Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Holcomb Family,

My blood just ran cold. Although I left the OSHP in 1989 for a career with the FBI, I remember fondly my days as a trooper and the training I recieved at the OSHP Academy. I was in Dale's Academy class. I am stunned and saddened, and I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Dale as a hardworking, consciencious Trooper. I can't imagine how you must feel, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers, along with the family of Trooper Risner. God Bless you.

SA Patty Thompson
FBI Miami, former OSHP Trooper

October 23, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Dale Holcomb as well as to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Rest in peace Sergeant Holcomb, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

October 22, 2006

GODSPEED

LISA
Georgia Civilian

October 21, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

October 21, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

SERGEANT HOLCOMB, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

October 20, 2006

Thank you, Sergeant Holcomb, for your service to the people of Ohio and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

October 20, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will truly be missed. Thank you for your dedication and service. You are a true hero. My deepest sympathy to your family, friends and department.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

October 20, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sr. Officer D. Johns
Sandy Springs Police, GA

October 20, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

October 20, 2006

May God bless the souls of all that were killed in this terrible accident. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of all those lost and my sympathy is to the members of the Ohio Highway Patrol for this horrible loss.

Master Trooper C.W. Kimball
Kansas Highway Patrol, former WVSP

October 20, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

October 20, 2006

Many people in life make mistakes but God will heal all wounds in time. You served for 21 years and it is not an easy task walking that Thin Blue Line and for that I show my respect. May you Rest In Peace and the ones you left behind find peace and comfort.

Deputy Michael Martin
Madison County Sheriff's Dep. Alabama

October 20, 2006

What a terrible situation.

Sgt. Holcomb, thank you for your service to the citizen's of Ohio. Watch over and guide your family and your brothers and sisters in blue.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

October 20, 2006

JOSH,
YOU WERE A TRUE HERO AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WILL NOT BE REMEMBERED IN THE WAY YOU DIED BUT IN THE LIFE YOU LIVED. YOU WERE A ROLE MODEL DAD AND TROOPER. LAW ENFORCEMENT WAS LUCKY TO HAVE YOU FOR 7 YEARS. WISH YOU COULD HAVE STAYED WITH US LONGER BUT YOU HAVE A BETTER JOB NOW.

patrolman
ohio police department

October 20, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

TROOPER, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

October 19, 2006

God Bless you and your family sir. I only hope that one day far from now after their sadness becomes bearable, they can know what a true hero you are for keeping us all safe for so many years. They will see you again I know that and when they do, it will be peace for eternity. Thank you sir!

October 19, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Holcomb; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

October 19, 2006

MAY THE LORD BE SGT HOLCOMB'S FAMILY AND THE OHIO HIGHWAY PATROL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIMES. LOSING ONE IS HORRIBLE BUT LOSING TWO, I CAN ONLY AMAGINE. OUR THOUGHS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS DEPARTMENT. WE WILL KEEP YOUR WATCH, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DET. RUTILO "TANK" QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

October 19, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Sergeant Holcomb, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Dale, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Dale's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Dale's life was about so much more than the way he died. Dale will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Sergeant Holcomb, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three and a half years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

October 16, 2006

Watch over your family and friends. They will have so much pain and anger. You are and always will be a hero.

October 15, 2006

Rest in Peace my brother,My condolences to the family members and department,I am very sorry for your loss.

F/Sgt.Bob McComas (retired)
Wesy Virginia State Police

October 15, 2006

How shocking and tragic, in so many ways. Thank you for your long and honorable service, and may your family and friends find comfort and peace as they grieve.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

October 15, 2006

Such a sad day and such sad news for everyone in LE.
I hope you can REST IN PEACE.
May God be with your family.

October 14, 2006

this kind of tragedy will leave many unanswered questions.

i can only hope that the ones left behind can find the strength to carry on.

may God rest your soul.

--Jerry--

October 13, 2006

This loss has become even greater with the finding made public. I pray that God will be with all of your families. Thank you for your service.

Jeremy

October 13, 2006