Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

May 24, 2007

May God watch over all of your loved ones and may He also bless the community once again to stay strong.

Heather
Ohio State Highway Patrol

May 23, 2007

Dave I dont know how to start this I never really believed that i would be doing this for you. You were the most loyal friend that i ever have known. You mean so much to me and my family. it was my pleasure to serve as a deputy with you, and also Crown City marshall. I have learened so much from the days upon hours that we have spent together. i am blessed to be your friend it is the highest honor i know. we had so many plans for the future. my heart feels realy empty that you are not here. i want people to know that you were first and formost a brother police officer and deputy not just a probation officer. you were hands down the best police officer i ever met, a wonderful husband, and daddy to your beautiful girls. i want you to know that as long as there is breath in my body you will never be forgoten. you have impacted the life of me and my family, I told zackie to day and he wanted to know what happened to his buddy "gwave" poling. he wanted to know if we got the bad guy. I was proud to tell him that we did. the hardest thing i have had to do as a deputy was to take that suspect to jail. but i did and without incident because that is what You would expect me to do. It has been a honor to be Your friend but mor inportanly your BROTHER. I will always be their for Michell and the girls. and i promise I will build that deck we talked about yesterday. I will still continue to work on my cussing, but it is kind of hard right now

Your Brother
Dep. Fred Workman
GCSO 27-25

Deputy
Gallia County Sheriff's Office

May 23, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family and your fellow officers.
Rest in peace
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (retired 911)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

May 23, 2007

May the Lord bless your family, Officer David, and keep them in the palm of His hand. Those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time.

Celia Webb. Widow of SPA David Webb. EOW 11-03-07

Celia Webb

May 23, 2007

It will take a lot of dedication to fill your shoes, it will take a lot pride to fill your unform, it will take a lot of love to fill the honor behind your badge.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

May 23, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother David. May God hold your family, friends and co-workers in the palm of His hands. I pray you and all of our other fallen Brothers and Sisters watch over us.

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

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia

May 23, 2007

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

P.O. POLING, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

PRAYERS TO MRS POLING AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN. THEIR DADDY IS A HERO.

JOB WELL DONE, P.O. POLING.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

May 23, 2007

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

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Probation Officer Poling. 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. Probation Officer Poling 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

May 23, 2007

The Detectives of the Greensboro, NC Police Department Criminal Investigation Division extend their deepest sympathy to the family and coworkers of Officer Poling.

Captain Gary Hastings
Greensboro Police Department, NC

May 23, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family,friends and co-workers of Officer Poling ...My you rest in Peace brother ...Semper Fi! ...You will NEVER be Forgotten

Det. Jesus Bonilla
NYPD ...with David in the Marines 2nd FSSG MP Co

May 23, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Probation Officer David Poling~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Officer Poling!

May 23, 2007

To the Family,Friends and Co-Workers of Officer Poling,
May you find peace in knowing that others are hurting with you and lifting you up in prayer. We are never prepared for the shock when we receive the news that a loved one has been taken from us. And especially when it is an Officer trying to protect us. The question "WHY" remains in our hearts forever, but so does our Hero's. Officer Poling will never be forgotten as our Hero's never die, but remain alive in our hearts and memories.
Officer Poling, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in the arms of God. Keep watch over your family and your brothers and sisters in Blue.
Dear Family, my sincere sympathy will remain with you in days to come. May God stay close beside each of you.
With love & prayers, Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-law of : Sgt. Jeffrey Hewitt EOW 4-4-04
Buncombe County Sheriff's Dept. Asheville, N.C.

Carolyn Moore

May 23, 2007

Officer Poling

Your bravery and unwavery dedication to duty are an inspiration. May you Rest In Peace and the Lord will protect your family until you all are reunited in Heaven.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Offcier Ky Dept. of Juvenile Justice

May 23, 2007

A True American Hero, I am a Christain and I will pray for the loved ones left behind for God To help ease There heavy Hearts, Such a Great Loss , God Bless Officer David Poling, To protect and To serve and gave it All. God rest His Soul. Gone From Earth, But Now In heaven With The Almighty God

Steven Waggoner
n/a

May 23, 2007

I am the 13 year old son of fallen Oklahoma State Trooper William L. McClendon 663. My heart truly goes out to the family of Officer David Poling. My 11 year old sister, Kendra and my self will be praying for his wife and two children everyday. May the Lord be with you. Your dad was truly a HERO!

Maverick McClendon
*Son of 663 Forever*

Maverick McClendon
Son of Oklahoma State Trooper William L. McClendon E.O.W 10-01-06

May 23, 2007

As a fellow Ohioan, and the wife of a Deputy, I send condolences to your family. My prayers are with you and you children. How tragic to lose one so young.

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

May 23, 2007

My prayers and sympathy to the family of this HERO.

Lisa Whitehead-Thomas
Sister of Deputy Joseph Whitehead EOW 3/23/06

May 23, 2007

Officer Poling

My heart aches for your wife, little ones and all those that love you.
They will be held in my prayers. God bless you for your service...

Brigitte
Wife of fallen officer

Brigitte

May 23, 2007

The officers and members of the Wood County Ohio Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #109 pass our thoughts and prays to the family, friends, and fellow Officers from the Gallipolis area. It is obvious that Officer Poling had courage as well as a high level of devotion to his profession and to the safety of the community. His dedication to law enforcement shall not be forgotten

Ohio Parole Officer Dan Van Vorhis
President / Wood County Ohio Fraternal Order of Police

May 23, 2007

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace Sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Department

May 23, 2007

Lost but never forgotten...

Deputy Sheriff
FCSO, MD

May 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers goes to his wife, children, family, friends and community. I know exactly the sadness and void that they are feeling but please have HOPE that one day we all be together again. We have another HERO in heaven watching over us. You will never be forgotten, your legacy will continue forever.

Patty - Spouse Survivor
HPD Alberto Vasquez EOW 5/22/01

May 23, 2007

Thank you, Officer Poling, for your service to the citizens of Ohio and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

May 23, 2007

God Bless you all and Rest Easy Officer.

Cindy, sister of a slain Officer
Arkansas

May 23, 2007