Patrolman Delmar Warren Tooman Oklahoma City Police Department Oklahoma Saturday, September 29, 1990  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Officer Tooman it has been 19 years since you were murdered. May you rest in peace and know that you are not forgotton. May you rest in peace and watch over your brothers in sisters in grey

Officer
Oklahoma City Police Dept.
2009-09-30

I was working in Perryton, TX at the time of Delmar's death. I had been in OKC just a few weeks before at a Police Chaplain's Conference and rode out with Patrolman Tooman. I found in him a dedicated individual and a very spiritual man. I rode with him for several hours that night. I remember hearing about his death on the radio while I was working night patrol. I felt like I had been kicked in the stomach. God bless his memory!

Dennis Knight, Sgt. Retired
Jefferson County, Texas
2008-07-10

Tooman, I remember your smile and grace. I will never forget seeing you that night in the resteraunt. It broke my heart to see what happened to you, and felt so helpless knowing I could not do more. I remember sitting with you at Denny's you always called me and my partner to the table because you felt brothers should eat together. I have never forgotten you and never will!

Jeff Boehler
EMSA/Paramedic
2008-04-04

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-01-09

I have a great admiration for police officers and our men and women who serve our country at war time. It takes special people with a lot of bravery and skill. My name is Thomas Riggs. My brother was killed while in the line of duty with the Oklahoma City Police Dept. To Officer Tooman and his family you are always in our prayers and may God bless each and everyone of you.

Thomas Riggs

2007-05-26

Heaven must be a great place! With guys like you, Jeff and Jon there it has to be a place full of kindness and fun!
Still missing you. All these years later you are still the best person I ever met....

OCPD
2007-02-01

Warren,
I just want to thank you for your positive influence. It has meant so much to me and Stephanie over the years. The many times that you took out of your day to vistit while I was still working for my parents and helping me get started. There just isn't room to say all that I have to about what a great person you are. I love you partner and look forward to giving you a great big hug in heaven.

MPO PJ Settle
Norman Police Department
2006-11-26

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's
2006-09-28

Warren,

I think of you all the time. I still choke up when we talk about the night you were taken from us. You were one of the neatest people I know. Take care of Jon for us. I miss you.

Sgt. Paula Howard
Oklahoma City Police Dept.
2005-10-22

Truly one of Oklahoma's finest.

2005-09-14

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

2004-09-29

Even though we never met, I was in OKC the night that your life was taken. I was working close with some of your fellow officers during that time at the state fair. They all told me just how much of a good guy you were and how godly you were. I want you to know that because of your dedication and sacrifice I am a better officer. I carry you with me every day at the begining of each shift. You are an inspiration to me.

anonymous

2004-04-22

Delmar it is hard to believe that it has been over 10 years since you were taken. I miss you and think about that night frequently. My vest saved me in 1987, I just wish you had been as lucky.

Until we meet again.

Anonymous