Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dave, You were a brother by badge and a friend. Like everyone who knew you, I will miss you. I will miss your smile, your distinguishable laugh, and your physical presence. I know you are watching over all of us now in a place where no harm can come to you. God bless you, your family, and friends. I will not forget you. Your Partner and friend, Deputy Gregory S. Moore LASO

Deputy Gregory S. Moore
LASO

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Powell... sincerest condolences for your loss. My heart breaks for you. This man was a true hero. May God bless and comfort you.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."


There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Rest in peace brother, And God Bless your Family...

Ofcr. Rusty Redican
LAPD (77th Div)

David I didn't know you, but my best friend, Deputy Mark Smith, LASD did. David is a hero, and so is his family for having to go through this hell. Even though I didn't know David, I have nothing but the highest respect for him, and I want to say thanks for laying down your life for people, many of which don't appreciate it. God bless you David and when you meet St. Michael. the patron Saint of Police Officers, in heaven he will no doubt put his hand on your shoulder and say, "good job, you did the best you could."

Deputy Steven Ungles, Retired
Solano County, CA Sheriff's Office

We lost another Hero today...the words all of us hate to hear, yet know that the harsh reality of it is all to clear. It takes us by shock and disbelief. We want so badly to hope that the news can't be true, but in the end we all know the finality of it all.
To those of us that knew Dave, we can say "I knew him when". We worked along side of him going to "routine calls" as if there is such a thing,and handling calls ourselves and having peace the peace of mind seeing him backing me up on traffic stops and other calls. I always knew it was Dave...he had that "cat that just swallowed the canary" grin, and was the only guy I knew always 10-8 with his riot gear helmet hanging from the cage looking like he had a partner in the car wtih him.
Today we got a blinsided punch in the gut. Our job is dangerous and good people get killed. You do this kind of dirty work long enough and one thing is for sure, you WILL lose somebody close.
Now, each of us will take a step back from this punch we just took, and in our own way we will handle the pain. We will wear our Black Bands and lay his body to rest. His job here on earth now completed.
As time will progress and this sad November day drifts slowly behind us, do not become complacent nor ever forget the terrible price that Deputy Dave Powell and so many others before him have paid. Rest in peace dear brother.
God Bless Dave's Family and may the Lord watch over us all.
Dep.Kent S. Broersma 230M2

Deputy
Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept

TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY POWELL.

I AND MY FAMILY SEND ARE DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF A TRUE HERO. I TO AM A FATHER AND GRANDFATHER OF 8. THE LOSS OF SUCH A GREAT MAN TRUELY HIT ALL OF US CLOSE TO HOME. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW I PERSONALLY FEEL. HE IS IN THE ARMS OF GOD NOW,MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

SGT THOMAS J.SCOTT AND FAMILY
LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
LEESVILE LA 71446
BADGE NUMBER 262.

SGT THOMAS J. SCOTT
LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMNET

May God Bless you and your family and protect your co workers. Your courage will be remembered.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

Another hero taken down, my heart is heavy to see another name added to this list. Know that he is continuing his watch from above. Rest in peace Deputy Powell.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

Another brother of mine is gone. You are a true hero. Now you join the ranks of those above. Please watch down on all of us that wear the badge, as we do battle in this war that has taken you from us.
God bless your family and friends.
God speed my brother.

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

To the Family, Relatives, Friends, and Work Colleauges of Deputy David Powell,

Words are at a loss in this time, but prayers for all of you are certainly not. We pray for the Lord Jesus to comfort and keep you now and forever.

The best the rest of us can do to carry out the memory of Deputy Powell to its fullest is "To Protect and to Serve."

May God bless and keep all of you,

In His Name,

Chaplain Jack H. Lanier, Jr
Longview Police Department (TX)
Isa. 40:31

Chaplain/Ofcr.
Longview Police Department (TX)

Bless the peacekeepers that try to keep our world safe. I did not know Deputy Sheriff David A. Powell, however I do work a police department and know how a loss of a brother in blue can feel like. Our department lost a peacekeeper just last month and he, just like Deputy Powell, will be missed. Never forget the memories you shared with him and your other brothers and sisters in blue. I would like to say, if you have something to say to someone, please tell them right then and there, for you don't know if this is the last time you will see them. Our department learned the hard way, and we will never forget to tell our extended family how we feel and thoughts about each other. I hope this never happens again, but as long as there are criminals out in the world, this will happen. I am a daughter of a police officer, the wife of a fireman, sister of a fireman (who wants to be a state trooper) and I myself work in the police department. I will forever be greatful for the brothers and sisters in blue that protect my family and let them come home at night. Thank everyone out there that is in public saftey, and god bless you.
To the family of Deputy Powell, Keep him in your heart and he is now watching over you.
To the police department that lost a brother, Remember he is now watching over you and your brothers and sisters in blue. Remember his smile, his presence, and his love for his family and police department.

Anonymous

TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF DAVID A. POWELL. I AM DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. DEPUTY POWELL WAS A TRUE HEREO AND GOD WILL REWARD HIM FOR HIS ACTS OF HEROISIM..IT IS A VERY DIFFICULT JOB THAT WE PERFORM AND THE FAMILIES THAT SUPPORT US ARE OUR HEREOS.MATTHEW 5:9 BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED THE CHILDREN OF GOD.THERE IS NOT A BETTER TRIBUTE OR REWARD FOR DAVID THAN TO KNOW THAT HE IS A CHILD OF GOD.GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. DEPUTY DAN CHEADLE

DEPUTY SHERIFF DAN CHEADLE
JASPER COUNTY IL. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Thoughts and prayers to the Powell family and his co-workers. May you rest in peace Deputy Powell. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

State Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

I was shocked and saddened to hear about David's death. When the LASD had patrol duties in Long Beach, CA, a few years ago I saw David on the Eastside of the city when he was working patrol next to my agency. My thoughts and prayers are with the Powell family and the deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over this tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff David Powell. May our brother David rest in peace. May God bless the Powell family. David died a hero and will always be remembered as one. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger, Ret.
LBCCPD

On behalf of the 500+ police survivors in the Greater Houston Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors AND on behalf of me and my husband, surviving parents of Deputy Barry Hill, E.O.W. 12/4/02, I want to express our heartfelt sympathies to Deputy Powell's family. We all know the pain and agony each of these family members is going through right now. May God sustain them with His love and strength and give them comfort in the darkest moments of their lives. He is the only one who can.

Jean HIll, President
Greater Houston COPS

My heart and prayers go out to the wife, children, grandchildren, family and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Powell. May God help you through this terrible time. Deputy Sheriff Powell may you rest in peace now. To the kids and grandkids remember always what a true HERO your dad/grandpa is.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Azure, EOW 08/06/2002

Almost every day I check the Officer Down web page hoping not to see anymore names added to it, but I know as long as there are people out there like the one that took the life of Deputy Powell this site will always have names on it. To the family and friends of Deputy Powell I offer my heart felt sympathy on your loss and know that Deputy Powell is watching over us from on high, his tour of duty is now over and he is patrolling the streets of heaven.

Senior Patrol Ofc Kevin Armstrong
Anchorage Police Dept

I am so very sorry to hear another HERO has made the ultimate sacriface for a stranger. My heart and prayers go out to his family and his department. David you have a new beat in a much better place. Watch over the rest of us brother while we continue to enforce the law and honor Heros like you :) Your friend and fellow Officer J.Whatcott 5M15

Motor Officer Josh Whatcott
South JordanPolice Utah

A few years ago when I began to seriously consider going into law enforcement, I rode with Dep. Powell as a civilian observer. I saw that he truely enjoyed his job and that he was a professional in everything he did. He showed me some of the ins and outs of law enforcement and the experiences I had that day confirmed why I wanted to go into law enforcement. Now, I wear the same uniform he did. Unfortunately I will never get a chance to ride in a radio car with him again. My prayers go to you and your family, God bless.

Anonymous

Rest in peace my brother.

Training Officer
Saratoga Springs PD (NY)

To Deputy Powell's family and friends, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. May God comfort each one as you deal with your grief.........................John 15:13

Shelly Ragsdale, Surviving Spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Department, EOW 11-27-2000

OUR CONDOLENCES TO DEPUTY POWELLS FAMILY,FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS.A TRUE HERO HAS DIED TODAY.GOD BLESS.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

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

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff
David A. Powell.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and we share your
grief. May our Lord comfort you at this time.

Sincerely,

Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff (Douglas County, Oregon)
Morris L. Taylor
EOW 09-14-02

ALL MY LIFE I WANTED TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER. ITS EVERY KIDS DREAM TO BE ABLE TO HELP OTHERS IN A TIME OF NEED. I AM SCARED TO DO THIS JOB, BUT I KNOW WITH GOD BY OUR SIDES HE CAN MAKE IT ALRIGHT. I AM SO EXTREMLY SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS. I AM SURE HE WAS A GREAT AND RESPECTED PERSON. I HOPE THAT HE WATCHES ME IF I DO BECOME AN OFFICER. I WOULD LOVE HIM TO BE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL WHILE I WORK THE STREET ONE DAY. TO KEEP ME SAFE GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY
HAROLD GREEN

MEDIC HAROLD GREEN
MEMS AMBULANCE IN ARKANSAS

What a heartbraking story. My sincere condolences to the Powell family and friends of this brave officer, rest in peace BROTHER. Those children will grow up knowing what a HERO their dad truly is. You will be missed by all of the law enforcement family, but not FORGOTTEN!

Recruit Don Reichhardt
60th Basic Police Academy
Crater Criminal Justice Academy

Officer Don Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department