Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother

Deputy Sheriff Rob Wilkins
Allegany County Sheriff's Office - New York

May 23, 2018

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

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

May 23, 2018

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Thomas Coulter during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Officer Coulter.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004

May 23, 2018

To the family of Police Officer Thomas Coulter, friends, Police Chief Craig Capri and the
Daytona Beach Police Department.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you closwe and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9.

Patrolman A. S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department, NC

May 23, 2018

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Thomas Coulter, while in a physical training exercise. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

May 23, 2018

AVENUE OF THE FALLEN…

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms,
badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home…

This inspiring Poem is by Jim Weaver, retired LAPD Officer and former Idaho Sheriff. It is submitted with his approval, and we firmly feel such ceremonies actually occur in the Heavenly Realm. Visit… ImagineHeaven.net…and may we all gain comfort accordingly as MagnificentReunions await…

Joe Lanier
A former Asst. Chief with the Jasper, Texas PD

May 23, 2018

God Speed, Brother.

Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 23, 2018

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Officer Thomas Coulter. Please know we are eternally grateful for Thomas’ service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Coulter, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Daytona Beach Police Department for Thomas’ partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Coulter’s Family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department Retired
Law Enforcement Outreach, POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes, Retired Detective
Dallas Police Department

May 23, 2018

Rest in Peace Officer Coulter. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Coulter Family and the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Wayne, New Jersey

May 23, 2018

Rest in peace my brother although you were not long a brother in blue you will always be remembered by brothers in blue

Thin Blue,Red And Green line Supporter &
Dover,Kent,United Kingdom

May 23, 2018

Thank you for your service God Bless!

Mrs. C. Singleton
Citizen of South Carolina

May 23, 2018

Gone way too soon from this world. Your selfless acts have helped make life either for many people. Rest at your Father's feet and have no worries. He will make sure your family is taken care of. God Bless You

Dawn Jones
Greenville Police Department

May 23, 2018

Rest In Peace My Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

May 23, 2018

RIP, Officer Coulter. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

May 23, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

May 23, 2018

May the grace of God be with you and provide comfort to your family and friends during this tradgedy. Rest in peace my fellow brother in blue. Thank you for your service to the city and state of Florida.

Sergeant VPAPD Retired Howard Giddings
VPAPD

May 23, 2018

The hearts, thoughts and prayers of everyone here at CCPD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Officer Coulter. May God wrap you in His arms and grant you strength, comfort and peace.

Lt. Michael Caldwell, Chaplain
Cape Carteret Police Department, Cape Carteret, NC.

May 23, 2018

Rest in peace

Corrections Alice Miller
Leon County SO Texas

May 23, 2018

Fidelis Ad Mortem | Requiem Æternam | Salute!

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

May 23, 2018

With Deepest Sympathy.

R. A. Robinson
Retired Deputy Chief Of Police

May 23, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers. I am sadden that your career and your life was cut too short.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 23, 2018

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Coulter and to the Brothers and Sisters of the Daytona Police Department,Florida. May God welcome him to his Mansion of many rooms.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red RoseLodge FOP#16Lancaster Co. Pa.

May 23, 2018

Rest, brother.

PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 23, 2018

God bless his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

May 23, 2018

God bless you Officer Thomas Coulter for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Daytona Beach Police Department. R.I.P. Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

May 23, 2018