Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Monday, May 21, 2018
Reflections for Police Officer Thomas Coulter
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
May 23, 2018
A Prayer for Police Officer Thomas Coulter:
Lord God, I boldly and humbly come before Your throne in sincere faithful and fervent prayer as we remember in this moment our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Thomas Coulter, of the Daytona Beach, Florida Police Department, who sacrificed his life in the Line-of-Duty. We recall with gratitude and respect all that he stood for in this life. Help us to live in the companionship of his spirit. May we be kind to the family, friends, and colleagues he loved; devoted to the community and state in which he served; and loyal to the causes which he championed in law enforcement. For the Scripture says: God blesses those who work for peace for they will be called the children of God ; there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends; I [Jesus] assure you, today you will be with me in Paradise, and; God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Thus, in our life, may Police Officer Thomas Coulter live on, to our great comfort, to the betterment of Your creation, and to the furthering of Your most Holy Will. Amen
We have your patrol from here, Police Officer Thomas Coulter. Rest easy, our Brother-in-Blue, you are now in the hands of the Lord God.
Pastor Steven Robert Closs, MSBS
Licensed & Ordained Independent Christian Minister
The Steven R. Closs Ministries
www.stevenrclossministries.com
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, MSBS
Merrimack, NH Police Department
May 23, 2018
Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.
Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
May 23, 2018
Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.
Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9
Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
May 22, 2018
Rest In Peace brother! Prayers for the family.
Officer Josh Collins
Lakeland Police Department
May 22, 2018
1 week, 1 year, 10, 20 or 30 years, you're still one of us. Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD
May 22, 2018
Rest in peace Officer Coulter, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service and dedication, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Coulter during this time of tragic and sudden loss.
Deputy Donnie Meaders
Okfuskee County (OK) S.O.
May 22, 2018
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Daytona Beach Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
May 22, 2018
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
May 22, 2018
Final Salute Officer Coulter. Thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.
Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept
May 22, 2018
Officer Coulter, I share with your wife her deep sorrow in losing you. May our good Lord immerse you and her in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
May 22, 2018
Coulter family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Officer Coulter thank you for your service to your Community and to your Department.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio
May 22, 2018
TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF DAYTONA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER THOMAS COULTER.
My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Police Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest. Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff’s Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifices of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and our faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
ALL LIVES MATTER - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED - If we don’t respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject(s), or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired, then who will?
OFFICER COULTER
You did not die in vain.
Although your career was just beginning, you gave it your all.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Daytona Beach in the State of Florida with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I’m proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I’m proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I’m proud to have Served and Protected my community as you did.
I’m proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do.............................. Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, “LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW “.
FINAL CALL
Officer Coulter status......................... Officer Coulter status......................... Officer Coulter status...............................
Attention All Units....................Daytona Beach Police Department, Police Officer Thomas Coulter having served the citizens of Daytona Beach in the State of Florida with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest In Peace my fallen BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
May 22, 2018
May God bless all affected by the loss . Rest in peace Sir.
Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff Eddie Alve
Osceola County Sheriff Office, Florida.
May 22, 2018
Rest easy Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.
Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)
May 22, 2018
RIP MY BROTHER
Stephen Bruet PPO
NCDPS
May 22, 2018
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden
May 22, 2018
Requiescat in Pacem
Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
May 22, 2018
Rest in peace. Such a young life who knows where his career could if gone.
Retired Police Officer I. Howard Friedm
NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation
May 22, 2018
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
May 22, 2018
R.I.H Brother ... You brought honor, to a community ... both yours, and the Thin Blue Line!!!
Capt Conway Robinson
DoD Federal Police US NAVAL ACADEMY
May 22, 2018
One week a heroic police officer, forever humble. Rest in peace Officer Coulter.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 22, 2018
RIP Brother! Your career may have been short but you answered the call and were willing to do a sometimes thankless job!! I applaud your spirit and your effort to improve and protect your community. Thank you, sir.
PSO Claude Edwards (Retired)
North Augusta (SC) Department of Public Safety
May 22, 2018
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
May 22, 2018
Rest in Peace Officer Coulter.
Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried - Whit
White Plains Police Department
May 22, 2018
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