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for Ronald Coleman
Allee Grow
February 27, 2009
Ronnie & Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything you all need please feel free to let me know. May God be with you at this time.
CAROLYN PHELPS GUNTER
February 26, 2009
to the colean family ,
may god be with you at the loss of a well thougt of police man.
JESSE PHELPS AND FAMILY
(FEARS UPHOSTRY)
Tracy Wright
February 26, 2009
To the Coleman Family,
It is with deep sorrow that I heard of Mr. Coleman’s passing. I grew up on Cherokee Avenue when ya’ll were living there. Through all the trails and tribulations that families go through Mr. Coleman show strength that was far greater than his physical strength. He was a man that many looked up to and admired. Your Family will be in my prayers.
Chief Bill Harvey Ephrata Police Dept
February 25, 2009
In the 70's working in Lynchburg on Metro Ambulance Service and attending CVCC with Ronnie was a treat. He always had time to talk and give you advice. He was Cop's Cop. God Bless...
Tim Daniel
February 24, 2009
Dear Coleman Family,
I had the honor and privilege to work with Ronnie during the late 70's. He was the policeman's policeman. He was by the book and always looked out for his officer's safety, even if it meant putting his in jeopardy. Yes, his size was intimidating, but his heart was just as big. He pushed you hard because he wanted you to be prepared and be the best you could be.
The Lynchburg Police Department was a special part of my life and will always be family. I know Ronnie will be missed by all, but I know he is proud his legacy lives on at the LPD.
May you find healing through fond memories.
Tim Daniel
Wichita, KS
Debi Bieri
February 24, 2009
Dear Gloria,
George and I send our heartfelt sympathy. God be with you and your family. Thank you for the blessings of your lives and service to our Lord and Savior. Debi Bieri and family.
Dave Shanton
February 24, 2009
Our family is sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Ron in the 90's at the LPD. Commander Coleman's advice and direction was greatly valued. He was someone who had the well deserved respect of those who worked with him and a family that clearly loved him. May you find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ during this difficult time.
Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
You are in our prayers,
Dave & Nicole Shanton and Family
Kenneth Tidwell & FAMILY
February 24, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RAY & BARBARA GUILL
February 24, 2009
To the Coleman Family;
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember Mr. Coleman as one of the finest police officials I have had the pleasure to meet. I worked with Ron Jr. on the Lynchburg Life Saving crew many years ago, and saw what a fine son Ron Sr. had. I'm sure he was proud of his children. Lynchburg has lost a great citizen. It was examples like Mr. Coleman that made me chosen law enforcement as a career.
Ellen Tomlin Edinger
February 24, 2009
Dear Coleman Family,
My father (George Tomlin) is probably still alive today because of Ronnie's care and concern. When my brother died suddenly in 1985, a part of my father died also. During his grief, he was not taking care of himself and kept everything bottled up inside. This took a toll on his physical health. Ronnie was able to see this and encouraged him to get medical help and taught him how to release his pent up grief. As big and "tough" as he was, Ronnie taught my father that it was okay to experience grief. I hope you will take comfort in knowing that Ronnie touched many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
George Terry
February 24, 2009
Ronnie, Brenda, Little Ronnie and Eric,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Just know that you and your family are in our thoghts and prayers.
George and Teresa
Harold Jamerson
February 24, 2009
I had the pleasure to work with Ronnie and Bud on the LPD back in the early 70's. May God grant the Coleman family the strength and peace to get them through their sorrows.
cris & eddie crawford
February 24, 2009
we are truly saddened at the loss of you husband and father . he will be greatly missed . our thoughts & prayers are wth you.
MAMIE KIRBY
February 23, 2009
GLORIA & FAMILY
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME
Debbie Dudley
February 23, 2009
Gloria and Family,
Jason and I are so sorry to hear about your husband/fathers passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Becky Hackworth Bobbitt
February 23, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Gallier
February 23, 2009
To Gloria and Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Coleman, I just heard about it on the news. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time
Jerry Lowe
February 23, 2009
Gloria,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your husband.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Teresa Barber
February 23, 2009
In the confusion of all of the preparations for daddy we failed to mention that he has a sister-n-law Joyce L. Creasy and a brother-n-law Charlie D. Layne.
Cornelia Morgan
February 23, 2009
Gloria,
I am sorry I did not get to see you this weekend but know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope to see you the next time I am in town.
Robin Keesee
February 23, 2009
Ronnie, Brenda & Family,
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are there for you if you need us.
God Bless, David, Robin, Luke, Zac & Ashley
Rick Hughes
February 23, 2009
I have worked for the Lynchburg Sheriff's Office for 33 years and had the pleasure to get to know Commander Coleman. He was a fine man and will be missed.
Pam Harper
February 23, 2009
To The Coleman Family,
I was sincerely sorry to learn of Officer Coleman's death. I met him in the mid-1970's when I worked at the Lynchburg PD. He was a pleasure to know and a truly fine man and police officer. After I left the PD, I had other jobs in Lynchburg where I had the occasion to see Officer Coleman. I will always remember his kindness and his professionalism. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tim Paul
February 23, 2009
To the family,
We at DCJS are very sorry to hear of your loss. We appreciate and admire the many years of public service given by Ron to the Lynchburg community and to the larger law enforcement community in which he was known, respected, and valued!
Tim Paul
Chief of Law Enforcement Services
Dennis Childress
February 23, 2009
Teresa & Ronnie,I"m so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff Kincaid
February 22, 2009
I wish to express my condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie. I met him in the late 70's/ early 80's while still in high school and was a member of the Police Explorer Post hosted by LPD. He was a commanding precence and quite intimidating to us young high schoolers, but it was in a good way. We all got the impression that here was a "Cop's Cop". My brother and I both went on to law enforcement careers of our own, but I have thought about Ronnie over the years, especially during tense situations. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing.
Titus Burgess
February 22, 2009
Dear Coleman Family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Major Coleman, I am a Retired Virginia State Police Trooper that had the previlege of working with Ronnie on different assignments during my 29 years in Lynchburg, Campbell County. He was a true leader and well respected by not only his Department but by all agencies and Police Officers that were blessed enough to work with him. He was one of the few that I would have followed anywhere, anytime, and for any reason . May God bless your Family and hold you in his hands as you go through this huge loss. He will be missed by many and I am proud that I could call him my friend. If I can do anything for you during this time, please contact me.
Titus Burgess and Family.
Stephanie Shelor
February 22, 2009
Dear Teresa, Glenn and family,
May God comfort and guide you during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Curtis and Stephanie Shelor
Wes Gillespie
February 22, 2009
Dear Gloria and family:
I want to offer you my deepest sympathy. Another great leader has passed. It was a true blessing to me to serve under Ronnie with the L.P.D. many years ago. He was a great friend and supervisor. Lynchburg has lost one of its finest citizens. Be assured of my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Wes Gillespie, Burlington NC
David Stephens
February 22, 2009
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Coleman family on there loss.I first met Ron in the early seventy's working with the Lynchburg Life Saving Crew.He was a good man with strong family values.Well respected police officer in the Lynchburg community.I would be very surprised if there was someone living locally that didn't know Ron .He will be missed greatly and never forgotten.
Howard Gregory
February 22, 2009
Dear Gloria and family:
You have our deepest sympathy in your loss. When I joined LPD in 1965, Ronnie was one of the officers that I genuinely admired, literally "looked up to," and tried to emulate. He was always a source of inspiration and encouragement for me and for many other officers. In addition to his family, Ronnie has left a wonderful legacy for LPD and the law enforcement profession. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Howard Gregory
Captain, Virginia State Police (retired)
Reggie Sligh
February 22, 2009
I am A Friend of Bud`s We go back at least 45 or more years,He at one time worked for me, I also new Ronnie very well..I am so sorry to hear of your loss Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers...
Harry & Nancy Dawson
February 22, 2009
Dear Gloria & Family: I am so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. You know if you need anything, please let me know.
Terrell, Gloria, Terry and Veronica Coleman
February 22, 2009
Dear Gloria and family:
Our heartfelt sympathy is with you at
this sad time...may it help to know how
many hearts are touched by your loss...
how many thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family....Ron will be
greatly missed...
Cherish all the fond memories..
God bless you!
RALPH CASH
February 22, 2009
Our family is sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Ronnie and his family for years, and he will be greatly missed.
RALPH.GRACIE,KIM,SHERRY CASH
Herbert Chambers
February 22, 2009
I am sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. I am now retired from the Virginia State Police, but I knew and worked with Ronnie for several years.
He was a good man and a good police officer.
Ralph Rexrode
February 21, 2009
Dear Gloria and family,
I just learned of the trajic passing of Ron. My wife, Barbara and I are in Florida and unable to express our condolences personally. I want you and your family to know that I have the highest regard and respect for Ron having worked with him so closely for many years during some tough times. He was a pillar of stone in the police department with whom many officers looked up to and respected. I was one of many who consulted with him regularly. His family needs to know that his family always came first and his love for his wife and children were always the topic of conversation. I will truly miss the big guy and know that the Lord has prepared a special place for him in heaven. May God bless you and keep you during this time of sorrow and if there is anything I can do for you and your family, please let me know.
Ralph Rexrode
Lynchburg Police Department, Retired
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