Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Without precedent or reason, I randomly felt a calling to search your name and it brought me here. I recall being a Trooper in Orlando that early morning and helping with the search for your killer who was found in the closet of a nearby abandoned house. We worked during an unusually violent period for central Florida. I am proof that your name and legacy will never be forgotten. Thank you for all that you have done. Rest in peace brother.

AJM #1498
FHP Troop D- Orlando

August 24, 2024

My family and I visited the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in DC this past weekend. We etched your name, Tanja’s, Debra’s and several other Officers/Deputies from both Orlando and northeast Florida, where we reside now. It was a very moving moment for all of us.

I will display all the names we etched in my office as a reminder of the ultimate sacrifices you all made. You will never be forgotten.

Adam Schaefer
United States Postal Inspection Service / Former OPD

August 3, 2024

24 years it is impossible to believe! I went to JYP a few minutes ago to leave flowers and OPD officers were responding 10-18 to something and I had that same sick feeling I had 24 years ago. We love and miss you everyday. I tell my students about you all the time!! You are not forgotten!!!

Rest Easy see you on the other side!!

Jen Williamson

Jennifer Williamson
Orlando Police -Retired

February 3, 2024

Rest in peace young man

Carson loveless

February 3, 2024

Think about you every day. Today especially as it's your daughters baby shower. She plans on honoring your name with her baby as we all do every day. No worries as well. I'll make sure they are taken care of and will watch over them here. You got the rest. Love you brother!

DD
Brother

January 20, 2024

Tomorrow marks 23 years since you were senselessly taken from us. I was off that night, but I saw you at the station just three hours before you were murdered. I cannot escape the guilt of not being there for you, brother. I am a teacher now, first year, and I teach 200 high school kids in a criminal justice class. I told all of them about you today, and what a great man, father, husband, son, friend and cop you were. I told them of your service to our nation and community, and your sacrifice. I talked with them about living a life worth living, and the love we have for each other on the thin blue line upon which we stood. I asked my students to make your sacrifice worth it. They were moved by the lesson, may they never forget.

They say we all die, someday. They also say that if no one says our name after we die, that we die twice. We will never let that happen, Sal. RIP brother. We love you, man.

Officer James Ruhl
Orlando Police Department (RET)

February 2, 2023

Happy Birthday Brother. Please continue to watch over us...

Paul Burdette, Chief of Police
Beaufort Police Dept.

October 26, 2022

May God bless Officer DeSalvia and his family. I am a defense attorney. I have a deep respect for law enforcement and the demands of the job. I know. I have dealt with criminal defendants for over 30 years. All the respect for Officer Desalvia and all the men and women in law enforcement who protect us.

Russell McLatchey, Esq.
friend, citizen

April 1, 2022

Ofc DeSalvia was killed during my first week of the police academy in Orlando. After more than 20 years I still remember that night. After 19 years in law enforcement it's hard to think about how young he was in that career. It brought a lot of realization to those of us starting in law enforcement that night about what we were getting into career wise. Here's to hoping he is never forgotten.

Sgt Michael Perez
West Melbourne Police Department

February 9, 2022

Little late this year brother. Just wanted to say I still miss you today as much as any other day. Can’t believe it’s been 22 years. Thank you for all your blessings and protection as I know you’ve been by my side every step of the way. Love you bro and will keep carrying on in your name. #577

Derek DeSalvia
Brother

February 6, 2022

Miss you brother. Your kids are all grown up now bro. RIP
"Of the troops for the troops"

Lt. Christian Gonzaga
U.S. Department of Energy - Security Police / Former Orlando Police

November 4, 2021

Happy Birthday Brother…

Paul Burdette
Chief, Beaufort (NC) PD

October 26, 2021

Miss you lots big brother..

Long couple of weeks with dads passing and really could have used you by my side. I held the line and made sure he was remembered honorably. You must be proud and happy to see him.

Love you

Derek DeSalvia
Brother

May 16, 2021

I am truly sadden to hear of your passing. We first met in the 90's working together in Port Charlotte. You were always a positive figure and had a great personality. I pray for you and your family and I wish you were still here. Rest In Peace.

FDC Regional Administrator Rudy Bigord
Friend

January 13, 2021

Miss you everyday brother! Happy Birthday today and hope you are smiling down on us. Until we meet again.

Love always,
Derek

Derek DeSalvia
Brother

October 26, 2020

Miss and Love you Brother!!! Always thinking of you and will never forget our times at Fort Gordon.

Sgt. Eric Spilman
U.S. Army Retired

February 3, 2020

George, you were such a young officer with so much yet to do. Who knows the impact you may have made on your fellow officers and your City you swore to protect and serve. I'm willing to bet it would have been awesome. We miss you and you will forever be in our hearts. May God bless your family always.

Captain Shannan Socarras
Orlando Police Department

February 3, 2020

I will always love you George, we had a great relationship and you were a mentor to me...we were in Marine Corp ROTC together, worked at Athletes foot, went to Venice High school and played basketball at the park in North Port all being a memory that I would never forget..Its so funny how life works, I ended up being a part of your extended family..Your inspiration has influenced my life after all this time and I will continue to live through your light and positive influence and I pray for the well being of all those who love and support this man whom was loved by so many.

Clinton Richardson
Friend

January 3, 2020

Happy Birthday, Brother...

Paul Burdette, Chief of Police
Beaufort Police Dept.

October 26, 2019

Rest in peace Officer DeSalvia.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2019

18 years since that day. I thank you every time I look down at my wrist and see that subtle reminder of you looking out for all of us here at OPD. Your family is doing awesome, much because of your spirit. Unfortunately, we must engrave the name of another from our hiring class on the wall this year. Show her the beauty of heaven until we all can meet again. Thank you for keeping us safe and Happy Belated Birthday, my man!

Lt. D. Esan
Orlando Police Department

February 9, 2018

Miss you always, GSD!!!

DiALi
OPD/WPPD

February 3, 2018

Happy Birthday, Brother...

Chief Paul Burdette
Beaufort Police Department

October 26, 2017

Happy Birthday, Brother...continue to watch over us.

Chief Paul Burdette
Beaufort Police Department

October 26, 2016

Thinking about you today with a heavy heart. It never gets any easier. You will be forever loved and missed.

Sgt. Spilman
U.S. Army Retired

March 15, 2016