Deputy Cooper Dyson Memorial Service: Procession Route & Times

TACOMA, WA — The Pierce County Sheriff's Department has released new details on a public memorial service for Deputy Cooper Dyson, planned in Tacoma Monday. Deputy Dyson died in a crash while providing backup for his colleagues during a domestic violence call in Parkland Saturday, Dec. 21.

Procession Details

A procession will travel from the north gate at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, heading north along South Tacoma Way, to the Tacoma Dome. The procession leaves JBLM at 11 a.m. All are encouraged to attend and show support along the route for Deputy Dyson's family and his fellow first responders.

Memorial Service Information

The memorial service will begin at the Tacoma Dome, Monday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. Doors will open to the public beginning at 11 a.m. No on-site parking is available, so those wishing to attend will need to find parking at an off-site location.

According to the sheriff's department, Dyson was the first deputy to respond to an urgent backup call from two deputies who were struggling with a domestic violence suspect at a Parkland home. The deputies said the man, now identified as Demecies Craver, resisted several of their efforts to subdue him and attempted to choke a K9 before he was taken into custody. Craver appeared in court to face several charges Monday afternoon.

Investigators said Dyson crashed into lumber outside a business while rushing to help his colleagues over very wet roads. The 25-year-old deputy is survived by a pregnant wife, due in just two weeks, and a young son. The Dyson family spoke of his devotion to God, and his passion to do good in his community, during a press conference outside the sheriff's department on Christmas Eve.

Those wishing to donate to help Deputy Dyson's family can do so via the Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers website, or in-person at any TAPCO Credit Union.