Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

BROTHER ED, I WILL MISS ALL THE TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER AT THE RANGE, YOU TAUGHT ME TO SHOOT LIKE A PRO, YOU TAUGHT ME TO REPECT THOSE WHO TEACH, AND YOU ARE MY HERO.
YOU ARE A COPS COP! A BROTHER, A FATHER AND A FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNEW YOU.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND PATIENCE, THANK YOU FOR ALL TO DID TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
MAY THE GOOD LORD KEEP YOU BY HIS SIDE, TO WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY, AND BROTHERS.
40 YEARS OF SERVICE, FOREVER IN ARE HEARTS.

Anonymous

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

As I visit the Law Enforcement Memorial every 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.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

Family and Friends,
Our hearts are forever hurt by your loss. As survivors of law enforcement, there is a hurt that only others just like us can understand. We do relate to your heartache and will continue to lift you in prayer as we ask for a peace that is beyond your understanding.

Cathy Hill
surviving spouse Deputy Barrett Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00
He died protecting those he didn't even know.

Brother, you have put your time in, now it is time to rest. You dedicated
your life for 40 years to a job that most people don't understand and
today rarely respect. We understand. May God watch over and portect
your family. Thank you Corp

Corporal John Halligan
Philadelphia, PA Police Department

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Edward be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Corporal Davenport's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Please know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Edward is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Edward was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - E.O.W. (01/03/03)

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 Corporal Davenport 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

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHT
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH CORPORAL DAVENPORT,
HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

Deepest sympathy to the family of Corporal Edward Davenport.

Anonymous

God bless...

Anonymous

We are truly saddened at Ed's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades 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

It saddens me to see another name added to this very long list of heroes. My thoughts are with the family at this time. Know that you are not alone in your grief. Know that he is keeping watch from above.

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

I miss you very much.

anonymous

May God grant your family a comforting peace as you transcend this earthly bound. I have no doubt that God will meet you with open arms as you go forth to patrol the streets of heaven under his command. May God bless you, your family, friends, and all of the remaining peacemakers who will continue the watch here in your absence.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

My prayers and condolences go out to the department, co-workers, friends and family of Corporal Edward W. Davenport. such a tragic accident that took a hero from us.
stay focused, stick together and always be there for Corp. Davenport's family.
Mike Bradford; ret. city/county LEO

Mike Bradford; invest-ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

Another hero has had his life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Davenport. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

God bless you sir for your many years of dedicated service to your community and country. May God be with the family of this fine officer and comfort them in this tragic time.

Captain Scott Wright
Mount Holly Police Department, NC

Rest in peace Brother Edward, you will not be forgotten.



Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

Rest in peace brother. God Bless.

S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol

I would like to say on behalf of the Troopers of the Pennsylvania State Police, our prayers and thoughts are with you, your friends and loved ones. God Speed Brother

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

I am so very saddened to hear of the death of this fine gentleman, a veteran officer who was looking to retirement sometime soon and enjoying his golden years.

This goes to show, that every aspect of law enforcement is potentially dangerous.

He is a credit to the profession. I pray for his family, friends and colleagues. He now walks a beat in Heaven with St. Michael.

God Bless and be safe.

Chief JA Millan

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist. SP

You lived and died a "Hero." You will "never" be forgotten for
your 40 yrs of sacrifices and you ultimate sacrifice.
Rest in Peace Blue Angel...rest in Peace.

CPD

"When you go home, tell them of us and say.....
for your tomorrow we gave our today."


J. Maxwell Edmonds

"A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces,
by by the men it honors, by the men it remembers."


President John F. Kennedy

But we.....shall be remembered; we few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds with me shall be my brother."

William Shakespeare


"We all can't be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they go by."

Will Rogers

Anonymous

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

God bless and RIP brother.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

Corporal Davenport,
The 40 years of honorable service show your dedication and commitment to the field of law enforcement. Rest in peace my brother, knowing that you helped many officers and citizens.

Officer John A. Foster
Panama City Beach Police Department