Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, January 31, 2020
Reflections for Police Officer Alan Daniel McCollum
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden
February 1, 2020
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICE WOMAN LINDA K
NONE
February 1, 2020
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICE WOMAN LINDA K
NONE
February 1, 2020
PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND TO OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. REST IN GODS ARMS. THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT WARRIOR AND A HERO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICE WOMAN LINDA K
NONE
February 1, 2020
Rest in peace, Officer McCollum. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
February 1, 2020
Condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers from Blue Knights NC II
Chaplain Frank Spears
Blue Knights NC II
February 1, 2020
PO ALAN MCCOLLUM MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
MICHAEL LONG
RETIRED NY STATE POLICE
February 1, 2020
I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Police Officer Alan McCollum. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
February 1, 2020
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
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
February 1, 2020
RIP Officer McCollum. Thank you for your service to the country and the citizens of Corpus Christi
Sgt. Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
February 1, 2020
Rest in peace Brother Alan, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07 /15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD
February 1, 2020
Rest in peace Officer McCollum, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN
February 1, 2020
It's been an honor. You're a hero and will always be OUR brother.
S/O E. MEDRANO
Corpus Christi Police Department
February 1, 2020
Thank you for your service twice over..first to your country,then to the thin blue line...my sincerest condolences to your family,friends and co workers as they mourn your passing.....
Civilian Michele Monk
February 1, 2020
May God welcome you home with open arms. My respects sir.
Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol
February 1, 2020
Thank you Officer Mccollum for your service to our country and community. May your soul rest in peace.
May God ease the pain your love ones and fellow officers are going through. God bless America and our first responders.
Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff , OCSO FL
Osceola County Sheriff Office
February 1, 2020
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
February 1, 2020
Prayers & Condolences.
Rest in peace Officer Alan McCollum.
Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.
February 1, 2020
Thank you so much for your Dedication
And Service to Law Enforcement. You paid the Ultimate Sacrifice. Rest In Paradise brother. Condolences to all
The family and friends
Officer M.Blas (Ret)
Guam Airport Police
February 1, 2020
So saddened to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
February 1, 2020
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are a true hero.
Deputy Jamie Davis (Retired) Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Retired Pittsylvania County Virginia
February 1, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother
Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP
February 1, 2020
“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 1, 2020
Thank you for your honorable dedication and service . Peace,Love,and Comfort to all
Your family and friends
Officer M.B.Blas (Retired)
Guam Airport Police
February 1, 2020
Rest In Peace brother
Patrolman Kristopher Maruna
Stow Police Department
February 1, 2020
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