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Community, First Responders Honor Fallen Pierce County Deputy
Neighbors and first responders lined a procession route along South Tacoma Way ahead of a public memorial for Deputy Cooper Dyson Monday.
TACOMA, WA — First responders from around Washington gathered in Tacoma Monday to participate in a procession and memorial service for fallen Pierce County Deputy Cooper Dyson. The 25-year-old deputy was killed in a crash while rushing to the aid of his colleagues in Parkland earlier this month. He joined the sheriff's department in 2018.
Photos posted on social media showed dozens of emergency vehicles lining the route between Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Tacoma Dome, where a public ceremony was scheduled at 1 p.m. Several photos shared by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department showed community members holding flags and signs of support along South Tacoma Way.
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— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) December 31, 2019
Dyson's father delivered a family statement to the media outside the sheriff's department on Christmas Eve. He remembered his son as a devoted man of God and someone who was committed to doing good in his community. Deputy Dyson is survived by a young son and a pregnant wife.
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Anyone wishing to donate to support his family can make donations through the Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers website or at any TAPCO Credit Union. All proceeds go directly to the family.
Today we said goodbye to a hero. Today was a difficult day, but one we were honored to be a part of. Deputy Cooper Dyson laid down his life for the protection of us all and for that we are eternally grateful. Thank you for your service #579. Gone but not forgotten. pic.twitter.com/llJPAz4dMD
— Graham Fire & Rescue (@GrahamFireWa) December 31, 2019
Today we participated in the procession and memorial service for @PierceSheriff Deputy Cooper Dyson. Thank you to all those that lined the streets in a show of respect. 579-gone but not forgotten. pic.twitter.com/lFPsMiwiff
— East Pierce Fire (@EastPierceFire) December 31, 2019
PCSD 579 - Deputy Cooper Dyson - EOW 12/21/2019 - Gone but Never Forgotten. We will hold the line from here, we will answer the call. pic.twitter.com/99SUiehMmw
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) December 30, 2019
We see you Pierce County. We need your support. We appreciate you. pic.twitter.com/7fPt66mPWi
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) December 31, 2019
Honoring @PierceSheriff Deputy Dyson. pic.twitter.com/RMDldfZRZg
— Gig Harbor Police (@GigHarborPolice) December 30, 2019
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? ” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Deputy Dyson, we do our best to honor your sacrifice today and all days. #GoneButNotForgotten#EndOfWatch@PierceSheriff pic.twitter.com/K6cWVqgLYy
— Trooper Johnna Batiste (@wspd1pio) December 30, 2019
Shows of support line the procession route for Dep. Cooper Dyson. Very meaningful for fellow law enforcement and their families.#KOMONews pic.twitter.com/uVME6xCWEW
— Molly Shen (@MollyShenKOMO) December 30, 2019
The procession on the way to the Tacoma Dome for memorial at 1:00. Public is welcome. pic.twitter.com/AnruBS10CF
— John Hopperstad (@JohnHopperstad) December 30, 2019
@PierceSheriff Deputy Cooper Dyson memorial procession underway at approximately 10:55 a.m. from JBLM to @TacomaDome pic.twitter.com/VJ4AsZie10
— WSDOT Tacoma Traffic (@wsdot_tacoma) December 30, 2019
Today we gather to honor @PierceSheriff Deputy Cooper Dyson. We are indebted to you and your family for your service and sacrifice. #GoneButNotForgotten #RememberTheFallen pic.twitter.com/4TKBXqlzla
— Trooper Chelsea Hodgson (@wspd8pio) December 30, 2019
The Seattle Field Office and the entire Secret Service sends our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of @PierceSheriff Deputy Cooper Dyson. pic.twitter.com/MhBhmrnacw
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) December 30, 2019
This afternoon, our Motors Unit and 85 others from all across the state will escort @PierceSheriff Deputy Cooper Dyson to his memorial. We gather as a community and honor you for your service and sacrifice. PCSD 579 - Deputy Cooper Dyson -EOW 12/21/2019- Gone but Never Forgotten. pic.twitter.com/kQaObZ0V8A
— Snohomish Sheriff (@SnoCoSheriff) December 30, 2019
The @SeattlePD stands in solidarity with @PierceSheriff, paying our respects to Deputy Cooper Dyson. #GoneButNotForgotten https://t.co/M6BRD0lNb6 pic.twitter.com/BOdJeyBiwE
— Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) December 30, 2019
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