Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless this hero just doing his job enforcing the laws we vote in. Evil is everywhere, just please God, protect those who put their lives on the line with every traffic stop, DV, & call. Bless this deputie's wife & his family, the Department & those who wear a badge.

Mom of Co Springs Sgt
Colorado Springs

December 9, 2010

Rest In Peace my Brother

Semper Fidelis

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

December 9, 2010

There are no words to ease the pain in Mrs. Coates heart, but may she know that there are many prayers with her tonight and always. May God bless you and guide you. Rest in peace Deputy Coates and thank you sir for your service, dedication and protection to us all. God has truly called another fine HERO home...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

December 9, 2010

My sympathies to Deputy Coates' family, friends and coworkers. May he rest in peace having done his job well and may the ones who did this get their punishment. Looks like one already did.

SFC William L. Farrell
US Army MP Ret

December 9, 2010

My heart goes out to you on the loss of Deputy Sheriff Brandon Coates. I know there is nothing anyone can say to make the pain less and make sense of this loss of your husband and son. All I can say is I have a great respect for your son and all law enforcement officers. I lost my son in the line of duty on April 28,2010 and the support of LEO from all over the United States has been tremendous. My love and prayers go out to you and your family and I will continue praying for you in the months to come. May God's peace be with you as you go through the worst times of your life.

Anonymous

December 9, 2010

God's speed. Our prayer's are with all of our Brother's family and friends.

DFC Patrick Kemmerer
Washington County Sheriff's Office (MD)

December 9, 2010

Prayers for the family of Officer Coates and the brave men and women who served with him. Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice.

Anonymous

December 9, 2010

RIP brother...

Thank you for your service. Your brothers in blue in Tallahassee will keep your family in our prayers.

Officer
Tallahassee PD

December 9, 2010

Rest In Peace Brother. May the healing hands of our lord touch each and every member of your extended family.

D/S G V DAUNHAUER
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF OFFICE

December 9, 2010

Deputy Coates, a simple “thank you” feels inadequate in trying to convey my deepest appreciation for all you have given, both in service to your country, and as you stood to protect citizens of Orange County Florida. As you rose in defense of the defenseless, cared for the helpless, and supported your brothers and sisters on the street, you also filled the roll of an every-day-hero. Your life exemplifies all that is right in our country. Finished now are your many earthly struggles; rest at peace, in the arms of the Lord. May God bless you, your family, and may He grant your loving wife Virginia strength and grace in the difficult days ahead.

Chief Danny T. McCoy
Roanoke Regional Airport Police

December 9, 2010

Rest in Peace

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

December 9, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

December 9, 2010

Hey Brandon, I really don't know what can be said... I know that you'll R.I.P, I just want to say thanks for always coming in smiling even if something clouded your day you never stopped smiling. I know that you'll be watching over us all... My prayers go to you, your wife, and your family (extend family as well) You will be missed and never forgotten. <3

Anonymous

December 9, 2010

Brandon you served this community proudly and dilligently. We are proud to have known you and supported you in your endeavors. May you rest in peace and look upon us family and friends as we walk this human earth. One day we will meet in our great heavens and be together again.

Pennington
Classmate/Friend

December 9, 2010

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Chris
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December 9, 2010

Brandon,
The night before you were taken from us, I got a chance to see and talk to you at the jail. You shook my hand and asked how I was, joked with other Deputies, and as usual you were in good spirits. It is amazing how everything can be lost in an instant. The pain of losing you will always be present, but you will never be forgotten. God Bless you Brother.

D.F.C. Scot Rebello
OCSO

December 9, 2010

D. S. COATES, GOD BLESS YOU, AND MAY HE LOOK OVER YOUR FAMILY AND GUIDE THEM THRU THIS. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE TO THE USA AND O.C.S.O

DETECTIVE CHARLES FREITAG
NYPD 23 PCT. DET. SQD.

December 9, 2010

Rest in peace brother. You are a hero, a protector and now an angel. God bless. Virginia, please know that my heart and prayers go out to you, your family, Brandon's family and the extended LEO family. I pray God gives you the strength you need to handle the pain and suffering that you are dealing with right now. Please now that I am here for you and your family in anwyay possible. Again, I am so deeply sorry for your tremendous loss.

SVU Investigator Laura Gereg
Tallahassee Police Department

December 9, 2010

My condolences to the Coates and OCSO families. Rest in peace my brother.

Cpl J. Manresa
Broward County Sheriff's Office

December 9, 2010

Such a young soul to have left us. But you left us while protecting us. You now have a seat next to God protecting us for eternity. My deepest regrets to your family and all of your Brothers and Sisters of the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
My you rest in peace.
Retired D/S, now living in Clermont.

Retired D/S Robert Frank
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

December 9, 2010

Rest in peace, Deputy Coates. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and the Orange County Sheriff's office at this terrible time.

Kathy
former LCSO dispatcher

December 9, 2010

Rest in peace brother, thanks for your service.

SA Shawn McCook
FBI

December 9, 2010

"Final Call"
An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,

Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.

...For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do

Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.
Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,

"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."

"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."

"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too"

Rest in peace Brandon we have the watch now we miss you brother.

Deputy Chouinard
Orange County Sheriff's Office

December 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with this Deputies wife, family and friends at the Osceola County Sheriffs Office. No man so young should die the way he did. We each face danger each and every day we put this uniform on.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!!!!

Deputy Jason Teems
Osceola County Sheriffs Officer

December 9, 2010

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Coates. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

December 9, 2010