Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Adam, Cassidy and I miss you with all our hearts. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. We will all be together again one day. That is God's promise and he will keep that promise.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow

July 17, 2010

They had a Memorial for you and the rest of the Fallen Officers in Anniston,AL today. It was very touching. You deserve all the attention. Your hard work did not go un-noticed. We all miss you ...and Thank you Sheriff Larry Amerson, Judge Laird and Mrs. Alice Martin and everyone else who helped make this Memorial possible today. You are all appreciated. May God Bless you and all the Fallen Officers and their families!

Sharon Pope Holcomb
widow

May 12, 2010

We held the candle light vigil at the Capitol in Montgomery last night. It was beautiful. Attorney General, Troy King gave a wonderful, heartfelt speech. We may have lost the battle sweetheart, but we will win the war. She may not pay on this earth, but when we stand before our Saviour....

Sharon Holcomb
widow

May 2, 2010

Well, we made it thru yesterday. Everyone says it gets easier with time. It doesn't. The kids and I miss you ever single minute of every single day. We hold on to the fact that you left this world loving us and loved us unconditionally while you were on this earth. We are preparing for the day when we will all be together again.
I miss your arms around me telling me everythings gonna be alright. You always said, "I'll take care of it, Honey". I'm managing to take care of everything, but it's hard sometimes to hold it together. We Love you, wait on us, we'll be there in a little while.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow

February 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 16, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 his ultimate sacrifice, as well as 4 the life he lived every day, which I can clearly see from all these reflections applauding him. He sounds like a man very much like my own dad, a man of honor & valor. To his son, Adam I would say that every day you live & serve in the capacity your dad served, you can honor him w/your life. He must be very proud of u. I too lost my (police sgt.)dad when I was close to your age, & I made up my mind that my life must always honor him. ~God speed to u also, Adam.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau of LEOs

February 12, 2010

Dexter,

It's been a while, I miss you alot, I would just to love to hear your voice. I know you are with me everyday for I caring you in my heart, you are one of a kind for now.
I see alot of you in Adam, he is a fine young police officer, and Cassidy is a fine young lady, yes a young lady she is growing up so fast. I know your not able to see us because the Lord would not want everyone up there to see what a mess the world is it. You are there to enjoy the wonderful things he has in store for us if we just believe and confess him as savior. I am so proud we the second family are ready and I know also your #1 family, Sharon and the children are ready when the day comes for God to call us all home. So till I join you keep a watch at the Gate for after I fall at the Lord's feet you are the next one I want to see..Missing you
Love your little sis

Sandra Smith
Little Sister

January 8, 2010

3 Christmas's have come and gone and it's not any easier. I miss you and I love you with all my heart.

Sharon Holcomb
widow

December 26, 2009

Uncle Dexter, Today is Christmas and I just wanted to say that I missed you. I know you are having fun up there watching all of us. Ema and Izak are growing and really enjoyed Christmas this year. Saw your family the other day for lunch and they are doing wonderfully. Adam has your build and Cassidy has your smile. They are wonderful people and you would be proud. I know they have really made Aunt Sharon proud. I miss you and love you. Have fun and wait for me. Oh and tell Papa I love him and miss him terribly. Much love to you both.

Julie
Neice

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas in Heaven my dear Dexter!

Aunt Jo

December 24, 2009

Today is Thanksgiving and I have so much to be thankful for. I am thankful for our 2 wonderful kids, who have made the Lord their personal Saviour. I am listening to Adam on the scanner right now, you would be so proud. And Cassidy is turning into quite the young Lady. I am thankful for my family and friends that love me. I am thankful that GOD let me have you for 27 years. But I'm still gonna miss watching you pig out at Momma and Daddys today, especially on Homminy. Never did know why you liked that stuff. I love you and I miss you, but we will be together again. I know you left this world loving me and the kids and we'll pick right back up when our Lord calls us home.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow

November 26, 2009

hello dexter,
been a while since i wrote, i read sharons note to you about your wedding day. sorry i couldnt have been there,since you were in my first wedding. i heard that my dad and you were Cutting up,just like at mine. i was at national guard summer camp when you got married. i got to see adam the other night, i picked up a prisoner from him , hes looking good and looks just like you. well tell my dad hello and you two better behave up there.


your brother in blue

officer david l kirk
Centre,al pd

August 31, 2009

22 years ago today, I was preparing for what was going to be one of the most wonderful days of our lives. I wouldn't let you see me..."tradition". And I was a few minutes late getting to the church. Everyone said you were like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. You were afraid I had chickened out. When actuallity I was trying to get my hair so, so. We dated for 7 years, and I do mean "dated", no shacking up. So, everyone was surprised when we finally decided to make it permanent. Of course, for us it was permanent from the first kiss. I will always cherish that day. I miss you so much. I want to feel those big bear arms around me and hear that deep voice whisper "I love you with all my heart." I can't wait for the day when our Lord brings us all together again. Until then, Happy Anniversary Baby, I can feel you holding me. And to everyone who reads this, I hope you find a love like ours, it's such a wonderful thing to know that you've found your soulmate. The one that completes you, that loves you even when you've had a bad day and that laughs at your silly jokes and you laugh at his too. That is it in forever even when times are tough. He always loved to scare me. That is one trait his children, {especially Adam and his deep voice} have inherited. I'm sure he laughs everytime I squeal because one of them has jumped out and "got" me. And remember, cherish every moment and never pass up an opportunity to tell your family and friends that you love them. I talked to Dexter 50 minutes before he was killed. I know he left this world loving me and he's waiting for me on those streets paved with gold.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow

August 28, 2009

You would have been 49 today. You left us too soon. You are always in our hearts and we miss you very much every day.

Kellie B Martin
Friend

August 24, 2009

Today is your birthday, you would be 49. We miss you so much. I love you and not a day goes by that I don't long to hear your voice or your touch.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow

August 24, 2009

Our Daughter turned 9 Saturday, she was 6 when you were taken from us. She had a good time, but there will always be an ache in our hearts for you and we wil NEVER FORGET!!!!

Sharon Holcomb
Widow

August 5, 2009

Today is Father's Day. The kids miss you. My heart aches for you. Today would have been a fun day. We would have taken you out to eat and gave you presents. The usual stuff. We have our memories and they are very precious.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow

June 22, 2009

We went to the American Police Hall of Fame last week. We saw your name on the wall. We miss you so much. You were such a wonderful person and a very brave policeman. We love you.

Sharon Holcomb
widow

May 20, 2009

Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you today. To Sharon and the family we still pray for you daily.

K. Haynes
U.S. Secret Service

March 24, 2009

Well, We made it 2 years. We miss you so much. Your big bear hugs, your "up to something" smile and your crazy sense of humor.
I miss your arms around me, telling me how much you love me and how everything is going to be alright.
People thought they knew you, but no one will ever know the man I shared a life with. There will never be anyone who could ever come close to filling those shoes.
Oh, how I can hardly wait for us to be reunited again, and those big strong, but tender arms will be around me. You would be so proud of our kids. Adam is a fine, outstanding, handsome man and police officer and Cassidy gets more and more beautiful everyday. She has your sense of humor and loves to scare me. Just like you did. Rock our baby for me and tell him Mommy will be along after while. Your were and always will be my heart.

Sharon Holcomb Widow

March 2, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 19, 2009

Hello My Brother, it's been a while. Seems funny writing you here, but it does the heart good.
There has not a day gone by that I don't think of you. Sometimes I look at the clock to see if your still at work or not and reach for the phone. I want ever forget that number, and the sweet lady that always answered saying Oxford Police, then saying when I ask for you, oh Sandy, how are you? yes he is around here somewhere, good to hear from you, give me a moment I will try and locate him for you. Next thing I knew, your deep voice would say Lt. Holcomb. It made me proud, or when you would call me at work and ask how much extra today...never was over a dime or two, and you would tell me we would never get rich at my speed. Always, you were making someone smile. And the day you came in , I was glad to show you off in that fine uniform. You was always the one person who had the best answer to any question or situation.
Now I have to be quiet and listen more, and think what would you do...and you know how hard it is for me to be quiet. LOL :0) I am learning slowly.
Mom really misses you, she is getting along ok.
Hey, how about telling daddy hello for me and I miss him too. Thanks, for letting me talk so much.
Love you always,
Little Sister

Sandra Holcomb Smith
Little Sister

February 18, 2009

To the family and loved ones of Lt. Dexter Holcomb:

I wanted to honor and remember Dexter today. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Dexter, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by friends. His valor and courage will never be forgotten.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Dexter was robbed of his life so young, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

To his wife Sharon and his son Adam, Iam so sorry for your loss and know that your life was forever changed by the death of your beloved husband and father. I know that he is forever in your hearts. I wish for you that you are able to live the hopes and dreams he has for your life.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Dexter gave to his community and the citizens of Alabama, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 16, 2007.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

Phyllis Loya
mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

February 16, 2009

without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence .
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.
Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005

Anonymous

February 16, 2009

well dexter its been 2 yrs since you left us. bet you and my dad have had a good time in heaven. i got to see adam this morning on the way home from work,he"s doing well and making a fine officer. i can see you in his eyes. keep looking down on us during our shift.

your friend and brother in blue
david l kirk
centre,al pd #1309
rip dexter- missed but not foregotten

officer david kirk
centre,al pd

February 15, 2009