Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

If you only knew Blake for 1 second, you were blessed to have known him at all! He was the best dad I've ever seen in my entire life! He drove 4 hours every other Thursday to get his children for visitation and kept them as long as he could usually 4 days then drove them back home another 4 hours when their time was up! He and Dawn spoiled those children rotten! If there were a perfect family ever...it was Blake, Dawn, Haven and Jewell Grace! They were an absolutly beautiful and loving and happy family! The most dedicated officer I've met. He didn't hate his job one bit. He loved it with every breath he took! But not as much as he loved His Girls (Dawn, Haven, Jewell Grace)!! These were the 4 joys of his life that he lived for!!
As I hold Dawn's hand and catch her tears rolling down her cheek..all I can do is think that "You better hold the one you got tight because you never know when time is up!!" He will always be #1 in my mind when the word "Hero" is mentioned!!
I ask every one to pray for the Gammill's! the pain has just begun! As most of us will go on with our lives, they have to start over!! Especially Dawn!! She's my best friend and I would do anything for her but this is something that I'll never be able to help her fix! I hope that Blake's death has opened everyone's eyes to see that that tomorrow is not guarnteed!!
I'll love you always Blake!
I'm here for you always Dawn and I love you very much!
And Girls I'm here for you and always remember Daddy loved you and is always watching over you and he left behind for you an angel and her name is .. Dawn Dawn!!

Love.....Amanda

Amanda Cowart/ Fiance's Best Friend

March 29, 2005

Blake,

Happy late birthday brother.

Deputy Brandon Hughes "OPIE"
DOuglas County Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2005

Blake Happy Easter.
Just to let you know Blake that our adoption is getting closer and closer,
we have finished everything know we are just waiting to travel to China hopefully in NOV. or DEC of 2005.

Blake you are Missed!!!!!

Love
Dep. Fredenburg (fred)
Sarah Fredenburg

Strength and Honor

Dep. Fredenburg
DCSO

March 28, 2005

happy easter 591

damon adams and alicia graves
douglas county communications

March 28, 2005

Blake, sorry I didn't drop by sooner to say happy birthday. The other night, I was at my mom's house, going through school yearbooks. I found our 6th grade pictures from Turner Middle School. I almost forgot what you looked like with a full head of hair. At least your flattop was more than my "chromedome" as you called it. I remember talking to you on Tuesday February 22, little did I know, you would be gone 48 hours later. After I moved to Forsyth, we didn't get to see each other that much. But I will always remember stopping by the DCSO range, and it never failed, you were always there when I came in. Blake , Take care, and watch over us. Rest easy brother.

J. Garner
Ga. Dept. Corrections

March 27, 2005

HAPPY EASTER BLAKE

March 27, 2005

Blake, I have been gone from DCSO long enough that I didn't know you. But that doesn't mean it hurts any less. But for the grace of God. Thank you and all the other men and women who serve our countrys LEO's. God bless your family and God bless the USA. You and yours are in my thoughts.

Ex-Patrolman A. Huey
DCSO

March 25, 2005

You are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 23, 2005

Happy B-Day Blake. We just wanted you to know that you are so very missed by all the OFFICERS of our department.

Douglasville Police Department

March 23, 2005

BLAKE OF COURSE I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON ON HOLLYS COMPUTER, I JUST WANTED TO FINISH TELLING YOU THAT WE ALL MISS YOU
AND THAT WE LOVE YOU BUDDY. AN BY THE WAY PRESTON IS TEETHING AND GROWING FAST. PS BY THE WAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

DEP. HENRY TIMMS / K9 HANDLER
D.C.S.O

March 23, 2005

Just thought that I would say Happy Birthday!!! We sure do miss you Blake, I know you are looking down on all of us and that is how we continue to get through each and every day! Everyone sure does miss you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY 591

Ashley Krinke - Dispatcher
Douglas County 911

March 22, 2005

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Sheriff Gammill's family and friends during these very difficult and painful times.

Mother of officer's EOW 1-1-98

March 22, 2005

Happy Birthday Blake, we miss you and love you. We thinka bout you everday.

S.Bullock
wife of former officer

March 22, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER, WE MISS YOU.

SGT DAVID GRAY
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

March 22, 2005

Happy Birthday brother!!!
We miss you and love you.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

March 22, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAKE!!
IM SURE THIS WILL BE A VERY HAPPY AND PEACEFUL BIRTHDAY FOR YOU. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE STILL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND WE MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS COULD EVER EXPRESS.
REST WELL BUDDY

ALICIA GRAVES DISPATCHER
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

March 22, 2005

Blake was a great guy who could make you smile with his stories and his presence. Blake, you touched my life in the 3 months that I knew you. I never forget the times we had. My thoughts are with you always and my prayers are with your family. In loving memory of 591.

Jennifer Clinton
Silverline

March 20, 2005

One of the last times I spoke to Blake, we talked, laughed and even complained a little about one thing or another. I was fortunate enough to have those moments, that will never be forgotten. Life is precious, take nothing for granted, for in an instant it can change.

"Care not wether you have lived Long....but if you have Lived...."

Friend, co-worker
DCSO

March 19, 2005

Blake,What can I say man it was truly nice to know such a professional man. I thank you for all you gave to your calling, your community and your family. when I first met you through my brother O.J. I knew instantly that I liked you and the more I was around you I saw what a true proffessional you are. You carried the torch of justice well my friend your honor to your craft and service to your community will always be remenbered with reverance. Thank you for everything man, Ben..

Sgt.Ben Pearson
Bleckley Co. Sheriff's Office

March 18, 2005

It has been 3 weeks now, and I think about you daily. As I send my husband to work each day, I pray for his safety. I am honor to know though that you are watching over him and his brothers and sisters at the SO. Your benefit concert was so beautiful. Dawn, your girls, and parents looked so good to have gone through so much. Our family prays for them daily. I know you are watching over them, but always remember that we are too. We miss you Blake......rest in peace.

LEO wife
DCSO

March 18, 2005

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DEPUTY GAMMILL, I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU. I DIDNT KNOW DEPUTY GAMMILL BUT IT IS A PRIVILAGE TO HAVE HIM AS A BROTHER.
GOD BLESS

DEPUTY/ K-9 SHANE PARROTT
GORDON COUNTY S.O GA

March 18, 2005

On Saturday Night, March 12, 2005, I attended a banquet for the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) in Buckhead. During the banquet, an auction was held for a deer hunt, donated in your name, with the proceeds to be given to your 2 daughters. Your deer hunting family came through for your children, not only on the hunt, but later when the hat was past for those that could not bid. I only wish you were there in person. Your lovely bride to be was there and there was not a dry eye in the house when a member of your hunting club got up to speak how you were to be married at your hunting club camp. From our hunting club (Warrior Hunting Club) and the Morrow Police Department Charlie and Delta team, you are missed brother. We will meet again.

Lt. Harry White
Morrow, Ga. PD

March 17, 2005

To the family of Deputy Gammill. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your pain and grief are shared. Losing a family member in the line of duty makes every loss after that personal. May God bless and comfort you. RIP Deputy Gammill.

Brandy Mapp
Family member of Officer Chuck Haist

March 15, 2005

Hey BLake, I'm sorry it took me so long to leave my thanks to you, but I just found a place to do it so evreyone knew you were appreciated. I didnt know you but I know those who did. It takes a lot to be and officer and I thank God that we have people like you to do that. My daddy is an officer and everyday I fear for him and pray for his protection as do I with the other officers. I feel for your wife and little girls. They and your family are in my prayers. I dont know what its like to lose a father, but I know what its like to almost. Its tough but God is great and will pull them through it. You are now with the angels, and deserve so much thanks and appreciation to be willing to lay down your life for the help and protection of others. I love you and thank you!! You are greatly missed. R.I.P.

kara jones daughter of an officer

March 14, 2005

Deputy Gammill, I never got to meet you, but we're brothers bound by a badge. I moved into Douglas County the day after your life was needlessly taken. When I heard on the radio what had happened I couldn't help but weep.It's something that will never make any sense to anyone. You were too young to go, but I guess too brave to stay. As I type now, I do so with heavy heart. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you and yours. We all know that there's another hero in Heaven to watch over us. God bless you my brother.

M.Stone
Forest Park PD

March 14, 2005