On behalf of all of the members of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to all those who helped us during our time of loss and who helped make the Celebration of Life for Deputy Gil Datan a memorable event. It is with humble hearts and sincere appreciation to all those who showed their understanding and support. Many times in law enforcement, officers only get to see or hear the criticisms or derision aimed at individual officers who have not lived up to the standards that we strive to maintain. In this instance we were blessed to see, hear and feel the true feelings of the community we serve. We would also like to express our gratitude and special thanks to all the Law enforcement agencies that assisted including but not limited to: All 35 other Oregon Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Coos Bay PD, North Bend PD, Tribal Police, US Border Patrol, Boise and Seattle Police, United States Coast Guard and so many other agencies from throughout the United States. A very special thanks to the Ken Ware Chevrolet and Staff and North Bend High School for limitless generosity and kindness along with the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation and The Soup Ladies from Washington State whose efforts made it possible for us to begin to heal from our loss and without whose hard work, we would not have been able to provide the support and honor deserved by Deputy Gill Datan and his Family. Donations to the Datan Family can be given on line, through the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation at oregonfallenbadge.com. On behalf of the men and women of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. Respectfully, Craig Zanni- Sheriff.
