Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was driving through Columbia county, and came upon a roadsign with
your name, and had to find out why. Now everyone who travels that
road will know your name.

Always smiling, always laughing
We never thought you'd leave so soon.
But now all that's left is memories
In this cold, dark, empty room

Treasured by many, admired by all
You were living your childhood dream.
This was everything you had ever wanted -
It would never end, it seemed.

In the blink of an eye it happened:
The last moments of your life were gone.
A terrible, shocking tragedy
Left us all standing alone.

Son, brother, uncle
With so many you had shared your life.
But God must have needed another angel
To sit by His throne on High.

Rest in eternal peace 629 - you are deeply missed.

MLD

Jeffster--It's been a year now, so many things have changed around here but the one thing that hasn't is how much I miss you and think about you all day, everyday. No matter what I do, or where I go, I can feel you when it rains, I can feel you when the wind blows, I can feel you when the sun shines, I can feel you just when I need you the most. Just when I think that I can't go on, you come along and remind me to be strong. Thank you Jeffster. Not a day goes by...

I miss you 629,
Stephie

Stephanie

Dispatch is thinking of you!!! We miss our 629....

Dispatcher
Columbia Co SO

Rest in peace 629.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

Thinking of Jeff's friends and family. You are still in our prayers

Anonymous

Jeff, it has almost been a whole year now. You are still missed everyday. I see "In Memory of 629" on all of the S.O. vehicles and on MOST of the civilian vehicles. You made quite an impact on the S.O., but you made an even larger one with the community. Thank you for being who you were. RIP friend.

Lt. W.R. Phillips (Assist. Shift Super.)
Corrections Corporation of America

Jeffster, I just miss you today...

Anonymous

Jeffster, There has to come a day when this will be easier, but it ain't today and I know it won't be tomorrow either. I can feel you 1008, as well as everyone else but sometimes it's just not enough. I miss you! Please keep your eyes open and watch over me, I miss your constant supervision over me. You'll never be 1007 from my heart...

629, You may be 1007 1042 in heaven but Columbia is missing our 629 more than ever. I know you are watching over us. We love you!

Anonymous

Hey Jeffster, I miss you today a little more than yesterday, but not as much as I know will tomorrow, or all the days that follow. It gets harder with everyday it seems, and I can't imagine that it will ever get any better. Jeff, I wish you were here, I wish you could watch me go through Fire College and follow through on a dream that I've always had. I know that your up there watching over me though, and that thought will have to satisfy me until I get up there with you. I'd love nothing more than to be a firefighter up there while your patroling the streets of heaven. Watch out for us buddy, esp. your old Cpl. who just made Sgt., I know you'd be proud of him. I miss you Jeffster...

Anonymous

To the family and friends of Jeff you are still in my prayers and thoughts on a daily basis. God Bless You and keep you safe

Anonymous

Just sending a note to say "WE MISS YOU" and you are still 10-08 in our hearts!

Anonymous

To the parents and family of Deputy Davis it was a great honor to sit next to you in Tallahassee for the dedication of the memorial wall. Unfortunately God had other plans for our kids and now they are in a safer place watching over us. Words cannot take the pain away, however, my heart and prayers go out to you. May God be with you and help you through this terrible tragedy. I look forward to seeing you in Washington.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Azure, EOW 08/06/02

Jeff-

You were a great friend, and not a second goes by that we don't think about you and your family. See you soon "629"

God Bless you,
Kevin and Brittany Stoeckert

Kevin and Brittany Stoeckert

Just thinking of you today...as always.

Tanya Terrell Communications
Columbia County SO

Rest in peace brother.

Lt. David L. Stevens
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

To all of us at CCSO that have been touched by Jeff, I just want to say that I will always miss the 629 that I know. From the time we were in high school together to the time that we went through the police academy together. Jeff taught me so much on how you can still be a l.e.o and a christian. Jeff always told me not to give up on my dream that one day I will get my dream, and that day has come. From the day that I didnt pass the final exam in the police academy to the time that he left this world Jeff always inspried me to keep going with my dream of being a l.e.o. Now I can sit back and say that Jeff is the one that really inspired me to keep going. He would always tell me never give up to keep going back till I passed it. And to the times that we shared at the river together where I learned from Jeff that you can still go out and have a good time with out drinking and where I learned how to ride a jet ski. And the times that we would sit in dispatch together fussing at each other who was going to do the restraining orders and who was going to do the pawn tickets. And to the time that he talked me into going to my first Gator game. Oh how I hated so much to go to a Gator game but it was one of my best times cause I was with my boy. Jeff I know that you have been with me the last couple of months while I have been continuing with my dream, from the time that I hung up the phone with you on that night and still to this day I know that you are still so near. As I go on with my career in l.e. I can honestly say that Jeff's inspiration has really helped me continue with my career. I will never forget the 629 (Jeff Davis) that I know. I know that he has touched so much of us here at CCSO and I know that there will always be apart of 629 in all of our hearts.

In Memeory Of 629 ( D/S Jefferson Hancock Davis )

JP
CCSO

Though I did not know Jeff very well, I was touched deeply by this tragedy, and the remarkable outpouring of support from the community, and from law enforcement from around the country. I wrote this poem for Jeff's fellow deputies and law enforcement officers, and any who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. May the Angels ride with you...always.

Brotherhood of Angels

My friends, if you chance to think of me
Then turn to find that I am not here
I am by your side, though you can't see
So smile for me, wipe away your tears

He who is loved is never truly gone
Nor one who has ever touched a heart
Some of me will always carry on
In mem'ries of which I've been a part

I had the chance to live out my dream
To fight for all I believed was good
It's a never ending fight, it seems
For those in our uniformed Brotherhood

My heart and soul were all I could give
With pride to do the job that I loved
I gave my life so that others could live
And joined the Brotherhood up above

But I'll be in that car beside you
Watching over if the job gets rough
Through danger, I'll be there to guide you
So keep the Faith when the job gets tough

There are Angels watching from above
Our New York Brothers are by my side
While you keep doing the job we loved
We'll be watching over you with pride

Tami Sandlin

I was just recently able to get onto this page and mourn the loss of a dear friend of mine that was killed. As I read the other losses my heart breaks every time. Not a day goes by that I don't think of all the brother and sister officers that risk their lives to "fight the good fight". Rest in peace knowing that you will never be forgotten and there are plenty of other officers up there to take care of you. Your memory will never be forgotten, for your contributions were great. God Bless You---

PO1 Kari Widup
Montgomery County Police, MD

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of Jeff Davis. Although I never knew him I always feel like I have lost a brother or sister when a Law Enforcement Officer dies, for we are truly a family and share a bond that is hard for others to understand.God Bless you Jeff, and your family.

Police Officer Todd Riggins
St Augustine, Florida Police Department

JEFF DAVIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST POSITIVE AND UPBEAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THAT I HAVE EVER KNOWN. I WORKED WITH AND HELPED TRAIN JEFF WHEN HE FIRST CAME TO THE AGENCY AND HE ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING POSITIVE TO SAY NO MATTER HOW BAD A SITUATION WAS. JEFF LOVED BEING A DEPUTY SHERIFF. AND IF HE HAD TO DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN IM CONFIDENT HE WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING. JEFF MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER COULD MAKE AND I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW JEFF. HIS MEMORY WILL LAST FOREVER TO THOSE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM.

DEPUTY SHERIFF KEN HIRSH
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

You may be gone from this earth but you are in the sky above us looking down and watching over your fellow D/S's. God bless your family Jeff.

Anonymous

JEFF WAS NOT ONLY A BELOVED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, BUT ALSO A DEAR FRIEND TO MANY. JEFF GREW UP HERE IN LAKE CITY,FLORIDA AND WAS KNOWN TO MANY NOT ONLY FOR HIS QUICK SMILE,BUT ALSO FOR HIS LOVE OF CHRIST.

JEFF'S FATHER WAS MY PASTOR FOR MANY YEARS AND MY CHILDREN GREW UP WITH JEFF AND ATTENDED YOUTH CAMPS, SUNDAY SCHOOL, YOUTH PARTIES AND JUST LOVED TO HANG OUT. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY AND HIS DEATH TOUCHED THE LIVES OF US ALL HERE. JEFF'S LIFE IS A TESTIMONY, AND WILL AFFECT CHANGE IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE HE TOUCHED IN HIS SHORT LIFE. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU JEFF.

TERRY STOCK /FRIEND OF FAMILY

Jeff was unable to put a Gator tag on his patrol car but i can just imagine he has one on his chariot.

Anonymous