Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Wish you were here-
You have a grandson~Cruz David~born on your father's birthday. You & the babies were always a perfect match-
We will all tell Cruz about you-what you did and how you loved what you did-how you made a difference in so many lives and how much all of us loved you-

Richie Grant
Wife of Deputy Dave Grant

February 27, 2009

A True Love's Kiss-
I remember the 1st and I remember the last-
The memories of our life swirl through my mind-
Sending my love to where you are
My Valentine

Richie Grant
Wife of Deputy Dave Grant

February 14, 2009

It's been several months since I stopped at your page. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones, especially those new additions to your family. I know that in time they will know all about you as your memory burns forever in the hearts of those that love you dearly. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 19, 2009

You have a new granddaughter born today at home-she kind of reminds me of the way Whitney looked when she was born-
I know you would be loving this-someday I will tell her all about her Papa
I love you Dave

Richie Grant
Wife of Deputy David Grant

January 6, 2009

The beginning of another year-it's a hard lesson to learn that time goes on-when you died I felt like my life stopped and the world kept whirling on-how could it? But it does-so all I can do is remember the time we had together and be thankful for it. So as 2009 begins I again remember you and the 25 years we had together.
I love you Dave-Always will
Rich

Richie Grant
Wife of Deputy David Grant

January 1, 2009

Hi Dad... it's me again. Well.... as I'm sure you know, I have been having some difficulties with this pregnancy. But I know you are watching over me and keeping me and Cruz safe. I wanted to let you know that he will be here on March 16th....Cruz David Grant Miller. Hopefully he has my personality and his Papa's heart. I miss you so much and I wish you were here to just hold me and make me feel better. I love you Dad! Pooher

Jennifer Grant
Daughter of Deputy Grant

December 30, 2008

On this Christmas Eve I think of all of our Christmas' together-all the years of staying up late-or at least I did and you tried-it always seemed I was stuffing the stockings and you were snoring-ok by me-the snoring was comforting-This Christmas as we await the birth any day now of our second grandchild and our third in March I think of you and how much you loved the babies and how excited you'd have been. Those big bear arms of yours were the perfect cradle for the babies.
I miss you more than ever-know that you are forever in my heart-I Love You Dave-
Merry Christmas!

Rich

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

Hey dad,
I think I'll just ramble a little, it's been a while since I've written to you. Let's see what's new or not. I still miss you every minute of everyday, not a whole lot to say to other people since most will never understand or have no way of fixing what has been done. I started to fix the house boat last week, I figured since it was grandpa, yours, and mine; and I'm the only one left I'd better fix it up before it gets to trashed. I bought my first house I like having my own place. Wish you could come over and check it out. We could put the movie "Heat" on my big t.v. like before and turn up the volume during the shootout scene just like we did when I lived next to the Sheriff's Department. That was fun. We could fix up the dually and go cut wood together. I always enjoyed working hard when you were with me. I thought it might let you know you raised me right. To work hard do the right thing. I just wish I could see you smile. I try to take care of the Harley as much as I can. It's in my garage and it's clean. I ride it from time to time. You always said it would be mine down the road, I just wish we could have taken the longer path or a detour. The road we went down was far to short. I'm waiting to test for San Francisco Fire early next year. I started to study all ready. I went ahead and got my Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor so now I can teach people how to fly helicopters. Jump in let's go for a ride. Took mom and Janelle up. They had fun. Just got back from Northern Idaho to hunt Elk for the first time. I was saving for the two of us to go, but that can't happen now. By the way the trip was not fun. No one from the family calls me except mom, and the girls. Everything has kind of gone in the trash since you and grandpa left. My happiest moments are when I see you in my dreams which doesn't happen that much. I just keep seeing you walk into the room and all I can do is drop to my knees and cry because I'm so happy that this nightmare is over and your actually with me again. Saturday I have an interview with a flight school in Washington. It would be nice to build flight time before San Francisco. I have to work at the fire house starting in the morning I just got a call to cover. Remember when you were driving the logging truck downtown and you had to pull over for me in the engine. I remember you waved and smiled I knew you were proud of me. How about the time we both fought that fire when the shed caught on fire we were both on duty. That was awesome. Dad, we both serve the public I wish I could ask you about your feelings toward the man that took you from us. He has shown nothing in the way of remorse. Some say he is a church going man, if so how can he breath and do nothing. I have many dreams and wishes and I try everyday not to throw it away. Don't lose your head-that's what grandpa said. I asked Janelle to marry me last week, she said yes. So I have that to plan maybe sometime in 2010. I look forward to one day giving my son your name. So many things go through my head before I can write them down. Guess I'm going to get ready to work my 48 hour shift at the fire house now. Maybe you could ride along and help. I would love to run some great calls in the next few days. It feels great to help people. Love you and Miss you, and by the way I carried on of your old shirts up Mt. Whitney. Well as far as I made it. I got a late start but I still climbed from 8,300' to 13,000' with 45 lbs on my back in 5 hours. Then turned around because it was getting late, cold, and I had to start my drive to Idaho to hunt. My little meter that keeps track of how many steps you take said I covered 20 miles and change and over 45,500 steps. I got my butt kicked. You would have laughed or said I was crazy. See you later dad and BE SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!

Justin
Son

November 12, 2008

Hi Dad....
Well, your favorite holiday is just around the corner...another year making portuguese dressing without you...then Christmas, New Years... and then Cruz David Grant will be here. I've had dreams about the day he's born and when I think about it, I am filled with an unexplainable feeling.... and then I think about how you would have felt and picture you holding him and I cry, something I will never get to see..... I miss you so much. I love you.... Pooher

Jennifer Grant
Daughter of Deputy Grant

November 6, 2008

'MORNIN,ROOMIE; GUESS THIS YEAR ISN'T GOING TO GET ANY BETTER....THE BOYS IN L.A. ADVISED ME THIS WEEK THAT I'M SHORT ANOTHER FRIEND AND PARTNER. IF YOU BUMP INTO PAIGE MCCOY UP THERE, TELL HIM I'LL BE PLACING HIM INTO GOOD COMPANY ON THE OL' BAR WALL. HE HAD A PERSONALITY THAT REMINDED ME OF YOU....LIKED A GOOD JOKE AND WAS A GOOD FAMILY MAN. I'M GONNA MISS HIM TOO! WHEN WE TALKED ABOUT YOU LAST YEAR, HE BROUGHT IT TO MIND THAT WE BOTH SHARED THE SAME TYPE OF ACCIDENT, AND ONLY BECAUSE 'GOOD COPS GO FIRST' (AS THEY SAY), MINE ONLY TOOK MY CAREER AND NOT MY LIFE. WAS PAIGE TRYING TO TELL ME SOMETHING? IT BROKE MY HEART WHEN I READ THE NEW REFLECTIONS LAST NIGHT, AS YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT GRANDPA. BUT YOUR LEGACY WILL GO ON WITH THEM AND I'M POSITIVE THAT YOU'LL BE THEIR HERO AS THEY GROW UP. FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH BUDDY....YOU WILL BE SEEING THEM AND HOLDING THEM IN THE NEAR FUTURE, BECAUSE I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT GOD DID NOT INTEND FOR US TO BE AWAY FROM OUR LOVED ONES FOREVER. IT'S AROUND THE CORNER MY FRIEND, AND THAT IS A WRITTEN PROMISE! SO JUST A SHORT 'HI' FROM OL' FROSTY AND YOU WON'T BE FORGOTTEN ON THIS END. THANKS FOR A BRIEF MOMENT OF FRIENDSHIP WE SHARED WHICH WILL LAST FOREVER, AND I'LL BE HELPING YOU WITH ASKING GOD TO PROTECT YOUR NEPHEW....IF HE'S HALF THE COP YOU WERE, THE WORLD WILL RECOVER A BIT FROM ITS LOSS. SEE YOU LATER..............FROSTY

WILLIAM FROST
APD/RET FRIEND

October 12, 2008

I know you were there with me today to look at the first pictures of your first grandson. He'll be here in March and it has brought so much happiness to my life... but there is a part that makes me.... sad. I wish you were here to hold him when he is born. Cruz David Grant Miller, your grandson. I love you Dad...... Pooher

Jennifer Grant
Daughter of Deputy Grant

October 8, 2008

Uncle Dave, well i went up to sonora a few weeks ago and saw some of the family. I miss bein up there so bad. I really miss goin up there and hangin out with everyone and wish i could do it more. I know your watching over everyone all of the time and i just ask you help keep me safe out on patrol. I know when im sitting in that car your watchin me sayin...... i remember those days. and yes i have a pic of you back in the day when you used to be an explorer just like i am now. I hope your havin fun patrolin the streets of heavin, i will try to help out down here on earth. Love you uncle Dave

Explorer Cody James Grant
Nephew Fresno Sheriffs Dept

September 11, 2008

Happy Birthday Dad... I made a sign for you again this year and I'm putting it on your tree ... I know you always said, "it's just another day"... but I am thankful you were put on this Earth, but I am tortured for you being taken so unexpectedly and so young. Your blood carries on through me and your grandbaby on the way. It is so painful to know my child will never know your voice, guidance, love.... I promise Dad, I will do my best to give them all of the love and knowledge that you and Mom gave to me. They will never be able to grasp the full effect of such an irreplaceable human being. I love you Dad.... God I miss you! Happy Birthday! Pooher

Jennifer Grant
Daughter of Deputy Grant

September 6, 2008

Happy Birthday Dave-
I wish you were here-so we could bake you a cake and give you silly presents that would make you laugh-
I miss you just like it was Day One-
You hold my heart
I Love You
Rich

Anonymous

September 5, 2008

I came across your name among the many heroes listed here and thought I would pay a visit and leave a reflection. I've read where your daughter confronted the individual repsonsible for all the pain present in the hearts of your loved ones. I salute her for her courage to confront this individual. I was lucky, the person responsible for all our pain was also killed when he decided to drink and drive and strike my sons squad car. I know that those who love you have shed many silent tears of love, enough to create a small pond where they could sit beside and ponder the many wonderful memories of your love. Continue to keep watch over all of them, guide them through life and protect them from harm. Visit them in their dreams so they know you are close and watching over them. You will never be forgotten as you are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 16, 2008

HEY,DAVEY...HARD TO BELIEVE IT'S BEEN FOUR YEARS ALREADY. SOME OLD PARTNERS AND I DROVE THROUGH SONORA LAST NIGHT AND HOISTED ONE FOR YOU AND DARDEN HOLLIS. REMEMBER DARDEN FROM THE OLD L.A. WAR STORIES I USED TO TELL YOU? WHAT AM I SAYING! YOU TWO ARE PROBABLY SWAPPING STORIES ABOUT ME NOW. JUST DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING HE SAYS ABOUT ME. WE ALL AGREED THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT GOOD COPS LIKE YOU GUYS. THEN WE WENT BACK TO MY BAR AND READ THE REFLECTIONS WRITTEN TO YOU AND DARDEN. THE LOVING MEMORIALS FROM YOUR FAMILY WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR A FEW TEARS AND MADE US WONDER WHY THE GOOD GUYS ALWAYS HAVE TO GO FIRST. BUT WE ALL AGREED THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL SURELY BE REUNITED WHEN THE LORD TAKES BACK THE EARTH AND FAMILIES LIKE YOURS WILL ONCE AGAIN WALK TOGETHER IN THE SUNSHINE AND PEACE THAT WAS PROMISED TO US. MAYBE WE'LL ALL JUMP ON OUR BIKES AND LET THE WIND BLOW AWAY THE TEARS. ONLY THIS TIME THEY WILL BE TEARS OF JOY. LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT 'LAST ROLL CALL' BUDDY WHEN WE CAN ALL MEET AGAIN. GO WITH GOD, MY FRIEND.

WILIAM FROST, RETIRED ATWATER P.D
BROTHER OF THE BADGE

June 1, 2008

Four years-it's still all a blur-I still miss you just like it was Day one-I love you-always will-forever-

Love, Rich

May 30, 2008

To the Grant family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all on this 4th year without your "Hero". Our stories are so much the same. We used to live in Sacto,CA and our children are about the same age. My son also, got his pilots license and is flying. May God Bless you and keep you in His care as you go through this journey. Remember, our loved ones live on and will "Forever be in Our Hearts"

Wife of COIII Francisco F. Garza
TDCJ/Dominguez Unit/E.O.W. 5-31-99(Memorial Day)

May 30, 2008

Hi Dad. It's me again.
I went to the local police memorial today with Mom, Rory and Aliana. Jim Mele, Sheriff, gave Mom a Medal of Honor for you today. I drove to Sacramento and sang, "Can You Hear Me When I Talk To You" at the Candlelight Vigil....Why am I telling you all of this... when I know you were there somehow.
A few weeks ago, Mom, Dusty, Quentin and I were in Perkos. And I noticed Mom's face suddenly became pale. The man that caused your accident and death was sitting in the booth next to us. Mom walked out as I paid. I stood there, staring at him, wondering what could I possibly say to someone that killed my Dad? My Life?
I went out in the parking lot and cried.... 15 minutes later, I walked back in. There I was, face to face with a man that had ripped my life from me. As he looked at me, I just stared in his eyes. I found it very hard to watch him sit with his family laughing and carrying on while Mom got physically sick and cried. No letter, No I'm Sorry... No nothing from this guy... So I looked him in his eyes and said:
"I don't know how you sleep at night... because I can't. And I just wanted to let you know that I am getting married in July and because of YOU.... My father won't be able to walk me down the aisle". And I walked away...... And sobbed in mom's arms in the parking lot. I figured.... he ruined my life, I can ruin one night for him..... But why am I telling you???? You were there I'm sure.
Thank you for giving me the guts to speak up for our family. I love you Dad and I miss you terribly. I am so tired of being sad....... I love you!

Jennifer Grant
Daughter of Deputy Dave Grant

May 15, 2008

Rory~Justin~Jennifer~Whitney

Your Dad loved you, will always love you and will always be with you, watching over you-
Remember this always and know that he is very proud of you!
But most of all-he would want you to enjoy each day and live life to the fullest!

March 13, 2008

YOU ARE 10-10, BUT I WILL SOON BE 10-8. SOMETIMES I SIT HERE ON THE COMPUTER AND LISTEN TO THE TUOLUMNE S.O, THINKING THAT ALMOST 4 YEARS AGO, YOU WERE ON THERE, I COULD HAVE HEARD YOU. I STARTED MY RIDE-A-LONGS JUST RECENTLY AND I KNOW YOU ARE RIGHT THERE WATCHING OVER ME SAYING "THAT'S MY TOAD." THEY ARE SO MUCH FUN. I MISS YOU UNCLE DAVE AND WISH I COULD SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE,TOAD

Explorer Grant
Nephew Fresno Sheriff

March 7, 2008

~ From Your Daughter ~

"That's My Dad"

A jingling pocket.
A whiskery kiss.
And hundreds of answers
to, "Daddy, What's This?"
A spot on his lap
for his sweet little miss.
A buddy for life....
That's My Dad

A hand on my shoulder.
Some help with a class.
A heart-to-heart talk.
And money for gas.
In difficult times,
a "This, too, will pass."
An anchor of strength...
That's My Dad.

A door open wide.
A welcoming smile.
A cheerful embrace
and a "Please stay awhile."
A love that has followed me
mile after mile.
The feeling of home...
That's My Dad.

So many rich memories
and words of advice.
Unwavering love
and immense sacrifice.
The great guy who makes it
so easy and nice
to point to with pride...
"That's My Dad!!!!"

I love you Dad! I miss you terribly! Pooher

Jennifer Patricia Grant
Daughter of Deputy Grant

February 18, 2008

WELL,DAVIE...I SEE I'VE LOST ANOTHER FRIEND AND "ALMOST PARTNER" IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. I'M SORRY WE DIDN'T GET TO HOOK UP AS PARTNERS BACK IN 1977 BUT JUST HAVING YOU AROUND AS A ROOMIE AND ASKING TO HEAR ALL MY WAR STORIES ALL NIGHT WAS A SPECIAL TIME IN THIS OLD MANS LIFE. AS AN UP-AND-COMING COP I KNEW YOU WOULD DO A GOOD JOB. YOU HAD THAT SPECIAL PEOPLE SKILLS THAT TURNED THE LIGHT ON IN MY HEAD AND I AM SO GLAD TO LEARN THAT YOU LOVED THE WORK AS MUCH AS I DID. AND BUDDY...IF IT IS ANY CONSOLATION, I HAVE NEVER WITNESSED A MORE LOVING MEMORIAL TO A FALLEN HERO THAN THE DAY THEY SHUT DOWN SONORA TO HONOR A GREAT COP AND FRIEND. I HAD TO LEAVE AFTER THE FLYOVER...YOU KNOW ME-NEVER LIKED THE PUBLIC TO SEE ME CRY. WISH WE COULD HAVE HAD ONE MORE TALK BEFORE THIS TRAGEDY, BUT YOU WERE BUSY ON AN INTERVIEW WHEN I STOPPED BY THE STATION. SO UNTIL IT'S TIME FOR ME TO GO 10-10, I'LL BE REMEMBERING THAT INQUISITIVE, GIGGLING KID WHO COULD NEVER HEAR ENOUGH WAR STORIES ABOUT THE L.A. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT. YOU'RE ON MY BAR WALL IN MARIPOSA WITH MY OTHER FALLEN FRIENDS. YOUR EX-ROOMIE AND FRIEND...........FROSTY

WILLIAM FROST/RETIRED ATWATER PD
FRIEND AND ROOM MATE

January 7, 2008

Dad -
As 2007 comes to an end, I wish you were here as always. I can't began to believe that this May will be 4 years that you have been gone and nothing has eased in anyway. Many new things have come into my life and work has been keeping me busy...but not a day goes by that I don't miss you and want to break down and cry. I'm looking forward to 2008 and looking forward to the many dreams I will have of you. I love you Dad... I miss you! Pooher

Jennifer Patricia Grant
Daughter of Deputy Grant

December 30, 2007

I Love You Dave-
Merry Christmas

Rich

December 25, 2007