Davis Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, January 10, 2019
Reflections for Police Officer Natalie Becky Corona
Officer Corona, being a young cop myself, hearing news of your passing hit me hard. It truly put in perspective the dangers I would be undertaking in this profession. Everyday I work, I do so with a renewed sense of cautious determination hoping I can uphold the courageous example set by you and all other fallen officers. Rest in peace Officer Corona. You will not be forgotten.
Police Officer Kevin Shum
Stockton School Police
June 29, 2020
My heart just breaks reading this! What a beautiful girl so brave to go into this profession to do the right thing and want to serve and protect so admirable and to have her life cut so senselessly short is so tragic. My prayers for her family
Tracy Alerich
Spouse of a law enforcement officer
June 28, 2020
It is saddening to learn that such a young, beautiful soul, would lose her life in the service of strangers. The Lord needs amazing Angel's, just as Natalie to maintain order and help those in need. The world too small a place, she's gone on to bigger things, in service of our Lord & Savior. RIP, Nat, see you in the other side.
SFC. Anthony Jones
United States Army
June 26, 2020
So beautiful and so brave. The world lost a wonderful person. Thank You For Your Service ❤
Danielle Dishler
No relation
June 25, 2020
It gives me a broken heart. You were so young and just starting a life and career. To your parents and family, my most heartfelt condolences, you're in my prayers. You have my daughter's smile Officer Corona, tell her Dad loves her, when you meet walking the streets of glory.
Sgt Jon Means USMC, USANG RET. USBP DOJ
June 14, 2020
It gives me a broken heart. You were so young and just starting a life and career. To your parents and family, my most heartfelt condolences, you're in my prayers. You have my daughter's smile Officer Corona, tell her Dad loves her, when you meet walking the streets of glory.
Sgt Jon Means USMC, USANG RET. USBP DOJ
June 14, 2020
There was a demonstration down the block from me in New York City yesterday to defund the Police, to incite against the police; to hate the police. We forget the sacrifices that they make to keep us safe and free. We don't even know their names. We should be ashamed. I will try to remember Natalie's name to honor her and her family. Her loss must be beyond words or consolation. I will not even try.
David Kopel
none
June 5, 2020
Rest with the angels now
Trooper Mark Trunk
Oklahoma Highway Patrol badge #733 retired
June 5, 2020
Officer Corona it breaks my heart reading what the thug did to you. By looking at your photo I can see you were beautiful and full of life.
RIP with the angels.
RALPH ROMERO, SGT. (VET)
U.S. ARMY, 21st MP Co, 503rd MP Bn., FT. BRAGG, NC.
June 4, 2020
God bless her eternal soul. RIP
Capt. Rocky Miskelly (retired)
Vicksburg Police Department
May 31, 2020
Always tragic when one goes down in the line, especially one so young
Robin R. Flores
North Charleston PD and Charleston PD, SC (former officer)
May 19, 2020
Living in Indiana, I only just now learned of Officer Corona’s murder.
I can only offer my prayers and condolences to her entire family and her brothers & sisters who wear the uniform.
I am heartbroken on learning this and will offer prayers.
Requiescat in pace
Brian McClatchy
American citizen
May 12, 2020
Officer Corona, it’s times like this where I think about all the law enforcement officers we have lost. I hope you’ve found peace.
Police Officer Kevin Shum
Stockton School Police
April 21, 2020
Natalie,
I had the honor of knowing you for many years. Even in high school I knew you were special, I cannot think of another person I have ever encountered that was more kind and generous of heart, you were a beautiful soul. I watched you grace our school, helped to crown you homecoming queen and was jealous of your basketball skills. You made the world a better place every day and you will never ever be replaced or forgotten. I go to Pierce games now, the gym renamed in your honor. I cannot think of another person that could represent the Bears better than you. You presence is still there and will always be!
Saul Mendez
Friend
April 11, 2020
Officer Corona,
Natalie, I was honored to know you through out my high school years. You will always be one of the kindest and sincere people I will ever meet. I witnessed you being queen of the court as well as being a phenomenal basketball players to ever wear blue and gold. Now I go the games and see your names on the front of the gym, I cannot think of anyone ever to represent the Bears! You are and will always be missed
Saul Mendez
High school friend
April 10, 2020
Officer Corona
Your passion and zeal for life could be felt and seen by all. You are a true HERO and will not be forgotten. You touched my life as you did so many others. Rest in peace Natalie. I know you are in a better place.
Toni Ortiz
Retired, Supervising United States Probation Officer
March 14, 2020
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Natalie was killed in the line of duty.
To the Corona family, fellow officers, and all who call Natalie beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support. I know that that you will continue to receive that same kind of support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.
I was privileged to attend Natalie's funeral which was held in the same campus building that my son Larry graduated from years ago. My grandson, born 2 1/2 months after his dad was killed, also attended the services, and it was his first police funeral. I cannot think of a more fitting person than Natalie for him to have honored.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Natalie gave to her community and the citizens of California and for the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on January 10, 2019.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 18, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss. I live in Mobile Alabama and this really touched my heart. Such a hard thing for a family to go through for no reason. I pray that God will bless your family somehow through this senseless act. May he give you mercy, peace and love.
Debra Hall A broken hearted citizen
NA
January 16, 2020
I remember hearing about this one morning when I came into roll call. You were so beautiful and so young, and I am sure you would’ve become something big in your department. You’ll forever be missed but never forgotten. Rest easy sister.
Officer Kennedy
Flint Police Department
January 15, 2020
RIP sister...Amen
Lt F.Magnapera(ret)
Manchester Twp NJ
January 13, 2020
Safe Journey, God bless!
LT Allen C Holmes Ret
Old Orchard Beach
January 13, 2020
Thank you for your service Officer Corona. So young what a shame.
George Bartlett
Person who supports all First Responders
January 12, 2020
So sad...So young...You will always be remembered by your law enforcement family. May God bless you and your family. Please Rest In Peace and watch over all your brothers and sisters in Blue.
State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol
January 10, 2020
Davis Police To Unveil Fallen Officer Memorial
The unveiling is being held on the 1-year anniversary of Officer Natalie Corona's line-of-duty death.
Posted on Patch News Jan 10, 2020
DAVIS, CA — The Davis Police Department plans to unveil its newly constructed Fallen Officer Memorial in a special event Friday that falls on the one-year anniversary of the death of Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona.
Corona was shot and killed Jan. 10, 2019, in the line of duty. The 22-year-old officer was responding to a car crash at 5th and D streets when a gunman, later identified by police as Kevin Limbaugh, rode up on a bicycle and opened fire. Corona was rushed to UC Davis Medical Center but did not survive.
Corona was described as a "rising star" in the Davis Police Department, where she began working as a part-time employee in 2016. She went on to attend the Sacramento Police Academy and graduated in 2018.
The promising young officer whose life was taken too soon has been remembered, honored and celebrated en masse by Davis residents, elected officials, members of the law enforcement community and UC Davis students.
Corona was the first Davis police officer to be killed in the line of duty since the 1950s.
Retired Police Officer
NYPD
January 10, 2020
1 year later: Slain Davis Officer Natalie Corona to be remembered
Posted on KCRA Jan 10, 2020
DAVIS, Calif. —
Friday marks the one year anniversary of Davis police Officer Natalie Corona’s death.
Corona was shot and killed on Jan. 10, 2019.
She was responding to a crash in near downtown Davis when a man rode up to the scene on a bicycle and ambushed her.
There are several events planned to honor Corona.
At 2 p.m. in Davis, the Newman Catholic Center and Davis Police Department will unveil a granite memorial bench for Corona near the scene of the shooting.
At 4:30 p.m., the Davis Police Department will hold a special event to honor fallen officers. Officials will unveil a new fallen officers memorial.
At 6:30 p.m., a group of people are planning to gather at the Davis Police Department and will carry Thin Blue Line flags in front of the station.
On Saturday, the group LEO Supporters will hold a fundraiser at the Thin Line Brewing at Rancho Cordova.
Retired Police Officer
NYPD
January 10, 2020
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