Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department, WY

September 23, 2013

From John Huling’s native American Indian CD “Return to the Spiritlands”
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circling flight,
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there ...I did not die.

Lt. Stanley Hascher (Ret.)
Manatee Co. Fl. Sheriff's Office.

September 23, 2013

Wishing you peace and comfort today and in the many difficult days to come. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

September 23, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother

Lt. A. Hooopes
Spotsylvania SHeriff's Office Va.

September 23, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to Jon Coutchie's family, friends, and the Laguna Beach Police Department. Officer Coutchie will be remembered. Thank you for your service.

Ofc. Michael J. Martuscello Jr.
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

September 23, 2013

Rest in peace Officer Coutchie!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

September 23, 2013

Rest in peace Brother Jon.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

September 23, 2013

Rest In Peace my brother, it is our watch now. My thoughts and prayer are with the family and friends, and all my brothers and sisters of the Laguna Beach Police Department.

Officer B. Ruth
Baltimore County Police Department

September 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Coutchie's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept. Rochester NY

September 23, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF POLICE OFFICER COUTCHIE, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF POLICE OFFICER COUTCHIE .
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Ret PO David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

September 23, 2013

My condolences go out to the Coutchie family and the Laguna Beach Police Department.

Officer J. Beard

September 23, 2013

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Dept (Michigan)

September 23, 2013

Rest In Peace Officer Coutchie.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

September 23, 2013

God bless Officer Coutchie's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

September 22, 2013

Prayers to the family & to the PD family for this tragic loss.

Retired lawman

September 22, 2013

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service to Laguna Beach as well as to this great nation. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Coutchie during this time of great loss.

Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) P.D.

September 22, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Jon Coutchie as well as to the Laguna Beach Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Coutchie, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 22, 2013

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Daniel Rivera, thank you for your service.

Deptuy Sheriff Curt J. Smith
Chouteau County Sheriff's Office

September 22, 2013

Off. Jon,
Thank you for your faithful and honorable service.
May GOD give your fellow officers His grace and peace.

Glynn Jones, Chaplain
Jackson, TN Police Dept / Mil. Dept TN

September 22, 2013

Rest In Peace Officer Coutchie. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Laguna Beach Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

September 22, 2013

Rest In Peace Jon!!! My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Jon's girlfriend, family and friends as well as the entire Laguna Beach Police Department. Jon, your dedication to traffic issues and your selfless sacrifice for our country and the citizens of Laguna Beach make you a true hero and we are all better for having known you!!! Another hero has been called home by God and the Thin Blue Line has lost another great brother...

Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Regional Traffic Bureau

September 22, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's office

September 22, 2013

Rest in the arms of the giver of all life. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives. Your dedication, devotion, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

September 22, 2013

Dear Almighty God.
With greatest respect, I send my prayers for strength at this most difficult time.

Citizen Volunteer
Los Angeles Police Department

September 22, 2013

Off Coutchie, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

September 22, 2013