Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with Lt. Dahlem's family and the GPD. All of Gainesville mourns this senseless loss and if it weren't for brave officers like Lt. Dahlem our communities would not be safe and orderly. I celebrate the Gator victory but it will always be with a sense of sadness.

Toni Armeda

April 4, 2007

The Lord holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others. Rest in peace, brother.

Lieutenant
Anchorage, Alaska Police Dept.

April 4, 2007

Hey there LT, I have found memories working with you on midnight shift when you were promoted to LT and came to Charlie zone commander. I am extremely sad to hear that you left us this way. This shouldn't have happend, you were supposed to retire and enjoy life. I want to say thank you for you dedication and knowledge that helped us all. You ran a tight ship and definitely knew how to do the job. My prayers and thoughts extend to the family, friends, and co-workers who have had to suffer this great lost. LT Dahlem I salute you and please watch over us all while we patrol the streets. I pray that justice will pervail, although it will never bring him back. RIP LT, we got your back covered now.

Officer R.J. Wright
Trenton Police

April 4, 2007

LT...

You will not be forgotten. Thank you for everything you have done for your agency and the citizens of Gainesville and Alachua County.

Your brother in law enforcement,

Dep. Greg Lyons #763
Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Dep. Greg Lyons
Alachua County Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2007

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

LIEUTENANT DAHLEM, 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.

JOB WELL DONE, LIEUTENANT.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

April 4, 2007

My condolences to Officer Dahlem, his family, and colleagues. What a sad irony that this happened on what was a night of celebration. I hope that from this tragedy, at least this much good will come of it: maybe people will think about the consequences before they go behind the wheel.

April 4, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of your passing. Your wife and children are in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace forever.

Wife of a NY State Trooper

April 4, 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

April 4, 2007

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Lt. Dahlem's wife, children, 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

April 4, 2007

Corey,
I seemed to know you so well through conversations with your sister Heather and her husband Jim. Music was a theme that seemed to surround you, and the lyrics of a popular song comes to mind, "This world was not meant for one as beautiful as you." I know you are in heaven, but thank you for all you have done for the ones whose lives you touched while here.

Mary E. McDonald, Major (Retired)
St. Petersburg Police Department

April 4, 2007

I am grief stricken to hear of yet another "Officer Down" in such a senseless tragedy.To your family, and friends I know there will be times when life just seems unbearable and yet they say time heals all wounds. Please keep your loved ones close to your heart and they will always be with you.
I will pray for you and that Justice will be served.
Carry on LT.. now its time to take roll in the Golden Gates of GLory.

Concerned Citizen

April 4, 2007

Know that you will never be forgotten... God bless...

PTL. R. Jarman
Twsp of Uinon, NJ

April 4, 2007

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family, Friends, CoWorkers & The Community of Lieutenant Dahlem. Gainesville Police Dept now has a Special Angel watching over them.

Sarah Wheeler, Dispatch Supervisor
Columbia Co Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2007

Dahlem Family and Friends,

I come to this site everyday to read the reflections left for my husband and those of our fellow brothers. Sometimes it's harder to read them because I know that another wife is left to spend her days and nights alone with no one to comfort her when she wakes up crying in the middle of the night, longing to be in his arms. Another father left without a son to continue his legacy and traditions. Another mother is grieving for her child. A child she gave life too and kissed his hurts away. Another child is left without a father to share all the joys and accomplishments with or a pat on the back for a good job well done. Another friend they can no longer joke around with about a call, play a practical joke on or hang out with on their days off. A community left without a hero to pick them up when they often stumble and fall. It’s truly amazing how one simple human life has the ability to affect so many. Lt. was someone who put others before himself and risked everything to protect our communities. It takes someone very special to put on that uniform and face the "ugliness" of this world. I'm sure that if he was anything like my husband, he did it with a smile and if given another chance, he would do it again.

I've come to appreciate three simple words that can sum up what a person's life should be about. Live, Laugh and Love.... LIVE each and everyday as if there is no tomorrow and surround yourself with all the gifts that life can bring. LAUGH at everything including yourself, for humor can be found in every situation good or bad, and LOVE with everything you have, you may never get another chance.

Below is from a card my husband left on my pillow. I wanted to leave it for you. Even though at times, Corey will seem so far away, he really isn't. He is with you every second of every day. All you have to do is look inside your heart and he's there, sharing everything with you. Take care and may the Lord keep a gentle hand on your shoulder.



It's so hard
for me to be apart from you,
even when
it's only for a short while.
I'll see something
I wish I could share with you,
experience something new
and wish you could be a part of it.
But I hope you know that
even when we're not together,
I'm always thinking of you.
During the day,
you're with me in thought,
so that whenever I see
something I think you'd enjoy,
in a special way
you're sharing it with me.
And at night,
I'll fall asleep dreaming
of how wonderful it will feel
to be back in your arms
where I belong.
Every day that we're apart,
I'm looking forward to when
we'll be together again
so I can show you
how much I missed you...
How much I love you.

Volsuia Co, FL. Deputy Ashley Koester
Widow of Lake County, FL Deputy Wayne Koester EOW 02-09-05

April 4, 2007

Our thoughts are with the family of Lt. Dahlem and may you have peace in knowing that he passed serving others.

Capt Breeden
D.P.D.

April 4, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

April 4, 2007

Rest inpeace brother.

Deputy
Broward County Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dahlem family, their friends and with all of GPD during this terrible time. Our community has lost someone very special, who gave so much of himself to protect us all.

God Bless...

Vincent & Jessica Herman
Local residents

April 4, 2007

you will not be forgotten



in valor there is hope

greg
michigan

April 4, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lieutenant Corey Dahlem at this most tragic time. Brother Dahlem may you rest in peace. God will take care of you now.

Deputy John Williamson
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

April 4, 2007

Corey,
God bless you in your new journey. We hate to see such a long career com to such an abrupt end. May the strenge be with your family and co-workers at this time. Job well done.

Broward County Multi-Agency Police Honor
Broward County, Florida

April 4, 2007

Can hardly believe this happened. You will be missed by many. HERO'S live forever. Go NOLES'

officer
GPD

April 4, 2007

A quiet, kind and decent man. He will be missed.

Ofc Singletary
GPD

April 4, 2007

God Bless you Lt. We pray for your family, God Bless them too. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Robert Lindsey
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2007

The Law Enforcement Explorer Post 107 would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Gainesville Police Department and the family and friends of Lieutenant Dahlem. It is sad to hear about the loss of one of America's finest. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Explorer Captain Adam Hinson
Law Enforcement Explorer Post 107; Concord, NC

April 4, 2007