Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to the family of Sgt. Land and may God bless them in this time of sorrow.

PO Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

RIP GOD BLESS YOU...

WILLIAM MOURET
D/S I FORSYTH COUNTY

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and close friends of Sgt. David Land. He will truly be missed.

Detective Jimmy Whitlock
Forsyth County Sheriff's Department

David was my best friend. Almost seven months ago I stood beside him as his best man for his wedding and now this tradigity struck. David was one of those type people that never met someone he didn't like. He was always there to cheer you up, even when you didn't think you needed cheering up. He was the type you could talk to about anything and it would be alright. He was the best officer I know. He was dedicated to his wife and little girl who was his world. He loved his Sheriff's Office family just as much.

David, I love you man and I will miss you so much. God Speed.

Sgt. Michael Honiker
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

May you rest in Peace.
God Bless you and your family!
Toni B. Flowers
Beaufort County Council

Beaufort County Council

We would like to express our sympathy to the family, co-workers and friends of Sergeant David P. Land. Each and everyone of you are in our prayers. May God Bless and give you Comfort.

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

We send our condolences to the family,friends and fellow officers of Sgt. David Land. Brother you will sadly be missed but never forgotten God speed.

Lt. R. Mark Moore
Clinton Police Dept. TN.

David meant so much to our family in so many ways. He is and always will be our HERO! He will be remembered in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and to all whose lives he touched.

"In one sense there is no death. The life of a soul on earth lasts beyond his departure. You will always feel that life touching yours, that voice speaking to you, that spirit looking out of other eyes, talking to you in the familiar things he touched, worked with, loved as familiar friends. He lives on in your life and in the lives of all others that knew him.

Love,

Mama Rees

Mama Rees

My sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Sergeant Land.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am sure that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest well fellow officer, those of us remaining will cover your post on the blue line.

Sergeant Ryan McNeil
New Chicago, Indiana Police Department

This is the fundamental revelation of heaven: being welcomed, acknowledged, received, embraced, and included. Someone is waiting for us-waiting to take us in. Thus death is less an enemy and more a friend, bringing us into more of God's love and into His eternal purpose for us beyond our earthly life. If we believe that "Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep"(Corinthians 15:20), death has truly lost its lethal sting.... There are no words that will lessen your pain, only Scripture to lessen the burden, Sgt. Land, you join an elite group of men and women who served with dignity and courage, thank you from all of us left behind. I know you will be looking out for all of us from above. God Bless and goodbye for now, until we meet at Heaven's Gate.

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

My thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Land's wife, daughter, family, and friends. May God guide you through this difficult time.

Friend and partner of Deputy Michael Shannon, Adams County
EOW 03-07-03

Sergeant Tammy Kroetz
Adams County Sheriff's Dept, Friendship, WI

I've known David for almost 15 years, since before he was a Police Officer. He was the most likeable person you could ever meet, always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. His passing is a tragedy, and he will be missed by all. Rest in Peace, David. We love you.

Margaret Hardin
wife of FCSO fellow deputy

God Bless you Sergeant Land. You are forever in our hearts and prayers.
To the family of this brave hero, know that you aren't alone. Stay strong for one another., and keep Sergeant Land alive through the many memories that you have made together.

LEO Wife
NJ

Rest in peace.........John 15:13

Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00

I remember the first time I met David he was on his motorcycle in his police uniform. Everyone that saw him knew that he loved his job and he was especially proud of being a motorcycle officer. My son (who was his roomate at the time introduced me as "his mom" and David said "Hi mom", gave me a big hug, and I knew that I had adopted him right there on the spot. Me being the concerned mother, asked him that day to take care of my son, a fellow police officer, and he did. David, thank you. Right now the news is full of the war and of the soldiers who die heroes. David is my hero who also gave his life in the line of duty. Thank you David, you will be sorely missed.

Mary Honiker
His friend (2nd mom)

Rest in peace.

Richard Barta, COPS Southern Seaboard Trustee,
Parent of Lee Barta, EOW 8-3-95

Richard Barta

The best career in the world is that of a Police Officer and the best job within the department is being a Motorcycle Officer. Your loss is a tragedy for your family, your department and for us all. Let your family and friends find some comfort in knowing that you were doing what you loved and let them find comfort also in knowing that we, all active and retired officers, will never forget you, or them.

Cleveland Police MC, Retired

I met David when we went to Motor School together. He was an excellent Motor Officer and a great guy to be around. I will miss seeing him and riding with him. God Bless you David....

Sgt Matt R. Freeman
Roswell Police Department (Georgia)

How sad. What a nice officer, with a bright future and a family left behind. He died serving his community.

We all share in the loss, for we are all family of the badge. God Bless his family, friends, colleagues and department in this difficult time.

He now walks the beat in Heaven with St. Michael. Be safe.

Chief JA Millan

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools Law Enforcement, Avery Dist.

Rest in peace brother you have done your time well.

E.C.D.C.

May God bless you and your family, Thank You for serving you community. Rest In Peace My Brother

Patrolman
Lavergne,Tn Police Dept.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them."
Hebrews 6:10

May God rest the soul of a good ole Georgia boy. I wasn't fortunate enough to know Sgt. Land...but I want his family to know that I respect him and appreciate all he did to protect a county in our beautiful state. God Bless you.

Anonymous

God Speed Deputy and may He keep his arms wrapped around your family (both blood and uniformed) during this most tragic time.

Corporal
SPD

RIP and may God bless brother.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

We will remember you and your dedication. Rest in peace brother. Watch over us.


Carl Wortham
Son of Glenn "Truman" Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK