Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God be with the Green Family and the TPD family. SGT. Green took the ultimate stand protecting the citizens of his community. Lord be with the Green Family and the TPD Family. GOD BLESS.

Officer J.L Price
Ocoee P.D.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the members of the Tallahassee Police Dept. and especially the Green Family. T.P.D and humanity has experienced a great loss with the death of Sergeant Green.

Sgt. Green………continue to look over us as we continue to patrol the streets and along with the fellow officers who have died in the line of duty, we will keep the memory alive in our hearts and minds. God be with you Sarg.

Mauricio Endara Tallahassee P.D.
Sergio Endara Winter Garden P.D.

Sarge,

I have had the honor of serving under you twice, once as a new recruit and once as a trainer of new recruits. I have seen the results of your guidance on myself and countless others. We would have followed you through fire if you wished it. You asked us to follow you through the gates of Heaven instead. I will see you soon, Brother.

Anonymous

Sergeant Green was obviously a much loved and respected hero. Every time I come to this site, my heart breaks for the families and friends of lost heroes. I am so sorry, and my prayers are with you.

Sami Thomson
Surviving niece of Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

dale, you are a hero to us all. we are all better people for knowing you and having the fortune to work closely with you. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

investigator mike womble
tallahassee police dept

Richard Otway and Family: Former TPD OFFICER
Message: To GREEN FAMILY: DALE WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO TEACH ME HOW A TRUE POLICE OFFICER SHOULD ACT AND RESPOND TO SITUATIONS IN A PROFFESSIONAL MANNER. I AM HONORED, BECAUSE IN 1995 ...DALE GREEN WAS MY FIRST FIELD TRAINING OFFICER. I REALLY RESPECTED HIM AS A PERSON FIRST AND A TRAINING OFFICER SECOND. I GOT TO KNOW DALE AND MET HIS WIFE AND 2 SONS. HE SPOKE TO ME ABOUT HIS DAUGHTER ALL THE TIME. DALE TOLD ME THAT HE WAS A BAND DIRECTOR AT MY HIGHSCHOOL IN MIAMI...LONG BEFORE I WAS THERE. HE TRULY SHOWED ME THE ROPES OF THE SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT. HE KNEW EVERYONE AND EVERYONE KNEW HIM. HE TOLD ME THE CITIZENS USED TO CALL HIM "MAJOR DAD". DALE AND I BECAME PRETTY CLOSE IN THOSE 6 WEEKS TOGETHER. IN 1999, I WAS HONORED AGAIN TO TEACH HIS SON D.A.R.E. I AM NO LONGER A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THE WORLD, BUT I WILL ALWAYS BE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER INSIDE. THIS IS BECAUSE I WAS TRAINED BY THE BEST. WHEN ANYONE SAY SERGENT DALE GREEN'S NAME...ONLY THE BEST THOUGHTS SHOULD FOLLOW IT. I HAVE THREE KIDS TOO AND I WANT TO LET MRS. GREEN AND CHILDREN KNOW THAT THE OTWAY FAMILY WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU GUYS IN OUR PRAYER. BE STRONG. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. The events that occurs on this world is strange and sometimes cruel, we can only have faith in GOD and try to ask for understanding, but we must not give up faith, we must get closer to GOD while we are still on Earth...... Sergent Green......A True Angel

Ex-Officer Richard Otway
State

One year ago to the day, Nov. 13,2001 I remember getting a phone call, going to the hospital, crying and crying, hugging everybody, the funeral, taps, cassion, it all seemed surreal and utterly void of the reality of the death of a beloved Deputy Sheriff by the name of Billy Walls. It is incredible that on that anniversary Sgt. Dale Green will be forever linked in our hearts in Kentucky to the hearts of those who lost so much on this date. Sgt. Green, I would have loved to have known you in this life, by the reflections here it is obvious you were a 10-8 officer that will be greatly missed. To everyone in Tallahassee my heartfelt condolences in this painful time. A year has passed and it really doesn't lessen the pain, but the memories you have will keep him forever in your hearts. My prayers to his wife and children, your Hero is on a heavenly patrol with God's chosen few. God Bless...Isaiah 40:31
Officer J. V. Jackson
FCPS-Division of Law Enforcement

A Man was Called Away Today

A man was called away today and none of us know why. Some call it fate, some destiny, others just goodbye.

Had he ignored the call, not responded, would things still be the same? Is it evil, bad luck, the luck of the draw, who is owed this blame?

Look at the man that was called away and know this to be true, the bullet he took, he would have bravely taken to keep it from touching you.

When the call came he was with his family, inside the house of the Lord, he left with his badge and his gun in place, like a knight with a shield and sword.

On scene an unfair battle was fought and this man was called away, he was given no choice, no second chance, no opportunity to stay.

Although injured beyond our human ability, the soul never felt the harm. The man that was called away today went from God's house into his arms.

Anonymous

We can neither control how and when we come into this world, nor how and when we must leave. What we can control is how we choose to spend our time here. Dale Green was a man that clearly understood this. Dale taught by example - he was an incredible man, who was firm in his faith, who loved his family, and who genuinely cared about others. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable, and although we may not have been ready, the impact his walk with God had on the way in which he lived his life, demonstrates that his time here was complete. To his parents, please be proud in knowing that you raised such a fine son who could be such a fantastic role model for others to look to and to admire. To his wife and children, please find peace in knowing that your partner and father was a selfless hero, and just as he looked after this community, this community will look after you. To his fellow officers, his friends, please find courage to continue your special call to protect and serve - for those who pledge to uphold it, freedom requires a sacrifice that the protected will never know. This senseless act reminds us that life is precious, that nobody is promised the next moment, and for that reason, it is important to cherish your loved ones and to always tell them how much you love them and to always show them how much you appreciate them. We have just been given one more guardian angel.

Eileen M. McLoughlin
FDLE, Tallahassee

November 19, 2002

Sgt. Green, you entered Heaven's Gates exactly one year after our friend, Deputy Sheriff Billy Walls (Jessamine County - Nicholasville, KY), arrived at his eternal home. I'm sure the two of you will become close friends, for you have so much in common.

Speaking from experience, your family, friends, and co-workers have a very long, rough road ahead of them. But may it be a comfort to them to know that they will be lifted up in the daily prayers of so many people across this nation, and that they are not alone in their grief. May God provide them the strength and grace to face and endure this difficult time, and may they feel your watchful and loving eyes upon them each day until they join you.

Rest peacefully in God's loving arms, Sgt. Green, and thank you for a job on earth that was obviously very well done. You won't be forgotten.

Susan Prater

My heart is breaking as I read the reflections from so many people who knew Sgt. Green. To his family and friends and co-workers, you are in my thoughts and prayers in this very difficult time in life. It is obvious from the comments left that Sgt. Green was one fine man and Sergeant...a man to be honored and remembered. Although I never knew Sgt. Green or even lived in Florida I mourn this loss to our law enforcement family. My God bless and keep his family and friends in this difficult time. So many tears...so many tears...

Anonymous

My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Sergeant Green. All of us lost a brother. Although we never even met, I feel the pain as if you was my partner. May your soul rest in the peace of Heaven, Your brother in blue...

Officer Doug Cruz
DEP/ FLORIDA PARK PATROL

I would like to express to the family and friends of Sgt. Green how truly sorry I am to hear of this loss. I am hoping in this time of sorrow and grief that you all may find peace to ease your hearts and minds in this time of grief. He will forever be considered a Child of God because Blessed are the peacemakers.

Ofc. D. Jones
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection

I have read all of the reflections that have been left for our fallen Officer and every one of these break my heart. I have just returned home from Dale's Funeral and I have never been so proud of my fellow Officer's, I mean there were over 1,000 fellow Officer's there most could not even get in the Church but this did not stop them from paying respect to Dale or his Family. I have cried so much the last five day's that my wife and children think I have gone crazy but this does not matter. We as Officer's must keep on with our job's and keep Dale in our Heart's and never forget that we might be next, I will never forget. DALE WE ALL LOVE YOU AND KEEP YOUR EYES ON US.

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Green... I join you in your sorrow over this tragic loss. It is obvious, from the reflections I've read, that this hero was truly an honorable man of great faith. He is safe now. May God bless and comfort you. Nothing has taken away the pain of losing my brother, so I won't kid myself into thinking any words I can offer will take away yours. But it did my heart some good to know the seemingly endless amount of love and respect that existed (and still does) out there for Jonnie, and I hope knowing that about Sgt. Green makes perhaps a little difference. Again, I'm so sorry.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Dept.

To the wife, children, family and friends of Sergeant Green. The following brings me peace when I think of loved ones lost. In time, I hope you may find peace in these words. God Bless; you are in my prayers.


Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.....

Eskimo Legend

Tobi Marie
wife of Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer

I was deeply saddened when I heard that Tallahasee PD had lost an officer just as our office did a few months ago. No one can understand what your station is going through right now except for another station. May God be with you all, our hearts go out to you. Although SGT. Green may have went 10-7 10-42 he'll forever be 10-08 in your hearts. Keep your head high because I'm sure he would have wanted you to.

SC
Former Columbia County Sheriffs Office

No words could make this trying time easier for Sgt. Green's family and friends, but I want them to know they are not alone. I did not know Sgt. Green personally, but after reading many of the reflections I can see he was an amazing man who will continue to be a beacon of strength and serenity even in his death. To his family hold your heads high and pull closer to one another; To his friends and coworkers you have been blessed by your time with this HERO and to Sgt. Green REST IN PEACE sir you have fought your struggle valiantly!!!!

Deputy
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

I did not know Sgt. Dale Green well, however he always greeted me in the hallway or where ever we met. I rememeber on conversation at the station, was about motorcycles. He never lost his friendliness even after getting promoted. I wished that I had a chance to work for Sgt. Dale Green. From what I heard and read, he was a very talented police officer. With honor I will be escorting the Green family to the church. I do this with pride and I did it for my hero, Sgt. Dale Green. God bless you.

Motor-officer John W. Pretti
Tallahassee Police Department Florida

Sarge,
You lived your live a hero, and you died a hero. May God watch over you now, since he has chosen You to watch over us. Everyone you touched will be a better person because they knew you. Rest in peace. I'll miss you.

Anonymous

Dear Dale,
As I read the reflections left by other officers, I can't help but cry. It is only now, after working at the same agency as you for over 13 years, that I finally get to know you. We've never been on the same squad, don't think we've ever even answered a call together. We'd say hi to each other every time we pass, but that was pretty much it. Apparently, I've been missing out on really knowing a terrific guy. But thats not why I cry. I cry because of the way you have touched the lives of others just by being who you are. I wish I could say the same about myself. I vow to you now, that your greatest accomplishment as a training officer is yet to come. That will be turning me into half the man you are. One day, I'll thank you in person. Until then, God bless you and your family.

Anonymous

They say a man's reputation, word and integrity is all that he has in this world. Its obvious by reading the MANY reflections left by Sgt Green's co-workers that he was the epitome of courage and professionalism. The mark you leave on others is how you will be remembered. I didnt know Sgt Green, but he sounds like the kind of cop I'd go thru a door with anytime. To Sgt Green's co-workers and friends, stay close to one another and be supportive of each other. Draw your strength from Sgt Green's family and in return, give them the support needed to see them thru this. God Bless You, our prayers are with you.

Detroit Police Department

Sgt.

I am so incredibly honored, humbled, and fortunate to have finished my FTO experience under your watchfull eye only a short while ago. You were my first Patrol Sergeant. From day one, I was so impressed and grateful of how you lead our squad. You lead by example. You took calls, were on scene with us, and were always eager to share your experience. And you always looked out for us. I miss you so much. I will always have your smile in my mind on the last night of FTO. I was given the chance to go solo right away for party patrol. You were so proud of me, and encouraged me to jump right into my newly issued patrol car. You even made sure it was in good working order. No one will ever be able to compare to you. 255 will always be in my heart.

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." MATTHEW 25:21

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" TIMOTHY 4:7

Indeed you have Sgt. Green, and may we all do the same.

Ofc. Andy Meresse
Tallahassee Police Department

My deepest sympathy for Sgt. Dale Green's wife and children. Your grief goes beyond what words can express. Only God knows the depth of your grief and only He can give you peace. May God take you in his arms and cover you with his love. To the Tallahassee Police Department, know that others support you in spirit and prayer in your sorrow. Investigator Donna Lee
Taylor County Sheriff's Office

Investigator Donna Lee
Taylor County Sheriff's Office

To Dale's family my thoughts are with you all
and to Dale a brother in arms gone but never forgotten an ultimate sacrifice made by a dedicated and heroic police member. Dale Green I salute you as do all your brothers in arms

Constable Patrick Hayes
Victoria Police, Australia