Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother. My thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the CHP during this most tragic and difficult time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

June 11, 2010

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOST OF OFFICER COLEMAN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHEIST. OFFICER COLEMAN, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,SC

June 11, 2010

Tom,

We were classmates, dormmates, friends, brothers, and fellow motor officers. We will never forget your big cheesy grin and wonderful and spirited personality. You were a wonderful friend, father, husband, family man, and CHIPPY! We will miss you, but never forget you! Please watch over all of us who are continuing your legacy.

Officer Chris Cavner #17417
California Highway Patrol

June 11, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 11, 2010

god bless

Anonymous

June 11, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Coleman. My prayers are with you and your family.

A1C Scott McKay
United States Air Force, Security Forces, Vandenberg AFB, CA

June 11, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to the Coleman family, the friends and coworkers of this true hero. May God be with you all and guide you through these dark and troubled times.

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

Anonymous

June 11, 2010

God bless Officer Coleman, his loved ones and the California Highway Patrol

Trooper Phil Delgado
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL - TROOP G MOTORS

June 11, 2010

Officer Coleman, GODSPEED! I pray for your family and partners, that they will soon be able to find comfort and be at peace. RIP BROTHER!!

Officer PV
California Dept Of Corrections

June 11, 2010

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers at CHP. God Bless you Officer Coleman for your service to the California Highway Patrol. Rest in Peace motorman, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

June 11, 2010

RIP Brother.

JC, M78
Burbank PD

June 11, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

June 11, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

June 11, 2010

Rest In Peace Officer Coleman, our thoughts and prayers are with your family and LEO Family. Thank you for your service.

retired C/O Mike Gilbert
Iowa DOC

June 11, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

June 11, 2010

Deepest condolences to officer Colemans family, friends and colleagues. May the Lord hold you all in his tender care at this dark hour.

Now the road goes on forever, officer Coleman. From now on you ride under only the bluest of skies, down a wide open highway. Watch over the rest of us from above.

PO 947
Suffolk County Highway Patrol, NY

June 11, 2010

May God bless and comfort your family, Rest In Peace.

Agent
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics

June 11, 2010

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

June 11, 2010

Very tough week for motor officers, today with the loss of life of this young officer just rips my heart out. My thoughts are with his fellow officers, and especially to his wife and children. It is going to be very difficult to get back on that bike that is waiting for me knowing he won't be able to do the same.

Kathy Anderson, Motor Officer
Garden Grove Police Dept.

June 11, 2010

May God watch over your family now, along with your fellow borthers and sisters.

Sgt. Michael Shaw
Webster Police Dept. (Mass)

June 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Coleman. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Officer Coleman, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Coleman. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in Peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

June 11, 2010

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.

Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino Sheriff's Dept., CA - Victorville City Station

June 11, 2010

may god welome you in his open arms your tour is over we will take it from here brother. R.I.P.

Lt. paul cantwell
tenafly police tenafly n.j.

June 11, 2010

RIP brother.

Officer T. Spence
Springfield (Mo) PD

June 11, 2010