Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Yet another hero has had their life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Davis. 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

August 28, 2003

God bless, brother. Your time well spent, but not long enough. May your family find comfort in knowing you are a hero, forever.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

August 28, 2003

May you rest in peace. Your memory will live on forever. We all know that you will guide us and protect us from above. My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless your soul.

Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security

August 28, 2003

May Peace be with the Davis family at this time. Being the wife of a former deputy with the GCSD, I all to well know the duty of the spouse, but know not the pain of what you must be going through. May God comfort you and your children with his love, and know that Rodney is there with you and your children always. He was a great guy! You should find peace in knowing how he touch so many that he knew. God Bless you...

Former GCSD Deputy spouse

August 28, 2003

To the wife of Sergeant Davis :
As you suffer this kind of loss , don't try to get your arms around it . Let God get His arms around you . He knows your suffering and will give you the comfort of His presence and the healing balm of His love .
If you walk step by step through each day of your loss , I have found that in time this pain that seems to be without end each day will get a little easier , not that there won't be other days that seem like deep , dark holes .
There is no medal given for getting over loss quickly , so don't try to rush the healing process . Submit to every stage of it . Waves of grief will come and go and return again when you least expect them . Don't dread those times . Embrace the Lord in them . All moments traveled on this road will bring about another part of the healing . Every tear will cleanse a layer of the wound . Each memory will become a salve to your soul .
Your loss has happened all of a sudden , but the transition of your new life must be traveled one step at a time .
Alway's remember to look up and take your Heavenly Fathers hand . He wants to comfort you and shoulder your grief . He is the one constant in your life that can never be lost to you . His love for you is endless . Cast your burdens and grief on Him and He will carry it . He will sustain you . He will able you to go beyond this tragedy , and realize you must go on . Even though I am sure right now that it is hard for you to imagine life without the pain you feel .... with God ALL things are possible .
My prayer is that the Lord will take your hand and lead you always as you struggle to go on , not only for yourself , but for your children .
Isaiah 60:19-20

C. Kaye Hunley
Maynardville , TN

August 28, 2003

Rodney,

I found it hard to believe when I turned on the TV Wednesday morning and heard that a Greene County Deputy's life was taken so senselessly. I found it even harder to believe when I watched the press conference in anticipation and found out that it was you. It seems just a short while ago that we were in the academy together. Your sense of humor will always be remembered. Know that you did not die in vain, and that the rest of your brothers in blue will continue to fight for what you believed in so dearly. Godspeed brother.

Investigator John T. Webb
Waynesboro Police Department

August 28, 2003

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 28, 2003

What a tragedy. There isnt a whole lot more that can be said.

Detroit Police Department

August 28, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to Sgt. Rodney's Wife and children..and to the men and women who served beside him in his tour of duty at the Green Co.S.Dept. . At evry marking of 10-41 they are faced with the chancing death but without hesitation they all do it because its what we love to do....
I'm appologetic for his time here on earth was so short but rest assured altohugh he may not be on here on earth protecting us and making everyone smile, He is watching over us from above as the rest of strive...

Letter From Heaven:
To my dearest family, some thing 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 eternal 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.There's so much 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 day's 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 you 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 wouldn'tunderstand.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 climbs; But together we can do it by taking it one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; That as you give unto the world,the world will give to you.If you can help somebody's who's in sorrow and pian;Then you can say to God at night..."My day was not in vain." And now I am contended..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 them up as,on your way you go.When your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only a half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.Remember your not going...you're coming here to me.

Written by Ruth Ann

Deputy C.S.Bradner
Appomattox Co. Sheriff's Office

August 28, 2003

Lost another brother this day, my heart goes out to the Davis family. I have lost to many friends in my 6 years as a law enforcement officer. Nothing ever prepares us for the loss of a comrade. Yet if you ask any of us would we do anything else we would tell you "No". We love our communities and our families. We will always be there for each other through the good and the bad.....I just have to hope God one days has enough angels to protect us and stops taking them from our ranks!!

Rob

August 28, 2003

Lost another brother this day, my heart goes out to the Davis family.

Rob

August 28, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Rodney did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Rodney 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 Sergeant Davis' family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. 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. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Rodney 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 Rodney 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 (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

August 28, 2003

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant Davis,
I check this website daily with a prayer that there will be no more names to read. My heart is so very heavy, it hurts to know how much pain you are going through. I have been there, and I wish there was something I could do to help ease your pain. Words won't help, but I hope it helps to know that you are all on my mind and in my prayers. I pray the Lord takes your broken hearts and holds them gently in His loving hands and gives you comfort. Tears roll down my face as I remember my loss, and now add your pain to mine. It hurts me to know that others are hurting so bad.
I thank you Sergeant Davis for sacraficing your life to protect your loved ones and also those you never knew. LEO's are angels here on earth, and now you have your wings!! Let me thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrafice.
To Sergeant Davis' unborn baby. You may never hear your daddy's voice, but know he loves you and is watching over you, and he always will.
Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of Officer Linen, CA. Highway Patrol, EOW 8/12/01

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

August 27, 2003

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family.

Lt. James A. Williams N.Y.P.D.

Lt. James A. Williams
N.Y.P.D.

August 27, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Rodney Davis' family, friends and co-workers with the Greene County Sheriff's Department.

God Bless Sarge now you can walk Heaven's beat!

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

August 27, 2003

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A HERO AND WILL BE REMEMBERED AS SUCH. WATCH OVER YOUR YOUNG FAMILY LEFT BEHIND AND THOSE OF US WHO KEEP THE BEAT IN YOUR NAME. GOD BLESS AND REST EASY.

A BROTHER IN BLUE, UPSTATE NY

PTLM
CPD, NY

August 27, 2003

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 Sergeant Davis 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

August 27, 2003

god speed my brother you have done your time in hell its time to take it easy and walk a beat of gold in heaven

Sgt J.E.Warhurst
Fugitive Enforcement Agent

August 27, 2003

It hurts to see another great person, who did all he could to protect others, get killed in such a way. I am grateful for all he did to stop heartless predators who do anything to have a good time and for drugs, and will always remember the price he paid. My heart goes out to his wife and children... Sergeant Davis must have taken great pride in making society a safer place for you. It will be an honor for me to serve as a police officer, and strive to represent what he died for. God bless his family and agency. Never forgotten.

Pat
Baltimore, MD

August 27, 2003

My thougths and prayers are with Sgt. Davis' wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. And to the unborn child that will never got the chance to know his/her father. How sad this is. Your law enforcement family is with you. We all hurt when one of our family members go down. I wish I could say something to ease your pain but there are no words that can, just prayers. Psalm 55:22

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

August 27, 2003

I am truly saddened hearing of the loss of Sgt Davis. May the Lord grant him rest, his family peace, and his colleagues courage.

I appreciate the sacrifices are made by officers, deputies, agents and troops. thank you all

FR Gublo #1700
Richmond VA Police 1985-'87

August 27, 2003

We just lost a Deputy on the 17th and the pain is still very fresh in my mind. I was hoping that I wouldn't see another posting so soon. Rest assured that our thoughts are with your family and your agency. Rest in Peace brother, we'll take it from here.

"To acquire legitimacy, you must stand for something. And that something has to be more than just your own self-interest. You must stand for principles, ideas, and the needs of others. A warrior always stands for something greater than himself. In the end, a warrior is always a noble servant for a noble cause"
Richard Marcinko

Dep. Chuck Porter
Greenville County Sheriff's Office

August 27, 2003

I come on this website every day and think to myself please dont let there be another brother listed. Too often I find my wishes do not come true. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Sgt. Davis family and colleagues. Rest in Peace Brother the watch is ours now.
GOD SPEED.

Police Officer
NYPD

August 27, 2003

deepest sympathy to the family of Sgt. Rodney L. Davis.

Anonymous

August 27, 2003

Rest in peace brother....

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

August 27, 2003