Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I went by the grave the other day and saw the memorial. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about what has happened. We sure miss you

April 11, 2006

Thanks Buddy. I owe you one.

Deputy TC Scott #558
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

April 1, 2006

Wow Blake, I can't believe it has been a year since I woke up to hear the tragic news right before I went to school that day. I think about you alot, especially when I drive down Camp Creek right at our little section where we use to catch all the speeders. I really miss seeing you around. You would always make me laugh or find some weird thing to pick on me about that day. I felt you with me the other day when I was driving around... you know what day that was because you kept me from making a turn that could send me away. I felt you right beside me debating with me why I shouldn't do that. It was crazy. I needed you there that day, I could always talk to you about everything and you and the "guys" always knew what to say. You are missed terribly down here. While some people have moved on with their lives, I know alot that still look for you everyday to pass down the hall in hopes that this past year was all just a nightmare. I know I have just completely blabbed on but you know... thats me. Anyways, I really miss seeing you around and I know you are always with us keeping us safe and helping guide us in the right directions. Miss ya youngin'

"Kid"
EX Intern DCSO

March 26, 2006

BLAKE, IT HAS TAKEN A WHILE FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO WRITE SOMETHING HERE, AND I AM NOT GOOD WITH PUTTING THOUGHTS TO PAPER. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START BUT I THINK BACK TO WHEN WE HAD JUST BEEN PUT ON THE M.C.S. UNIT TOGETHER AND I MET YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME. I KNEW WE WERE GOING TO BE GOOD FRIENDS RIGHT AWAY. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH EACH OTHERS STATS. THE NEXT THING THAT ALWAYS COMES TO MIND IS WHEN WE WERE IN MEXICO BEACH, FL. TOGETHER. WTACHING YOU WITH YOUR GIRLS SURE DID IMPRESS ME. THE WAY THAT YOU LOOKED AFTER AND CARED FOR THEM, AND AT THAT AGE CHILDREN ARE A HANDFULL, BUT YOU NEVER GOT ILL OR FRUSTRATED YOU JUST DID WHAT WAS NEEDED. WE HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME. SHAY AND I WERE TALKING SHORTLEY AFTER YOUR PASSING AND WE DECIDED THAT SINCE YOU WERE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO GO TO FL. WITH US AS WE HAD PLANNED THAT NEXT YEAR THAT WE WERE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO EATHER, SO WE WENT TO TX. INSTEAD. I ALSO REMEBER WHEN YOU ASKED ME TO GO HUNTING WITH YOU AND STAY THE WEEKEND AT THE HUNTING CLUB THAT DECEMBER, AND I COULD NOT GO BECAUSE I HAD TO WORK. I THOUGHT WORKING WAS SO IMPORTANT, BOY WAS I WRONG. I WISH SO BAD NOW THAT I HAD TAKEN YOU UP ON THAT OFFER AND WE COULD HAVE HAD SOME MORE GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. I WILL MAKE MORE TIME FOR OTHERS NOW BECAUSE OF THAT.
DAWN ASKED ME TO MEET HER ON CHAPEL HILL RD ONE DAY AND SHE SAID SHE HAD SOMETHING TO GIVE TO ME, IT WAS YOUR TICKET BOOK. SHE SAID THAT YOU AND I ALWAYS TRIED TO KEEP UP WITH EACH OTHER ON THE MOTOR CARRIER UNIT AND THAT SHE WANTED ME TO HAVE IT. SHE ALSO SAID THAT IF I TOOK IT THAT SHE EXPECTED IT TO BE USED!! WELL BLAKE I HAVE USED IT EVERYDAY SINCE AND I THINK OF YOU EVERY TIME I HAND OUT A BAD-DRIVING AWARD. I AM ON THE F.I.N.D UNIT NOW AND JULIE WORRIES ABOUT ME, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING AFTER ME AND KEEPING ME ON MY TOES!
ME, JULIE, AND THE BOYS ARE GOING BACK TO MEXICO BEACH THIS YEAR AND ON THE FIRST SUN SET I AM GOING TO HAVE BEER FOR YOU AND ME AND REFLECT ON THE LAST TIME THAT WE WERE AT THE BEACH TOGETHER.
I DO NOT KNOW WHEN I WILL BE ABLE TO WRITE TO YA AGAIN, BUT KNOW THAT I MISS YA AND WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YA.

YOUR FRIEND, MATT.

DEPUTY MATT GRAY 575
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

March 26, 2006

Hey buddy. Well it has only took a year for me to be able to sit down and write the words about how much you mean to me and how much I miss you. Well I just couldn't stay away from policing, i'm back after leaving for just over seven months. It took a long time for me to come to terms with the fact that God is in control of all situations. I know that Heaven is a brighter place with you there. I miss all the times that we spent together. I am proud that you were part of my family, but most of all I couldn't have asked for anyone any better to call my best friend. I am pretty sure that I have read every comment on your page and it is evident that you were displayed the same type of loyalty at work that you gave to me through our years of growing up together. I know that you are with me daily, you are in my thoughts everyday. It is hard for me to say what I feel a lot of the time, but with us it was always easy.....it was always "Luv you Bro'". It is hard for me to do so many things without my thoughts turning to how we did them together. I'm not sure if any two people ever had as much in common as we did. I never thought that I would end up back in law enforcement after your passing, but I guess if it is in you it is hard to get out. I know that we talked about leaving many times but we somehow continued to sacrifice for others. I guess that is just the kind of hearts that we have, tough on the outside but tender on the inside. It would be easy to fill this page up with my thoughts but I will keep the rest private, to be shared just between us. I will make it a point to everyday honor the type of officer and person that you were. I know that it will be difficult to go through life without you here, however I am comforted in knowing that you are my personal Guardian Angel. I am in awe of the fact of how much you meant to so many people, it is a testiment to your honor, loyalty, dedication and courage. I guess the only thing that gets me through eacg time that I think about is knowing that the last words we ever said to each other were " Luv ya Bro'". I hope that others will take the time build a relationship like we had, i'm glad that it didn't take any work. Miss you daily and love you always.....Shane

Patrolman Shane E. Ward (Cousin)
Clayton County Police Dept.

March 24, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY I KNOW A DAY LATE A DOLLAR SHORT I KNOW YOU KNOW HOW IT IS.

178
DCSO

March 23, 2006

Happy 32nd Birthday Blake...we love you and miss you

Ryan and Kim
Douglas Co Sheriffs Office

March 22, 2006

Happy Birthday, Blake.
Remember when you turned 21 and Anita came down and you, me and Desmund and Anita went to Tallahassee to that Mardi Gras place to celebrate? I can still remember the pictures we took that night. It seems like yesterday and then a life time ago (today makes 11 years ago!!!). So much has happened since that time. You don't realize that you may never get to see someone you loved so much again and how much that hurts and affects you until it happens. There are so many things that I wanted to tell you over the years and never got the chance to. It is hard knowing that I will never "run into" you... until I get to Heaven. Until that time, I know you hear the things I am saying to you, things I never got to tell you on this Earth. I'm proud of the man you became and how obviously people loved and respected you and what a good daddy you were. I always knew you would become that person, as you were already on your way when we were together. Happy Birthday! You are always on my mind and your family is always in my prayers.
Love,

Delanna

March 22, 2006

happy birthday blake we miss you

ken black
dcso

March 22, 2006

Happy Birthday buddy!! I love you Blake!

Dep Jennifer Crane #592
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Gammill. Your fiancee, family, and fellow deputies are in our prayers.

OFC Kevin R Turley
City of Heflin Police Department (Alabama)

March 21, 2006

Happy Birthday Blake (3-22). We miss you so much everyday but I know you are still here with us. We love you and you will never be forgotten.

S.Bullock
R.E.C.O.N. Intelligence Search and Rescue

March 21, 2006

To Deputy Blake Gammill and his loved ones:

Please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
I hope that our paths cross in D.C.

Blake, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Deputy Blake Gammill. Your valor and courage humbles me.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Deputy Gammill gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 24, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 16, 2006

Hey Blake,
I know it has been a while since I have been on here to leave you anything, but I figured I needed to go ahead since I was on here reading all of the other nice things people have said! Man, you sure are missed; I still can't believe you are gone and that it has been a year! I will never forget the morning of 02/25/05 @ 0500hrs - was getting ready for work and just happened to turn on the news, I never in a million years ever thought that it would have been you. You were too good of a guy, but I guess you were needed more in heaven and GOD knows what he is doing. Sometimes it doesn't make sense to me on why he would take someone like you away from all of your family and friends, but I know he had a plan for you. I do miss you, I miss hearing 591 calling out on the radio -- it will NEVER be the same without you. But I won't make this a book, which I am sure that I already have just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and really miss you. I know you are watching out for us down here, glad to have you as an ANGEL (which you already were anyway.) Love ya man and miss you bunches!

Ashley Krinke Nelson
Douglas County 911

March 12, 2006

Hey Blake, just wanted to say hi and let you know we are gonna make this thing fly and I know you know what I'm talking about, you are steering this ship for us. We love you and miss you so much.

Shelley Bullock

March 10, 2006

It does not seem like it has been a yr. I still remember you playing Little League baseball on the All star team with my brother. Time helps to heal, but you will never be forgotten.

P. Wooten

March 8, 2006

Man i can't believe that it has been a year! It seems like yesterday we were in Mexico Beach and I was sharing that potatoe with Jewel Grace. The memorial was very nice and there is a great monument there for you now. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I miss ya much brother!

Shay Brooks
Douglas County Sheriffs Office

March 6, 2006

Thanks for your service,my heart goes out to your family.Wish I could have worked with you .My service with D.C.S.O.begins march 13 I hope I'am half the man you were.

jailer J.M.
douglas county sheriffs office

March 5, 2006

WELL BROTHER IT'S BEEN A YEAR. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT YOUR NOT ON MY MIND. I KNOW YOUR WITH ME EACH TIME I WALK OUT THE DOOR OR GET A CALL FOR SERVICE. WHENEVER I HAVE A WEAK MOMENT I THINK OF THE GOOD TIMES. SOMETIMES I WAKE AT NIGHT AND THINK OF THAT COLD DARK NIGHT WE LOST YOU. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE TO RUN(HA HA) I WROTE A CADENCE FOR YOU A WHILE BACK TO SING WHILE WE RUN.
(WE LOST OUR BROTHER ONE COLD DARK NIGHT.
FIRST IN LINE AND READY TO FIGHT
QUICK ON WIT AND FULL OF NERVE
HE GAVE HIS LIFE TO PROTECT AND SERVE) WELL I HOPE YOU LIKE IT STRENGTH AND HONOR

178
dcso

March 2, 2006

Blake a year has come and gone, We held a memorial service in honor of you last saturday Blake the SERT team we still talk about you all the time can't beleive it has been a year. The sheriff's office and your family placed a beautful memorial for you and all Douglas County Deputies who have pasted while working at the Sheriff office. I know you are in a better place but why did you let it rain on us I know because we always were stuck in the rain and cold for honor guard so it was just like old times. Blake you are missed dearly.

Strength & Honor
My SERT Brother
Love Fred 260

Deputy Lewis Fredenburg
DCSO

March 1, 2006

I just wanted to say you are missed and thought of often. You have touched so many lives and in your short time changed many lives as well. We are a better department and work family because of you. To turn back time would be so wonderful but we must go on. You will never be forgotten and forever loved by all your brothers and sisters here at the S.O.

Deputy Traci Sullivan #268

Deputy Traci Sullivan
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

February 28, 2006

Blake, I feel so honored that I got to meet your father. I feel like I know you, even though that probably seems crazy. The memorial was amazing. You had some wonderful people in your life and it was very obvious that you were very well respected. I only wish I could have known you.

Tracie Dean

February 27, 2006

I was very fortunate to attend the memorial service for Blake this afternoon in Lithia Springs. I live in Atlanta and was invited by Chris and Shelley Bullock who are both volunteers with R.E.C.O.N. My friend Tracie Dean and I were both very moved by the love and support of the fellow Douglas County officers. We did not know Blake, but have the highest regards for what he did to try to save a young boy form a sexual preditor. His family should be very proud of him. My admiration for what Blake has done goes out to his family and friends. Sincerely, Melissa Spalding

Melissa Spalding

February 25, 2006

Blake it's hard to beleive that it has been a year now, we all still miss seeing and hearing from you.

Dep. David Jameson 503
Douglas County Sheriffs Office

February 25, 2006

Well good friend, I now have three grand children. Yes it's a boy to. thats all I belive my family can have is boys! His name is (Logon Blake) and he was born at 1221 hrs on 02/24/2006 can you belive that. Now I have a good thing to remember on this date. I sure do miss ya a hole lot I thank about you quite offten, and i all ways will I love ya! I had 911 tone out our office the P.D. and the F.D. at 2241:39 in your memory and held a moment of silents. I let Randy have the night off, me and Taylor spent some time with some of the boys that was with us that night last year. And then I came up to the office and spent some time with Joann she is missing you real bad. She and I lean on each other from time to time.Well just wanted to say hi, and love ya. Good by for now.Big E.

Lt. E Davis
D.C.S.O.

February 25, 2006