Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This is my 3rd message in as many years and I'm sure
this time of year has you grieving all over again. My
thoughts are with you. Thank you for your service, Rob. Time has not diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 2, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 3rd anniversary of your end of watch. Continue to watch over your loved ones, you have not been forgotten.

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

November 1, 2006

I was stationed with Rob back in the mid 80's in Germany; we were close friends and neighbors. My family he and his wife Kelly spent good times together that I will never forget touring France and Germany. I've always wanted to stay in touch but you know how things go. This is very sad I found out about this in 2004 but never left my reflection. God bless you Robert, you will never be forgotten. Friends like you are hard to find.

Marc Troupe

Marc Troupe
Old best friends (MP Brothers)

September 25, 2006

Officer Coulter, I had the Honor of meeting your mother yesterday at the memorial of another fallen officer. I have assured her that I will be there for her if she needs anything.

As you know, your mother as been doing so much for surviving families.

Thanks for your service. God Bless

Deputy Leif Haugen
Island County Sheriff's Office, WA

August 23, 2006

Dear Bobby, Please know that you are still missed so very much. I still can remember you as a little boy, full of pranks and laughter. Thanks for being my big "little brother". Love, your sister.

Kayli Green

February 3, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Coulter and most especially to Robert:

On this, the second anniversary of your tragic death, I wanted to send my sincerest condolences to your family on the grievous loss they have suffered and continue to bear. Officer Coulter's valor and dedication will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Officer Coulter.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of service Officer Coulter gave to the State of California as a CHP officer and to his country through his military service, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 2, 2003.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

November 2, 2005

In loving memory of Officer Coulter:
Thinking of all of you that are still
affected by this tragedy. I know it
must still be difficult to cope and I
wish you all the peace and comfort
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Trust in Him to heal your broken
hearts. God bless you all.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

November 2, 2005

It will be 2 years since you were called away. I know the pain in the hearts of your loved ones will be there for the rest of their lives without you. I wanted to leave a reflection to say that you have not been forgotten nor will you ever be. There are no words of comfort I can offer your family except that you are a true hero. Keep watch over your family and guide them through their lifes journey and protect them.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

October 31, 2005

What I would not have known if I had not found your name while doing a family tree search. To be honest if it were not for your first name I may have past you by and thought you were "just another Coulter" and not have noticed that you were my brother, but that my son is named Robert Coulter. Maybe you were the son of a cop. Maybe you liked going to the office with your old man, I don't know. I can only be sure that you're name will surely be held in reverence by your brothers and that you won't be forgotten by me, or Robbie.

Det. J. E. Coulter
Mercer Co. WV. Sheriff's Dept.

January 22, 2005

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

Rest in peace.

November 2, 2004

I served in the Army with Rob in Fischbach Germany in the late 1980s and can truly say I am a better person today for having known him. I just found out about the tragedy today (Easter Sunday) and wish to submit my heartfelt condolences to his family and to his fellow officers of the CHP.

Michael Elrod
THE ROD
165th MP Company
2nd Platoon
1986-87

Operator Michael Elrod
Federal Protective Service, Dept of Homeland Security

April 11, 2004

i would like to thank officer coulter for his service and that i hope that people will remember everything he did evey day never thinking of himself but what of the other people this is why i love and respect all officers and there families who endure the struggle for justice every day god bless you and carry on officers

civilian
new york state

March 6, 2004

Thank you officer Coulter for keeping us safe from bad. God bless you.

Renny Kassel
California Citizen

January 26, 2004

most people would tell you that law enforcement is a dangerous job. i never listened. I was always afriad when there was a domestic call or when i heard dispatch say use caution with someone. My husband was a little man but his size never mattered to him. He wanted to be a policeman, he wanted to make the small town we lived in a safe place for everyone. i never thought that directing traffic would be the worst thing that he could do. I just want to say to all the officers that read this "To be careful out there and watch out for other drivers and be careful so you can go home to your family" GOD BLESS

Wife of Officer Toby Dirickson
EOW 11-2-03

January 2, 2004

on behalf of the USA military police, goodbye---- officer coulter. rest now the hardships of this life are over.THANK YOU

Inv. traffic division
34 th military police dept.

December 30, 2003

My wife and I send our deepest sympathy to the dear family of Robert's. This tragic loss effects not only family but also the brothers and sisters of the CHP and all those who wear the badge. We will morn and remember your sacrifice to make our homes, streets, and nation a safer place. May God protect all of you on your watches for we know He is with you always.

Robert's sweet mother has been assisting and counseling me for over a year as we struggle with Alzheimer's Disease in our family and now it is my sad honor to help her wherever possible for I know what a loss it is to lose a child who is a law enforcement officer. Rest well Robert, you and your family are not forgotten.

Eugene Secor, Whidbey Island, WA ... surviving father of WA State Park Ranger Catherine Secor (EOW 5/9/2000) and member of WA C.O.P.S.

Eugene Secor, surviving father

December 2, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Coulter.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am certain that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

Anonymous

November 27, 2003

My heart goes out to the family and friends of this fallen angel and officer! God speed........

Communication Officer Massey#149
Hapeville Police Department

November 26, 2003

Rob........what can I say. You were the sweetest person I knew who lived life to the fullest. You knew how to put a smile on everybodys face especially with your pranks. A wonderful friend and officer who took care of everybody around him. I am thankful for the time you were in my life. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories You will be greatly missed and never ever forgotten. Rest In Peace

Anonymous

November 18, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Robert did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Robert be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Coulter's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Robert is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Robert was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

November 17, 2003

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Coulter for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

November 17, 2003

This only happened 2 weeks ago and I know the wounds are still fresh.
I'm sure the first year will be just a blurr. You're still in our thoughts
and prayers. Many have gone down this road before you and can
understand your pain. This is a God-size pain and He will help you get
thru it. I can't begin to understand your sorrow, but my heart goes out
to you and all those close to this wonderful man. One day at a time or
"one minute at a time" as a widow of one of our deputies said to me
when her husband died 2 years ago. Fall into Jesus' arms for they are
strong enough to hold you. God bless you!

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

November 16, 2003

It is tragic when we here of a brother being killed, but know that he will be with our lord watching all of us. My deepest condoences to family and friends. Rest in peace my brother.

T.G.Vincent patrolman
asheboro police dept

November 16, 2003

god bless you and your family brother you will be missed

sgt d. alejandro retd
hillsborough county sheriffs office, Tampa,Fldalejandr

November 15, 2003

God bless you Rob. Our family is minus one great Trooper in its ranks. You will be deeply missed.

Officer
California Highway Patrol

November 15, 2003