Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers and heart go out to your friends and family. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Polidoro
Killeen Police Dept.

September 27, 2007

From one old bikeman to another - see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

September 26, 2007

David:

You made us proud in so many ways! We watched you achieve so many of your dreams and achievements over the last twelve years. Becoming a police officer was one of the best for you, we know. You touched many lives in your profession. We watched as you gave your life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and be baptized. The angels in Heaven surely rejoiced with us that day!

We will always hold you close to our hearts. There are many reminders of you as we go about our days. Perhaps the biggest reminder is when we look at our little grandson whose looks and personality are so much like yours. He loved you so much and was so proud of you! Perhaps he will miss you most of any of us.

Thank you, David, for sharing our lives for so many years.
We will always love you like a son.

Carroll and Judy Young
Former In-Laws

Carroll and Judy Young
Former In-Laws

September 26, 2007

As a former motor officer myself, I wanted to express my deepest symothy. Im so sorry for your loss in Temple. My thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Temple Texas Police Department as well as to the family of of Officer Camden. And now to you Sir, thank you for your strong dedication to God, your Country and Family. May you rest in peace my brother as you now serve as a Guardian Angel to us all.

Sgt. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City Police Dept. Bossier City Louisiana

September 26, 2007

Thank you,

David you were always so happy and nice. I remember when I was a security guard at Temple Mall and you would work extra duty there. You took the time to talk to me about police work and the amount of effort and hard work it took. I remember you showing me how to do traffic stops on parked cars in the parking lot. You will never know how much that meant to me. After I became a cop you would always stop out on my traffic stops, always even on your way home just to make sure I was code four. I remember the last time I seen you, I was coming out of Rayburn Ct. in Belton,TX and I had left my overheads on and you stopped for me and I was looking at you like what are you doing, we had a good laugh about that. I am going to miss you David and I hope that I can amount to half the police Officer you were.

Corporal Carl Snellings
Belton,TX police department & friend

September 26, 2007

Dave,

Well brother, where do I begin? It has taken a while for me to build up the courage to leave words on this page. Life is a funny thing; you never know what it has in store for you or what challenges it will bring next. What I admired about you most was how you faced those challenges head on, with that trademark smile on your face. Dave your enthusiasm and can do attitude will be greatly missed.

I read a quote the other day and I think it is appropriate:

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
(Theodore Roosevelt)

Dave you were definitely in the arena! So, this is not goodbye but see you later.

Officer Marlon Reed #436
Temple Police Department

September 25, 2007

Rest in peace brother,God Bless your Family.

Deputy T Pena
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office (Tx)

September 25, 2007

RIP BROTHER NOW YOU CAN RIDE WITHE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE BLUE KNIGHTS THAT HAVE GONE ON TO BE WITH HEAVEN CHPT I



L D CALHOUN
PRESIDENT CT CHAPT XI BLUE KNIGHTS LE MC

DETECTICE L D CALHOUN
NAUGATUCK CT POLICE DEPT

September 25, 2007

In just a moment, a second, God reaches down and plucks them from this earth, a good one he must say, such a good soul I must have it for myself! In the moment, our hearts are deeply hurt, yet God comes to us, in our hurting heart and bring such comfort, peace and let's us know that for this short time that Officer Camden was here he did those noble deeds as were set for him to do, now it is up to us to carry on, to make sure, that when God comes for us, we also will be plucked by his hand for service in Heaven, our eternal home, where we will be together for eternity.

God's special blessing on family and friends who's love one serve to keep us safe. Rest dear love one, ride the vaseness of Heaven.

Cathy C Carter
mother of Office Charles J. Callemyn EOW 2/17/07

cathy callemyn carter

September 25, 2007

We often wonder why our brothers and sisters are taken from us so early in life. I have come to understand that God has a bigger role for them to play in our lives. They become our Guardian Angels, protecting us until it's our time to join them. My heartfelt condolences to his Family, our extended Family.

Sgt. Frank Armendariz
Miami-Dade Police Department

Sgt. Frank Armendariz
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 24, 2007

Hey Dave,
We had a big get-togeher today.Everyone was there,Mallett,Reed,Mack,Ellis,Keath,Shandy,Chris,Sgt. Simeroth and many more officers and CPAT.Tom and Jennifer also.We all miss you brother.
Rest in peace....

Benny Ismaili
Friend

September 24, 2007

From one motor officer to another, rest in peace, ride with God and soar with the angels. We will get the next intersection.

You are missed.

Officer D. Kizzar
Univ. of Fla Police Dept

September 23, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Tx Police

September 23, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Police Officer David Camden,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Officer David Camden. 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. Officer David Camden 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

September 23, 2007

David,
I wish I could put into words how much you are missed. I remember the first time I met you when I was dispatching for Temple PD and you came up to the com center. I noticed right away your last name was "Camden" because your brother is one of my best friends. I remember you telling me, "Oh, I'm the good looking brother!" It still makes me smile remembering that day, because I gained a new friend.
The world lost a wonderful person and an amazing police officer on September 14th. I feel honored to have known you and I know your watching over us from heaven.
Rest in peace my friend...

PSO April Jones
Killeen Police Dept & Friend

September 23, 2007

Officer Camden

You have given the ultimate sacrifice for your community, state and country.You are a true American hero and are what maes this country great and our profession so honorable. May you rest in peace as you continue to serve in heaven.

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

September 23, 2007

David, I am honored to have known you for the time I did. I especially appreciate the time you and your unit invited me to sit at a table and eat lunch with ya'll one day while I was eating alone at Jody's!! My daughter also spoke of you from coming to talk to the kids at Western Hills about drugs!! You were always a kind and respectful to me and I will never forget that. Rest well brother!!

Ps: Don't let James get you into too much trouble up there!! Also, tell Minnick that I am sorry!!! He'll know what you're talking about!!!

Matthew Jarma
Temple Towing Service, Inc.

September 23, 2007

Dave- It was an honor to have worked with you. It took a while for it to sink in...it didn't until I had to tell Bill. Only a war could keep him from attending your final farewell. No matter what mood I was in you where always there with a smile. I don't know how you managed to always be in an upbeat mood but you touched the lives of many! You will be greatly missed and NEVER forgotten. To your family, especially your boys-our prayers are with you. I know you miss your dad but I hope that you find comfort in knowing that he was a great guy and you will see him again one day in the presence of God. The City of Temple has lost a great servant and the Kingdom of Heaven has gained one.

Det. Tammy Bracewell 473
Temple, TX Police Department

September 22, 2007

Miss Me, But Let Me Go
Author Unknown

When I come to the end of the road,
and the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little—but not too long,
and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that was once shared.
Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone.
It’s all a part of the master’s plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know.
Bear your sorrow in good deeds. Miss me, but let me go

DISPATCHER T. PALACIOS
ALABAMA STATE TROOPERS- BHAM POST

September 22, 2007

Ofcr. Camden, it is always hard to leave a reflection. After reading several others, it is even harder. You are a hero, sir! Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My prayers go out to the Camden family and the TPD family. It is obvious that you have lost a great officer. To all TPD officers, thank you!! Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

September 22, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Temple Police Department, may peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your hero will never be forgotten. To Officer Camden's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

September 22, 2007

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED BUT HOW HE LIVED THAT MAKES HIM A HERO." God Bless your family and friends. THANK YOU for keeping US safe. GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

September 22, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

September 22, 2007

Being a Police Officer, you never really know exactly how many lives you touch because you deal with so many people each and every day. We know that you, David, touched so many lives in a good way. Your work with the citizens you served stood out because you weren’t only a great Officer, but a great person. David, being a good friend of your brother, I learned how much you meant to your family. Listening to your brother talk of you made me wish I had a brother.

I remember when I met you the first time; you took me and my wife shooting after I joined the Killeen Police Department Academy. After meeting you, I realized why Tommy felt so highly of you. I fed off of your energy and you made me anxious to get through the academy and hit the streets as soon as possible.

No words can be used to describe how much you will be missed. You did more good in your time as a law enforcement officer, than most people do in a lifetime. You were a brother in blue that shined above the rest. Keep shinning brother and Godspeed.

Officer John W. Jones #171
Killeen Police Department

September 22, 2007

You are severly missed my brother- you were my rock and my support and not a moment goes by when you're not on my mind - I long to hear your laugh and see your smile so bad, but know you will stay in my memories and live in my heart forever. I know you are with God and he's taking good care of you- Just know that I always have......and always will FOEVER LOVE YOU

Deputy Tommy Camden
Bell County Sheriff's Office- Brother

September 22, 2007