Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and dedication to our great nation, and to the community you served. Detective Theodore Roosevelt Cole Jr. will always be remembered.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

August 18, 2022

Today is the 52nd anniversary of the death of Chapel Hill Police Detective Theodore Roosevelt Cole Jr. Telling his story ensures that he is not forgotten and that we continue to honor his sacrifice.

On June 4, 1969, Detective Cole was shot by a suspect he had arrested several times in the past. The suspect approached Cole while he was at home working in his yard and, without provocation, shot him twice. Detective Cole died soon after at the hospital. The suspect was charged and convicted of first-degree murder.

On the day Cole was killed, he was scheduled to be promoted to detective. Cole was posthumously promoted to that rank during the 2012 Orange County Peace Officer Memorial Service.

Rest easy, we have the watch.

Captain Joshua Mecimore
Chapel Hill Police Department

June 4, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

June 4, 2019

Det. Cole,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

June 4, 2019

Rest in peace Detective Cole.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2019

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 4, 2015

God bless you and your family brother. Thank you for your sacrifice and having fought the good fight.

Anonymous Officer
Town of Chapel Hill Police

January 14, 2014

Rest in Peace brother, we have the Watch

Policeman
Brother in Blue, Phoenix Police

March 1, 2013

Det. Cole,
Sir, it has taken over 43 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chapel Hill. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 28, 2013

Rest easy my brother for your bravery and honorable service have not been forgotten

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

February 20, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for those that called you beloved for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 20, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 20, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 19, 2013