Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Dahlem, we have the watch...



I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

April 4, 2007

Rest in Peace brother. We've got the watch now.

Officer
Orlando PD

April 4, 2007

To Mrs. Dahlem, Lt. Dahlem's children, family, friends and coworkers in the Gainesville PD, you are all in my heart and prayers are you are faced with this tragedy. May God be with you and guide you all through these dark and troubled times. Another HERO who will not be forgotten.

Lieutenant Dahlem, sir thank you for your many dedicated years of service and protection for us all. May you rest in peace. God has taken another special angel home.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County Sheriff Office
Lake Butler, Florida

April 4, 2007

Lt,

You will be missed dearly by everyone. Your family will always be in my prayers. Rest now and watch over us. I know that you and Scott will be our angels.

Kelly Gaudet

Kelly Gaudet

April 4, 2007

Lt. Corey Dahlem,

We will miss you! Now you can walk those streets of silver and gold- you've done your time with us. Your sacrifice to our agency and the community will NEVER be forgotten.
To the family- you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cpl. Lisa Satcher
Gainesville Police Dept

April 4, 2007

My condolences to the Dahlem family and Gainesville PD. Rest in peace, brother.

future SFPD officer

April 4, 2007

Thank You for your service Lt.Dahlem. May God be with your family and department. Rest in peace. Sir.

Ofc Vic Barger
Apopka PD,FL Traffic Unit

April 4, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

April 4, 2007

I just saw that you lost your battle to live. You can rest in peace now, you served your community with honor and commitment. You laid down your life in defense of all of those your swore to prtotect. Rest in peace brother, we will take over your watch, you can go 10-7.

Deputy
Broward Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2007

I pray for your family. Rest easy brother.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

April 4, 2007

My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Lt. Dahlem's family and friends. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you in this terrible time of grief.

Lt. Dahlem, you and your service to the community will not be forgotten. I will think of you along with all your brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement who have gone before you, every time I look at my "Heroes live forever" bracelet.

Nicole
FL citizen

April 4, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO LT DAHLEM'S FAMILY AND THE LAINESVILLE PD FOR THEIR LOSE. A HERO IS LOST TRYING TO KEEP THE CITIZENS AND STREETS OF GAINESVILLE SAFE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

April 4, 2007

Lt Dahlem, Godspeed your family.What's the ultimate sacrifice for a cop? Serve his community and his country proudly, and yo did It sir.Your' special sir, special breed a TRUE HERO.

CE Lima Ptl
CCRPV # 2906

April 4, 2007

To the family and to Gainesville P.D. your in my prayers and thoughts. Lt. rest in peace we will take it from here.

Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy
Florida Keys.

Deputy
Florida Keys

April 4, 2007

REST IN PEACE BLUE ANGEL!!!

MELBOURNE FLORIDA

April 4, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

April 4, 2007

LT,

You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you will be watching out for us while doing your famous vest tug and a "Hey buddy..."

GPD Officer
co-worker

April 4, 2007

I have been checking this site everyday, since hearing of your vehiculas assault by a drunk driver, hoping I wouldn't see you here. What a waste that a good man and a good cop, was cut down in the prime of his life after a meaningless basketball game. It's a terrible reminder of how fragile life is and the sacrifice Police Officers make everyday keeping us safe. Thank you for your service to our country.

Mike Timmerman
concerned citizen from Kentucky

April 4, 2007

God Bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

April 4, 2007

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and colleagues and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

April 4, 2007

Corey,

Without a doubt you are one of the finest who ever served our community. To say you will be missed is an understatement.

God bless.

Jim
citizen

April 4, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. GRAJEK

April 4, 2007