Dale E. Roe

Dear Brian, Missy and Kathy,

I have only just heard the news about Dale, and yet I haven't been able to stop hurting these past few days. I know that the tide of emotion I am feeling is caused by the fact that I have NEVER known such a tight knit family, and to imagine the Roe family without Dale is to imagine a house without a foundation. I know how much he meant to you all. He was truly a special man. For five years, in fact, he treated me with all the warmth and generosity...

Dear Roe Family-
20 years ago, Coach Roe was my SCA adviser at Denbigh High and I still recall what a kind, supportive, amazing person he was. He encouraged and challenged us to be the best people we could be and I feel like I am a better person for having had him in my life. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with all of you, he will be missed.

When I remember high school the first person I think about is Coach Roe. He did a lot for everyone, not only with SCA and athletics, but with life and morality. I came to Coach with all my problems whether he liked it or not and he always helped. I have a lot of hilarious SCA memories to keep with me always. I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless.

DHS 2004

I heard of Coach Roe's passing from Al Dorner while at the AAA State Indoor Track Championships this past weekend. Coach Roe and his family lived across the street from me on Arnett Drive. Along with Matt Boone, Jim Hall, David Cutler, and Al Dorner, I considered Coach Roe a gifted role model as a teacher and a coach. He had a quiet influence on my development as a teacher and a coach. When he became the Athletic Director at Denbigh, I knew the "program" was in good hands.

Coach Roe was an amazing teacher and coach. Coach Roe made class and playing sports fun. He was always there at all the games to cheer us on. It was always nice to look over and see him on the sideline! He always let me get away with things in his class. I am very sorry to hear about the devasting news. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mr. Roe was more than my softball coach, he was my friend. He mentored me from the time I was 10 years old and never let me stop trying. I was shocked at the news that such an icon is gone - though he will NEVER be forgotten. May God provide peace through this tough time.

Dear Ms. Cathy,

The Coach was never to busy to say hello.
He treated everyone with respect, just like you do. May Jehovah God be with you and your family. I did not realize that the Coach was your Sweetie.

Dee Smoot

Dear Roe Family, Im sorry for the loss, and i just want you to know he was a amazing man, He taught me so much in softball my 8th grade and freshman year and i still use that knowledge today, also he taught me my drivers ed, he will be highly missed, but always remembered.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Dale was a constant good guy figure for me during the beginnings of my teaching career with the Newport News Driver Education crew. He will be missed. What a good, solid guy.