Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer McCumber.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2019

Doreen, eight track,
I miss you dearly. You really cared about me when I was a teenager & mom like figure. Your lovely spirit inspired me. You always talked about your girls, Melissa & I forgot the other daughter’s name.
Love you always,
Gayle Coleman
Halcyon Bluff Savannah, Ga.

Seaman Coleman uscg
Patrolled my neighborhood

May 10, 2019

Happy Birthday in Heaven. You have been gone 30 yrs. but seems like yesterday. I miss you so much. Wish you were here.

Elizabeth Dadin
Best Friend.

May 1, 2019

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 30th anniversary of your EOW.

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

November 4, 2018

Rest in peace Officer McCumber. A Georgia heroine of honor and valor. I was wondering if you related to professional golfer, Mark McCumber.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2018

"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 26, 2018

I had the privilege of meeting this heroes daughter Melissa tonight while eating in Savannah and she told me about her Mothers sacrifice. RIP Sister. Job well done.

Deputy Trey Wyatt
Greenville County Sheriffs Office

September 11, 2015

Doreen is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Savannah Georgia

David
Chatham County Police Department

April 20, 2014

RIP Officer McCumber. 25 years ago today you gave the ultimate sacrifice for the people of Georgia and the people of the United States. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

November 4, 2013

I knew Doreen for many years and she was an EXCELLENT and one of the MOST PROFESSIONAL OFFICERS I ever knew either on or OFF the JOB! YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN MY LADY FRIEND! SHE WAS A TRUE LADY and OFFICER number 1!

Retired Deputy Sheriff R. Daniel King
Chatham County Sheriff's Dept. Savannah, GA

July 25, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer McCumber. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 24, 2012

i held your picture once , I felt your peace and knew you were a self-contained soul...
to the precious grandkids you didnt get to see and all those who never got to know you and those that did and loved you, I wish grace ,love and peace
I wish I had known you.
Barbara ilal

barbara hilal
friend of melinda

November 8, 2011

I remember when, back in the mid 70's, you were just about to realize your dream of being a police officer and you'd love to read those true crime magazines ..... maybe that's where I got my interest in true crime !!!! Being friends with Melissa you treated me like I was your daughter and I never forgot that. You had a tough exterior that belied the sweetness underneath. Still can't believe that you're gone and in such a senseless way. I was so shocked when I heard what had happened ... I wish I knew where you were buried so I could come visit you. Miss you.

julie
daughter's friend

September 29, 2011

Officer McCumber it has been 20 years since the end of your watch and you have not been forgotten. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my sister.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

November 4, 2008

Hi Sis.
I can't beleive it has been almost 20 yrs.I have missed you so much. Guess you and Harry are now dancing. He always said you were the sister he never had. I visit your grave site often and leave you flowers.
Gone but by no means forgotten. Serve on Lady eight trac. Till we meet again.
I Love you
Liz

Elizabeth Dadin
Best Friend

February 11, 2008

"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 23, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 2, 2007

Still missing you very much, and think of you everyday.
I Love you,
Melenda

Melenda
Daughter

August 28, 2007

Rest on 8-track. Thank you for your service and watching our backs. "Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied." Jude 1:2

Lt. Dorsey Stover
Colleague & Friend

February 14, 2007

Thank you for your Outstanding service as a Law Enforcement Officer. God Bless You!!!

Chief David M. Gellatly, ret.
Savannah Police Department

December 13, 2006

I was an Army medic stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah from 1976 to 1979. I had met Doreen at an auto accident. I had stopped to help the victims and she was the responding officer. She thanked me for helping. I would see Doreen on patrol and we would talk about nothing in particular, just someone nice to talk to, as were many of the other Chatham County officers I had met over the years I was stationed there. She had a CB in her unit, her handle was "8-track". I'd call her on the air and meet up to just talk. RIP, 8-track, it is an honor to know you.

Doc

Doc
Someone she was always nice too

November 22, 2006

May you Rest in Peace and may Our Lord bless your loved ones.

November 4, 2006

On this the seventeenth anniversary of your tragic death, we honor and remember you. Rest in Peace, Officer McCumber.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

November 4, 2005

I was Doreen's Training Officer. She was a fine Officer and a good friend. Her loss was very tragic.

NB

Cpl J N Becton
Chatham County PD