Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The fish are biting, we saw a little guy fishing yesterday on the river in the rain, I told your Daddy you would be fishing on a day like today, he said yea you would. You never had to have sunshine to have a good time. I did learn from you to enjoy everyday no matter what. Love you and miss you. Iwalu, Mom

Mom

March 4, 2008

Your mother called me last night. It was soooo good to talk to her. We surely do miss you guys! Never forgotten--Mrs. Kay

Kay Wood
Mother of Deputy Marshal Glen DeVanie, End of Watch 4/2/2003

February 26, 2008

We remembered you today and celebrated your life. We love you and miss you with all our hearts. Iwalu, Mom

Mom

February 20, 2008

I am thinking of you and David today and also your families.They are in my thoughts and prayers today. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts-Oakdale

February 20, 2008

Missing you...thinking of you...not only today, but every day.

Oh, how I wish you could see our girls. They are so beautiful, smart, and so very special. Noelle doesn't talk about her feelings, but I know she misses you terribly. Margaux cries for you often. She is the spitting image of you.

The absence of your physical being is profound, and at times it is unbearable. Although, I do know that you are in a much better place than we are. It is so hard to believe that you've been gone now for 5 years. My private pain of a broken heart still exists. There was a time when I thought that the days, months, and years would not be able to pass without you here, but I've realized that they do. It's difficult imagining the rest of our earthly lives without you.

I can't help but think of what happened that day, wondering what your last thought was. It makes me ill to remember that I was going about my normal day, unaware of what was happening. You didn't deserve what happened to you. It makes me so anry. Noelle and Margaux have been robbed of their Daddy, and it is so unfair! But, with no choice, we will go on, remembering you on this tragic, horrific day.

I'd give anything to talk to you just one last time.

Kim

February 20, 2008

Hey Bubba,
It's been 5 years. I miss you so much. Sunni and I talked about all the fun we used to have last night. I can't wait to see you again Jaybird.
missing you like crazy...
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

February 20, 2008

Thinking about you and your family today, watch over them and let them know you are close. Pat if you need to talk we are only a phone call away, we love you.
Jay just look Clint up and tell him his mother misses him everyday.

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl.
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville Al. E.O.W. 1-14-04

February 20, 2008

Patrolman Carruth,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the Army National Guard. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 20, 2008

Hey Jaybird,
Just wanted to say hey and tell you how much I have been missing you lately. It's getting close to that stupid day again and I am already feeling down. It feels like just yesterday. I brag about you all the time though. I know you are watching over all of us... I love you bubba.
missing ya like crazy...
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

February 19, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS, YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU,

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 12, 2008

I Love You Son
Iwalu, Mom

Mom

January 29, 2008

Hey Bubba,
It's finally a new year. I miss you so much. I wish you could be here with us to start it off. I am going to the LSU game I really wish you could go to that with me. I know you will be watching over us.
missing ya like crazy
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

January 2, 2008

Well, Christmas is over. Dylan got some kind of fishing game which reminded me alot of you. Watch over all us bubba...
I miss you like crazy
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

December 26, 2007

Its Christmas again, this our 5th Christmas without you, the kids are growing up, we all miss you as much as we did that first year. The Holidays aren't the same, but thank God we have Christ to celebrate, I know you will agree with me on that. I can only Imagine what it's like to celebrate Christmas with Christ. That is what keeps me going, knowing I'll see you in Heaven and that all our family will be together again ONEDAY. Iwalu, Mom

Mom

December 25, 2007

Hey Jaybird,
Christmas is almost here... I've been thinking alot about you lately. I remember when we all decorated the house. I miss you like crazy!!!
Can't wait to see you
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn Hammond

December 21, 2007

hey bubba,
Just thought I would drop in and say hey. Trey is about to join PPD and it scares me. Watch after him. I love you more than anything.
missing you like crazy...
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

November 1, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 31, 2007

Jay,

I cannot believe its been over four years since I was driving to work that horrible morning. I was listening to the radio and just happen to have it on a Alexandria radio station. I was hearing what was happening live. I instantly thought of all the APD Officers that I went to the academy with and prayed that everyone was okay. I got to work and started making phone calls immediately. It was terrible waiting for the news. I finally found out that two had died. I prayed it wasn't any of you that i knew so well and that I had grown so close to in the academy. I went home that day where i recieved the phone call. When I found out that we had lost you my heart died. I will never forget that moment, EVER!!!. The times I spent with you in the academy I will never forget. I have viewed the video of the day that we all got sprayed at the range many times. There is a moment where you run up to camera and look directly in it. Your eyes are so full of life. I want you to know that we all miss that. I want you to know that you didn't only touch your family and close personal friends, you touched those who breifly entered your life. I know you were watching all of us as we gathered at the funeral home. I hope you noticed and I know that you did, that the law enforcement officers there, no matter where they came from hugged each other. There was no handshakes, there was no waves, there was only hugs. That was for you Jay. That was our way of showing our love for you and at the same time being thankful that we were there and able to put our arms around each other and just say "Thanks". Thanks for being a cop, thanks for being here so that I can talk to someone about how much I'm going to miss Jay. I have never experienced anything like that and I'm sure I never will. The last time I saw you I had come to APD to ask for assitance in arresting someone that was coming into the bus station at Alexandria. I pulled into the parking lot at the PD. You were running out of the PD and noticed me. You came running over and shoke my hand and we spoke for about 2-3 minutes. You were tan and had those sunglasses on your head. You were in a hurry and had to leave. Thank you Jay. Thank you for noticing me and coming over. Thank you for giving me those last 3 minutes of time with you. I will never forget it, I will never forget you, you are truly missed and thought of everyday. GOD BLESS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND.

Detective Steven Moss
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Department

October 1, 2007

hey Jaybird,
I saw Noelle the other night. She is so grown up now. She is a great girl. I haven't saw marmo yet but i'm sure she is still just an Angel. It's so crazy sometimes just to think we were all together at what seems to be not so long ago and then life got turned upside down. I went and saw you the other day and put some flowers out. As I started talking to you an older woman walked past and I know she probably thought I was a " big dork " for just having a conversation out loud. I thought of how you were probably calling me a dork. Go figure... Another summer gone and we didn't take our fishing trip. I am going to hold you to that when I see you. I can't wait.
missin ya like crazy bubba
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

October 1, 2007

Summer has come and gone, we had a good summer and enjoyed all the kids. The Girls all had a good time tubing this summer. I wish summer was a little longer. School is back and all is well. Ihave Parent's Retreat this weekend and I'm looking forward to that. Have been missing You, most of my saddness has turned to Joy, and I thank God for that, He sure is an Awesome God. Iwalu, Mom

MOM

September 30, 2007

hey Jay just wanted to tell you how much I was missin ya!!!! I've been thinking about you alot lately... Really wish you could be here. Trey and I are going to LSU vs. VT game tomorrow and we will be tailgaiting all day. I really wish you would be sitting right beside us you and David both. Sunni said she saw margeaux and Noelle the other day while she was dropping Dylan off at school and she said they were growing up to be real big. Can't wait to see you again. Keep watching out for us.
Missin ya like Crazy
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

September 7, 2007

hey bubba
Just stopping in to say hey!!!!
missin ya like crazy
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

September 4, 2007

hey jaybird,
love ya lots
missin ya like crazy
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

August 30, 2007

hey Bubba
Just wanted to say hey and i'm missing you lots...
Can't wait to see you soon.
missing you like crazy!!!!
love always and forever
* grapes *

Kaitlyn

August 28, 2007

hey jaybird just wanted to say hey and I miss you so much.
keep watching down on us all...
missin ya like crazy
love always and forever
* grapes *

kaitlyn

August 23, 2007