Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service-it was greatly appreciated. Rest in Peace.

Dispatcher-Melinda Rea
Hope Mills Police Dept

February 21, 2007

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with PFC Coleman's family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

February 21, 2007

The Alexandria Police Department and Patrolman Coleman's family have lost great friend, family member and leader.

Brian Daigle
Citizen of Louisiana

February 21, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF PATROLMAN FIRST CLASS BRIAN COLEMAN. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER BRIAN COLEMAN YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

February 21, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Patrolman Brian Coleman~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Patrolman Coleman!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen Michigan P.O.

February 21, 2007

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE ON THOSE STREETS OF GOLD!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 21, 2007

God Bless you brother. Rest in Peace and know that your brothers and sisters in blue will never forget you or your sacrifice to us.

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 a badge
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 to steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've cried unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had to 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."

Peace Keeper
SMSgt USAF (Ret)

February 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have become what we all what to be-----A TRUE HERO. And for that we say Thank You.

The Tigner Family,
Cpl Mark Tigner APD P464
Charlene, Hailey, & Hayden

Cpl Mark Tigner, Charlene,Hailey, Hayden
Alexandria Police Department

February 21, 2007

Go rest now my fellow officer you work is done and shift over God Bless and God speed.

Patrolman R.Edwards
Bogalusa Police Dept.

February 21, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 21, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Senior Capt. Yates
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

February 21, 2007

God bless you and your family. My very humble thanks for your service.

HPD Wife
Houston Police Department

February 21, 2007

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

February 21, 2007

May God be with your family, friends, and co-workers. Continue to watch over all of us.

Trooper S Whitman
Michigan State Police

February 21, 2007

Rest in peace my brother. You are a HERO.

Deputy Chief E.J. Morris
Roeland Park Kansas P.D.

February 21, 2007

PFC Brian Coleman

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

Detective Constable Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

February 21, 2007

Brian, you are a true hero for the rest of us left behind to remember.... I know you will be taken care of in heaven and showed around it's glorious place by Jay and David.... May the three of you watch over each and everyone of us. We will always remember!!!

Cpl. Whitstine
fellow officer

February 21, 2007

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

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS COLEMAN, 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

February 21, 2007

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

February 21, 2007

Patrolman Coleman,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La

February 21, 2007

Police Officer Brian Coleman made the ultimate sacrifice when he lost his life Feb 21 Our prayers GO OUT TO ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS AND TO All the staff at the Alexandria Police Dept. God bless each & every Police Officer that risk their life each & every day to protect & serve us!!!!!!!!!!!

JoNell Whitstine
Mother of an Alexandria Police Officer

February 21, 2007

To Patrolman Coleman's family, friends and coworkers may God be with you and guide you through these dark and troubled times. You are all in my prayers as you face the days ahead. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

February 21, 2007

On behalf of the Virginia State Police my I extend condolences to the family of Officer Brian Coleman and our brothers and sisters serving with the Alexandria Police department.
Know that his memory lives on as we continue to serve.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

February 21, 2007

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Heaven has another HERO today. Thank you for serving and protecting the citizens of Alexandria.

Shirley Roberts- Oakdale, La.
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04s

February 21, 2007

Rest in peace Brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

February 21, 2007