California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Sunday, November 2, 2003
Reflections for Officer Robert Joseph Coulter
On behalf of the men and women of the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Coulter.
Sgt. Chris Culler
Sarpy County Sheriff's Office
November 7, 2003
Rest in peace brother. Always enjoyed talking to you and trading ideas. Your sense of humor and kindness will be missed.
retired county deputy D. Knuchell
Washington
November 7, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Robert Coulter....and the California Highway Patrol, CA..... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Robert ... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...
God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...
Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue
Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue
November 7, 2003
From all of Robert's friends from Police Chat....he will be GREATLY missed and all of our sympathy goes out to his family, friends and coworkers in CA. May he rest in peace and God Bless!
Jamie Necessary
Police Chat friends
November 7, 2003
Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.
Godspeed to you and your family
LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.
November 7, 2003
Rest in peace brother. From one ex military cop & Police Officer to another, thank you for your service and dedication to your country and community.
A brother in blue
Ptlm
CPD, NY
November 6, 2003
Rest in Peace brother, your tour is done here on earth. Its time to go patrol the safe streets of heaven with God. My prayers go out to his family, co-workers, and department.
May God Bless Officer Coulter
Officer O. Sanchez
Santa Ana Police Department
November 6, 2003
MAY GOD BLESS OFFICER COULTERS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. WHAT A TRAGIC ACCIDENT. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
November 6, 2003
this is really sad... may this officer rest in peace forever... GOD/BLESS
lt. john frangos
walmart superstore-security-PINELLAS PARK,FLA.
November 6, 2003
Thank you for serving our country and the great state of California. May God bless and comfort your family.
Officer Danny Cage
Metro Nashville P.D.
November 6, 2003
Rest in peace brother.
Police Officer
Burlington Township PD
November 6, 2003
God Bless You and your family and friends Officer Robert Coulter.
May your family find comfort in this time of tragidy.
I would like to say thank you sir for your service.
Rest in Peace Brother
Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2
November 6, 2003
Brother, May God bless you and your family during this tragic time.
Special Agent
FBI New York
November 6, 2003
The officers and staff of the Valley Nebraska Police Department offer our thoughts and prayers to the family and agency of Officer Robert Coulter. May you all know that his loss is felt by all of us. May you rest in peace brother.
Valley Police Staff
Valley Ne. Police Dept.
November 6, 2003
To the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Coulter may God be with you all. May you kids know always what a true hero your dad is. Rest in peace Officer Coulter.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02
November 6, 2003
Rest easy brother, thank you for your service, we will take it from here. God Speed
November 6, 2003
What a tragedy. Police work is dangerous work. This good brother gave his life to keep us safe. I pray that God holds Officer Coulter's family and friends close and give them comfort.
ICE Agent
DHS
November 6, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and co-workers.
God's speed Brother.
Rest in peace.
Sheriff Steve Brown
Bridgewater Sheriff's Office, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
November 6, 2003
God Bless you Officer Coulter. My prayers are extended to yhe CHP, your family, and your friends during this tragic event.
GOD BLESS AND REST IN PEACE!!!!
Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Aston, Pennsylvania
November 6, 2003
The Final Inspection
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
CHP Explorer
Anonymous
November 6, 2003
What a tragedy this incident is! My thoughts and prayers are with this officer's family.
Captain Scott Wright
Mount Holly Police Department, NC
November 6, 2003
Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Family of Eryk T. Heck
EOW 8-15-97
Anonymous
November 6, 2003
Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.
God bless your family and your department.
Thanks for your dedication and service.
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
November 6, 2003
THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL CALL ...
THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"
THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."
There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."
Rest in peace brother, and God bless your family.
Rusty Redican
L.A.P.D. PAC/DIV Patrol
November 6, 2003
On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Robert Coulter's family, friends, and co-workers with the California Highway Patrol.
You've done your time here. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.
God Bless!
Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department
November 6, 2003
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