Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer McCoy my heart goes out to you and your loved ones. May God watch over you and your family during this difficult time. God bless all Law enforcement Officers and there Families. This is just another selfish act which all Officers face on a daily basis. God Bless the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

Retired New York State Correction Office
NYDOCS

May 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jeff's family and his dedicated co-workers. Keep your heads up and move forward. Keep Jeff's memory alive by not letting this senseless tragedy drag you down! Good always triumphs over evil in the end, Always!

Parole Agent I
Californa Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

May 27, 2012

When good men die their goodness does not perish,
But lives though they are gone. As for the bad,
All that was theirs dies and is buried with them.

~ Euripides

Grateful citizen

May 26, 2012

Just an honest guy doing his job to the standards all should aspire to. God bless the family, friends & the Department. So senseless, so needless.

Mom of a Sgt
Colorado Springs Police Department

May 26, 2012

Just a review of these relections show Deputy McCoy was a shining example of what a probation officer should be...competent, courageous, tenacious, and tough, brave and dedicated. May God's hand be placed on those who are missing you the most. And thank you, from one of your sisters in California. We got it from here.

One of your peers
Modesto, CA

May 26, 2012

RIP Jeff, you will be missed. Prayers for his family and friends. Thank you so much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

May 26, 2012

Jeff was a really great guy. I only knew him briefly but thought very highly of him. Prayers for his wife and children. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I don't have the words.

Trooper Matt Sullivan
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

May 25, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

May 25, 2012

Jeff you were an incredible officer and friend. Your legacy will continue on and you will always be in the thoughts and hearts of your brothers and sisters whom served with you. We will not allow this tradegy to be in vain and we pray for swift justice. Until we meet again brother...

Team Supervisor Brad Brogdon
Oklahoma Department of Corrections

May 25, 2012

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Probation/Parole Officer II Galjour
LA Department of Corrections

May 25, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

May 25, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer McCoy and thank you. Prayers for you and your family.

Correctional Officer G. Braunlich
Florida Department of Corrections

May 25, 2012

RIP Brother MCCoy!! Thank you for your service to your community!! May the Holy Ghost comfort your family!! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Wesley Doughman
Kentucky Division of Probation and Parole (Retired)

May 24, 2012

Thank you for service. Rest in peace.

Jim Weberg Probation/Parole Officer II
Iowa Department of Corrections

May 24, 2012

God has received a loving and dedicated brother into His kingdom serving alongside all of our beloved brothers and sisters who have given the ultimate in service to His children in our communities. Those left behind will care for your family and will keep the memory of your distinguished service alive for years to come. Rest in the peaceful arms of Christ brother. Thank you for a well done.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ STATE CHAPLAIN FOP

May 24, 2012

Such a tragedy. Thank you for your service to your community. My sincere condolences to your wife and children.

Robina Browne
Mother to Deputy Sheriff D. Browne-Sanchez EOW 2/10/2007, Honolulu, HI

May 24, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 24, 2012

To the family of Jeffrey McCoy. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and family. May God Bless you and ease your pain during these difficult times.

North Central Regional Director
West Virginia Division of Corrections Parole Services

May 24, 2012

Thank-you for your service. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

May 24, 2012

Thank you for your service. Our prayers go out to your family, and know that your service was deeply appreciated.

Tami Carpenter-Parole/Probation Officer
Deschutes County, bend Oregon

May 24, 2012

RIP Officer McCoy.

Sheriff Tom Felton
Tucker County (WV) S.O

May 24, 2012

Thank you for your service to the community, Officer McCoy; I'm certain you will be missed. May God be with your family during this difficult time and may they know HIS peace and comfort for the days and weeks to come.

Jamie Collins
Maricopa County Adult Probation Dept., Supervisor

May 24, 2012

Thank you so much for your incredible service, Officer McCoy. You lived as a hero and will forever be remembered as one. My thoughts are with your family and friends as well as co-workers and entire community. Thank you not only for your service to the people of Oklahoma but to the entire country. We are safer because of you, and no amount of words can properly convey your loss.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

May 24, 2012

A Hero may fall but shall never be forgotten. Thank you for your service Sir, My prayers are with your wife and childern. RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

May 24, 2012

Rest in Peace

Probation Officer II
State of Connecticut Adult Probation

May 24, 2012