Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

June 3, 2009

God Bless you Sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

June 1, 2009

Thank you for your loyal service and dedication to our profession. You will be sadly missed by everyone.

Investigator Bowman
Dare County Sheriffs Office

May 29, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

May 23, 2009

Deputy Sheriff Coker,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Vance County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

May 14, 2009

On behalf of my fellow recruits from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Deputy Coker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Recruit Carrie Kane
Zone 5 Academy

May 7, 2009

rest in peace brother

provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

May 6, 2009

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Deputy Coker and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Deputy Coker for your dedicated service to the people of North Carolina and the United States.

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

May 5, 2009

God Bless you Brother and may he look after your family and friends during their time of need. Than you for your service.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

May 5, 2009

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

May 4, 2009

My heart breaks for your family for the road they have started travelling is a difficult one. I pray our Lord will wrap his loving arms around them and carry them through the days ahead for only he can provide healing and peace. Thanks for your service to the people of Vance County & N.C.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor NCSHP

May 4, 2009

My heart breaks for your family for the road they have started travelling is a difficult one. I pray our Lord will wrap his loving arms around them and carry them through the days ahead for only he can provide healing and peace. Thanks for your service to the people of Vance County & N.C.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor NCSHP

May 4, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

May 4, 2009

On behalf of all of the law enforcement officers in the state of Missouri, we extend to your family, friends and co-workers our most sincere sympathies.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

May 3, 2009

Deputy Coker your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

May 3, 2009

We will always remember the great times we had together...
We pray for peace in he hearts of all who loved him.
Brandon and I graduated BLET together. We will
never forget all the good times we shared!! Brandon you
were a great friend, someone we could always count on, and
you will be in our hearts forever. God called one of the best home last week and we know we have the best gaurdian angel watching over all of us! We will always miss you Bro
-Love Jeremy & Becky Pearce

Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Pearce
Hnederson Police Dept.

May 2, 2009

Thoughts and prayers from the Raleigh Police Dept to the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Coker. Rest easy brother, you will never be forgotten.

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

May 2, 2009

God Bless Deputy Coker, his family, and fellow deputies. Thank you for your service Sir, you will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Ohio

May 2, 2009

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family during these tragic times

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

May 1, 2009

On behalf of your brothers and sister of the Salem Auxiliary Police Association, thank for your service to police service

Patrolman Dan Means
Salem Auxiliary Police, Ohio

May 1, 2009

My prayers and condolances to the family of this young Officer. We all hope to make retirement but sometimes God has other plans. I pray for the friends and family that God will give you comfort from your grief and sadness.

MPO AP Maness
Asheboro PD, NC

May 1, 2009

Brandon was a friend to everyone. Thinking back, I never seen him when he wasnt smiling. A great friend, and great officer. One of the best I have ever worked with.

D.A.Ward
Warrenton Police Dept.

May 1, 2009

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten..............

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

April 30, 2009

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

April 30, 2009

A very horrible tragedy. You are a real hero and you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Deputy Coker, you will be missed.

Kristi

April 30, 2009