Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HEY BLAKE I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU AND WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT I MISS YOU AND JENNIFER AND I TALK TO DAWN OFTEN AND WE JUST MISS YOU......

CARLTON

October 11, 2005

Hi Blake! I can't sleep! I check the site often, because we all miss and love you deeply! Dawn was here a little over a week ago and we had a nice viist. The kids were excited for her to come, but they did keep asking if Uncle Blake was coming too... I know you were here with us in sprit! I am planning on making some scrap-books for the babies like the one I had made for Dawn to give you last Christmas and then I will let Dawn fill in the words for them. I know these next few months are going to be hard on her, but I am sure she will get through it fine having the love of you and the girls all around her. She is doing well, I am glad of that. You are helping her a lot... keep up the good work up there! :) Well, I guess I am going to TRY to head to bed now. We love you... Carroll, Jeff and the Kids

Carroll Harrison

October 10, 2005

Hey... I was thinking about you the other day. I was driving to school and crossed over the intersection we would always stop and chat at. I was talking to my dad about Haven and the week you came back to work, you had your "brag book" with all the pictures of her that could have possible been taken. I really miss seeing you there. I know you look down over us everyday... if not I would not be here now. I saw the girls the other month, Haven looks just like you. Jewel Grace is as beautiful and full of life as could be. I see so much of you in them it is unreal. I can't wait to see you again, keep watching over us everyday... you know we need it.
Always~ Me

"Kid"
Intern DCSO

September 30, 2005

hey blake, just stopped by to say hello. my little one was born july 29,2005. she was 7 lbs 3 oz and 19 inches long and very beautiful. as sson as she was born i thought about our conversation the day before you were killed and just smiled.. i knew that you would watch over her. you are greatly missed. i hope dawn adn the girls are okay. love you lots

alicia graves operator
dcso

September 25, 2005

For Brande, Haven, Jewell Grace, and Dawn...He's right over the rainbow watching his girls...all four of you...always. He loved you all and loves you still.

Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high,
And the dreams that you dreamed of,
Once in a lullaby.
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly,
And the dreams that you dreamed of,
Dreams really do come true.
Someday, I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where trouble melts like lemon drops,
High above the chimney top,
That's where you'll find me.
Oh, somewhere, over the rainbow, bluebirds fly,
And the dreams that you dare to.
Oh why, oh why can't I?
Well, I see trees of green and red roses too,
I'll watch them bloom for me and you.
And I think to myself: What a wonderful world!

Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white,
And the brightness of day.
I like the dark and I think to myself:
What a wonderful world!
The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky,
Are also on the faces of people passing by.
I see friends shaking hands, saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, " I...I love you!"

I hear babies cry, and I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more than we'll know.
And I think to myself: What a wonderful world!

Someday, I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where trouble melts like lemon drops,
High above the chimney top,
That's where you'll find me.

Oh, somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high.
And the dreams that you dare to,
Oh why, oh why can't I?

Lyrics By: ISRAEL "IZ" KAMAKAWIWOOLE

sam

September 25, 2005

Just stopping by to say hello and we miss you.

September 23, 2005

Blake it is about time for the yearly pistol match.The last time I talked to you was at the pistol match you was helping me hang the targets. Everyone misses you alot. I think about you everyday and I wonder how Dawn and the girls are doing. I will see you again someday my brother.

Explorer
DCSO

September 23, 2005

BLAKE, EVEN THOUGH WE DIDNT KNOW EACH OTHER YOU WERE STILL A BROTHER, I FOUND MYSELF BACK HERE AT YOUR REFLECTION, THINKING ABOUT HOW HAPPY YOU ARE IN HEAVEN, I KNOW THAT YOU ARE MISSING THE GIRLS AND DAWN, BUT I ALSO KNOW THAT YOU ARE SO HAPPY TO BE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD. REST EASY BROTHER. TO DAWN AND THE GIRLS..I PRAY THE PAIN HAS EASED UP SOME, JUST REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES THAT YOU HAD WITH BLAKE, AND REMEMBER ONE DAY WE WILL ALL SEE HIM AGAIN.

SGT. W. M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

September 12, 2005

To the family and friends of Deputy Blake Gammill and officers of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Deputy Gammill was so brutally murdered.

How sad that this dedicated young officer died so young leaving a loving fiance and two small children. It is also infuriating that criminals, or in this instance, their relative would rather kill to evade arrest than face up to the consequences of their own stupid criminal conduct. What a senseless act that took the life of this young man.

May you all be comforted by the warm embrace of the circle of love and support you will get from the law enforcement community, and other police survivors.

Our family shares your agony as we lost our beloved Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, Ca Police Dept. when he was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers. We grieve for you and with you.

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

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

September 7, 2005

Blake,
Matt left Wednesday night to aid those poor people in New Orleans. I am very scared for him.I know the conditions are very bad. I say small prayers all day long. I know you will watch over him and your other brothers.He told me not thirty minutes ago, I've just got to make one more day and I will be home to you and the boys. I am very proud of them as I am of you.We miss you!

Julie Gray
Deputy Matt Gray's wife #575

September 3, 2005

Blake, I hope you like the flowers I left today, it still doesn't seem real. We miss you everyday and we can't wait tom see you again. Please watch over the officers taht are risking their lives in New Orleans right now. God Bless you.

S.Bullock

September 2, 2005

I miss ya Blake. Everyday I drive to school in Atlanta I drive down Camp Creek Road and look for you. You were either just pulling someone over or letting someone go. I remember the last time I saw you, you were working a road block on county line road. The last thing you said to me was "Watch it Kid". I don't know why but that name has still stuck with me. I know you watch over each of us everyday, I am so thankful for that. We miss you dearly down here. Can't wait to see you again.

"Kid"
Use to Intern

August 23, 2005

Well the 24th is upon us and I can't believe it has been 6 months since we lost you Blake, you are missed so much. Dawn, I think about you alot and wonder how you are doing even though I don't know you. I know everyone misses him so much. If I can help in any way with anything please let me know.

S.B.

August 23, 2005

I had another dream about you... I know you are letting me know that you are okay and watching over everyone you love from above. Thank you for coming to me in my dreams. It means the world to me. Tell Nana I said hello and I love her.

August 22, 2005

Rest in peace brother Gammill.

August 20, 2005

BLAKE WE STILL MISS YOU SO MUCH, THE S.E.R.T TEAM HAS NOT FORGOTTEN YOU WE TALK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME EVERY TRAINING DAY I STILL CAN'T GET USE TO YOU NOT SITTING AT THE TABLE WHEN WE GO TO EAT AND WAITING FOR YOU TO GET DONE SO WE CAN GET BACK TO TRAINING.

BLAKE GAMMILL NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!! #591

STRENGTH & HONOR
MY S.E.R.T. BROTHER #591

LOVE FREDENBURG #260

deputy fredenburg
DCSO

August 15, 2005

"If tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye, For all my life,
I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all that we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity, And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past, but here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, But today will always last,
and since each days the same way,
There's no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven, and now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand, and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart "

August 12, 2005

I never met you personally, but your dad always use to come into my grandmothers shop(The Trophy Den). He always use to talk about the way you were growning up over the years and what a man you were turning out to be. I went to your concert at Lithia Springs High School. You were a fine police officer and a well missed person. You are in heaven looking down on your children and everyone who loves. I send my best wishes to your family!

Brittany

August 2, 2005

As I send my husband to work each day, I pray for his safety. I also tell him I love him and be careful....he always replies..don't worry I will, because Blake is watching out for us. That always makes me feel so good, and Blake I know you are watching over your brothers and sister. Each day I pray for you, and your precious family. I just wanted to tell you how proud we all are of you....we miss you, and continue to honor you. God Bless you....you are our special angel.

wife of deputy
dcso

July 21, 2005

We miss you dearly. Can't wait to see you on the other side.

S.B.

July 21, 2005

happy fourth of july blake....

alicia graves dispatcher
douglas county sheriff office

July 6, 2005

Happy 4th of July Blake. Wish you were here to celebrate. We love you.

S.B.

July 1, 2005

Blake,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about your sacrifice. I often wonder if some of the people that I am charged with supervising at the prison aren't there because of your efforts. I also use your heroism to remind myself of two important things. 1) be careful, our line of work is dangerous and even when we take every precaution possible nothing is fool proof. And 2) Like you I have dedicated myself to never be afraid to do my job, I will always defend what is right along with my fellow Officer. I work part-time security at the mall and we all miss you. I also have two young children and have often caught myself reflecting about your sacrifice and wondering what draws us to put ourselves in harms way? Like you, I was called to serve from within, I don't want to do anything else, but serve in law enforcement. Thank you for your dedication, and the ongoing impact you have had in my life.


John Jackson, Jr. #6183
Georgia Department Of Corrections
Mercer University Criminal Justice Major

John Jackson, Jr.
Georgia Department Of Corrections

June 27, 2005

happy fathers day blake...

alicia graves dispatcher
douglas county so

June 22, 2005

Dear Blake,
I have tried so many times to leave something on here for you, but I never have the courage to leave it. It's as if when I leave this I have to know that you are really gone. I visit this page frequently to visit you and see the reflections people leave that were in your life, past and present.
I remember all the good times we had together from Boston to Atlanta! You were there for me through a very difficult phase in my life when I needed you the most. You understood what I was facing though, and helped me because you lived with taking medicine everyday and realized that life could be cut short by disease.
We made some great memories and I hope you remembered them like I do. Your family was my Georgia family and I can't imagine the loss they must feel. I know you must have been a great dad. I can only imagine that you were as proud of your children as I am of mine. I think of you daily and pray for your family that somehow the pain they feel will get easier with time. You were such a special person, a good listener, and a fun companion. I am grateful for the time that we spent together, I only wish I could have told you how important you were in my life and thanked you for helping make me into the person I am today.

June 22, 2005