Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l

January 29, 2004

To Dana
I can only imagine the pain you are going through. I hope you will take comfort in knowing that Mike’s love for you will live on forever. You and your son will be in my prayers and I promise that Mike’s memory and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To Spencer
I hope some day you will understand that your father died protecting the freedoms most people take for granted. As you grow up, never question your father's love for you. He died doing his very best to make the world you will grow up in a better, safer place.

To my brothers and sisters of the Virginia State Police
My heart goes out to all of you. Go forward with the knowledge that you are filling in the gap of the Thin Blue Line left by Mike’s death. I know you will carry on the mission because, like Mike, you know how important your role is in keeping our communities safe.

Sergeant
Norfolk Police Dept

November 13, 2003

It is because of you and other officers like you that I enjoy arresting drivers under the influence.

Rest In Peace, My Brother

September 29, 2003

God bless the family of one of Virginia's Sons and Heros.

You will be in our thoughts daily.

Trooper
VSP

Dear Mike,

We miss you so. It has been over 6 months since you left us and there is not a day that goes by that I dont think of you and your rosey cheeks. You made an impact on me from the first time we met, with your welcoming smile and firm hand shake.

Sometimes I wonder if this career is really worth it. Is it worth putting your life on the line? Yes it is. For those of us who are brave enough to go out and fight the fight, god needs us there and the people need us. You saved a life the night you went to heaven. That is one DUI that didnt kill and innocent citizen. You sacrificed your life to save others and brother you will never be forgotten.

Mike, I talk to you often, especially when I am working and sometimes I feel as if you are riding along with me! God, I wish you were. I know you are looking over us like a guardian angel everyday when we mark 10-41. I am sure you are laughing as we poke fun at one another and try to make the shift go by faster and that you are fearful for us when we stop a car at 3 am. When I am doing FST's on a DUI stop....I know you are there, I feel your presence! The site on Gaskins road has been visted by many, both officers and citizens, noone has forgotten you and we never will.

I miss you Mike!

Trooper
Virginia State Police

God Speed brother...May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Trooper
New York State Police

I'm sorry Michael....There he was fleeing the scene of the accident, not listening to my commands, I under the assumption he was a just another DUI....I'm sorry, I didn't know. I caught him, and time stood still as I listened to the tragedy play out over the radio. I shake as I write this Michael remembering you and that night like it was last night. I pray for you and your family and will never forget either. We were brother soldiers, fighting our battles on the same streets together. I pass that spot every day and remember you. God Speed Michael, and God Bless your family and friends.

"Tha authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgement on themselves...
Do you want to be free from the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you...But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, and agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer..."

His day will come Michael, and God will be there with you by his side to make it right.

We will see each other again!
MC

Officer M.J. Cloutier Jr.
Henrico County Police

Dana
I think of you and Spencer often. I know your pain first hand.
I wish I could make everything alright for all of us. We have to remind ourselves that we are not alone in our grief.
I pray André and Michael are at peace. Even through their lives here were way too short, they made a positive impact on some many. We were blessed to have them in our lives.
I will continue to pray for your family.

Lee Ann
Officer André Booker, EOW 1/12/03

On behalf of the Southeastern Arizona D.U.I Task Force We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Blanton.
He is gone but not forgotten.

Godspeed, Trooper BLANTON. Rest in Peace.

Cpl. R
PA STATE POLICE

Sorry my Bro, you will be missed.

Anonymous

Please let us pray for the family of this brave officer.
I want to express our sympathy to his family from
all of the chaplains here in Staunton and throughout
the state of Virginia and on behalf of the ICPC
orgainization. God Bless you and keep you in his
loving arms.

Chaplain bob

Chaplain
Staunton Police

There are no words that can comfort anyone who was related to this Trooper. Tpr. Blanton made the ultimate sacrafice by protecting innocent citizens. His memory will last forever and he will not be forgotten. Troop, your watch has ended, your Brothers in Virginia shall take the helm now, rest in peace Bro..............

Tpr. C.K. Mack
PA State Police

Trooper Blanton may you rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

Although I have never had the opportunity to work with you in the Richmond-Tri-City area, your work and your life still lives on.

As I visit the Law Enforcement Memorial on May 15th, I will say a prayer for you, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing.

See you some day brother.

Corporal Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Deparment, Virginia

Trooper Blanton may you rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

Although I have never had the opportunity to work with you in the Richmond-Tri-City area, your work and your life still lives on.

As I visit the Law Enforcement Memorial on May 15th, I will say a prayer for you, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing.

See you some day brother.

Corporal Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Deparment, Virginia

My sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officer of Trooper Blanton.
While I did not know him, I am sure that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest well fellow officer and those of us remaining will cover your post on the blue line

Sergeant Ryan McNeil
New Chicago, Indiana Police Departemtn

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Trooper Blanton for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

Here it is again, another day, month, year. It seems it will never stop. My heart and prayers to the wife and son of Trooper Michael Todd Blanton and also his police family. I know how hard this is for all of you, we as a department were dealt these feelings on April 24, 2002 we lost our beloved Captain. It will take a very long time to heal, but you will go on with life. I never knew that hurt could be this real, from someone other than a family member. I am old, been in police work for almost 20 years, its all I know but losing my captain took a part of my heart from me, and it will from you also. Its like we work with the best, and the best is what is taken. I live in Tx. but I am from Roanoke area. Va. is also my home. And, every officer that is taken from us, we will never forget. I am so proud of you Trooper Blanton.
WSPD- B

Never forgotten.

1658
Knoxville Police Department, TN

The news was heartbreaking to hear we had lost another fine Law Enforcement Officer in our area to a senseless tragedy. You are well respected for the difference you made and the life's you saved while performing your duties as a Trooper. May God continue to bless you, your family and the your fellow Troopers and Law Enforcement Officers who continue to protect the Commonwealth of Virginia each and every day.

Chief K.E. Quinn
Henrico County Security

GOD SPEED BROTHER, REST IN PEACE. YOUR WIFE AND LITTLE BOY WILL BE WATCHED OVER BY YOU LE FAMILY

First Sergeant
Radford City PD, Radford VA

You're a HERO Trooper Blanton and will never be forgotten.

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Michael, our visits were way too short and far too infrequent. I only wish the time could be caught up. Yet, life continues.

I'm sure by now the world knows what values you upheld as a Virginia State Trooper, they're the characteristics that made me especially proud to call you my cousin. For those who did not know you, they may ask any of your brothers at the Virginia State Police, or adjacent agencies. And once informed of your stature, they will all be a step ahead in the good fight if they embody just one of your values of excellence.

You will be remembered as a strong, fair, family loving man who respected God and all his creations. For this I am blessed to have known you. In this, I also pray all of your family at home there in Virginia can take comfort in -- that you are now with our Lord Almighty.

And to those who carry on your service with diligence, pride, and professionalism, our endebted gratitude! Thank you for being there at all times, at all costs, and at all risks. May Michael's efforts continue to shine through your daily duties and detail. Let us not forget his attention to his intentions.

Dana, God continue to Bless and keep you and Spencer. Lynn and Mark, be comforted by your knowledge Michael is safely "Home."
To Michael's fellow Troopers: God Speed and all the Lord's blessings for your safety as you continue your work and cope with your losses.

TODD TOMLIN
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA

Rest in peace, May God bless you and your family in this time.

Bryan Carlson PTLM
Berlin Borough Police, PA

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil, that the police officer's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all the people. Amen.

Sgt Snake
East Point Police Department, Ga