Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman First Class David Christopher Ezernack

Alexandria Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, February 20, 2003

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Reflections for Patrolman First Class David Christopher Ezernack

You were so much more than my best friend, you were my lost brother, you are my hero. You will now live throughout myself and thousands more. I love you Dav-Ashley

Ashley Lewis-friend

God speed my brother. You will never be forgotten.

Andi-Criminal Justice Student

AS WE BEGIN OUR CAREER'S IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY IN THIS TIME OF YOUR TRAGIC LOSS....OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU......

POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE'S 45TH SESSION
CHESAPEAKE POLICE DEPT. CHES., VA

In Valor there is Hope - Remember the warrior spirit.

Detective Brent Jex
West Jordan Police Department, UT

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. We are all family in this job, sometimes we are the only family each other has. In pace requiescat, Rest in peace! Keep a watch on the rest of us as we go on shift each day.

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice." (American Indian Prayer)

Isaiah 40:31

Officer Kimberly Moses
MTSU Campus PD, TN

Rest in peace, brave warrior, your sacrifice is appreciated, your dedication is admired.

Sgt George T. Erdel
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC Military Police

I honor and cherish the memory of my friend and protector, Officer David Ezernack. Looking back on his life, he was a giant of a man in such a small package. His badge of identity was integrity, compassion, zest for life, love of family and friends, and honor. His respect for the intent of the law went much deeper than the badge he wore on the outside of his uniform. He exemplified the goal of all law enforcement officers, and in or out of uniform, his heart was the same. David loved the Lord Jesus Christ, his family, his friends, his job, and people. He was selfless always....his final act was to be the first SRT officer to enter the house so that he could minimize the risk to officers who were married and who had children. His epitaph could be, "Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his friends."
Our lives are richer for having known him. Our hearts are broken for the loss of his presence in our lives, but our consolation is that he has left the land of the dying and is now in the land of the living. We cherish his memory. We honor his legacy.
His watch has ended, and he is at eternal rest.

Anonymous

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU WILL BE IN MY IN MY PRAYERS.

P.O. DON CARNEY
NASSAU COUNTY P.D.,N.Y. SPECIAL OPERATIONS

Rest in peace brother in blue.

FTO Scow
U.S. Government Veterans Affairs Police

Take comfort in knowing we all are one family.
Our department, and its' members, are there for you at all times.


Gresham Police Benevolent Group

It rained here all day, I know now that its true: Angels do weep. Because of your sacrifice many will live.

A HERO LEFT US TODAY. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF OFFICER EZERNACK. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. GOD BLESS.

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

Learning of any officer losing their life hurts, but this time it has hit really close to home.

My prayers and sympathies go out to the members of the Alexandria Police Department, and the families of Officers David Ezernack and Jay Carruthers.

Please know that you can rest in peace, the rest of us have your watch now.

A Sister in Blue

Corporal
SPD

To The Family, Relatives, Friends, and Colleauges of Police Officer David Ezernack,

It was with sadness that I learned of this tragic event today. Our fervernt prayers go up for each of you during this time. May the Lord Jesus give you the strength for now and for the days ahead.

Our greatest tribute to Officer Ezernack should be to carry on the work he truly believed in: "To Protect and to Serve."


In Christ's Name,

Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
Chapl./Ofcr.
Longview Police Department (TX)

Chapl./Offcr.
Longview Police department (TX)

I am always saddened to hear of a Law Officers passing, my prayers go out to the Family, friends, and fellow officers of Officer David Ezernack during this delicate time.

God Bless your soul dear Brother...

Your Time In Hell Is Over Now. Go Patrol The Streets Of Heaven. God Has Called Upon You For A Greater Cause. You Will Be Missed By All.

Deputy Lancen Shipman
Bay County Sheriffs Office, Florida

Three officers down
put your knee to the ground.
Three officers down
while we worked safe and sound.
Three officers down
no one makes a sound.
Three officers down
three families tears soak the ground.
Three officers down
put your knee down
In a final salute to the heros'.
Three officers down
may they sleep safe and sound
as their bodies are given now
to this hallowed ground.
Their spirits comfort now
the youngest victim of a grieving town

FIRE FIGHTER
NORTH BRANFORD FIRE

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Ezernack's family, friends and co-workers as they endure the loss of two officers. You will never be alone in your pain and suffering as your law enforcement family will be with you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

To my brother in blue,may you rest in peace. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten. Your family,friends, and co-workers are in our prayers.

Pfc. J.D.Hataway
Monroe city police dept.

Rest in peace, brother.

Recruit Randy Law
Sacramento PD

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 Officer Ezernack 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

It seems like loosing officers to this evil is no longer uncommon. It happens so often that the news media doesnt even cover it well. My heart and prayers go out to the friends and family of these two brave officers. I know my Dad will show them both around Heaven. God is making one strong force, His Angels.
Son of Sgt. Daniel Robert Starnes
Shot to death in the Line of Duty, July 10th, 2001.
It seems like yesterday.

Ryan Daniel Starnes
Morgan County Sheriff, Indiana

It is a sad day to lose an officer, but to lose 2 in one day. My heart goes out to the family, friends and brothers in blue of Officer Ezernack. To the Alexandria PD, your line of blue just got a little smaller, but you are all together as a team. Godspeed.

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

Dear Officer Ezernack:

May GOD be with you and your family during this hard time. Thank you for protecting your community and country. GODS SPEED!

I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Officer David Ezernack. My family experienced similar tragedy this past November when my cousin was killed in the line of duty. My thoughts are with you.

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