Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Miss you dad!

Anonymous

December 15, 2008

Hey Corey,
Well, I've been to see you at your resting place twice since April and still can't believe that you're gone. Since we no longer live in Gainesville it sometimes feels like it never happened and we just haven't seen you in a while and you'll be there when we come to visit. We wish. Ted and I went to see Sally on our visit in April and make sure she was doing ok. Katie was there and they seem to be holding up alright and it was wonderful to see them. It was so sad to not see you and to find out Renegade left this earth shortly after you did. We hope you're both having fun playing catch and having a grand time in heaven. We miss you so much here on earth.

Helen Legall (retired detective)
Gainesville Police Dept. (Fla)

September 18, 2008

Spoon,

We miss you! Keep an eye on the rest of us left here. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I miss your genuine sweet spirit around the station. You were a great Lt-- one who treated everyone with respect. That is a rare quality and we all miss you Spoon.

Sgt Lisa Satcher
GPD

September 13, 2008

Hey LT. I was just wanting to let you know that you and your family are still in our prayers, I've been solo for
About four weeks with the city watch unit at Ocala P.D.,
one of the main tasks of my responsibilities is traffic control when the uniform units are working a crash, and I
take a moment to cherish your memory and thank God that, him and you are safe guarding me when I'm working the intersections, Thanks for the guardianship LT., Mrs.Dalem
I hope you,Katie,and Brandon are doing well may godbless you all, your always in Mine and families prayer.GOD BLESS YOU.

MarkMiller
Ocala Police /City Watch Officer

August 11, 2008

Spoon,

I miss your friendship so much. When we started this job together all of those years ago, I never thought that anything like this would ever happen. I am proud of you and all that you accomplished in your career. But I am even more proud of all of the things that you did outside of work. You were always the consumate family man, loving husband and great father.

I know that I am not the only one that misses you.

Rest in peace, my brother.

Sgt. Rick Roberts
Gainesville Police / Friend

June 27, 2008

Well "Spooner" I've completed my training with City watch
And have been cleared to patrol solo, It's fun, I worked
Cabana this past weekend, and it's still hard not seeing
you and chatting for a minute when you stopped to see Katie, But I still cherish all the chats, Well take Care.
P.S. Mrs.Dahlem and family,Your always in our Prayers.

MarkMiller
Ocala Police /City Watch Officer

June 23, 2008

LT I was one of three members of my department's honor guard that attended your funeral. The turn out that day showed all that did not know you that you were not only a fine officer but an even better man. May you walk your beat on heaven's streets in peace sir.

Ptlm S Scurek
Venice, Fl Police Department

June 9, 2008

Hello,brother, u dont know me anymore for it has been years. My father is Mark Peter Denico. You worked with him.
Rest in Peace Brother!

Glenn Denico
OLD FRIEND

May 26, 2008

039 for ever... see ya in the morning

SP

May 7, 2008

Well LT, several 100 of your brothers and sisters gathered yesterday to honor you and the other 16 who paid the ultimate sacrifice. This past year had been the most this state had seen in police officer deaths in over 20 years. An increase of 56% and 2nd in the US. Everyone wonders what has happened why the increase! That is one question left open in hopes that if there is no answer then hopefully it will be a better year. Still many families as yours will be left with the emptiness this year as we did last year, God Bless all of You! I saw Sally, Katie and Brandon laughing at times which was such relief to see. Sally though, she is tough LT. I admire Sally so much, she has been so strong through this and still a year later so strong! Sometimes in my weakness I look to Sally for some strength, which is somehow backwards. It should be me that is strong for her and the kids. I know to this day I can only remember why you not me. I still turn to the Lord and ask why!Maybe it is not for me to understand! I do know I miss you and think of you daily. I know where you are and what you are doing. At least I can think upon a star and know you are one of the many patroling the streets of heaven and I know you are protecting us here. Just know that has time passes we don't ever forget,but rather we remember and celeberate your life when you were here. It never gets easy we just learn to live with it and make it through as best as we know how. I know from now until the end of my time that you will have thousands of fellow brothers and sisters, a family and friends remembering you and making sure you are remembered! As they say, "Well done,my good and faithful servant, well done." Love ya LT!

Your Daughter In Blue

May 6, 2008

Good Morning Lt. Dahlem, I was just making my rounds on the
ODMP, and just wanted to say you and your family are still
In my prayers. Take care

M.Miller OPD/City Watch Officer

MarkMiller
Ocala Police /City Watch Officer

April 25, 2008

Thank you Sir for your years of dedicated service. RIP

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

April 22, 2008

Hey Lt., well I'm into my third month of training with City
Watch, It's very fun patroling and assisting the public,
It's a little different from complex patrol, but still fun.
You, Mrs.Dahlem, Katie,and Brandon are always in my prayers.
Take care " Spooner"

MarkMiller
Ocala Police /City Watch Officer

April 20, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

Your remembered today........

Mesquite (Texas) Police Dept

April 4, 2008

Today on the 1st anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for those you left behind.
Rest in peace Lt, you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

April 4, 2008

Lt.Dahlem,Mrs.Dahlem,Katie,Brandon,And The GPD family
Just wanted to let you know that your in My thoughts and
Prayers, as tomorrow will be a tough time for all of Us.
God Bless All of you, " SPOONER " I'll always cherish your
Memory, and friedship, Mrs.Dahlem and family God bless you
and all our Thin Blue line families.
" BLESSED ARE THE PEACE KEEPERS "

Mark Miller
Ocala Police Department/City Watch

April 3, 2008

Well Spooner,

As you know, they promoted Matt Nechodom and he is assigned to Midnight Shift. I was running on the treadmill this morning and he came in wondering who was running on the treadmill. I had to smile because I know how much you kidded around with me about not being able to get any work done while I was on the treadmill. You are still making me smile.

We haven't forgotten! Your family is still part of our family. I know a year is coming up and we still miss you more than ever!

Keep watching over everyone.

Corporal Tscharna Senn
Gainesville Police Department

April 1, 2008

Godbless you and your family "SPOONER", Mrs.Dahlem and family I want you to know that your in my heart and prayers
GodBless You and the Thin Blue line families, Lt.so long
For now but never good Bye,my dad passed this week,please
tell him hello for me "Spooner".

Mark Miller
Ocala Police Department/City Watch

March 29, 2008

My Department held a DWI detail a few nights ago in memory of Lt Dahlem. After reading his memorial, it inspired me to take a more aggressive approach on combatting drunk drivers. I caught two that night (one was a 2d offense). The department netted about a dozen for the night, over a ten hour period. The Gainesville PD lost a great man on April 3, 2007. The Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria, VA and I mourn your loss.

My deepest sympathies go out to the family

Rich Magnum
Field Training Officer
Special Operations Team Member
Alexandria Police Department

FTO Rich Magnum
Alexandria Police Department

March 18, 2008

To Corey's family and friends,
I will be riding in this year's Police Unity Tour in honor of Corey. I encourage everyone reading this reflection to to go policeunitytour.com and find out about this great organization. "We ride for those who died." Just like the heroes before him, Corey will never be forgotten.

Det. Todd Campbell
West Chester PD, OH

February 2, 2008

The offender, with a BAC over .20, was just sentenced to 10 years in prison! I'm sorry Lieutenant Dahlem, the system let you down! It's an absolute disgrace of justice and I am ashamed!

Sgt Alan Whitacre
Clearwater, FL P.D.

December 13, 2007

LT-
Sorry I missed your street dedication, but I'm honestly overwhelmed. It's starting to all sink in now. The realization of your passing turns me into an emotional mess. I feel selfish and guilty for feeling this way as I was only in your life for a short while compared others. I miss you very much and I'm sorry for not being stronger.

Happy Holidays, LT.

(PS- i only hope you missed the FSU v. UF game. I worked, but i happily displayed my FSU hat in my cruiser. GO NOLES!)

GPD Officer

December 8, 2007

Corey. We miss you very much. Our family would like to thank all of you for the support that you have given us. We will have a street renaming on Friday Dec 7 and the sentencing hearing Dec 12. I know that no amount of jail time will ever bring you back but we hope that justice will be served.

Sally Dahlem
Spouse

December 5, 2007

Well Spoon it has been awhile now and things have settled down a bit. You are missed and it is hard to come in to work overtimeand not see your face. Thanks for the concern that you always showed for my son. He is doing great in school and asks about you from time to time. I hope that you have got to do some fishing with my Dad. He loves it as much as you do. Well my Gators thunped your Seminole againg. We are preparing to Honmor you and your memory in Washington DC. Your name will be placed on thewall with many heroes as it should be. Rest in Peace brother and watch over your family and all the rest of us trying to get by. Your brother Bilbo

Cpl. Billings
Gainesville Police Department

November 30, 2007