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Officer Tom Decker; Cold Spring PD, MN; EOW: Thursday, 11-29-2012
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Police Officer Tom Decker was shot and killed as he and his partner performed a welfare check on a man whose family believed was suicidal. Officers had attempted to make contact with the subject at his apartment but were not successful. They returned to the scene approximately two hours later. As Officer Decker exited his patrol car, in an alley behind the apartment, he was ambushed by the subject and shot twice. He was fatally wounded despite wearing his vest. The subject was arrested following the incident. Officer Decker had served with the Cold Spring Police Department for six years. He had previously served with the Isle Police Department and Kimbal Police Department for an additional six years. He is survived by his wife, four children, seven siblings, and his parents.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Police Chief Phil Jones Phone: (320) 685-8666
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| Posted 6 months ago Condolences to the Family, Department, and the Community he served, on their tragic loss. Rest in Peace,Officer Decker... You may now stand down.
"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion." - Proverbs 28:1 ** Administrator, Officer Down Group : Line of Duty Deaths
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| Posted 6 months ago RIP Officer Decker. http://www.iamsorryivotedforobama.com/ How's that HOPE and CHANGE working out for you? What would you do for a Klondike bar? |
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| Posted 6 months ago R.I.P. Brother |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in peace, Officer Decker. Go out today and preach the gospel, and if you must, use words. St. Francis of Assisi |
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| Posted 6 months ago Deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Tom Decker. R.I.P. |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in Peace, Brother!! Condolences to the Family, Friends and Co-Workers!!!
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| Posted 6 months ago I just read the article on the officer's passing a few minutes ago. Such a terrible tragedy, especially he and his partner being ambushed. My thoughts and prayers going out to his family and department. I hope the monster that killed him will receive the death penalty. The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in peace, Officer Decker. |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in peace Officer Decker.... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers...... |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in Peace Brother Prayers to your family, friends and the police community |
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| Posted 6 months ago R.I.P. Officer Tom Decker. PL MENTORING TEAM MEMBER "Don't underestimate the drawing power of the Garden State." From the film "Dogma" Trying to stay sane in an insane world... |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in Peace brother. Our Condolences go out to the Family, Friends and Co-Workers. |
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| Posted 6 months ago May this officer and all who know and love him find peace. Thank you for your service, sir. "I have a strict gun control policy. If there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it." - Clint Eastwood |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in Peace Officer Decker. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Cold Springs PD. |
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| Posted 6 months ago God rest brave Officer Tom Decker. My very deepest condolences to Officer Decker's family and friends. God comfort and keep them well. |
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| Posted 6 months ago RIP |
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| Posted 6 months ago SPECIAL MN Thoughts and Prayers FOR FAMILY AND ALL INVOLVED! |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest In peace. |
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| Posted 6 months ago Thanks for your dedicated ,faithful and professional services my brother.Blessings and comfort to those left behind. |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in peace, Officer Decker, My condolences to your family and the Cold Springs Police Department. |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in peace bro! May your family and friends carry on your legacy here on earth while you walk the streets of gold in heaven!! |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in Peace Officer Decker. My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends and department. |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in Peace Brother! Prayers of strength and support to family, friends and the agency for their loss... |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest in Peace Oficer Tom Decker |
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| Posted 6 months ago R.I.P. Thank you for your service |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest In Peace! |
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| Posted 6 months ago Rest In Peace Brother Officer make God watch over your family and friends. Bad stuff happens to good people, handle it and overcome.
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| Posted 6 months ago RIP |
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| Posted 5 months ago Rest in Peace Brother ! |
