Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Couch , it has been 59 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 5, 2023

Rest in peace Patrolman Couch.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

The memory of your service to the Town of New Milford is an inspiration for all who served there- Past, Present and Future

SGT- NMPD 1981-1987
NMPD

April 18, 2018

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 3, 2015

Always in our thoughts brother.

Police Officer Brian Bollaro
New Milford CT Police

October 7, 2014

Officer Couch, your sacrafice is that made to save another. No other sacrafice holds such and Honor. And an Honor it is as you placed another before yourself. You maybe gone but, you, your bravery and sacrafice will not be forgotten. RIP Brother.

TFC Widener, Len
Connecticut State Police

April 10, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th anniversary 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 10, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Couch. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2012

He is a true Cornish-American hero.

Vasili
Other

January 3, 2012

I was less than a year old when Officer Couch gave his life at the dam in the Housatonic River attempting to save lives. I will always remember the sobering photo of him at the station and I am proud to have served at the same department. Keep his story alive New Milford during National Law Enforcement Week! He is truly one of our hero's.

James MacLaren - C-56 (former)
New Milford PD

November 6, 2009

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 1, 2008

This officer gave his life in service to his community. His example is a reminder that police officers are willing to risk their lives in order to protect those who find themselves in harms way. May Officer Couch be the last New Milford police officer who loses his/her life while performing their law enforcement duties.

Security Officer
Connecticut

April 16, 2006

Patrolman Couch, you are not forgotten

April 10, 2005