Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers are with the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Davis. May you find strength in each other and God. Rest in peace Officer Davis. May the children of this fine officer know always that their dad is a true HERO.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

September 24, 2004

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Davis. God bless.
ILEA 04-157 WILL NOT FORGET.

S. Cothran
Newton County Sheriff

September 24, 2004

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS AS THEY GRIEVE THIER LOSS, MAY THEY ALSO KNOW THAT THERE WAS A HERO IN THIER LIVES. MAY YOU ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS THIS COUNTRY WITH MORE MEN AND WOMEN OF YOUR BRAVENESS. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 24, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Butler University Police Department. Rest In Peace

Officers of the Foreign Missions Branch
United States Secret Service/UD

September 24, 2004

Family and friends of Officer Davis,

I am truly sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences and my prayers for your family on behalf of the loss of this great officer. I pray that God comforts you and gives you strength in this difficult time ahead.

Sincerely,
Valarie B. Wright

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02, Summerville P.D., SC

September 24, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Butler University Police Department and the family of Officer Davis. When one of us falls we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in Peace Officer Davis

Sergant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

September 24, 2004

Wer im Gedächtnis seiner Lieben lebt,
der ist nicht tot, der ist nur fern;
tot ist nur, wer vergessen wird.

-Immanuel Kant-

R.I.P. Officer Davis

Stadelmann, Polizeikommissar
Hannover PD, Germany

September 24, 2004

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

September 24, 2004

I read the ODMP almost every day. When I saw that you were killed today.....I was beside myself....I don't know, another senseless loss. Rest in peace Officer Davis, we have the watch now.

Sergeant James Alfieri
New York State Office of Court Administration

September 24, 2004

It is hard to believe that we have lost another officer in such a short time. Officer Davis, you and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy.

Deputy, Reserve Division
Hancock County Sheriff's Department

September 24, 2004

On behalf of the New York State Court Officers, we extend our sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer James L. Davis. Rest in peace, you were true to your oath.

Sergeant James Alfieri
New York State Office of Court Administration

September 24, 2004

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

September 24, 2004

I come to this site daily...hoping to NOT see another name added to the list of fallen officers. I am glad the perpertrator has been found, but I believe he got off too easy. (in my opinion) I send my deepest condolenses to the family,friends and co-workers of this officer. May you Rest in Peace Officer Davis.

Mother of a Police Officer

September 24, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to officer Davis' family, friends, and co-workers.

Lieutenant Tim A. Gossett
Vigo County Sheriff (Indiana)

September 24, 2004

I pray that your family and friends find comfort in these truly heart felt reflections. To your family: Please know that you are not alone and help and comfort our just phone calls away. Officer Davis: May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and you find a restful place high upon a mountain.

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

September 24, 2004

I will be praying for you. It is sad that another true hero has had his life taken. It is time for you to rest now Officer Davis we will continue your watch for you.

Detention Officer Justin Fickle
Bedford Police Dept

September 24, 2004

Yet another senseless tragedy. Another officer's life is taken, with family and officers and citizens left wondering why. RIP Officer Davis. Yet another Indiana Officer gave his life to protect the campus and area.

Indy Citizen

September 24, 2004

Rest Easy Brother James, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

September 24, 2004

Your loss is felt across this entire nation. Our prayers, thoughts and condolences are with you all. Peace, Officer. Rest in peace.

Michigan Resident

September 24, 2004

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 24, 2004

america lost another hero today, Officer Davis was doing what he loved, when he was gunned down.Officer Davis go patrol the streets of heaven now, to the friends and family please turn to God and he will confort you.

Sgt. W. M. Riley
Aragon Ga Pd.

September 24, 2004

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Master Officer J.D.Koeppen, Capital City Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Cadet Officer A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

September 24, 2004

Rest in peace, Officer Davis. You will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

September 24, 2004

Heavy hearts in Indianapolis. Rest in peace sir, and thank you for your service.

Civilian

September 24, 2004

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
This was written by an unknown author.

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

September 24, 2004