Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Once again we are faced with sorrow of another officer who has given their life helping to protect others. This not only brings sadness to the family but also to the department and the law enforcement of this great country and world. We pray that your sorrow will not be forgotten and that there are other officers there for you in your time of need.
Joe Taylor Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

October 31, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

October 31, 2006

I just wanted to say how sorry I am. I was in Owensboro KY about 3 weeks ago. I am considering moving to Bowling Green.

Sorry for the Departments loss

Sandy Kistner
SDPD

Sandy Kistner, WPO
San Diego Police Department

October 31, 2006

MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF YOURS MASTER OFFICER WHITSON. ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY THINGS LIKE THIS HAPPEN. THANK YOU FOR GIVING THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR THE PEOPLE IN THAT COMMUNITY. WHAT A HERO YOU ARE. IT IS SO PAINFUL TO HEAR THIS STORY. I PRAY THAT YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN WILL NEVER FORGET THE MAN YOU ALWAYS WILL BE REMEMBERED AS.


WHAT A LOSS THE WORLD HAS SUFFERED BY THIS. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. REST IN PEACE

~~~~`~@

OFFICER
NORTH CAROLINA

October 31, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Bowling Green Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
Sandy Springs Police, GA

October 31, 2006

Ofc. Whitson, Thanks so much for your dedication and service to the citizens Bowling Green, Ky. I did not know you, had never heard your name until a mutual friend of yours and mine called me and told me the horrible news. Rest in Peace Brother in Blue. We all now have another Guardian Angel watching over us.

Officer Brad Sapp
Nicholasville Police Department, Ky

October 31, 2006

God bless you my brother. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Deputy Arnold V Dodge
Mason County Sheriff's Office

October 31, 2006

REST EASY BROTHER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. TO THE BGPD, YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS DOWN HERE IN DALLAS,TX.

SAMUEL L. DIGBY #7918 POLICE OFFICER
DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, DALLAS,TX

October 31, 2006

Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace. We will pray for your family, we hope they will find strength knowing you are a true hero. God Bless

Deputy Marc Ayers
Broome Co. Sheriffs Office - Binghamton NY

October 31, 2006

Thank you for your service to the people of Bowling Green and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. May peace be with you and your family in this most trying time. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul Headley
KY Department of Criminal Justice Training

October 31, 2006

David was a very kind and thoughtful person. A good friend and I think of him as a co-worker as he did police duty with us at Dillard's for many years. I had long talks with him at work and lots of laughter was shared. He was a good father and husband. I will miss him deeply as I am sure others will.
Janet

Dillard's

October 31, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy W. Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

October 31, 2006

Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ofc. Craig M. Sutter
Western Kentucky University Police

October 31, 2006

I know of no words that will suffice. I know nothing I could say would be of any consequence.
I would however, like for the family, friends and co-workers of Master Police Officer David Whitson to know that there are folks all across this nation that will lift you up in prayer in the coming days.
May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior.
I'm so very sorry.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

October 31, 2006

Rest in Peace Master Police Officer Whitson. May the Lord give comfort to your family at this difficult time.

Patrol Officer
El Paso, TX Police Department/ Westside

October 31, 2006

MPO Whitson,

I heard of the incident from my in-laws earlier, who reside in Bowling Green. My heart sank when I saw your picture on the local tv station's website. I went to WKU and we had a class together. I know God will protect and comfort your wife and children during this horrible time, and I can only offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to them, and to your fellow officer's on the Bowling Green Police Department. I may have moved away, but my heart is always in Kentucky and it is with you all now. God Speed Brother....you will not be forgotten!

PFC Kyle Penman-Motor Squad
City of Fairfax PD, VA

October 31, 2006

To the family of Master Officer Whitson,
May God one day give you peace. You are loved and Officer Whitson will never be forgotten.

Kentucky State Police

October 31, 2006

Rest in peace. May god watch over your family and grant you eternal peace.

Cpl.
Penna State Police

October 31, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Whitson.

Amanda
Daughter Amy Donovan EOW 10/31/04

October 31, 2006

Ofc. Whitson,

You are a hero to me and your department. I will honor you every night I dress for battle! Rest easy, we will take it from here.

Jason Lennig #114
Officer

October 31, 2006

With each reflection I leave for a fallen brother, I find numerous emotions racing through me. From sadness to anger, from grief to determination.
Your reflection is no different. But with each officer who gave their all, they take a piece of all of us with them. As it is in this case. Your sacrifice, David, shall not be forgotten. Justice was swift and certain, but it still won't bring you home to your family.
Perhaps that it the issue that upsets us all the most: the fact that their is yet ANOTHER widow who is left behind without her soul mate. There is more children left in this world who can never again have Daddy read to them, or play with them, or hug and kiss them. And a Mom who gave all she had to bring a fine boy into this world, and then help mold him into a quality human being, and watch with pride; only to have it all erased in one senseless act of violence.
David, thank you for what you have done, for the kind of man you are, your sacrifice and dedication to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. "In valor, there is hope". Be at peace with God. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida

October 31, 2006

I had never met Officer Whitson personally, but I felt I knew him. His sister, Marcia spoke about him often. You see, Marcia is a dispatcher for my department and she and I would talk about the different things her brother would get into and we kind of compared notes. David, you will be sadly missed by your brother officers along with your immediate family. Your brother officers who remain here will see that your wife and children as well as your sister, Marcia is taken care of. May you rest in peace and allow us to carry on the torch of such a strong brotherhood.

Chief Kevin Nation
Westmoreland Tennesse Police Dept

October 31, 2006

May GOD bless those family members left behind and your memory will never be forgot. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your community. Your bravery and dedication to protect will always be remembered.

Brent Stringer Assist Dir
Paducah 911

October 31, 2006

Rest in peace brother. Your sacrafice will never be forgotten. May God give your family, friends, and colleagues peace and comfort. Thank you for your service. International boundries mean nothing at a time like this, another brother was taken from our community.

Corporal Steve Fassbender
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Surrey, BC

October 31, 2006

God bless my fallen brother, You are a true American hero that has given the ultimate sacrifice for what you believed in and for the safety of your fellow citizens. My heart felt sympathy goes to your loved ones.

Sgt. B. Franklin
Maury Co. Tn. Sheriff Dept.

October 31, 2006