Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Officer Koppin, My name is Dorian La Rosa, Son of Officer Francesca La Rosa #118. As a young kid living in South Florida, I very vividly remember mom having you picture beautifully framed with your K-9 partner along the sea wall on a beautiful sunny day. I remember asking her about your photo. She spoke highly of you and explained of how you passed. That was a very important moment as a kid to understand, comprehend and feel an awful sense of despair. It made me realize how dangerous the profession of a dedicated, brave Law Enforcement officer actually was. It made me feel a sense of security when mom got home after her long drive. I’m so sorry you didn’t get that chance. I’m think Francesca would still remember you and that very comforting photo. I always loved going in her take home unit and playing with the light and air horn, I loved the uniform and how mom would teach me gun safety and how to aim. I always wanted to be a detective, to solve violent crimes and bring justice and peace to those affected. I aspired to be an officer like you and mom. May God always look over you and protect.

Temco Logistics-CDL OP Boston Mass.
Dorian La Rosa, son of officer 118 Fran La Rosa (ret.2005)

January 24, 2025

Officer Koppin,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 26, 2024

I was one of John’s T/A in the Academy. He was a good man. It was so long ago, but I’ll always remember that smile.

Jeff Shaw
Hialeah

February 7, 2023

Today a Charlotte CountyPolice Officer Christopher Taylor, that just turned 23 was laid to rest after being killed by a DUI. This brought back so many emotions.I still think about you and wonder what my life would be like if you were still here with us. I became a Police Officer to honor you and finish what you started as a Police Officer. I served 21 years, although I can never accomplish the greatness I know you would have accomplished, I hope I made you proud. You are forever in my heart. I love you forever.

Retired Detective Claudia Varela
Hialeah

November 30, 2022

We will never forget.

Ofc. Carlos Cuellar
Miami Beach Police Department

February 14, 2021

So sad. Rest in peace, brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

December 26, 2020

Was just talking about you to yesterday... miss ya bunches, bro. Give dad a giant hug for me!

Eric Koppin
Brother

December 26, 2020

RIP sir.

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

October 8, 2020

You are still loved and not forgotten after all this time. May you name never be forgotten. God bless you, your loved ones, and all that keep you in their hearts. Rest in Heavenly Peace.

Special Agent Christopher Di Leonardo
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

January 29, 2020

It's been a long time since yove been gone and I have missed and loved you every day.I hope you have met up with your nephew Kyle.I love you
Mom

Dec.26,2019

Mary Jane Bartley

December 26, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Koppin. Terrible accident, but forever young and heroic!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2019

Never forgotten.

Sgt, J. Garcia
MBPD

December 27, 2018

Rest in peace Officer Koppin. heroic and forever young.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 26, 2018

Another year passes, I wish that we could have grown old together and have you meet my wonderful family..I know my children would have loved Uncle John. I think of you often and know you are watching us.

Love you

Jeff Koppin
Brother

December 24, 2018

Miss you brother! I think of you all the time

Jeffrey Koppin

October 30, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 26, 2017

It still hurts knowing you are not here to share my life and family with...you are not forgotten and I still miss you.

Jeff Koppin
Brother

December 26, 2015

God Bless R.I.P.
Never Forgotten

Police Officer
Miami Beach PD

December 28, 2014

There is still a voice without you...we think of you often and you are missed terribly

Jeff

Jeff Koppin
Brother

December 26, 2014

john was a handsome and funny young man and a good cop. we served together on the midnight shift and i will always laugh about his sunken police cruiser! he left us way too early!

jerry vanderberry
miami beach police ret.

February 4, 2014

Hard to believe its been 29 years since we lost you, we think of you everyday. Miss you

Jeff, Michele, Parker John, Emma

Detective (Retired)
Brother

December 26, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

December 26, 2013

Still hard to accept that your not with us, but I am sure your taking care of Dad and Nana up there....

Thinking of you always..


Jeff

Det Ret
MCSO

December 26, 2012

We will never forget the heroes who gave their all and the families of those heroes who were left behind to move forward. Continue to rest in peace Officer Koppin.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

December 26, 2012

Thinking of the Koppin family. I graduated from high school the year that John passed away. I entered the DROP program this month after 25 years of chasing bumpers. Time knows no bounds. I'll enjoy my benefits ! (If you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans....Thank you F.R.S.) Continue to rest in peace Mr. John.

Jeff,
Pam, Dylan, and I hope all is well. Please feel free to contact us. I also lost my dad in August of 2009 (34 years F.H.P. Ret. Major). We have some catching up to do.

Old Bro.

Sr. Tpr. S.A. Howard #746
F.H.P. St. Augustine

June 15, 2012