Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

David J,

I still can't believe you are gone, but the wonderful memories will get us through. I enjoyed working with you while I was at the SO, you were and still are the best, and yes you were my favorite. But we don't have to let the rest know that. Ken and I will always be there for Dawn, J-man, and the baby. I will think of you always and will miss you forever. Rest in peace my friend. Love Natalie and Ken.

Natalie Bragdon

November 12, 2006

Dave, you will be missed. Thank you for your friendship and I am forever greatfull to have known you and I will never forget you. My heart goes out to Dawn and your children and the rest of your family. Also my condolences to the entire Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office.

Patrol Officer, Christopher Hatfield
Auburn Police Department, Auburn, Me.

November 11, 2006

A silver star upon his chest.

Anyone who's known a man that wears a star on his chest,
Understands that he's patrolling so all can rest.

Working during bad weather, holidays and weekends.
Riding throughout the county without commends.

Long hours, meager pay; he is a person just like you.
Except for the courageous job he's sworn to do.

The things he sees each day; he has a family of his own.
More than most, he's thankful to near home.

Each day he puts on his uniform, vest and gun,
All too aware this could be his last one.

It's anyone's guess, this may be his time to die.
All could happen in a blink of an eye.

For you, he would gladly be destined to eternal rest.
For you, he wears a Silver Star on his chest.

He took an oath to serve and protect.
What he deserves is the people's respect.

By

Jan M. Gartmann

R.I.P DAVE. You were a hero in every way imaginable! Thank you for your dedicated service! you will always be remembered!
officer Lindsey P. dept. of public safety

police officer lindsey pinkham
friend of family. dept. of public safety

November 11, 2006

As all of the community and surronding areas come together to honor our fallen friend, I would like to leave this Poem that I found many years ago by an Unknown Arthur. I think that it represents us as law enforcment very well.
POLICEMANS'S PRAYER
The policeman stood and faced his GOD,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Policeman.
how should I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and siad,
"No, lord I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
Can't always be a Saint.

Patrol Officer Matthew Vierling
Lewiston Police, Lewiston Maine

November 11, 2006

To Deputy Rancourt family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

November 10, 2006

Dave,

Rest in peace my friend. Thanks for all the advice and great stories during our long commutes to college. Oh, and thanks for being patient and waiting for me all those times when I was running late.

Jon

Jon Anderson
Friend

November 10, 2006

It is hard to start this reflection with the passing of a friend, a brother, a good heart man. I meet Dave and Dawn in 1996 at the pawn shop I called home when I moved here. They were nice people. In 1997 I was luck to have David as my FTO as I began to learn what it meant to be a police officer. David should me the values of a good police officer. Five years later David became a water buddy and weshared some of the same water and missions. The one thing you always exspected to see from Dave was the bigest and warmest heartfelt smile. It was always real and always brought you up when you wre down. David will be missed but will always be in my heart with his wife Dawn, his son Jeromey and future child. I am blessed to have known and being around Dave. He is the angel from Saint Michael....

Your Friend 161

161
Friend

November 10, 2006

Thank you for your service to your department and our nation.

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

November 10, 2006

Dave,
To a man I met about a year and a half ago. Since then i have not been been the same person, you touched my heart dave, you have shown me what it is like to be a truley great and kind person to others.Your self sacrifice and dedication to you family, both careers of service and to the dive team will never be forgotten. I will never forget the dives we went on, it was an honor to be a ground crew member for you. Since our meeting, you have taught me to be generous, kind and self sacrifcing, you also showed me that there truly are good people out there. Dave, you were a true friend and mentor to me, I looked up to you, you are the man I want to be and hope to be to my family someday, but I have a feeling i will never be as great as you were. Dave you had a strong impact on a lot of people and you will never be forgotten for that. I will miss you Dave but I will never forget you. Dave Rancourt, my you rest in peace, until i see you again.

Dave, my heart goes out your wonderful family Dawn, Jeremy and baby Rancourt. I want you to know that if there is anything I can do for them, I will do anything within my power to get it done, that is my pledge to you.


Jason Boulanger
Deputy, Corrections Officer and Dive Team Member
Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office

Jason Boulanger C/O and Dive team membe
Androscoggin Sherriff's Office

November 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Rancourt. Rest in peace Deputy, we have the watch.

Frank Plourd
Scarborough Police Dept

November 10, 2006

We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.

Thank you for your unselfish service to others. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Wyoming Citizen

November 9, 2006

Dear Dawn&Jeremy
GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. IT WAS A GREAT HONOR TO BE FRIEND AS WELL AS TO HAVE WORKED WITH DAVD AT THE FRYEBURG FAIR. ALWAYS WITH A NICE WARM SMILE ON HIS FACE. DAVID THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DID FOR OUR COUNTRY AND YOUR COMMUNITY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. David&Besie Daniels

DAVID&BESSIE DANIELS
FRIEND (FRYEBURG FAIR)

November 9, 2006

Dear Dawn&Jeremy
GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. IT WAS A GREAT HONOR TO BE FRIEND AS WELL AS TO HAVE WORKED WITH DAVD AT THE FRYEBURG FAIR. ALWAYS WITH A NICE WARM SMILE ON HIS FACE. DAVID THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DID FOR OUR COUNTRY AND YOUR COMMUNITY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. David&Besie Daniels

DAVID&BESSIE DANIELS
FRIEND (FRYEBURG FAIR)

November 9, 2006

Deputy Rancourt, everyone in law enforcement gives something of themselves, you gave all and not just as a Deputy, but as a soldier as well. I thank you and admire your courage and commitment. I can tell from the Reflections left by fellow members of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office that you were a very special person. Though they will not see you, I know in my heart your family and those you worked with, will feel your presence as you watch over them.

God Bless and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

November 9, 2006

My prayers to your family. This is a difficult time and no way to make sense from this. The one thing that can help hold you together is the love and support from the Androscoggin Sheriff's Department, your family and friends. There are many spouses of fallen officers here to help if you need it.
God Bless
Robin Healey

Robin Healey
wife of a fallen officer - EOW5/13/06

November 8, 2006

Hi, I live in maryland and my husband just retired off of submarines after 20 years.. I Know all the sacrifices you and your husband made. I am so sorry for your loss, He is now your gaurdian angel. I am proud he served for my freedom. My heart and prayers are with you.
Please feel free to e-mail me. sincerly Mrs Ten Kate

velicia

November 8, 2006

Dave,

I quickly came to realize how much you impacted my life over the last year and a half. As a young 21 year old, I looked up to you for your life experience and wisdom to help guide me in the right direction. I feel extremely grateful to have had the constant support from you while I was in college and recently while starting the hiring process with area departments. It truly was a blessing to have your father-like guidance as I pursue a career as an officer. I am forever going to miss your constant support and eagerness to help me achieve my goals. It’s irreplaceable…

May you rest in peace knowing that your legacy will live on and continue to forever make an impact in my life as well as your friends, family and co-workers, especially the ones who looked up to you as a role model…

Thanks for being the great guy you were, I’ll miss it

Nathan McNally
Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department

November 8, 2006

My deepest sympathies go out to the Rancourt family and Androscoggin SO for the loss of Deputy David Rancourt. I am honored to have known David and attended the police academy with him.

David I thank you for your service to the community and for your service to this country. Godspeed Dave, rest in peace.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Detective Lynne D. Doucette
Brunswick Police Dept., Maine

November 8, 2006

Dave,
you showed me just what a hero is and does, you were everything a police officer should be and more. truly, you are a great role model for the community, family, and co-workers. you will be sorely missed David Rancourt.
R. I. P David Rancourt 11/4/2006

J. Daigle
Androscoggin county/ corrections

November 8, 2006

may god bless deputy rancourt and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will be missed.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s.o. lancaster,ohio

November 8, 2006

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.(Psalm 37:37)
Dave,
Thank you for all you have done it has been an honor to have met you. Your reputation will live on in our hearts and you will be sadly missed. R.I.P.

Nicholas Meserve/ Corrections
Androscoggin County SO

November 8, 2006

May you rest in peace Deputy Rancourt. Though we never met,I feel a deep sense of loss for your family, your brothers and sisters in law enforcemnt and the military. You have made the Supreme sacrifice. The kinds words written by fellow officers, friends and soldiers attests to the hero that you truly are. I left the Lewiston Police Department in 1995 and had the pleasure of working with Dawn at LPD and some of your brethren of the ASO. I'm sure that their hearts are heavy at the moment but they will draw comfort from the many fond memories they have of you. To Dawn and your family, may God grant you the strength to carry on in the knowledge that David touched so many lives in positive ways.

Attorney Brian K. Sibley, Sr.
Connecticut State's Attorney's Office- New Haven, CT

November 8, 2006

"They never fail who die in a great cause."
Byron, Lord

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Deputy Rancourt -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Deputy Rancourt -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

November 8, 2006

Dave, you were taken from us and you family far to soon. You have set a standard of excellence for all of us to strive for, but I fear few of us will ever reach or excede it. You will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace.

Sgt. Michael S. Shostak
Androscoggin Sheriff's Department

November 8, 2006

Truly one of the good guys, a multiple Hero.
For us to go on with our lives and again risk caring about others, we need to let go of those we care about, who are no longer with us. Through this process of mourning, we will gradually accept the loss. At the end of mourning, there will always be sadness, but it is a wistful sadness that is tempered by the happy memories that we will always possess.

Scott Brooke
Togus Police Department

November 8, 2006