Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a retired member of the Secret Service (1974-2003) I will always remember your sacrifice on November 1, 1950. You didn't give up and gave your life protecting the leader of our Great Country. I am still working in law enforcement for another agency and I recently walked by the Blair House where you gave your life. You valor on that day has inspired me to stay in law enforcement for over 35 years. Your actions will never fade with time.

Special Agent DM
DHS

November 1, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 59th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as an Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I read about your heroism in the biography of President Truman written by historian David McCullough and I saw that President Truman considered you to be one of the best liked officers on his staff. Your bravery and perseverance after being mortally wounding was awe inspiring.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 17, 2009

I would like to thank you for all you did for our great country. While trying to research my grandfather Glenard E. Lanier, I came across your story and it really touched my heart. You must have known my grandfather and I am sure he was very proud of your sacrifice, Thank you again.

Justin Lanier
Granson of Major Glenard E. Lanier, White House Police

February 29, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your police and military service, you are a part of American history that will never be forgotten.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 30, 2007

a true hero, god bless

William Coffelt
Cousin

October 8, 2007

I remember learning about your heroic acts when I was a Uniformed Division recruit in 1991. Despite being mortally wounded you were still able to stop the threat with your superb marksmanship abilities. I thought, "What a true hero". I will never forget your sacrifice. You are the warrior. May God bless your soul.

CPL. PALUMBO
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY POLICE

May 24, 2007

God bless your sprit. A cousin.

Keith S. Coffelt
Cousin

April 18, 2007

Officer Coffelt, your sacrifice on that day in 1950 will never be forgotten. To imagine such an organized attempt on the life of the President in 1950 as compared to today would have been shocking back then I'm sure. However, despite the odds and you being mortally wounded, you were the last line of defense that day that saved the President's life with your own. Rest in peace brother and thank you.

Deputy Probation Officer Cory Walker
Jennings County Superior Court Probation Department

March 31, 2007

Officer Coffelt, today marks the 56th anniversary of your murder at the hands of terrorists. Protecting the President of the United States cannot be an easy job in and of itself, but the risks I’m sure are tremendous. My thanks go out to each and every Officer with the White House Police but today most especially, my thanks go out to you. The name of the individual who murdered you has been somewhat forgotten, but your name and your heroics will NEVER be forgotten.

God Bless you and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

November 1, 2006

Officer Coffelt,
On today, the 56th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just in protecting the President, but also for your service during WWII as well.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

November 1, 2006

Warrior.

Anonymous

October 17, 2006

A true hero!!

Delaware State Police

September 1, 2006

Hello, Many years have passed. However, I still remember the story of what happened in Washigton on November 1, 1950. My grandfather planned to be killed rather than kill. But, what is done is done and we need to move forward. I am very sorry that on that day anyone lost his life. I feel sorrrow that the family of Mr. Coffelt had to go on without him from that day forward. I lost my grand father, although I was not born yet. When he finally was let out of prison he lacked the ability to be a loving and caring grandfather. He said to me one day that he was sorry for what happened. The intent was for him, my gradfather, to die in the attack not anyone else. My personal feeling is that violence breeds violence and it is never an option to take a life. Human life is precious. I oppologize for me and for him. November 1, 1950, and the loss of the Coffelt family haunt me every day. My sympathy and appologies again. Eduardo Lebron Collazo

Eduardo Lebron Collazo
Grandson of Oscar Collazo

April 25, 2006

Your story is an inspiration. You will not be forgotten. May every USSS candidate who walks into the job be told of your sacrifice for President Truman.

God Bless.

USSS UD Candidate Jamie Hughes
USSS UD

April 3, 2006

I read of your heroic actions when I was a kid. Later I discovered your grave site in Arlington National Cemetary. I never fail to stop by whever I visit Arlington. Rest in peace knowing you performed a Job Well Done. Bravo Zulu.

EWC John M. Mumper
USNR (Ret.)

February 22, 2006

Rest easy brother, you will never be forgotton. The story of your acts of bravery on that day will be told to every generation of Special Agent and Officer that comes to the Secret Service.

ATSAIC Peter J. Damos
U.S. Secret Service - San Antonio

April 29, 2005

Rest Easy Brother. Thank you for your service. Your devotion to our country will never be forgotten. Thank you..

SGT P Abdoo
Macomb County (MI)

December 21, 2004

On the anniversary of your tragic loss you are remembered for your devotion to duty, and your heroism. "Greater love hath no man that he would lay down his life for his fellow man."

USSS

November 23, 2004

This event is remembered in history. You too are remembered. Your sacrifice was heroic. Rest in peace.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department