Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to Deputy Gammill's family. Thank you Blake Gammill for your service to the people of Georgia. Rest In Peace Brother In Blue.

TROOPEER
GEORGIA STATE PATROL

February 25, 2005

God bless your family,for they will need it. Godspeed and Semper Fi.

Wife of Vermont State Trooper

February 25, 2005

As guardians, when we are called, to say we lived our lives in service to our fellow travellers is a life best lived. You live on in the
hearts and minds of your fellow guardians.

Captain Robert R. Johnson
Chicago Police Department

February 25, 2005

Blake Gammill was a member of the Douglas SAFE KIDS Coalition, a friend, and a strong advocate for Child Passenger Safety. I will miss having to drop everything, to bring car seats to a traffic stop, because Blake would not allow children to ride at risk. He was a wonderful person. It is truly a sad day in Douglas County. My love and prayers go to his family.

Barbara Moreno, Program Coordinator
Douglas SAFE KIDS Coalition

February 25, 2005

At least the evil coward paid the price, what do you say at a time like this not much will help except to know that your law enforcement family will always be with the family and co-workers and please God give them the strenght they will need during this awful time. Deputy Gammill a community and greatful nation will be forever in your debt.

Cpl Gary E Mintz, Traffic Enf Director
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

February 25, 2005

Today our hearts are heavy with the death of another Georgia brother in blue. On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Blake Gammill's family, friends, and co-workers with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. The watch is ours now.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

February 25, 2005

Deputy Gammill, Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. P.Sperandeo, Off Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept, LA

February 25, 2005

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 Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

February 25, 2005

In less than 2 weeks, the brothers and sisters in blue in Georgia again mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Gammill. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

February 25, 2005

First, let me say, GOD BLESS YOU BLAKE! May you soar with Angels.....

I have been dating a Police Officer only a few weeks now, and never truely realized just what it is he does until today. I call him all the time, just to see what he's doing. I ask him if he's been busy and he says, "No, just giving a few traffic tickets. Wish I were doing something more."
Now, I thank God, that he's not doing something more. That he's only writing a ticket and NOT dodging a bullet.
To the family of Deputy Sheriff Blake Gammill, my heart and prayers are with you.
No, this is NOT fair, but I now have the upmost RESPECT for an office of the law. They truely do NOT get the recognition they so very much deserve.
Lithonia, GA

pb, Lithonia, GA

February 25, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and Deputy Sheriff Gammill's brothers and sisters in blue. I pray God will comfort you and bless you with His peace, grace and mercy during this terrible time.

Deputy Sheriff Gammill, God bless you and may you rest in peace. We will never, ever forget any of you.

"Well done, good and faithful servant!... Come and share your master's happiness." MATTHEW 25:21

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: September 11, 2003

February 25, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

February 25, 2005

Rest in PEACE Brother

Detective L. Garrett
Inglewood PD CA.

February 25, 2005

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and agency. Rest easy brother.

Georgia State Patrol

February 25, 2005

My condolences go out to this family because another brother in law enforcement has been taken too soon. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as we go through this difficult time.

Family Member of Chuckie Haist, Henry County Police department

February 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, Officer Gammill made Georgia a better place to live, Thank you for standing by his decision to help our Community and I know he is in good hands now, guarding over all the wonderful officers of this country.

Lisa Appleton
Gratefull Citizen

February 25, 2005

To all family members, friends and co-workers:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May we never forget the sacrifice that has been made so that the world can be a little safer for us and our children. May God bless you all and keep you.

Patrolman's Sister
Georgia

February 25, 2005

Sometimes I get "premonitions" about things having to do with my job. Last night I had a dream that one of our officers was shot. When I woke this morning, I was happy to learn that all Gwinnett County officers were unharmed.

That happiness ended as soon as I got into the car and headed in to start my day. The radio station was airing the information as to the incident last night.

I am always devastated when an officer gives the ultimate sacrifice and it makes me question why I do this job and if my daughter would forgive me if something were to happen. But this time it hit closer to my heart do to the dream I had last night.

My prayers go out to all the family and friends of Deputy Gammill. Please know that all officers and their families are thinking of you in your time of grief.

God Bless you Deputy Gammill and please look out for us!!!!!

Police Officer Christina Hughes
Gwinnett County Police

February 25, 2005

Another brother in blue from Georgia has made the ultimate sacrifice. For this we are for ever in debt and reminded that we are the thin line between good and evil. Deputy Gammill may god bless you and your family.

Officer
Atlanta Police

February 25, 2005

My heart goes out to the family and dept of Dep Gammill. It shakes you to the core when something like this happens. Watch over your brothers as they put on their badges tonight, Rest easy with Saint Michael.

LEO wife

February 25, 2005

I already miss 591 going 10-8. Your a great friend and coworker. I'll see you when I come home.
Strength and Honor my friend Strength and Honor.

Deputy Keith Hayes
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

February 25, 2005

May God Bless The Family and Friends and Douglas County Police Station. You are in our prayer and thoughts. God only knows the reason you was called. He has plans for you up in Heaven. I have lost a close uncle 3 years ago who was mental disable and the Lord needed his hand in Heaven. He wanted Blake in heaven for a special reason. God Bless Your Family.

elizabeth

February 25, 2005

To the wife, children, and family of Deputy Sheriff Gammill,

As a citizen of DC, I would like to express my sorrow for your lost. It is men and women like DS Gammill that help residents feel safe and it is such a great lost when our safety takes away their safety and their life. I am so sorry for your lost and I know that nothing can take away that pain right now, but please except my most heartfelt thanks for sharing this great man with our community. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers for a long time to come.

For all the Deputy Sheriffs and officers thank you so much for being our protector and my hero.

Rosanne Goolsby
Citizen of Douglas County

February 25, 2005

Deputy Gammill - Thank you for serving and protecting your community. As a wife of an officer I know it is a hard job that usually goes unnoticed. Thank you for making a difference in your community and giving the ultimate sacrifice of your life. My prayers are with your family, friends, and your department. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Spouse of Officer R.A Collar Jr.
Cobb County Police Department

February 25, 2005

You watched over this crazy world in order to keep us safe. Your children played with mine. We are keeping your family, agency, friends & CHILDREN in our prayers. God Bless.
Ronnie & Stacy
Douglasville residents

February 25, 2005