Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

There will never be a proper way to say how much David will be missed. I only had the honor of knowing David for a few months. My first day meeting him I was having a horrible day at work. He came up to me and with very little words changed my mood for the entire day. I felt that day that he was a little angel sent to help me get through that day. I even told him and he laughed at me. I had no idea that that little angel I met that day would soon be the newest angel sent to watch over all of us. Rest in peace sir, you deserve it.

Deputy Jailer Debbie Abrams
Warren County Regional Jail

November 4, 2006

MPO David Whitson

You'll be missed dearly, Thank You for your dedication and services to the city of Bowling Green. My prayers go out to your family and fellow brothers in the department. You are a hero and will always be remembered, rest in peace Officer Whitson.

Captain Greg Martin
Warren Co. Regional Jail

November 4, 2006

Today is the day youll be laid to rest.My husband Cpl.Jeff Woodall Hpd KY was up at 4:00 am to get ready to go pay respects ,and to show his support for your department.Ive done alot of praying for your family and department.You are going to a much better place,I worry about your wife and kids this is part of being a police officers wife that you know may happen but you pray that it wont,my heart goes out to her, she will be in my prayers.Your department is gonna need alot of prayers to.The men involved,can never, what if or maybe i shouldve, every police officer knows you have a split second to react.You dont have 30 minutes to analize.You do your best thats all you can.My heart and prayers go out to each and every family member,and whole department.

Robin Woodall

November 4, 2006

Officer Whitson, my prayers go out to your wife and two children and the Bowling Green Police Department. Though you had a right to use your firearm against this individual, you tried to subdue him, thus sparing his life. You tried to do the honorable thing and you are a hero.

My prayers also go out to the officers who fired the shots. You are no doubt going through hell, but rest assured, though it sometimes doesn’t turn out the way you want, doing the RIGHT thing is always the RIGHT thing.

God Bless you all, and may Officer Whitson Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

November 4, 2006

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MPO WHITSON I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. I HAVE READ OTHER REFLECTIONS AND HAVE COME TO SEE HOW WELL LIKED AND LOVED MPO WHITSON WAS. MYSELF AND THE OTHER OFFICERS AT WHPD WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN OUR PRAYERS. WE ARE ALSO PRAYING FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS INVOLVED.

JASON GHEE
WHITE HOUSE PD

November 4, 2006

M.P.O. Whitson was one of those few people that you could meet and within 30 seconds know he was one of the best people you had ever met in your life. I never saw him without a smile and some way to make you smile with him. I worked with M.P.O. Whitson while he was with Dillard's Loss Prevention and don't think I ever remember him being unhappy. My thoughts and prayers go out not only to M.P.O. Whitson and his family and frinds, but also to the other two officers that were there that day. Always remeber that David will always be watching over and protecting you.

Sgt. Wesley Jones
Greenwood Mall Public Safety

November 4, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss know that i will pray for family and friends of officer Whitson


mother of Jeremy Chambers EOW 4-24-06

Diane Chambers

November 4, 2006

From my grandma,she told me that david always wanted to be a hero and now he is.David could always make us laugh when he would talk about something he did in the past,with friends,or something he saw in a tv show.David has his two kids jacob and hannah, his wife holly,and the rest of his family and friends.I always thought people were never supposed to die this early,but mabye the lord wanted to take him somewhere that he desires and not this hell hole!For everybody that is writing or reading these,David would want you to be his friends and from our family we are telling you thanks!And may slim from what all his friends at the police station call him,may he rest in peace!

brandon forbis
nephew

November 3, 2006

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Master Officer David Whitson,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss Master Police Officer David Whitson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Master Officer Whitson is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

November 3, 2006

Master Police Officer Whitson, you will never be forgotten. We’ll keep your family, friends and co-workers in our prayers during this dark time. R.I.P.

Deputy M. Reed and family
EPSO (Colorado)

November 3, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOUR WIFE AND KIDS AND MY HE WATCH OVER THEM.

Detective Jack Hunt
Kentucky State Police

November 3, 2006

MPO David Whitson,

I would like to thank you for protecting and serving the citizens of Bowling Green, thank you for working with the young men and women of the BGPD Explorer Post 114. David was always eager to let you ride with him, and he would teach you something every time you did. Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice, you will be missed but never forgotten you will be in my prayers and my thought always, along with your brothers and sister whom were by your side on this tragedy day. May God keep you and protect you until we meet again. David, rest in peace now, and walk you eternal beat.

Adam

Deputy Adam Wofford
Warren County Regional Jail

November 3, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. May god be with your family and your fellow officers.

Sgt. Dean Bailey
Beckley Police Dept. WV

November 3, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

November 3, 2006

Hero!

School Resource Officer Matthew A Ware
Town of Manlius Police Dept.

November 3, 2006

David was a fine officer and even better as a person. I was fortunate to get to know him pretty well over the last couple of years, personally and professionally. I was not present when the photo above was taken but I know as soon as it was taken, David looked at someone and smiled. Those of you who know him know exactly what I mean.

Detective Greg Huffman
Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement/Special Investigations

November 3, 2006

To the men and women of B.G.P.D. and especially the family of M.P.O. David G. Whitson, I extend my Deepest condolences and prayers at this sad time. He is now with St. Michael the Archangel who is called the Great Prince who standeth for the children of thy people. May God BLESS

Det. E.P. Murphy
KY 40th Judical Circuit

November 3, 2006

rest in peace brother

vic
EMT

November 3, 2006

Although I did not know MPO Whitson personally, I had seen him around the courthouse on several occasions. He always struck me as a very well-grounded, solid police officer, who either had a friendly word for everybody or a smile on his face. His life and legacy truly personifies the word "hero."

It is my hope and prayer that his wife and children, as well as the entire BGPD, are comforted throughout this terrible time.

Dennie Hardin
Attorney/Former Elizabethtown, KY Police Officer

November 3, 2006

MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE OFFICERS INVOLVED.MAY GOD BLESS THE BOWLING GREEN POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THIER FAMILIES.REST IN PEACE OFFICER WHITSON.

RETIRED POLICE OFFICER B.W. CHRISTOPHER
FRANKFORT POLICE DEPT. FRANKFORT KY.

November 3, 2006

Officer Whitson your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

November 3, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Whitson. May he rest in peace and always be remembered as a hero.

Police Officer M. LaFramboise #1270
Independence Mo. Police Department

November 3, 2006

Since I was a little girl I attended church with MPO Whitson, I will always remember him sitting in the back row right across from me and my family. Now, working at the WCSD I have had the opportunity to speak with him a few times. He is such a nice guy and he will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with his famly and he will never be forgotten.

Karla Burnett
Warren County Sheriff's Dept. Dispatcher

November 3, 2006

May God Bless your fallen brother and comfort all his family and friends. Be safe! TPC

Officer Thomas Cino
Buffalo Police Dept.

November 3, 2006

To the family, friends, loved ones, and all who wear the badge of law enforcement we come to this memorial with very heavy hearts. We have lost another fine MPO. We lose our military daily. Our police officers and all who wear that badge seem to be going into our own war zone every day. Why does it seem so easy for people to take another humans life? No matter what service they belong too these men and women put their lives on the line 24/7.
Our prayers go out to all the family, and others who are left behind.
"A brief moment of darkness"
was all that I knew,
before Heaven's Gate
came into my view.
Loved ones and friends
I had missed for many years,
welcomed me with open arms
and many happy tears.
All the hurt, fear and pain
that I have ever known,
is gone from my life,
I am finally home.
I gazed upon the Lord's
sweet smiling face,
and for the first time in my life
I knew and felt His grace.
I know that you miss me,
but please dry your eyes.
I will always be watching and loving you
from my home in the sky.
A cool breeze on your face,
a touch of light rain,
I will send as a reminder
that we will be reunited again.
Life on earth is but one
brief moment in time,
I am finally home,
Eternity is mine.
God Bless You All

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Canon City Internet Radio

November 3, 2006