Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

12-09-02 TONIGHT ON THE FOX NETWORK,A GUEST ON A PROGRAM CAUGHT MY ATTENTION.IT WAS DEP MARCH WIFE BEING INTERVIEWED ALONG WITH AN L.A.COUNTY PROSECUTER.THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT THE SUSPECT THAT KILLED DEP MARCH.AFTER THE CRIME.THE SUSPECT FLED TO MEXICO.THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT WILL NOT TURN THIS SUSPECT OVER TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.WE NEED TO PRAY AND WRITE OUR LEADERS OF THIS COUNTRY TO HELP THIS WIDOW AND HER 13 YEAR OLD CHILD SEE JUSTICE SERVED IN THIS MATTER.MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY TO SEE THAT JUSTICE COME ABOUT.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

I KNOW THAT YOU WERE A BRAVE MAN BECAUSE YOU SHOWED HOW DEEPLY DEDICATED YOU WERE TO YOUR DUTIES. I ALSO KNEW YOU TO BE A WONDERFULL HUSBAND AND A GREAT FATHER IN EVERY WORD THAT CAME FROM YOUR WIFE, TERRY, IN THE WORK PLACE WHENEVER SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT HER FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY GOD HELP YOUR FAMILY TO BE ABALE TO GO THROUGH THIS SAD MOMENTS.

Masoud

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff David March. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdition Association

I dedicate this to my husband Dave March.
You were the perfect husband and father to our family. The love I had for you is forever endless. I will honor you and will strive to be active in supporting your law enforcement family. You have forever made me proud. I'm greatful that my heart feels so full of your love. That is what keeps my head up high.
I would like to thank your family of law enforcement for loving us through this very sad time. They are doing a great sevice by providing love and support. I know that you are proud of them as we mourn your death. God Bless you darling, I look forward to seeing you again in Heaven.

Forever your loving partner and best friend, Teri

Teri March
Wife of Deputy Dave March-LASD

Rest in peace and god bless you.

Cpl. K. E. Bish Jr.
Va. State University Police

I am a long time resident of Los Angeles county and it bears deep into my heart the loss of a fellow brother in law enforcement. I have many friends that are employed as deputy sheriffs for los angeles county. They however told me the sad news after the incident occured, but I know that his loss and the loss of many brothers does not die in vain.

Officer Michael W. Termath
Strafford County Dept. Of Corrections

TO THE FAMILY OF THE DOWNED OFFICER, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS. AS A FELLOW OFFICER, HIS LOSS WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HIS SERVICE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. THANK YOU.

Anonymous

I am sorry for you loss. I myself lost a real good friend who was an officer not too long ago. I did not know this man but I do know that he died a hero. And I pray for healing on all who knew him. I also pray for the safety of all of you who serve and protect.

Police Explorer/ Kristy
WDPS, TX

I just saw the coverage that America's Most Wanted did on the tragic events that ended your life. Even after working in law enforcement for about 16 years, I still wonder how people can be so heartless. I share your sorrow & know the pain you are going through.....I lost the man I had been married to for 8 years as well as dispatched for. I will be attending National Police Week next week & will think about Officer March and his family & friends. You never think you will have so many people across the country that you have one thing in common with.....losing a police officer that is close to you. May God be with Officer March's family & friends & may they know that he is walking the golden streets of heaven now.
Denise L. Taylor
Survivor - Trooper Calvin E. Taylor E.O.W. 10-3-01

TC Denise L. Taylor
NC Highway Patrol

Deputy March, although you walk through the valley of death, fear no evil, thank you brother. You are safe with God now. In Honor there is Valor...

officer
visalia pd

I am deeply saddened to hear of yet another fallen brother. Deputy March paid the ultimate sacrifice and we will not forget him. Our hearts go out to Deputy March's family and our prayers are with you. On May 15th our city will fly its flags at half mast in Deputy March's honor and for all those who have gone before him. You are a true hero Deputy March.

Sgt. Terry Johnson
Winters Police Department

Although I did not know Dep. March personally, it is always sad when an officer is killed. Our station has been hit especially hard these last months, and I know many of Dep. March's co-workers and friends are grieving deeply. My condolences to all of them.

Meg Francoeur
Civilian Volunteer
Santa Clarita Sheriff's

Civilian Volunteer Meg Francoeur
L.A. County Sheriff

I just wanted to say that Deputy March is a hero in my book, killed by a coward. God bless his family

Detective David Finke
Jefferson Co. Sheriffs Dept., Missouri

To Deputy March family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

You are a true warrior....

GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER!!!

Officer Josh Spry
Los Angeles School Police Dept.

My heartfelt sorrow goes out to the entire family. May God put is arms around you and whisper into your ear, That He LOVES you. He will be your support.

Reserve Deputy, Brad L. Myers
Jay County, Indiana Sheriff's Dept.

Reserve Deputy Brad L. Myers
Jay Co. Indiana Sheriff Dept.

Sorry to hear this, send our Love from our department.

Police Chief
Bad River Police Odanah Wis. 54861

It is with deep regrets that we mourn the loss of a fellow officer and give prayer for him and his family.

Sgt. Dan Swearingen
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Bend OR

David

What can I say - The anger I feel is difficult to put into words.

I am a reserve officer from the UK, we don't have anything like the amount of guns or gun related crime here that you do in the states.
We never knew each other, and the closest I ever got to experiencing the job you guys do is watching COPS on the TV.

All traffic stops are frought with danger, here its mostly from knives or the car itself.

But, Ive been on holiday to the states, talked to officers like yourself who have ALWAYS made me feel welcome, and suggested L.E stores to visit (you know what we're like for Kit!)

When I read this, when I saw your photo, I thought, no way, this is a man who did what we all do, fulltime, everyday!!

How I wish more people could see what we see.

For that you and all who do what you do have my admiration and thanks.

For me, part time is enough - Although if I could I would gladly come and work full time to help find the individual that did this to you.

To your family, remember the good times, remember the fun and remember the man - he will never leave your side!

You're a true hero David, watch over us all - wherever we are.

Rest in Peace.

Anonamous
Kent Police - UK

You are now patrolling the streets with St Michael. May God give your family, friends, and co-workers the strength to carry on.

Sgt Kevin McGowan
Charleston Police Department

God Bless you Deputy Sheriff March, you did your job and for that someone took your life, may that person never know peace. May God hold you in the palm of His Hand and comfort your family in their time of need. As one who deals with motor vehicle stops as a routine part of the job I know how dangerous your work was, but you stood tall and did it anyway, may you rest in peace.

P.O.M.Scheider #206
Jersey City Police Dept./Motorcycles

David's funeral was very moving and emotional. It was clear that not only was this man dedicated to giving top-notch service, but to being a trusting, honest, caring, and thoughtful officer, husband, and father. He truly was a good cop. He also new how to enjoy life and was faithful to his God and church.

I know the family will miss him tremendously, but I hope they remember the good he did while doing his job daily. As was said, he's walking a beat in heaven now.

Explorer Anthony Mendoza
Menlo Park Police Department

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE NOW. LOOK DOWN ON US FROM TIME TO TIME AND KEEP US SAFE. UNTIL ME MEET AGAIN BROTHER.

PO MICHAEL A BAKER
KANSAS CITY, MO POLICE

To Deputy March family and friends my prayers and heart go out to you. May God bless you and May your love one rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of our brother in arms. May his love and dedication to protect and serve the community in which he lived be remembered and let us not forget that he now protect and serve us all.

Wichita Police Department

Today we bury a fellow Deputy. GODSPEED.


Tribute To David March

We lost another one of the good guys today. His name was David March.

He had only served as a deputy sheriff for seven years, but GOD called

him away for a better reason and we must all live with that. He died

in the line of duty, doing his best for all of us. The words we try

to choose to explain such a tragedy that befell David, his family, and

all the law enforcement community, are hard to come by. The

explanation is difficult because even though we reach down deep inside

ourselves to understand what it is like to devote your life to being

the best there is, as was the case with David, we come up empty. We

come up empty because we never get used to losing one of our own, and we never should.

We are angry, we feel helpless, and we mourn his loss. Yes, we grieve

even if we didn't know David personally because we know what he stood

for, someone who served the community well and who deserved better

than have his life taken from him at such an early age. Those of us

who wore the colors that David wore so proudly during his brief

career, look back and remember others that also gave their lives in

the line of duty. Some of them we knew, but every time one of our

fallen heroes lost his life, we knew it was one too many, as it always

is, and so it is today with the loss of David.

You never get used to losing someone like David, you never will, and

you never should. No matter how many years you served in a law

enforcement capacity yourself, or how long it has been since you took

off that badge and put it into retirement, you always have a vested

interest in those who follow in your footsteps. We are a proud lot,

all of us, in every agency that serves its citizens, and we cherish

those who dedicated their lives to doing their duty. We feel we have

lost our very own partner when something like this happens to someone

who took our place and served so gallantly. We never lose that feeling.

Put out your flag tomorrow morning and fly it at half staff in honor

of the memory of David March. Yes, you know him because he represents

all the good there is in this world and his memory will linger on in

the rest of those who take up the cause on his behalf. We salute you

David, may you rest in peace, and may we remember you always. You served us well.....

-Spike Dammer, retired Sheriff's Deputy

Fellow Deputy
LASD