Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Dickson High School Class of 1970 remembered and honored John Robert at the 35th class reunion, held on 22OCT2005 in Dickson, TN. He is missed by his classmates. John Robert was an outstanding Trooper, father and friend.

Gay Choate Keilty
DHS Reunion Committee

May 17, 2006

To Trooper John Robert Davis, his daughter Heather, and his loved ones:

On this the fifth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.


Trooper Davis, you rescued us, saved our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Trooper John Robert Davis. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Trooper Davis gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 17, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 17, 2006

God bless you Trooper Davis for your service. You are still missed today.

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

December 24, 2005

Thank you for your service and dedication. You are not forgotten. Rest in peace, sir!

dhs

December 17, 2005

May you rest in peace now brother as your work on this earth as we know it is done. You are in Gods Care now Trooper Davis...May God Bless and be with your family.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

December 9, 2005

Daddy, it doesn't seem like it has been four years since you were taken from us. There are no words to express how much I miss you. Just a few weeks ago Todd Larkins, another great trooper, was laid to rest. I'm sure you two are patroling together up there in heaven with those unforgetable smiles on your faces. I love you, Dad.

Heather Davis Dew
Daughter of Trp. Davis

August 4, 2005

John just wanted to say we miss you I still remember all the MVA's we worked together and all the fun we had. We laid to rest another great Trooper Wed. Todd Larkins Take care of up there. Till we meet again.

J.F. Gonzales Paramedic
Nashville Fire Department

July 16, 2005

You were A great trooper. You have influenced us all. Till we meet again.

Cheif of Security, Ronald Goins

April 14, 2005

J.R. it has been almost four years since thelast night that we patroled together. I can still hear Kathy calling and trying to send help. I wanted to leave the wreck which I was working to help so badly,but couldn! because of the circumstances. AS time goes on I never fail to think of you that awful night; the last night we patroled together. I pray for you, and your famly each day, and hope you keep a watch over each of us till we patrol together again

Trooper Larry Gladden
Tenn. Highway Patrol

March 15, 2005

JOHN ROBERT, What a great name! This is the 3rd anniversary of your
death and we still remember you! Thank you for your years of
dedicated service and for the ultimate sacrifice! May God comfort all
those who are still grieving your passing. Life is difficult at times and the
Lord Jesus wants to help carry our burdens. He gives us many beautiful
promises in His Word to help us through our valleys. I pray you will feel
His presence and know His peace. God bless!

Lynn Kole
Washington State

March 14, 2004

John Robert, The memories of you will forever be my inspiration. Since leaving law enforcement, I was traveling I-40 one day and saw a portion of the interstate dedicated to you. My heart felt as if there were a hole in it... You were and are loved by all persons you encountered on this earth. You now can watch upon us all. Your loving touch you left on everyones heart will live on forever.....Rest in Peace my friend.

Former K-9 Debbie Jones
Formerly Lebanon PD/Dickson Co Sheriffs Dept

December 19, 2003

To know that some people didn't respect the job you chose to do. But day after day, you worked to protect them.
God bless your Family and Friends.
-Rest In Peace-

SBH
Knox County Sheriffs Office (TN)

August 29, 2003

Trp. Davis was a real asset to THP. He always had a grinn on his face. I was only able to meet him one time. The one time I met him he was really nice. He really did not konw me but he really gave me someone to aspire to be like. I have always wanted to go into Law Enforcement and he gave me someone to want to be like.

Lt. Kirk Dickens
Dickson Law Enforcement Explorers

Trooper John Robert Davis,

He was a great guy. John Robert had this grin that would go from ear to ear. He was always a very helpful person. I know that he was a real asset to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

John we will miss you.

Commander Travis Plotzer
Badge E-13

Commander
Dickson Law Enforcement Explorers

Trooper Davis' wreck occured about 15 miles from my house. As a college student majoring in criminal justice and wanting to pursue a career with the THP, his crash serves as a reminder that we are only human. I didn't know of him until the accident but I am sure that he was a great man and he is greatly missed. He paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the state of Tennessee. Thank you Trp. Davis for everything.

Anonymous

The day that Trp. Davis was killed, I felt an empty space in my heart. I have heard nothing but great things about him through out the years. To his Daughter Heather, May the Lord be with you. God Bless.

R.I.P. John Robert Davis

Chad Fussell

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. We are all family in this job, sometimes we are the only family each other has. In pace requiescat, Rest in peace! Keep a watch on the rest of us as we go on shift each day.

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice." (American Indian Prayer)

Isaiah 40:31

Officer Kimberly Moses
MTSU Campus PD, TN

John Robert we all miss you everyday. Especially on days like yesterday. We had the spring cookout on Potter Road and your assistance was greatly missed. Keeping the burn barrel going and the coals under the ribs and chicken isn't the same without your expertise. Your grin and easy going disposition is sorely missed every day at work and on relaxing days. Rest easy my brother and keep a close watch over us as we keep up the good fight. We will see you one day so reserve us all a place beside you in that patrol car above.

Lt. Chip Miller
THP

I didn't know Trooper Davis as well as some. It has been a couple months ago when I met him. This should be a reminder to everyone that it could have been any of us. No one can predict what will happen when an Officer answers a call,stops a car,goes into a building,or sadly enough even patrols down the road. This should teach us just how uncontrolable life is and that no one knows when it is their time to go. I guess all in all we should keep the brotherhood of Law Enforcement as close as possible because there might not always be one more day. To Trooper Davis and his Family...May God Be With You.......

Captian Seth Goodwin
Dickson Law Enforcement Explorers

To my friend and brother, it has been just over a year since I saw you last, your sheepish grin and quiet demeanor hid your greatest qualities, a huge heart of gold. I cried that night not for you, as you're now one of the great law men of heaven, but for me and all the people who you affected and touched, for we are the ones who now suffer without you to stand by us. My brother, keep your passenger seat empty for someday I will patrol those highways with you. Thank you, John, for always being there for me, then, now and always.

Trooper Chris McClellan
Tennessee Highway Patrol

John Robert you sure are missed here. Your big smile, your hearty laughs. Take care my Brother and watch out over us who are still fighting the war. To your family and friends May God Bless and Comfort you. The Lord is my Sheppard...

Sgt Rex Prince
Tennessee Highway Patrol

I personally didn't know Officer Davis,but I saw him for a short while before he passed on.Our fire district was paged out just minutes after his terrible crash.As I was the first firefighter from the district on scene I asked the local law enforcement what I could do to help out.They responded by saying they needed me to setup a landing zone for lifeflight.I left the seen to a nearby feild and setup a spot for the chopper and waited patiently for lifeflight to arrive.I helped the local A.S.I paramedics,lifeflight technicians and law enforcement load Officer Davis into the waiting chopper, and never did it cross my mind I wouldnt ever see him be able to perform what I was told he loved to do!Protect Tennessee's highways and we won't forget you. Peace!

F504 Kevin J.
Volunteer firefighter Humphreys County

i wish everybody who visits this site could have known Trp Davis,he was loved by everyone who knew him,even those who he had given tickets to.he is missed and will continue to be missed.john robert we miss and love you.

comm disp II robin d meadows
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL

John Robert, I'll miss you buddy. I hadn't seen you in a couple of months before you got called home, but I can still see your smile. Wish we had "One More Day".

THP