Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

David,
God Speed my brother..... You will be missed forever...

I will pray for you and your family until we are ALL reunited with Him....

May 24, 2007

Thank you Officer Poling for giving the ultimate sacrifice for your department. May God comfort and watch over your family at this difficult time.

Chaplain Bob Heath
Joplin, MO Police Department

May 24, 2007

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Officer Poling,

As a survivor, each EOW notice hurts no matter who it is or where they are from. You still feel the same pain and emptiness. We are so sorry for your loss and your family will be in our prayers through this difficult time of your fresh grief. May you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care. Focus on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort.

Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Sandra Crouch
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91

MD Transportation Authority Police

May 24, 2007

Im very sorry for your loss. God bless you.

Karen
citizen

May 24, 2007

May you rest in peace brother, you have done your job well and now it is time to rest. You will NEVER be forgotten for you heroism. My condolences to your wife, children and family, along with all of you co-workers.

Sister in Blue,

Officer J. Fullwood
Baton Rouge Police Dept.

May 24, 2007

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

May 24, 2007

May you rest in peace Officer Poling. I will remember you
and your family in my prayers.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

May 24, 2007

My prayers are for the wife and children of this young officer. Your loss is felt by fellow officers and all those involved in law enforcement and just the average citizen. May God help you to find strength and healing.

Mary Buck, Intelligence Analyst
Clarksville TN Police Department

May 24, 2007

All of you family in Boston mourns your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your wife and children during this difficult time!

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department

May 24, 2007

R.I.P. Officer Poling for you did your job well. Watch over your loved ones as they remember and honor you.

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff Office (Indiana)

May 24, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE SIR.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

May 24, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Probation Officer David Poling as well as to the Gallipolis Municipal Court. Rest in peace Officer Poling, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

May 24, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. It is a tradgedy when a brother or sister makes the ultimate sacrifice. Rest now my brother we will take it from here. We will continue to train new officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk your beat with pride on Heaven's streets. God bless you.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

May 24, 2007

Officer Poling-Thank you for your service and dedication to the honorable profession that we willingly do. You sacrafice will not be forgotten. Your suspect is in custody and our system should give him what he deserves. You are a honorable man that makes me wear my uniform proudly everyday. I pray for peace for you family. Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant Travis T. Foreman
Waveland Police Department
Waveland, Mississippi

Sergeant Travis T. Foreman
Waveland Police Department

May 24, 2007

Hero. And now, a heavenly angel and saint. Rest in peace. May God bless your family and bring them comfort during this tragic time. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with them.

Michigan

May 24, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Probation Officer, David Poling. May you find comfort in knowing that he's now in everlasting glory with our Lord.

J. B. Maberry #5895
(Formerly of) Philadelphia Police Department

May 24, 2007

The policeman stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.



"Step forward now, policeman.

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To my church have you been true?"



The policeman squared his shoulders and said,

"No lord, I guess I ain't,

Because those of us who carry a badge

can't always be a saint."



I've had to work most Sundays,

and at times my talk was rough,

and sometimes I've been violent,

Because the streets are awfully tough.



But I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep

Though I worked a lot of overtime

When the bills got just too steep.



And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at time I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.



I know I don't deserve a place

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around

Except to calm their fear.



If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't I'll understand.



There was a silence all around the throne

Where the saints had often trod.

As the policeman waited quietly,

For the judgement of his god.



"Step forward now, policeman,

You've born your burdens well.

Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in hell"

Sgt. Justin K. Nevels
Clinton Police Department

May 24, 2007

May you rest in peace brother, God bless you.

Officer James Barbour
UC Davis Police Dept.

May 24, 2007

So sorry to hear about this event. I had a friend who was on the Harbor Patrol here in Ventura Calif. killed while attempting to save people from drowning. My heart goes out to your family and dept. God Speed Brother...

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept.

May 24, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir, we'll take it from here. May God be with the family and friend of fficer Poling in this time of need. You will not be forgotten brother

Deputy Mark Hemsworth
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office

May 24, 2007

I'm sorry for your loss. May God Bless Your family, friends, and fellow LEO. Hero's Live Forever.

Patrol Officer
W.P.P.D , Colorado

May 24, 2007

You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Sgt. J.L. Brewer
Retired L.S.P.

May 24, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!!!! YOU WILL BE RESTING ON THE STREETS OF GOLD WITH THOSE GONE BEFORE!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

May 24, 2007

Brother you lost your life doing what you love. Most people dont understand why ofcr's do what we do but I and all other peace ofcr's do. My prayers will be with your family and friends. God bless & R.I.P---You will never be forgotten

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

May 24, 2007

Dave, Michelle & Girls:
The loss that is felt by all that REALLY knew and loved Dave is immeasurable. So many think they knew him when in reality so few really did. My husband really knew and loved this man for all the things he was and aspired everyday to learn and be more like him. The work relationship that you two had was far outshadowed by the personal relationship that you forged, bringing the two of our families together in ways that will be remembered forever. Our children love one another and you as much as we do. Michelle, you told me how blessed you were to have your best friend for a husband, I know that feeling, and cherish it even more now. Dave, your sacrifice for what you believed to be right and true will live on in legacy with Fred and your children for eternity. God Bless you, you truly are a fallen hero, and will be remembered in our household for the truly special person you are. Michelle, you and the girls have a place with us anytime, night or day, and we will always be here for you. We love you all so very much, thank you for being a role model not only for your girls, but for our children too. They, nor we, will ever forget you. We love you, Dave.

27-25 1/2

27-25 1/2
Gallia County Sheriffs Office

May 24, 2007