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! RIP

DeKalb Police Department
DeKalb Police

January 10, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

January 10, 2020

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

January 10, 2020

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 10, 2020

Today our Brother takes his place guarding the Pearly Gates.
We will be there soon to relieve you Brother.

Semper Fi Brother!!

GySgt Waters
USMC

January 10, 2020

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

January 10, 2020

Dunn family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Officer Dunn thank you for your Service to your Country ,Community and Department most of all for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept

January 10, 2020

Rest In Peace brother. SEMPER FI

Detective/Lieutenant Keith King Jr
Minden Police Department

January 10, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

January 10, 2020

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Paul Dunn and the extended law enforcement family of the Lakeland Police Department, Florida.


End of Watch Thursday, January 9, 2020.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

January 10, 2020

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

January 10, 2020