Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Once again, we have the honor to keep Dave Corbine in our heart and thoughts. Zone Sergeant David M. Corbine will always be remembered.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

May 23, 2024

Another year has passed, and we continue to remember you with respect and honor. Zone Sergeant David M. Corbine will always be remembered.

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

May 8, 2023

Never to be forgotten.

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

May 23, 2022

Dave and I were roommates for several years at SP Clarkson in the 60's. We had many hellish times together both on and off the job. We worked hard and played together day in and out.

One "A" shift, about 3am, I was driving and Dave was snoozing. He had had a rough off duty night, the night before. I pulled over a suspicious car occupied by two men. When slowing, I shook Dave to let him know what was happening. It turned out the car had been stolen from Rochester and both men were arrested. Back at the Troop Car, I shook Dave and borrowed his handcuffs for the second prisoner as he shook off the cobwebs. We arraigned them and they were lodged in the Monroe County Jail

A month or so later, Dave being senior to me by about a year, received a Troop Commander's Commendation citing his attention to detail, alert behavior and overall vigilance. I got an "Atta-boy." I never let him live it down and he, in turn, teased me for years to come. However, I had the last laugh. I made Sergeant first. There really is a lot of humor on the "inside."

As our Lewis County DA Nat Merrell once said, " When people drive past that building (SP Lowville) if they ever knew what went on inside, instead of tightening up, they would drive into the ditch...laughing."

And yes, Dave is from Lowville, a place I'd never heard of until meeting him. In fact he frequently spoke of Boonville, which I refused to believe existed until looking it up on a map. I love him like a brother and cherish the evening, years later, when my wife and I had dinner with him, his wife and young daughter at their home near Syracuse.

RIP my brother.

Sergeant/Station Commander (Ret)
New York State Police July 13, 2021

July 13, 2021

Thinking about you on this day as I once again pay you respect. RIP David, you will never be forgotten.

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

November 4, 2020

Never to be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb, New York State Police.

August 5, 2020

Dave was an extremely decent person who cared about people, especially his troopers. He was also great boss to me. Dave will never ever be forgotten. RIP

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired, NYSP

January 4, 2020

Zone Sergeant David M. Corbine will never ever be forgotten. May his soul rest in Heaven.

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

March 25, 2018

RIP David, you will never ever be forgotten.

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

January 30, 2018

Today I thought about David Corbine, and want to again acknowledge the kindness of this person. As I think back to 1983 I remember a conversation we had about his wife and a Hair or Beauty Salon, and I remember he had a smile on his face as he spoke proudly about her. Anyway, David was a decent human being, and I know he's in Heaven where he belongs.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

October 13, 2016

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

May 23, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th anniversary of your death. 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know that both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 23, 2012

I said a little prayer today for Zone Sergeant Corbine and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

May 22, 2009

Gone but not forgotten...

December 29, 2007

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 20, 2007

Zone Sergeant Corbine was a gentle giant in my eyes. I met Z/Sgt. Corbine in February 1983 when I transferred from Troop K, Stormville to Troop T-3 ( East Syracuse). He was a boss and I was a trooper with 2 years on the job, so I never really had the opportunity to talk with him. I do however remember he was pleasant and friendly to me, and for that I kept a place in my heart for him. I was extremely sad to learn of his death, and had wished that I had told him that he was a decent and caring human being. Today, I express my warmth to other kind and caring people because of my experiences with people like Z/Sgt. Corbine and Tpr. Brian Rovnak.
To the family of Zone Sergeant David Corbine, may God bless you.

Zone Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

March 4, 2006

God bless you and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 13, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.