Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I know I never had the chance to meet you, but through your son and how highly he thought and spoke of you, I know you were a great person. I'm sorry your life ended so shortly lived. I know you will continue to Serve and Protect us from up above, and that you will always be there for all of us. I know Adam will make you SOO proud, because he is going to grow up to be just like you, and all of your fellow officers I'm sure will take him under their wing, and teach him everything he needs to know. God Bless and may you R.I.P

-Megan Williams
Piedmont High School C/O 2007

Megan Williams
Son's Friend

February 21, 2007

Lt. you will be missed greatly. You gave your life to help protect and serve. You will not be forgotten, you will live on in your brother's of The Oxford Police Department. Your family will be thought of in our prayers, and our hearts go out to them. To all of the Police Officer's at Oxford, keep Dexter alive, continue the awesome job you do. Lt. Dexter Holcombe, Rest in Peace, Rest in Peace

Citizen of Oxford Alabama

February 21, 2007

Lt. Dexter Holcomb

Go rest in peace brother, for your job here is done.
HEROS IN LIFE, NOT DEATH

Det Cst Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

February 21, 2007

As a person that sits on the other side of the radio, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and fellow officers. May you rest in peace and know that the job you did will never be forgotten.

Cleburne County 911 Dispatcher

February 21, 2007

I worked with several of the Oxford Police Officers,and my brother was once an Oxford Police Officer. Those men are very dedicated to their jobs, spending countless time away from home to help protect and serve the public. I would just like to say, that there are people out here who appreciate all that they do. To Lieutenant Holcombs' family, may God Bless You.

Rita Department Store employee
Worked with him at Martins

February 21, 2007

Lt. Holcomb, it is truly tragic how you died while in the service of others. I know you will never really be far from those who know and love you.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 21, 2007

Sacrifice is the only true measure of generosity. -Jason Hurst


Lieutenant Holcomb -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Lieutenant Holcomb -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

February 21, 2007

How aweful!

Lt. Holcomb, thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

February 21, 2007

You were such a dedicated officer to take traffic duty on your day off. Our prayers go out to your family during this time. Your devotion to the job caused you to volunteer your time to ensure the safety for our children, and this ultimately cost you your life. We will always remember you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ex CO
CCSO

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace Dexter Holcomb, you have left a empty spot that can never be filled - it's going to seem strange not to see you around town. I pray that the Lord will give your family peace and comfort, Thank you for all the protection you gave our city- you were always there doing whatever was needed. You always went the extra mile - doing more than was expected of you and that was what made you the wonderful person that you were and the man that everyone knew, loved, and respected! Thanks to your sweet family for lending you to our city- you will be missed!

Dennis, Penny, Meagan, Paige Shierling
Oxford residents

February 20, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother, we will take it from here.

Lt. Peter Salzberg
Walpole Police Department

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

February 20, 2007

Lieutenant Holcomb,

It was a great honor to have served with you. It was a true blessing to have known you. I will always cherish my memories of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I salute you Lieutenant.

Sergeant Donald Ridley
Oxford Police Department
Friend and Fellow Officer

Sergeant Donald Ridley
Oxford Police Deprtment / Fellow Officer

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

February 20, 2007

Dexter was such a dedicated officer, he will be missed by many.God bless you Dexter, may you rest in peace. My heart goes out to his family, my thoughts and prayers are with you . I always felt safe at work, when he was driving around and watching after all of us. MY thoughts and prayers are with the officers also that are greiving and going through this difficult time.

God bless you all
Jean Thrash & Family

Friend

February 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to LT. Holcomb and his family through these hard times. R.I.P. Brother,

Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

February 20, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir,,,,,,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

February 20, 2007

alabama has lost another one of our thin blue line members.
we at the state auxiliary send our sincerest sympathy to the family, friends, and fellow officers.
AUXILIARY MOTTO:"NEVER LET THEM WALK ALONE"

mary mc intyre----president
alabama frateranl order of police state auxiliary

February 20, 2007

It's with a sad heart that we pause to mourn the death of Lieutenant Dexter Holcomb and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies, go out to his family, friends, all the members of the Oxford P.D, and all fellow officers across the Great State of Alabama.

May God comfort each of you and may Lt. Holcomb never be forgotten.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

February 20, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt.Det. Stan Finley
Lawrence County S.O.(Arkansas)

February 20, 2007

When you joined the force, you also became a member of the law enforcement family which includes all 50 states. When an officer dies everyone in the law enforcement family grieves. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Wife of a leo

February 20, 2007

GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

February 20, 2007

WHAT A TRAGIC ENDING TO A GREAT CAREER. AS WE TAKE A MOMENT TO MOURN THE DEATH OF LT.DEXTER HOLCOMB AND HONOR HIS MEMORY.OUR THOUGHTS,PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY,FRIENDS AND ALL MEMBERS OF HIS DEPT. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN A MIGHTY WAY AND KEEP YOU SAFE.

CAPT.P/R WAYNE BLANKINCHIP
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF DEPT.JAX.FL

February 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to those who knew and now miss Lt. Holcomb.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

February 20, 2007

As I worked at Oxford for 11 years, 3 was spent as a Sgt. under Lt. Holcomb's command. I left for a for a break to run my family business and 6 years later..I'm back doing what we all love. As you re-certified me in my firearms training, you told me you considered me a true friend and in return, I said and meant the same. As we all lost a brother,I feel for the family, a lost husband, a lost father, and I lost a friend. Rest in peace.

Officer J. Stovall
Heflin P.D.

February 19, 2007