Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"My goals are simple; I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully, make a difference in people's lives" - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy David March

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Mark

October 3, 2007

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 12, 2007

To the March Family,
I am an Officer in Las Vegas and i watched the Academy every Thursday it was on. I did that so i could show my wife what my job like and I happened to be going through the Academy at the same time. When the episode aired of your husbands memorial run my wife and I choked up. It put the whole job in perspective for what we do and why we do it. You and your family have our deepest sympathy's. I wish you and your family the best. Take care.

From the entire Las Vegas Nv. Law Enforcement COmmunity.

Officer Matthew Zierenberg
Clark County School District Police Department

August 14, 2007

LASD Deputy David March - An American Hero. From all of us in Arizona, our deepest respect for you and heart felt condolences to your family. Watching the recruits on "The Academy" during your tribute run really brought my wife and I to tears. To David's father and Mrs. March, we're always with you..

Sgt. Shawn R. Hanson
Phoenix Police Department

August 1, 2007

HEY DAVE, I SAW "THE ACADEMY" EPISODE WHERE THE CLASS DID A COLORS RUN IN YOUR HONOR. I COULDN'T HELP BUT GET CHOKED UP WHILE WATCHING IT. YOU KNOW WHEN WE WERE IN THE ACADEMY OURSELVES, WE NEVER GAVE IT A THOUGHT AS TO WHAT MIGHT AND CAN HAPPEN TO US WHEN WE GO 10-8. CLASS 290 HAS LOST 2 OF IT'S GREATEST BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS U AND OFC. CROCKER (SANTA MONICA PD).

DEPUTY RAMON ESCAMILLA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

July 30, 2007

Mrs. March,
I too just watched those new recruits run in your husbands honor. Your husband is a hero and now not only those of us in the law enforcement community know it, but the world as well. I pray that your future burdens be light, you're in our prayers.
I am pleased to hear that that POS that took your hero from you is now going to spend the rest of his worthless life in prison. Deputy Sheriff David March will never be forgotten.

D/S T. Letson
LCSO, Florida

July 28, 2007

I just watched the tv show "The Academy" and on tonights episode they showed where Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office Academy Class #355 did a Colors Run in your memory. The episode did an excellent job of showing your brothers and sisters there have not forgotten you and still remember what you meant to them. God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Deputy R. A. Porter
Pickens County Sheriff's Office SC

July 27, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY,YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.

LT.CAROLLO
NYPD

July 19, 2007

My daughter is a new Police Officer recruit, who just started the Sheriff's Academy this week. I am brought to tears when I read the Creed which she learned in your honor:
"My goals are simple; I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully, make a difference in people's lives."

May God Bless you, Deputy March. Rest in Peace, knowing there are others here willing to keep all of us safe.

Joan
mother of Police Recruit

May 31, 2007

Deputy March,

On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sence, we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight, the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department's North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire Shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

April 29, 2007

I pass by the spot where officer March was killed everyday and I know he has not been forgotten because every week there is something special left behind at plaque whether it's flowers or a candle. I'm brought back to that day everytime I look at it, just thankful the guy was caught.

March 15, 2007

Dave,
Your work is now done. Teri, the entire March family and The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have finally brought Garcia to JUSTICE! He pled guilty on Friday and received Life in Prison! You may now rest in peace! Until we meet again, take care brother!

FIGHT ON!

Sergeant Thomas Gahry
LAPD/Friend

March 4, 2007

I have been following your story on the news station KFI for years now - waiting for the day that Garcia would be brought to justice. Thank God my prayers and the prayers of many other listeners were answered this past two months as Garcia was finally returned to the United States and now brought to justice with the harshest punishment the situation would allow. May you rest in peace and may all your loved ones rest somewhat easier now as well. Thanks to you and so all your brothers and sisters in law enforement who choose to protect us every day from people such as Garcia. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

citizen of California

March 3, 2007

Thanks to the loyal brotherhood of law enforcement, there persistence to bring this coward to justice, and some peace to the family. What a day to know this animal had Deputy March's handcuffs, that where on his belt, on his wrists.Our prayers are with his family. A day we all been waiting for. Justice for Dave.

Wife of a Riverside Deputy

January 12, 2007

Honey,

Today, YOUR handcuffs were on the amimal that took your life. I wish you had been able to use them on him on that fateful day. Had Garcia cooperated, he would be most likely jailed briefly, and most likely on the streets today. Now he will spend the rest of his life behind bars if found guilty. How could this man be so cold, and so evil?? We will continue to honor you, and see this through. Dave, I feared you would be forgotten, and Garcia would get away with this. I prayed daily for strength and courage to keep fighting for you. Thank you for loving me the way you did. It carried me, when I wanted to quit. This next chapter is for you. Justice will be done!!! Until I see you again. By the way...the tough guy...didn't look so tough...he looked defeated!!! Thank God for the awesome detective work, as well as the countless others that made this possible.

xoxo, Teri

Teri
WIfe

January 12, 2007

Through partnerships across international borders, it is pleasing to see that your killer has been successfully extradited and will now be held responsible for his cowardly and senseless act that he carried out on April 29, 2002!!! Congratulations to all law enforcement officials who were persistent in their efforts and for the excellent cooperation between the many agencies who played crucial roles to make this happen!!!

I pray your family will be strong throughout the time that this coward is brought to justice. God Bless you all!!!

Shanon Dreyer
Palomar College Police Academy

January 11, 2007

Armando Garcia is now back in California, in custody and waiting to stand trial for Dave's murder. Armando was taken into custody with the handcuffs that Dave wore on his belt, the day he was murdered. This is great day for Deputy March and a great tribute. Dave was a great friend and he is dearly missed by all that knew him. Dave, Armando will pay for his crime(LIFE IN PRISON). Thank you for who you ARE! You made a great sacrafice to make this world a better place. GO TROJANS!

FIGHT ON!
TOM GAHRY

SGT. THOMAS GAHRY
LAPD/FRIEND OF DAVE

January 11, 2007

When I received the call from Teri that your killer was back on US soil, it brought tears to my eyes. Those tears were for joy and for the upcoming pain that your family will endure. I know this pain all to well because our stories are much too simular. My husbands killer was extradited in December of 2005 and will spend 86 long years behind bars for taking Donnie's life. We unfortunately could not go for life but your killer will face life as will all of those cowards to follow. Your family will get through this, it will be the chapter in the book that has been missing for so long. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Teri our friendship is one that will last forever. The family, Dave and justice will have the final word.

Kelly Young
Widow of Donnie Young EOW 5/8/05

January 11, 2007

Words can not express the sadness of your loss. Reflecting on that nightmare morning, I was on my way home. Only to see the events that had taken place, heart broken by this nighmare. My husband too is a Deputy, a hero. No one can ever say what a sacrific our families make daily. What it takes to be the wives of men like you. We take comfort in the fact that our lives have been blessed to know men like you. And thankful to have protectors of truth and justice by men like you and my husband, and happy to know that animal was brought back for justice.You are forever in our hearts and prayers. Our true hero

Wife of A Deputy

January 10, 2007

I recall watching the news of David's death back in 2002. I remember the great pain I felt for his family and the hope that his killer would eventually be brought to justice for this horrible crime.

I've recently entered the Sheriff's Academy and my Drill SGT. spoke about Deputy March and his "creed". Listening to my DI read off the words that David "lived" and "died" by was quite moving.

David was a true hero in every sense of the word. I wish his wife Teri, his daughter, and the rest of his family the very best.

It's good to know that his killer was finally caught earliar this year. Let's all hope that he is returned to California and that appropriate justice is delt out swiftly.

God Bless you David, your sacrifice will not be forgotten!!!

A Deputy in Training
LASD Class 352

July 6, 2006

Deputy March,
you are never forgotton. I think of you every single day. I have never met you but you are part of the LASD family as were my mother and father. LASD will always have a place in my heart, and your story is tragic. As America tries to deal with the problem of ILLEGAL immigration, i hope it stops to remember you and your sacrifice, to remind us that not all illegal aliens are here to work. this coward just wanted to kill a cop and gang bang in America. I am standing up for defending America and doing the right thing. Look after me from up above and lead me through my life. God bless you Deputy March.

Ryan C.

May 9, 2006

I pause to remember your sacrifice on your four year anniversary since you left this earth. I pray that justice will be served and that God looks over and protects your family and loved ones. You have my deepest admiration and respect for the job you have done. God Speed and Rest in Peace, Deputy March.

Officer Laura Madore
New Bern PD, New Bern, NC

April 29, 2006

It's been 4 years ago today that the coward ambushed you and deprived us of your smile and personality. Through the hard work of your parents and wife you have never been forgotten. They have kept your murder "on the front page" for the last 4 years. The suspect has been captured in Mexico and will soon face the American justice system!
Look after us Dave and when it's our time to go, greet us at the gate with that huge smile of yours......

Deputy Ed Sheridan
LASD

April 29, 2006

To Deputy Sheriff David William March, his loved ones and his fellow officers:

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

May your family continue be to comforted by the warm embrace of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors who share this painful journey with them. My heart is with your family.

Reading all the loving reflections left by those who cared for you gives us an understanding of what a good and honorable man you were and of the high esteem with which you are held.

There aren't sufficient words to describe the outrage I felt when I read the circumstances of your brutal murder, and the aftermath of the gross lack of justice. I am glad that your family never gave up fighting for justice in your case, and I hope that they get the full measure of justice that you and they deserve.

I have been an attorney for over twenty-three years and have spent countless days in courtrooms over the years. Now I find myself in the excrutiating circumstance of facing the murderers of my son each time they walk into the courtroom. My daughter-in-law Jo Ann and I are always there because like you, we are vigilant in our quest for justice.

I cannot even imagine what your family has been through knowing the despicable criminal who took David's life was living free in Mexico. I had not heard about this injustice before I signed in to leave an anniversary posting, but will pray every day for justice for David. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

David, as a peace officer you rescued us, saved our possessions, 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, Deputy March. I am so humbled by your valor and courage. I am also humbled by the relentless fighting spirit of Teri and your parents as they now fight for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service David gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 29, 2002.

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

April 28, 2006

May justice be served.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

April 11, 2006