Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your dedicated service to the State of Tennessee....RIP BROTHER!

Detective Paul Davis
Fort Campbell Police Department

March 19, 2016

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to The State of Tennessee! Continue to Rest in Peace Trooper Davis..

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

March 17, 2015

John Robert, Just came by the scene of your crash, it was really hard for all the memories to come flooding back like it was yesterday. Except for this 1, all of mine involve laughter. Thank goodness you were one of my influences on the THP, if some others had been, I probably would have left long ago. I know your smiling on Heather and family, she is an amazing person, and has a family to match her.

Trp. Chris McClellan
T.H.P.

July 21, 2013

Missing you.....

Heather Davis Dew
Daughter

May 15, 2013

J.R.; I guess you are still on patrol at the Pearly Gates. I hope you still have time for some laughter. That was one of the great things about working with you. Go with God Shooter; I still get a kick out of telling that story!

Retired State Trooper
Tenn. Highway Patrol

May 3, 2012

John Robert I wanted you to know you were thought about on this Memorial Day. Sure miss your sense of humor.

Lt. Preston Donaldson
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 30, 2011

I miss you Daddy, but I see your presence every day in Kinley....she has your smile. Another Trooper was lost this week...it makes the wounds fresh again. Love you.

Heather Davis Dew
Daughter

May 9, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 17, 2010

Trooper Davis,
On today, the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Tennessee. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

March 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 17, 2009

Daddy, your granddaughter arrived on May 24th, just 5 days short of your birthday. Derrek and I named her Kinley Nicole and she is beautiful. How I wish you were here to hold her! It's funny, after all these years I still cry every time I get on this site. So much has changed, yet it's still the same. I brought Angel back home a few months ago. I haven't rode her and probably won't. You were the only person she ever liked, although she is fond of Derrek because he gives her treats! There's so much I wish I could tell you. I'll give Kinley plenty of extra kisses for you! All my love, Heather

Heather Davis Dew
Daughter

October 1, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

~Never forgotten~ God Bless your family, friends and co-workers on the anniversary of your passing.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

March 17, 2008

I miss you so much Dad. As I go through life it is so hard not to be able to pick up the phone and talk to you. It's been almost 7 yrs and your memory is still as strong as ever in the hearts of the people who loved you so much. So much has happened since you've been gone. Marriage, paramedic school, pregnancy. I so wish you were here to be able to hold your granddaughter when she's born. I've only got 4 more months to go, maybe she'll be a week early and make her entrance on your birthday. I'll make sure she always knows what a wonderful, wonderful man her grandfather was. Love you!

Heather Davis Dew
Daughter

February 3, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 30, 2008

J.R. it has been a long 6 years. I remember your kindness and willingness to help out a rookie officer. Your guidence and help when I started out in Law Enforcement has helped make me the officer I am today. Thank You for being there. Rest in peace my friend. Your watch is over we will take it from here. God bless you and your family.

Chief Jerry Sumerour
Burns Police Department / Friend

October 24, 2007

John Robert Davis it's not a day I don't thank of you and Trp.Larkins. So full of life it's hard for me to understand but I dare not ask why. For GOD know best. I remember things we talk about and I'm try to do some of those things. I miss you "GRAY BEAR" my Friend.
METRO

TRP. Deadrick "METRO" Grimes
TN STATE TROOPER / FRIEND

April 25, 2007

Another Good one Gone and it diminishes all of us!
Thank you for your many years of wonderful service!
Time has not diminished your sacrifice!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

March 17, 2007

May your wonderful smile make Heaven even brighter.

March 17, 2007

Six years may have passed but you have not been forgotten. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 17, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE HERE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON PATROL IN HEAVEN!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 10, 2007

JohnRobert,

It's been 5 years,and still I wonder when you are going to come by to share a smile. I just wanted to let you know that since you've been gone I've gotten to know Heather so much better. She is an awsome young lady. I think she has finally found herself and her place in this world. I hope you don't mind that I have fallen in love with her. You would really like Dew, he seems like he's good to her.
Rest now my friend

Sandra Sanker
Friend

September 25, 2006

Thank you for your service and dedication. God bless your family.

a dispatcher

September 9, 2006

Well Ole Buddy we had another Memorial Service yesterday. Sad but then again Happy times. The service was as usual very nice. Everyone shed some tears and hugs. We all then remembered the good times. That's all we can do now but we know you are in a better place where good times are always. We all think of you often and miss you and that grin everyday. I have your picture along with Trooper Todd Larkins hanging in my office and think of you both daily. Rest in Peace by brother.
Chip

Captain Chip Miller
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 19, 2006

John Robert you always were such a friend and it seems so strange going thru life without you there. I hope you know what a difference you made in so many lifes including mine. Rest in Peace dearest friend, you are greatly missed.

Pamela Henry Rogers
ClassMate & Friend

May 18, 2006