Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Blake Gammill and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Blake... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

February 28, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Deputy Gammill and to all the personnel of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

February 28, 2005

EVEN THOUGH I AM NO LONGER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT I AM SURE I SPEAK FOR THE
DEPT. IT IS ALWAYS SO SAD TO HEAR OF
ONE OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS LOSING THEIR LIFE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A VOW THAT WE
MADE TO PROTECT AND SERVE. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU DURING THE TIME..

FORMER OFFICER
NEWTON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

February 28, 2005

It's a scary world we work and live in today, and what happened to you could happen to any one of us. May God bless all of your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers. God speed.

A. Crocker, Deputy Sheriff
Forsyth County S.O.

February 28, 2005

god looks down on us all but he smiles on those in blue. you are gone but never forgotten. you are our brother forever. rest in peace

patrol officer jason tucker
tuscaloosa police department

February 28, 2005

Deputy Gammill, you are now with the angels and we will carry on where you left.

To your family, you will always be in my families prayers.

God bless the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for their loss.

Charles Pendergrass
Deputy Sheriff
Lake County Sheriff's Office Fla.

Deputy Sheriff Charles Pendergrass
Lake County Sheriff's Office Florida

February 28, 2005

If my words would flow like my tears
If my pain could leak onto the page
If my heart breaking could be visible
Maybe, then, you could know how much I care.

But the words just will not form
The pain is entangled within me
My heart has crumbled within my chest
How can you know how much I care?

If your words will not flow like your tears
If your pain is deep inside
If your heart has shattered within you
Then, you know how much I care.

by: Gena Hendrix

I wrote this poem in a feeble attempt to express my grief from the loss of Deputy Sheriff Blake Gammill. Though David & I did not know him personnally, his death has had a profound effect on us. Our hearts go out to his family and all who knew and loved him.

Gena Hendrix, wife of David Hendrix, a Douglas County Fire Fighter

Gena Hendrix
Douglas Co. Fire Fighter's wife

February 28, 2005

Blake,
I can not seem to find the words to express how we feel. You made David feel so confident and welcome at the SO. It seems like just yesterday when we ran into you and the three lovely ladies of your life, at the mall. Haven showing off her shoes that you had bought her. I didn't get a chance to work with you much but I knew that you were a great guy because you were such a GREAT DADDY (and of course Dawn telling me)!! Thank you for all that you have done. You will truly be missed by everyone.

Anne & David Rice
Douglas County Sheriff Office

February 28, 2005

BLAKE,


NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF MOOD I WAS IN YOU WOULD MAKE ME SMILE. THE ONE THING I'LL NEVER FORGET ABOUT YOU IS THE 20 OR 22 HOURS DAYS YOU WORKED. I ASKED YOU ONE DAY IF YOU WERE CRAZY WORKING ALL THE HOURS, YOU RESPONED NO I DO IT TO GIVE MY GIRLS WHAT THEY WANT. YOU WILL BE MISSED MY FRIEND.


MARBLES

DAMON ADAMS
Douglas County Sheriffs Office

February 28, 2005

Only brother and sister officers understand the importance, danger and true necessity of this profession. Your story is way too common in today's society, but I will not forget it. I promise next time I am securing a residence I will think of you. God bless you, your department and especially your family.

Patrolman
New Castle County Police - New Castle Delaware

February 28, 2005

To the family of Blake Gammill,
I want to express my sadness for the loss of a true hero. There are no words to ease your sorrow. The Douglas County SO has some of the finest officers and take care of each other --let them be your strength as they were for me.

Blake was a member of the NCEA and we were proud to have such a wonderful officer join our organization. He will be missed and we will not forget his sacrifice. Be proud of the path he chose and the code of integrity that he lived by. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.

Lisa Bishop Webb, NCEA President
Wife of Robbie Bishop EOW 1-20-99

February 28, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Blake Gammill.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

February 28, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Gammill. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

February 28, 2005

R.I.P.

February 28, 2005

D/S Gammill, rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

Inv. P. Alexander
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

February 28, 2005

May you rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here.

Master Deputy David Redmond
Marion County (FL) Sheriff's Office

February 28, 2005

Deputy Gammill you are one of the unique souls that bless this earth. Those of us who have the priveldge and honor to know one of you are humbled by your honor, dignity and courage. Walk the streets of heaven their are many brothers there to greet you. We will NEVER forget you and our love for you will NEVER end. We are forever humbled by your ultimate sacrifice.

To the family I have no words that can make a difference. I know your pain I cannot tell you it will get better for I continue to walk the road of grief. You will be in my heart and my prayers.
I have no words just tears, I am so sorry. Peace to your souls.

Mother of Fallen Officer Cole Martin E.O

February 28, 2005

God bless the friends and family of this fine office who gave his life doing the job he loved and believed in. Douglas County has lost one of it's finest. Just remember it hurts now and time will ease that pain but he will always be in your thoughts and your hearts and nothing can take that away. It is up to the one's who knew him well to see to it his young daughters know what kind of man their father was, He as a hero to young boys and girls everywhere. God bless and keep you in your time of need.

Cathy Moore

February 28, 2005

Deputy Gammill, may you and the Lord watch over us, as we your fellow brothers and sisters continue to serve and honor you. I know the Lord will watch over your family, and may many blessing come their way. Go brother in blue, and rest.

Police Officer Anthony M. Munoz
East Point Police Dept. GA

February 28, 2005

I pray that your family and friends find strength and comfort in these reflections that have been left by your extended family. Know that you are never forgotten and you are always with us. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you eternally rest “High on the mountain”!

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

February 28, 2005

BLAKE,
I AM LOST FOR WORDS RIGHT NOW. I THINK BACK TO THURSDAY AFTERNOON WHEN YOU CAME BY MY OFFICE AND SAID HERE THIS THING DON'T WORK! CAN YOU GET IT FIXED FOR ME? THEN WE HAD A COUPLE OF LAUGHS AND YOU LEFT.THEN THAT NIGHT MY HEART DROPPED WHEN I WAS TOLD AND FELT EMPTY.I AM GOING TO KEEP THE ITEM YOU GAVE ME AND PUT IT AWAY FOR LATER ON I GUESS IT WILL BE MY LIITLE KEEPSAKE. YOU WERE ALWAYS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF WHAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SHOULD BE. YOU WILL BE MISSED AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. WE HAVE LOST A BROTHER AND A TRUE FRIEND.
YOUR FRIEND,
SGT. GLENN DANIEL

SGT. GLENN DANIEL
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

February 28, 2005

To the family and friends of D/S Gammill, and to the DCSO members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, FL

February 28, 2005

Blake,

I will never forget the friendship that you and I shared from High School to working together at the SO. Please know that the things that we talked about last friday night at the hunting camp will not be lost. I will do everything in my power to see to it that your children and Dawn are well taken care of.
I know in my heart, that you know that Shane and I Did everything we could to help you. But their is comfort for me in knowing that I was their with you until right at the end.
God bless my brother, I will see you again.

Moon Dog

Inv. Jon Mauney
Douglas County Sheriff's office

February 28, 2005

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

St. Francis of Assisi

Lieutenant Robert Hubbs
Knoxville, Tn Police Department

February 28, 2005

Blake, You were always high speed and low drag. An example for us all to strive to meet. God be with you.

Investigator Michael Levesque
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

February 28, 2005