Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are deeply saddened that the world has lost another brave hero. He has touched many lives, directly or indirectly, that will not be the same without him. Heaven needed another hero, and he answered the call. He will be loving and protecting his family from Heaven, proudly showing them off to the other angels. We will all keep him close, in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers, until we are one day bestowed the honor of shaking the hand of a true American hero. Goodbye and Rest in Peace.

Mark & Michelle Sobol
Florissant, Mo

September 1, 2003

May God Bless you, your family and your department
Rest easy, We will continue the Fight!

Master Detective
Chesterfield County PD, Va

September 1, 2003

God Bless you brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the Greene County Sherrif's Office.

Scott Sparks
Chesterfield County Police, Va

September 1, 2003

Rodney,
What do I say and where do I begin??? First, I can’t believe that I’m sitting here writing this, it is unreal that you are gone, I’ll never forget those words “We have an Officer down, We have an Officer down”… I believe those words will haunt me forever. We had so many good times together, on and off duty, and have been cheated out of so many more to come. Just the day before I was laughing at you (you were wearing dress pants and dress shoes) while we were walking through the woods trying to “flush” that guy out. I remember when you were fresh out of the academy and I was still in the auxiliary program, I believe you are one of the only ones that liked having me riding with you. Neither of us knew what we were doing, but we did have fun. I am still sorry about that night I got you in trouble with your wife, I promised I’d have you home by 1 and ended up dropping you off at 4... Going to miss those times we had, but I’m sure glad we had the ones that we did. You are missed, I love you Brother, Rest in Peace.

205

September 1, 2003

Rest in peace my brother. May God watch over the family you left behind and grant them peace. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Sergeant Clinton Schott
Chesterfield County Police Department

August 31, 2003

On behalf of the entire membership of the FBI Agents Association's Detroit Chapter, I send condolences to the friends, family and coworkers of this fallen minister of God (Romans 13:4).

SA Darin L. Paul
FBI Detroit Division

August 31, 2003

To the Greene County Sheriff's Office, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you all pull together and support one another as you adjust to this loss and the changes that will come with it. PLease know that all of us here in Virginia and beyond are behind you.

This has been a rough year for us in Virginia--we are up to eight officers in eight months. Those of us wearing the badge in Virginia must step forward, to support each other and carry on the work that has taken these officers from us. In the name of Sgt. Rodney Davis and these other officers, we must and will carry out their mission.

"Well served, brother officer--May You Rest In Peace."

Cpl. Michael Canny
Hampton, VA PD

August 31, 2003

To the family of Sergeant Davis. I hope this story helps you smile.

My 5 year old son asked me who was the policeman. To that, I responded that he was a hero. My son asked me where did the hero go. I said he was patrolling heaven now and that he was with God. My son said oh, ok.

Later that day, we took him to the local fair. I pointed to the sky where several balloons were floating. My son asked me where the balloons went. I said that the balloons float up in the sky. I was beginning to tell him that the balloons float for a while and then come back down to the ground. Before I could say that he asked me if the balloons floated to heaven. I said that they didn't fly that high. My son said I think the hero is going to catch one. I smiled and said maybe you're right. He then said I think the hero is going to catch them all and give them to God. I shook my head in admiration and said you're right, the hero is going to catch them all.

Rodney, Smooth sailing. You're entire family is in our thoughts.

Law Enforcement Officer
Albemarle County Police Department

August 31, 2003

RODNEY YOU WERE A GREAT FRIEND AS WELL AS PARTNER. I JUST WISH YOU WERE HERE SO I COULD TELL YOU THAT ONE LAST TIME. YOU WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH BY EVERY ONE THAT KNEW YOU. AS YOU WATCH FROM A BETTER PLACE, JUST KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF. R.I.P BROTHER.

DEPUTY BROOKS TAYLOR
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

August 30, 2003

I WENT TO BASIC LAW ENFORCEMT SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF THE 96TH BASIC CLASS AT CENTRAL SHENANDOAH CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING ACADEMY WITH RODNEY . I HAVE WANTED TO BE A POLICE OFFICER FOR 13 YEARS . EVEN THOUGH I FELT I WOULD DO WELL , BY THE TIME I FINALLY GOT TO THE ACADEMY I WAS NERVOUS ABOUT JUST ABOUT ALL OF THE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL TESTS BECAUSE I KNEW IF I FAILED I WOULD BLOW MY ONE CHANCE TO MAKE MY DREAM CAREER COME TRUE . RODNEY DAVIS HELPED ME THROUGH ALL OF THAT WITH HIS SINCE OF HUMOR AND POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON EVERYTHING . MY CLASSMATES AT THE ACADEMY KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT AS WELL AS THE DEPUTIES OF THE GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. IM SURE . MAY GOD BLESS RODNEYS SOUL , HIS WIFE , TWO KIDS , AND THEIR UNBORN CHILD .

DEPUTY HERB SIMMONS JR.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

August 30, 2003

God Bless You for your sacrifice.

God Bless the Family left behind.

God Bless those who wear the badges, "Stay safe!"

Russ Parrish
Citizen, Chesterfield County, VA

August 30, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 30, 2003

Rodney, your good humor and kind heart will be missed. It was a pleasure and honor serving with you. Rest in peace my brother.

Julian Evans Police Officer
Smithfield Police Department

August 30, 2003

Rest in peace blue angel

Shannon
concerned citizen

August 29, 2003

We have lost way too many brothers and sisters in Va. this year. To the family & friends of Sgt. Davis, please accept my sincerest sympathy. Only time will lessen the pain. I am still grieving the loss of my friend and co-worker Doug Wendel, who also was taken while fighting the fight no one else can fight. God bless. We have the watch now!

Sgt. Gary Ladin
Richmond Police Department

August 29, 2003

May God Bless you for the good you have done.
My prayers go out to the wife , kids and friends of Sergeant Rodney L. Davis.
Rest in Peace

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

August 29, 2003

OUR CHATROOM CALLED SUPPORT OUR OFFICERS WOLFPACK FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES AND CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR DEPUTY DAVIS. YOU ALL WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
From: nowaybabe2 (Original Message) Sent: 8/17/2003 3:54 PM

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just enternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through

God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.

I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.

Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.

But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.

If I were to tell you, you would not understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.

I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;

But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;

That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;

Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.

Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:

Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;

I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.

Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.

I will always be with you!

Marilyn Robinson
Support our Officers WolfPackFamily

August 29, 2003

God bless.

August 29, 2003

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.

S.PO. J.A. SPENCE
GALAX POLICE DPARTMENT

August 29, 2003

Rodney,
I will always remember hearing about your senseless death. I was on the way in to work and made my daily stop at a small convienence store just inside of Albemarle County. The same store where you and I dealt with the 13 year old driver of a stolen road tractor! Your humor and love of what you did made quite the impression on me. Seeing your vehicle parked in front of the Sherrif's Office and viewing the outpouring of the citizens towards you, made me proud to have helped out your agency in their time of need. God Bless your family and fellow deputies in this time of need. Thank You for protecting the county in which I reside. Rest in Peace My Brother.

SPO Jerry Utz
Albemarle County PD

August 29, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen hero. Stay strong,
stay focused, and know that Sgt. Rodney Davis
will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

August 29, 2003

We feel your loss here in Florida. May God bless you and your family. May His angels protect your loved ones now and in the years to come. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Virtute Et Armis

Inv. John Creamer
Tallahassee Police Department

August 29, 2003

You gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting those in the community in which you served. Virginia has lost one of its finest. You now walk a beat where there is no violence. There is only peace. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will all meet again on the other side. Rest well my friend.

First Sergeant Salvatore Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA

August 29, 2003

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.-John 15:13

Goodnight brother.

Sean and Lisa Reeves
Albemarle Co. P.D & Charlottesville VA. P.D

August 29, 2003

THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF SHERIFF WILLIAM L. MORRIS AND THE DEPUTIES OF THE GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

SGT LES CASH
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

August 29, 2003