Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I worked with Dan for about four (4) years when he first began law enforcement, at that time I was the Communications Supervisor and dispatcher and we worked together often. Dan was a pleasure to work with, he treated people the way he wanted to be treated, he was full of energy, and he was very proud to be a police officer. Dan is missed by many people. God Bless you, Dan.

Sgt Pat Fleury
Kingsland Police Department

I have never met you but I know from reading the other reflections that you were a good man and an excellent Police Officer. I only hope that I can be half as good as you. May God take care of you and your family. Rest in peace

SC Warner
British Police Officer

I just saw a episode of "world's wildest police video's" and was shocked to find out that you had been killed on duty just a few month's after the high speed pursuit they showed in that episode. I immediatly went behind my computer to look up your memorial, just so I could pay my tribute to you as a fellow LEO. I didn't knew you personaly, but I know the job you did for it's the same job I do. I hope you're in a better place and that your family will find comfort and peace of mind by knowing how much you were respected and loved.
Rest in peace, Dan.

Senior officer Dennis P. Snip
Rotterdam Police Force, the Netherlands

6/10/03
Almost three years ago I attended Sgt. Jenkins funeral. I had been to a few before and have been to a few since then, but Sgt. Jenkins has always stuck in my mind more than others. I did not know Sgt.Jenkins, but I could tell by the way the entire community shut down as the prosession went by that he was very well respected and that the citizens of camden county must really respect their local police. I specifically remember the schools, how all the children were lined up on the sidewalk as we went by and all the store owners standing on the sidewalk with their heads bowed. Never have I seen so many police from so many departments in the same place at once. I read the ODMP site every day but have never left a reflection before. I just wanted to share my thoughts and let the family and community of Sgt. Jenkins know how much I appreciate his service during his shortend life. I know I will not forget.

Steve Cochran
Jacksonville, Fl

Special Agent S. Cochran
CSX Railroad Police

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

Dan, I only met you a few times before I heard the news. I felt as if I knew you though after listening to all the stories from Mike, Kevin, Patricia and many others that knew and loved you and called you brother or friend. I drove up from Florida to stand beside all those that knew and loved you and until that day, I don't think I had any idea the impact we have as LEO's. The only thing I could give were my words on paper and in websites to share, for those who knew and lost you. I have to say, even to this day, you make an impact on my life. I hope and pray I can live up to the image you have left on Law Enforcement and all those who's lives you touched. You are truly a hero, not just because you lost your life in the line of duty; but because you chose to give your life to your community and family that still mourns your loss.

Officer L. Buchanan
PCBPD

It has been almost three long years since that dreadfull night that you were taken from us. And it has been hard with out you here to steer me in the right direction, to give me fatherly advice, and to just sit and talk to. You and will always be missed by your family and your friends....And on behalf of the family thank you all for all your help and support after you were takin to that place in the sky....

love always and for ever

Josh Beauchamp

Blessed are the Peacemakers; for they shall be called the Children of God.

Police Officer Roderick D. Hamilton
Wilmington Police Department, NC

Blessed are the Peacemakers; for they shall be called the Children of God.

Police Officer
Wilmington Police Department, NC

Dan,
Unfortunatly I never got the chance to meet you, but I learned of you through Mike Crews as he served our country in another uniform. Over the year mike and I served together he would talk of the things you guys would do in the academy, and on the streets. I know he misses you dan, as I miss hearing of you. God Bless you and thank you for all of the sacrifices you made. AGK

Anonymous

[THE CALL]

The call came in and they were gone,
Racing through the lonely streets at the break of dawn.
They were there to help, to do what they could,
To serve and protect, because no one else would.

Insults and taunts they took in stride,
They knew their job mattered and in that, they took ride.
Most folks were unpleasant and put them down,
Loudly complained when they were around.

Yet they knew should they need them they need only call,
And they would respond and give them their all.
The danger was real, day after day,
But they never hesitated to step in harms way.

That was the oath they’d sworn to uphold,
Like those brave noble knights from days of old.
They never knew what the call would mean;
That there is no such thing, for police, as routine.

The shots rang out loud and clear,
Every cop’s nightmare, every cop’s fear.
His days on the job had come to an end,
Leaving his partner without his best friend.

Before a sea of blue, tears fell from this tough cop’s eyes,
As torn with grief he said his final good-byes.
One was now in a club he¹d hoped never to join,
Partners left behind who continue to mourn.

His wife and kids love him,
He knows that is true,
And how deeply he loves them,
He knows that too.

But it’s all different now,
Without his brother in blue
He’ll carry on and continue the fight,
But a part of him died with his partner that night.

May God Bless You, Dan!! I will remember you always.

Your friend and "brother in blue",

Mike

Sgt. Mike Crews
Kingsland Police Department

One of God's Guardian Angels. You will never be forgotton. Watch down on all of us, Dan and keep us safe. Rest In Peace, Dan. #1111

Anonymous

I first met Dan when I was just out of the Air Force and on reserve Status. I had moved to Ga to be closer to my reserve base. There I was employed by the Kingsbay Naval Base Security which is where I met Dan. He had that one in a million smile, and such a baby face. He always was upbeat and had a smile, I remember he used to stop out and check on me while I was doing my perimeter patrols. He would always make sure I didn't need anything. Then I transferred to the Kingsland Police Dept. where I was a Communications Officer under Chief Wesley Liles and Lt Randy Gunter, here I ran into Dan again. I was on his shift many times, and I remember he was a coffee man before morning briefing, always cup in hand. He would wind up riding with my former husband 516 Ofc. Kevin Tomlinson. Here I would grow closer to Dan, his smile, his antics, his busy body ways. But he would always check to see if any of us needed anything. He never hesitated, but he was always kind and gentle yet distant in his own, so busy with family and work. Our crew included the following: Mike Crews, Britt Mock, Pete Eason, Kevin Tomlinson (Frmr Spouse), Pat Davit, Kathy Becker-Greene, Lee Green, Kevin Anderson, Ricky Hart, Vinnie Passerella, Dan MacIlhargey, Charmaine, Sophie, and myself #538. Dan touched all our lives and I remember the phone call when it came, it was as if I was not hearing the right thing, that someone surely must have been wrong, I cried for two days, I was unable due to my committment as a Nurse Supervisor to find coverage to attend Dans funeral. It set on my heart heavy, I was unable to sleep, I prayed a lot those days, then the day came to lie him to rest, it was misting a gentle rain as I stood out in the front of my home about the time of the service. I prayed outloud for his journey, his family and those of us who grieved for him. It was as if he knew, I knew in my heart he was with me and I with him, then a small ray of sun broke just for a short while, and a warmth came over me... I knew Dan was home in heaven, I knew that some how he would understand why I couldn't come but that I had sent flowers in my place. My heart cried for him and it is a loss I will never replace. You see for me I learned the tradition of "The Brotherhood" in the Academy 1987, I attended in the military. The camraderie that you feel can not be described in words only felt by those who have walked on those shoes, seen what we have seen and been where we have been. I went into dispatching because of my son and daughter (which I was pregnant with when I worked with Dan). I moved back to MD for my mother, worked with the Kent County Sherrifs Dept for 9 yrs, I have been a Nurse now for about 7 years. I still live in "The Brotherhood" only this time it's because my husband is an Asst. Chief with the paid Fire Dept., on 9/11 we lost two friends from New York, and I grieved then for them as well as for my fellow law enforcement officers. Also on Feb 13, 2001 a friend of mine I had known since childhood was shot with his partner and killed while answering a Domestic unstable mental patient. I relived that tradgedy all over again. There is not a day that goes by that I dont see Dans face, or someone that reminds me of him, after two years I have not forgotton, I will not forget, I will always hold him in a special place in my heart, the only solace is that I know he rides on Angels Wings. Someday we will meet again, and he will be there to greet. May God's grace sustain his family, may his smile always shine down on us, May his memory live on in all of us. We Miss you and Love you Dan. But your are always with us.

Missing your Smile:
Sandra Tomlinson-Turner,L.P.N.
Chestertown Maryland, (Kent County)
Former Kingsland Police Dept.

Ret Ptrlmn,Com Off. Sandra Turner L.P.N.
Kent Co Sherrif/MD./Kingsland PD

Two years and it still hurts so bad. Everyday is a reminder of the sacrifice you made. For the people who loved you, for the people who hardly knew you, and for the many who dislike police officers, you laid down your life for their safety. Dan, you will always be a hero. Your name will live on. August 28th is stained with tears on all of our calenders. Your death almost caused me to change my mind about going into law enforcement. But I can't. I can't just stand aside, I have to try to make a difference. You certainly made a difference in my life, Dan. Because of you I realized that my purpose in life is to help others. I wouldn't want it any other way. And when that day comes, I will wear my badge proudly. I will sit tall in my patrol car, and I will sing at the top of my lungs when my favorite songs comes on, even if there is an Explorer sitting beside me laughing their butt off. I still laugh to this day to think about some of your "trademarks". The 'point' when you were angry with someone, your animated stories about fishing, your absolute LOVE of a good car chase (and you wondered why you were the only one to have a push-bumper on the front of your car!!) and all of your crazy antics that made you DAN JENKINS. I miss you terribly Dan. Rest in peace, and keep smiling down on us.

Rebecca

Rebecca Brant
Camden Co. S. O. Former Explorer

Dear Dan:

It's been two years since you were taken from us and it's still fresh in my mind. I think about you all the time and wish you were still here.

Last year, after we were attacked by cowardly terrorists, I got called away to serve in a completely different capacity. I was nervous and felt all alone in the world, but I took you with me. I brought along the memories of the good times we spent together and wear a smile every time those memories come to mind. You were a real sport, Dan, and a real hero. You were the kind of hero that any person could look up to. I will always admire you for the good things you did and will always cherish the memories of the good times we had together.

Well, Dude, you rest easy and the rest of us will try to continue what you always loved to do... put on that uniform and badge and patrol the highways and byways of our territories. I, myself, will tread on and try to make you proud. I will always be proud of you and carry you with me, no matter where I may go, and I will never forget you.

Take care my friend,

Mike

Sgt. Mike Crews
Kingsland Police Department

It's hard to believe that it's been 2 years since you were taken from us. It still seems like yesterday. Some people may say that things are back to normal, somethings maybe, not all things. Those things will never be normal again. Not without you. I think of you often and the times we shared. I will cherish those moments forever. We talk of you often. We laugh, we smile, some of us even still cry. I do. I really miss you slapping us on our back hard to see if we were wearing our vest. I always had mine on, but for those who didn't, you made a painful reminder. Every time I put my vest on I think of that, I think of you. It's wild how so many things around us remind us of people, reminds me of you. I hear a song, ride by a location, see a person and even when the clock displays the numbers of your badge number. Friends are forever Dan. You'll always be in my heart, my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget you. Continue to watch over me, continue to watch over us. Until next time brother, I'll miss you more each and everyday.

Capt. David Gregory
Camden County Sheriff's Office

On a picture frame in lt. David Gregorys office there is a picture of dan. on the frame it says friends are forever. Dan was a great man and a great friend to everyone he knew, everyone who knew him, still talks about him, laughs when they tell stories, remember him, as a friend forever.
his son and step son, are also great and have some great qualities that Dan had, they are my friends forever, Dan you had an effect on me, and everyone you knew. you were a great police officer, and an even better man. you will be missed, but you will be remembered and loved forever, and most importantly a friend forever.

MICHAEL BURNS
ccso

Even though I only met Dan once or twice while I was riding with an officer from the St. Marys P.D., I knew right off the bat that Dan was a great man. You will be truly missed and will never be forgotten. And I hope that one day my day will come to become a police officer and go to the academy and follow in your footsteps. Everyday now since your death, I wear a gold "In Memory Sgt. Dan Jenkins 1111" star that I got and always wear. God Bless the Jenkins family and I know Dan is watching over us and is one of God's guardian angels in heaven. God Bless you Dan, you will never be forgotten.
Joseph Creswell
St. Marys Police Dept. Explorers

Explorer Post Lieutenant Joseph Creswell
St. Marys Police Department Explorers

READING THE OTHER REFLECTIONS TELLS ME YOU WERE LOVED BY MANY FRIENDS. MAY GOD'S COMFORTING HAND BE UPON THOSE THAT STILL HURT. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

PTLM. G.V. DAUNHAUER
JACKSONVILLE S.O.

Dan

It has been over a year since that dreadful day i awoke to hear many people talking in the kitchen of or house. Well i still got ready for school that day and walked to the kitchen and seen many people with sad faces. Well my mom looked at me and said Josh hunnie you dont have to go to school today i looked at her and asked why, and all she had to tell me was Dan and i knew what happend. I will never forget that day and all the times that we had spent together. Like the times that i would get up extra early to ride in the morning or get ready in the evening to ride also.I remember always riding with you because no time was ever a dull time. IT seemed like whenever we were out we were always busy and during the short boring times we always talked. There will never be anyone to replace you never.If i only had one wish in my life it would be to go back to that terrible day when we where fighting and stop and tell you how much i love you and how much i really cared about you and the things you did.

love always

your stepson

josh beauchamp

JOSHUA BEAUCHAMP

I didnt Know Dan. I didnt even know his family until a little after the event of his death. His step son Josh and his son Jesse are now like my best friends. I hear stories of Dan at Christmas time and holidays, from fellow officers and family. I know that he didnt care what people thought of him, he cared for his family, he cared for the citizens of camden county. Hearing stories about him and hanging out with his family has inspired me to become a police officer. Dan was a great police officer, and an even better man. and i wanted to leave this reflection so everyone would know that. Thanks You

Michael Burns

Well, I don't know where to start...
I knew Dan for 11 years, when we started working together for Kingsland police Dept.
We had good times and bad, but mostly good.
The good times I remember the best was the " J.B.A."(John Bryan Academy) which our chief (John Bryan) put us through his "Academy", teaching us the basics of law enforcement, scenario traffic stops, etc...
Dan was a practical joker.
Practically everytime he would come on duty he played a joke on one of us.
I'll never forget the time while on duty he got on a friends motorcycle and rode it through town, IN UNIFORM, NO HELMET,and past the MAYOR. The next day the Mayor was trying to find out what officer it was and no one said a word.
When we got calls in the bad neighborhoods and Dan responded, the ones ganged up in the streets would scatter, because Dan didn't play and they, at one time or another had already met Dan. They gave him a nickname,
"ROBO-COP".
He got the name by the way he carried himself when he walked, turned his head and pointed that finger.
Dan played so many practical jokes on friends.
We knew not to leave our patrol cars unlocked if Dan was working, because if you left it unattended, there was always something left in your car, something done to it or if you left your keys, it would be about two blocks down the road.
The last time Dan and I went together to a school was in Savannah for Instructor Training for 2 weeks.
I'll never forget going to Wal-mart with him so he could by his little girl a rod-n-reel to fish with because the ones he had were too big for her. When he found the one he liked, he acted like he was fishing and was casting it and thinking of his little girl and started laughing. I guess he was picturing in his mind what she would look like fishing with that miniture rod-n-reel. That was a thoughtful Daddy.
I'll never forget the days and nights we worked together.
The times when Dan gave. That included friends,foes and strangers. I know, cause I was there during some of those times.
I handle death differently than some people, especially when their family. I know I am not perfect, no one is.
I'm reminded everyday by God.
To me Dan was FAMILY.
I lost a brother when I was a teenager.
This maybe be strange to say, but losing Dan hurt just as bad as losing my own brother, if not worse.
I don't think a day goes by without thinking of Dan.
Whether its a particular thing, saying, or incident occurs that makes me think of him.
Whether A.M. or P.M., it seems like everytime I look at the clock or my watch, the time is 11:11 (Dan's badge #).
Dan's death made an impact on my life, that I choose not to share.


I WISH I WAS THERE THAT NIGHT...


I pray for Dan's children and wife, that:

GOD would watch over, guide and protect them from Satan and his evil ways.
Strengthen them spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally and financially.
That they will turn there hearts to God so that the Holy Spirit gives them comfort.
Before Jesus was crucified he said, The HOLY SPIRIT would be our comforter.
I stand by God's word.
What else is there to stand by?
MAN??? I THINK NOT.

I MISS YOU DAN

To Dan's family,

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH. THE FAITH YOU HAVE IN GOD.
TRUST IN GOD, NOT IN MAN.
MAN WILL TAKE ADVANTANGE, LET YOU DOWN, BE UNFAITHFUL, INCONSISTANT, DISHONEST, ETC...
GOD IS ALL THE THINGS THAT WE LOOK FOR IN MAN, BUT WILL NEVER FIND, IN MAN.
LOOK TO GOD, YOU'LL FIND IT ALL, AND THEN SOME.


Sincerely,

Fred C. Sutton

LIEUTENANT
CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

It has been a whole year Dan, and I still cry to think of your passing. I remember that day so vividly and I remember realizing that I would never get to hear that infamous "1111,Camden, 10-38". Your name defines the words "hero" and "friend" better than any dictionary ever could. I learned so much from you Dan. I always looked forward to riding with you because there was never a dull moment. You taught me law enforcement, you taught me jokes, and you helped me with my never-ceasing guy problems!!! Everyday I wish that I could see you one last time to let you know how much I respected you and admired you. Dan you truely were the best and will always be held dear in my heart. I remember the many times you would say,"Rebecca, you don't think going bald is that bad do you?" and I would always laugh. You could cheer me up when I felt the world was against me and you always put a smile on my face. You will forever live on and I hope that I will someday be as great of an officer as you were. I love you Dan and may you rest in peace.

Rebecca Brant
Camden County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post

Rebecca Brant
Camden County Sheriff's Office Explorers

You will always be in my heart and in my prayers. You are missed more each and everyday by all of your friends and loved ones here at the Sheriff's Office. We Love You & Keep you in our Hearts! Always, Gina Russell-Evanson

Gina Russell-Evanson
Camden County Sheriff's Office

DAN, THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DO NOT THINK ABOUT YOU. YOU WERE A GREAT FRIEND AND MADE ME LAUGH MORE THAN ANY ONE EVER COULD. I THINK ABOUT HOW FUNNY YOU WERE EVERYTIME WE TALKED. I WONDER ALL THE TIME HOW IT HAPPENED TO YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST COPS I HAD EVER SEEN. YOU TOOK EVERYTHING SO SERIOUS AND NEVER SLOWED DOWN. YOU WERE ALWAYS AFTER THE BAD GUY. EVERY TIME I TEACH A CLASS I TALK ABOUT YOU AND HOW GREAT YOU ARE. I MISS YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET THE GOOD TIMES YOU FRIEND FOREVER
BRAD T.

LT.BRAD TODD
CAMDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE