Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Daddy I"m loosing my first tooth on the bottom front did you like the apple that mommy i !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

taylor land
taylor

Bubba,
I went out to The Park Sun.. It has changed so much alot of things for the family to do.I went and talked to Nick Bird, he really misses you. As well as the Department they have a nice memorial plaque.In the hall wayof the public saftey building.This the nicest thing I have ever seen as a memoral for any body. I called Shelly and told her to tell mom and dad. I even told Lauren to take Taylor to go see it. There is a super poam. on the top right side that made me cry.They even have a all the patches from all three departments.That was cool to me.You would be prode Bubba. I finally went to the laser show. Like you told me I needed to do along time ago.It was awsome!! I rememered you the whole day I was there.My girlfriend Debbie was there and told me she wished she could have meet you.
I'm even try to put a golf tournment together.The plan is to have it at Laurel Springs where you once worked. Igoing to talkto them Thurs. The money raised is going to Taylors college fund.This something thats layed heavy on me. Mom,Dad and Shelly are going to help that makes me feel good as well I wouldnt do it any other way.
Bubba look down on all of us as we go threw life.Your always on my mind.And in my heart. As well I know your in everybodys hearts and mind. LOVE YOU MAN!!!!

Mike Morgan
Best Friend

from taylor I,m so sorry to type this message and can't put my arms around your neck and tell you I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!

I forgot to tell you grandmother is taking me to gymnastic and balla and modern dance. Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

daddy I type this myself and I LOVE YOU taylor

pretty good UH!!!!!!!!!

daughter
forsyth sheriff office

Dear Son,

I have waited until now to tell you how much you are missed. Telling you before would have not worked because, quite frankly, it would have been too hard. Also, I wanted to tell you how proud we are of you, thousands of people came to pay respect to you. Our hearts were filled with pride knowing you had touched so many people in you life. Of course, you already knew that becasue you were there, Mom and I could feel your presence. We can still feel you from time to time, so please stick with us, as we need your help. That is enough for now. Knowing we will all be together again helps, we will try to live the type of life to insure we will be together again. We pray to Christ and our almighty father everyday to keep your family well, especially Taylor and your Mom. Son you were and are loved beyond measure. Take care and watch over us.

Dad

David,

We just want you to know that we are very proud of you for all that you accomplished and achieved since we first met you. As Paula's parents, you can imagine how we worried about this man who would wed our daughter. You made the grade! You did what your heart told you to do and you made Paula very happy. We could not have expected anything more. As a devoted husband and active member of our Jewish faith, you followed all the traditions and commandments of God's chosen people. You taught Taylor how to love and accept everyone. We are saddened by the tragic event that took your life but know you are apart of our lives now. We will take care of Paula always. She misses you terribly but we know you want her to move on when she can knowing you are still with her. She will continue to make you proud and set the standards for others to follow.


Larry and Brenda Shapiro

David Land's In-laws

Sergeant Land,

I mourn your loss; the loss of your life, the loss to your community, the loss to your comrades, and certainly the loss to your family. I hope that if you did not have the opportunity to know St. Michael in this cruel world that you are getting to know him in Heaven.

I am saddened that your death was the result of yet another fatal motor vehicle accident. Far too many of us are killed by one of our most useful tools. It is ironic that we frequently survive all the domestics, traffic stops, search warrants, and other recognized dangers, just to be felled by our own “shop” or "motor."

An old sergeant once told me that he did not fear dying from smoking, eating poorly, no sleep, or hoodlums – because his Crown Vic would get him first. That is not intended to be a joke, just a pragmatic view of what is sometimes the sad truth. I believe the old sergeant's opinion is as correct for those like you who serve on "sleds" as it is for us who serve in "cages."

God bless your eternal soul.

Deputy Chris Harper, 129
Putnam County SO, Georgia

David,
Your brothers in Special Operations sure did miss you this past Memorial Day, as we were working the weekend. Memorial Day we did remember the good and fun times that we had. David, it is not the same without you here with us working the dreaded holiday. While working I could feel that you were watching over us, as we made it though the holiday without any major incident. Please continue to watch over us, and keep us out of trouble.

Anonymous

Bubba,
You were my best friend.Its taken me time to even to belive it.Bubba, Taylor is so Pretty she is a little angel.Just like you were for me.I'll miss you forever.Bubba I play golf professionally now.Just like you told me I needed to be doing.Bubba I wish more people could have meet you.You could change anyones life.By just talkin to them.But then again you would create a new friend.You have more friends than I could ever dream of.Bubba sorry that we didnt talk for so long.But Im goin to stay in touched with Taylor and Lauren.Hopefully someday I will have a boy and I can name him David with the nickname Bubba.Sorry Im run on here,But I havent got over you being gone yet.I cry all the time I think of you man.This is the hardest thing I've ever had to do.Bubba rest in peace.I'll Always Love You Man.To those who never meet you you where an angel on earth.Gods got a great man with him now look down on us and watch.I know you will have a big Bubba smile on your face.I hope you your motor unit there done what you always wanted to do.Just so you know I'm all most bald or very thin hair. Bubba you left me with alot of good memiores to share with everyone.Bubba I will alays will miss you.

MikeMorgan
Former Roomate

Mike Morgan
Good Friend

This man was one of the finest men I have ever met. DP as he was affectionately known, was a giant man. Always had a smile on his face, and something good to say about anyone.
He was truly a hero ....

Anonymous

On this Mother's Day, I would like to send my prayers to Bubba's mom, Linda. I know he loved his mother with all his heart. I know he is with you on this special day. Without you, Bubba could not have touched so many lives the way he did. You did such a great job raising him to be the man he was.
We all love you Bubba and think of you daily.
Love,
Faith

Paramedic/ Firefighter Faith Nix

David...... I know you are up there watching over all of us and protecting us. It is a day by day thing without you around. I can still picture you coming into dispatch and asking how your girls were and giving us all hugs. Being married to a fellow deputy, i have no possible idea what Paula is going through but I pray for her. I don't know if I could be strong enough. There won't be any new boat patrol stories Jason can tell me this year...... Bubba we love you and miss you dearly and I know you will always watch over Paula and Taylor. They were your life! To Paula...... Jason and I love you and keep you in our prayers.....If you need us just call

Forever in my heart
Lisa Nipper
Communications Officer III
Forsyth County SO

C/O III Alisa Nipper
Forsyth County SO

Dave..We made It brother,can you believe they gave us a promotion,man are the bad guys of this county in for it now! I will miss your bad jokes and me coming up to you in front of everybody and hugging you. I will miss our talks. I will miss you. Everytime I go -41 and 10-8...watch over me. I love ya bubba.

Sgt.Matt Rice
Forsyth Co. Sheriff Ofc

We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part
God has you in His keeping
We have you in our Heart.

Mary Honiker
Friend

David, You can't possibly know how alone I feel without you. There is a part of me that is missing, and it is almost unbearable. I wish you were home now and for Mother's Day.

I Love You More Than Words Can Say.

You Were My Baby Boy.
Linda B. Land

Mother
World Wide Mothers

We are truly saddened at your loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
The young ones now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

DAVID,
You are eternally missed and continually loved !

C/O III TLSH
FORSYTH CO SO

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH SERGEANT LAND, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS....

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

Blessed are you brother -- having given you life in effort to serve others. You will be missed by us, your family, and your community. Rest peacefully and assured that you were doing the right thing. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Deputy Sheriff Chris Harper
Putnam County Sheriff's Office

I will mis you very much so will everybody. :):) Iloveyou
very much:) love Taylor:)

Taylor Rene Land
Booga-Bear

Dear David,

This is by far the hardest thing I have ever had to do. This letter comes from your loving wife, Paula. When they came to tell me of your accident I was in shock and just believed that you were at a hospital. Not to worry, I would take care of you whatever that meant. I knew that when we married it was forever and in sickness and in health. Unfortunatley, there was absolutely nothing I could do to help you or save you. What was I to do? Of course Taylor was with me, as she had come to live with us. My first thought as a "mother" to Taylor was how to tell her and what could I do to keep her from hurting? How could I carry out "our" wishes and dreams for her without you? When I married you I also married Taylor. Not having her in my life has just compounded my grief for you and this trajedy. I promise I will be as much a part of her life as I am allowed to. Several people have told me that she will be okay not to worry because she has a lot of her daddy in her. This is true and you need to know that. As for me, I have lost my everything. At first I was mad at God for allowing us to get married. How quickly I have changed my attitude. God gave you to me and my life was and is truly blessed because of you. I love you yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I will try to be strong and remember the love that we have for one another. I know our love is genuine and had this trajedy not occurred we would grow to have children and grandchildren just as we spoke when you proposed. I will see you again and I cannot wait to be in your arms and kiss you.

I AM MY BELOVED AND MY BELOVED IS MINE.

Sergeant Paula Land
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

I had the pleasure of being David Land's Sergeant on the motor unit and rode next to him for a few years. I can't begin to express what type of officer David was. As you read these other reflections they just barley begin to touch how wonderfull a man David is. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to spend time with David and learn from him. It made me a better person. Go rest high on that mountain, cause your work on earth is done. I will truly miss you.

Lieutenant Paul K.Whitfield
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

David,

I will never forget the first words you spoke to me...in the hallway my senior year of high school at North Forsyth High...you were such a goofball and I love you more than you will ever know. I am glad to know that Taylor got to live with you and Paula for the last six weeks of your life...God gave her to you guys for that reason and for that I am thankful. I love Paula and will always be there for her to lean on. Knowing you made my life a little easier and just thinking about you and the day you told me I needed to "broaden" my horizons makes me crack up on the inside. I love you brother, and I miss you terribly. I know that when I do finally get on the road that you will be with me every step of the way. And yes I am going to keep selling that Mary Kay, just as you instructed me to the last time I saw you! :) Will see you some day up there! God bless your family and the rest of your friends......

C/O III
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Rest in peace Brother Land.

Officer Kevin R Turley
Jacksonville Police Department (Alabama)

LAND WAS LIKE A BROTHER WHEN I WORKED AT FORSYTH CO SO. I STILL REMEMBER HIM RUNNING TO MY AID AS A FOUGHT WITH A SUBJECT.HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY,A TRUE HERO. I AM SO SORRY BROTHER.

CUSTOMS OFFICER JASON GREENE
US CUSTOMS

I saw the heavens open up.
The Earth shook with fear.
For Evil, knew of God's Army.
They were Heroes, men on steel horses.

Cpl. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp Police Motor Unit , Montg. Co. PA.