Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your one year EOW anniversary is today and I feel so sad for those you left
behind. Someone close to you said your name is written in the Lamb's Book of
Life so I will rejoice because of that! That is our ONLY saving grace!! I only
read 3 pages of reflections, but it is easy to see that you were loved and respected. You accomplished your purpose on earth...to bring God glory thru
His Son, Jesus Christ. Hooray for you!!!
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

September 14, 2008

To the family and loved ones of Officer David Camden, his fellow officers with the Temple Police Department, and most especially to David:

On this the first anniversary of your tragic death, please know that you are honored and revered today and everyday.

From all the loving reflections left about you, I can see that you were an amazing man and what a grievous loss your loved ones have endured because of your death.

May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire. You are loved and missed by so many.

Rest in Peace, David. A body is but for a lifetime, but spirits and souls are for eternity and yours is forever part of those who call you beloved.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service David gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 14, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Dept. eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 14, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends on this first anniversary. I know each day is hard but this one is the hardest. Watch over all of your loved ones and wrap your wings around them and help them with their grief and protect them from harm. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 14, 2008

I would like to send my condolences to Officer Camden, his family and friends. I am a Police Officer in Long Branch, NJ and I will be ridding in this year's Police Unity tour. The tour starts from New Jersey and ends at the memorial in Washington DC. Myself and other riders form this state will ride the tour for our fellow Officer's who have made the ultimate sacrifice. David, I will be riding this year in your honor and dedication. Even though we never met, I can see what a wonderful Officer and person you were by the many inspiring reflections left here about you. Rest in Peace David, you know that there are Officer's all over the country who believe your a true Hero!

Patrolman Lance Fanning
City of Long Branch

May 8, 2008

Dedicated to Officer David Camden,

I would like to send my condolences to Officer Camden, his family and friends. I am a Police Officer in Long Branch, NJ and I will be ridding in this year's Police Unity tour. The tour starts from New Jersey and ends at the memorial in Washington DC. Myself and other riders form this state will ride in the tour for our fellow Officer's who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Jeff, I will be riding this year in your honor dedication. Even though we never met, I can see what a wonderful Officer and person you were by the many inspiring reflections left here about you. Rest in Peace David, you know that there are Officer's all over the country who believe your a true Hero!

Patrolman, Lance N. Fanning
City of Long Branch

May 8, 2008

i thank you for your service and the sacrifices you made. men of your caliber are sorely needed here in the homeland. thank you and god bless your family.

James
citizen of temple

April 2, 2008

Anna Fauntroy and Santos & Angelika Garcia wish to express their deepest condolences to the entire Camden family. Having just heard about David's death just yesterday from David's mom was quite a shock. It's still unbelievable knowing he's gone. The death of a loved one is unbearable under any circumstances, but his memory in our minds and hearts will last forever. May nothing but peace and love come to the Camden Family.

Anna Fauntroy
Friend of Family

March 14, 2008

WE was shooked to hear about what happend. Our thoughts are with your boys and the whole family !

~Jeannette~

Uncel Peter and Family
Family in Germany

December 30, 2007

Hey Honey-I have not been able to write anything until now. It is still very hard. This is my first Christmas without you in 14 yrs. Coleton and I proudly hung your ornaments on our tree. You would be so proud of him. He is strong like you. You will be in our hearts forever. We miss you and love you!

KELLY CAMDEN
WIFE OF 12 YRS

December 16, 2007

Hey Bro, I just wanted you to know that I miss you sooo much, especially now! I know your smiling down upon us but the hurt is still here and I just wanna hear your laughter and see your smiling face once more- I Love You and wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving

Tommy Camden
Brother

November 22, 2007

David, I found out about you a few weeks ago. I could not find the words I needed to say. I would have been there to see you off on your journey to meet James, if I had known. I know that he was there with open arms for you. Knowing that the two of you are watching over us left behind is a great feeling. I know that the two of you are running your bikes at full speed up and down the streets of gold, laughing as loud as ya'll can. Try to keep James in line for me. Thats a full time job I know. But I think you can do it. The two of you were chosen to keep the streets of gold safe, and I know that God job is a little easier now with you two on his team now.

Sherry O'Brien
Angelina County Sheriff Office

November 19, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 12, 2007

Officer Camden, I never had the pleasure of knowing you. But it's easy to see your were a well respected member of our "family". May God watch over your family and may you Rest In Peace. I ask that you keep watch over your "brothers and sisters" that are out there doing it every day, especially your fellow motorcops.

Motor Officer Steve Benecke
Marple Twp, PA

November 7, 2007

David, I have thought long and hard about what exactly to write here. Unfortunately words alone do not express the loss felt by me, my family, or our department. You were always upbeat and smiling from the first time I met you to the last day I saw you. Your energy and attitude were infectious to all around you. It was an honor and a pleasure to have the opportunity to serve with both you and Tommy! You were truely a peacemaker.

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

C. Wilcox #423 and Family
Temple PD

November 7, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Camden, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for David, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember David's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that David's life was about so much more than the way he died. David will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Camden, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

November 3, 2007

Days have gone by since your passing, and I still think of you everyday. I know that you are smiling up there in Heaven. You were an amazing Officer, co-worker, and friend. No matter how many more days pass, you will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you for your service, loyalty, and friendship...more importantly, thank you for always having a smile on your face and being such a pleasure to be around. The world needs more people like you in it, but I suppose Heaven needed you more. We love and miss you, David!

Robin
Co-worker, friend

October 18, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

October 15, 2007

Rest in Peace,Brother. To all the officers of the Temple Police Department,please accept my condolences.


Sgt.B.R.Sexton
Okla.Dept.of Corrections

October 7, 2007

Bro, I have looked at this page several time and just could not find the words to write you. I think of you ever day I go to work. You were always there with a smile on your face, making the day better. When I miss seeing you around I just close my eyes and go to my memories. I just have to accept that God had a bigger mission for you and he needed you right away. I am so thankful for the time I had with you and I just wanted to say thank you for being my friend..... my brother..... You are truly missed. Thank you for watching over us all now.... I will see you on the other side.

Officer T. Wolff #440
Temple Police Department

October 6, 2007

I AM TRULY SADDENED TO LOSE SUCH A FINE MAN, FRIEND AND OFFICER. I AM MORE SADDENED TO SEE THAT VERY FEW TEMPLE POLICE OFFICERS TOOK THE TIME TO WRITE A REFLECTION FOR THIER FALLEN OFFICER AND FRIEND OF THEIR DEPARTMENT. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, WE ARE ALL BROTHERS. WE SHOULD MORN EVERY LOSE OF LIFE, NO MATTER WERE THEY SERVE THE PEOPLE.

FELLOW BROTHER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
FORMER TEMPLE POLICE OFFICER

October 3, 2007

Even though I now live and work as an officer in Las Vegas, Temple will always be my home town where I grew up.

Rest in peace and you will not be forgotten.

Matt Ginnow
LVMPD

October 2, 2007

YOU WILL BE MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY ALL OF US BRO. R.I.P OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE CAMDEN FAMILY.

GEERS #1105
TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 1, 2007

R.I.P. Brother, you wont be forgotten

P.O.
Rutgers University Police

September 29, 2007

So sorry to hear that Temple and the State of Texas has lost another brave officer. I was a close frined of James. I have faith that the two of you will continue to serve and protect from high above. My deepest condolences to the family and to the entire department.

Sherry
Polk County DA VAC

September 28, 2007

Dear Officer Camden:

When I found out it was you who was killed, tears filled my eyes. I remember the day my friend and I came into the Temple Police Department to report my ex-husband regarding possible theft.

I was not in the best state of mind, and you were so immensly patient with me regarding this situation. Your kindness and actually taking the time to explain the laws and what I had to do to proceed gave me a comfort level that you cared about my situation

I know you are up now in the heavens and you will do good things there.

I only met you once for about 15 minutes, but you did make a difference. Thank you for that and goodspeed!

A Temple Citizen
Sonja P. Stamness

Sonja P. Stamness
Temple Citizen

September 28, 2007