Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

February 22, 2024

Rest in peace Sergeant DeBerry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2021

Sgt. DeBerry,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Norman. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 1, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 23, 2013

Dale, I just found out that you are gone. Explains the great void I have felt over the past 13 years.
Sounds like you were the same sort of officer as you were a friend. Will forever miss that great smile and sense of humour.

World is truly sadder with-out you.
Auf Wiedersehen meine freund.

P.R. Seidner DoD
Friend

October 19, 2011

Dad
I only knew you for a few short years but I'm glad I got to know you and you were an amazing Dad. I hope I can be half as great a man as you were I love you miss you

Cooper DeBerry
Son

July 12, 2011

Dad
I only knew you for a few short years but I'm glad I got to know you and you were an amazing Dad. I hope I can be half as great a man as you were I love you miss you

Cooper DeBerry
Son

July 12, 2011

Dad
I only knew you for a few short years but I'm glad I got to know you and you were an amazing Dad. I hope I can be half as great a man as you were I love you miss you

Cooper DeBerry
Son

July 12, 2011

Dad
I only knew you for a few short years but I'm glad I got to know you and you were an amazing Dad. I hope I can be half as great a man as you were I love you miss you

Cooper DeBerry
Son

July 12, 2011

Dad
I only knew you for a few short years but I'm glad I got to know you and you were an amazing Dad. I hope I can be half as great a man as you were I love you miss you

Cooper DeBerry
Son

July 12, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 11th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you.
Both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

December 3, 2009

It was 11 years ago today you left this world. Rest in peace brother and keep watch over us still on earth doing Gods work.

Officer
OCPD

December 1, 2009

Officer Deberry was a great man with an uncanny sense of character judgement. He let the kids who weren't bad people "slide" once in a while which not only saved a few of them from bad futures but also created an excellent rapport between the police & the Campus Corner kids, especially at Quarterhouse.
He immediately was, is now & always will be respected & missed.
I wish today's young officers had met him and could ask themselves "WWDDD? What would Dale DeBerry do?".

Kelly Taylor, citizen
friend/protected townie

July 10, 2008

"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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 9, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 1, 2007

My thoughs are with your loved ones on this 9th anniversary of your EOW. Keep watch over your loved ones and those out on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 1, 2007

Dale,

I couldn't have asked for a more fun loving uncle than you. The day you died, I truly felt a part of myself gone. You were a great uncle, as well as a father and friend. I love you Dale and will always miss you.

JT DeBerry
Nephew

October 24, 2007

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

Rest in peace.

December 1, 2004

Dale you were one of the best influences I could have ever had in law enforcement. I still use the things you taught me as an FTO 12 years down the line. I owe you a great debt of gratitude and I miss you buddy.

Sergeant Rob Conley
Metro Nashville Police Department

April 18, 2004

Dale, you are still in our Hearts. You are missed! God Bless

CPL Matt Hart
Tulsa Police Department

February 25, 2004