Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper David Shawn Blanton, Jr.,

I regret reading about the incident causing your death. I am certain that you will join the legion of fallen law enforcement heros who await you with open arms. Only they know your pain and only they know the words that will provide you with true comfort. You will take your place among them and we in law enforcement look toward the sky for the brightness of your badge among what most people see as ordinary stars.

God bless your family and be with them in this hour of need. We will support them in our thoughts and in our prayers. I will pray that they receive the strength that they need. They are already honored by having a husband and a father that knew honor, service, dedication and duty himself.

At this time I render to you, Trooper, a final salute. Rest in peace, you have done your duty and done it well.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

June 28, 2008

Rest in Peace Trooper, I thought of you last night as I attended a State Academy Graduation. Gone but never forgotten..GODSPEED!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

June 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Thank you Sir for you service.

Godspeed hero

Explorer
North Carolina

June 28, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother

Officer Rosario
Pentagon Police

June 28, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr.,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr. 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. Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr. 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

June 28, 2008

I didn't really know Shawn, but I went to school with him at Smoky Mountain High School and saw him around campus. He seemed like he really enjoyed life and was always smiling and full of life, hearing the news about him being killed breaks my heart. Shawn's Family you're in my prayers and I am truly sorry that he is gone and you have my condolences

June 28, 2008

IN HONOR OF THE FALLEN BADGE
I'm worn upon each and every Officer's Chest
My fellow officer's in sadden times cover me
with the black loop worn in times of their
mourning.
I have seen many happy times in my years
of being worn upon their chest and then
I have seen many sadden times.
My badge of Honor has once again seen another
officer fall.
Oh, I cry for the guidance of my family
in this sadden time. As I'm now walking with
my brothers in blue that have gone before me on the
streets of gold.

June 28, 2008

To the Blanton Family
You and the NCHP are in our Thoughts and Prayers at this time of sorrow.

Our Prayers go out to Mrs. Blanton and Baby Tye that he soon will be out of NICU and on his way home.
May God Bless you all and keep you safe from harms way.

Patty Morgan
Wife of Tarrant County,Texas Deputy

Wife of Tarrant County Deputy

June 28, 2008

Thank you for your faithful service brother. May God be with your family, friends and remaining troopers as you go on to your next assignment patroling the streets of Heaven. You are a brave hero in every sense of the word. Watch over us as we continue the watch in your memory.

VA LEO
Newport News, VA Police Dept

June 28, 2008

My heart goes out to Trooper Blanton's family and his extended family, The North Carolina Highway Patrol. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer Ed Epps
California Highway Patrol

June 27, 2008

I never knew Shawn but this breaks my heart. To be taken from his wife and newborn son, as well as the rest of his family, at such a young age and so senselessly...words just can't describe. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, son and family. Rest in Peace.

June 27, 2008

May God bless you and your family.. Thank you for your service

Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Nicholas Tutino
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department

June 27, 2008

Please know that I am praying for you Mrs.Blanton and for your baby. I pray for you to find peace in this difficult time and I pray that Tye's condition will completely improve and that his little body will become stronger and stronger each day. God bless you!

Karen Drum,Dispatcher
Bucks Co Dept of Communications Doylestown,Pa.

June 27, 2008

My prayers to trooper blanton's family and co-worker's, rest in peace.

RESERVE SGT. Jeff DeYoung
Chesnee P.D. (S.C.)

June 27, 2008

I would like to express my sympathy to the family of Trooper David Blanton Jr. and his fellow co-workers. May God be with you during this tragic time and you will continue to be in my prayers.

Wendy Holtzman
BOP, FCC-Butner

June 27, 2008

Trooper Blanton, you were a great honor to the profession. You will be sorely missed, gone but never forgotten. Rest in the paradise of Heaven. May God comfort your loved ones left behind.

Trooper McGraw & Family
NCSHP

June 27, 2008

There are no words that will remove the pain that engulfs your wife, family, friends, and fellow troopers. Only the passing of time will quiet the pain, but it will never be removed. Sad as it is that your newborn will have no memory of you, at least the babe is saved from the emotional agony of your loss. I pray that God's peace, which surpasses all human understanding, will sustain your wife and family during this painful season of grief.
Debbie
Relative of Lance Corporal Jon Parker, SCHP, EOW 5/16/05

Debra Brewer
concerned citizen

June 27, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Trooper Blanton's family. I pray for you during this difficult time. A grateful nation mourns with you. Trooper Blanton, Rest in peace brother. You are not forgotten.

Trooper Jeremy Andreasen #161
Iowa State Patrol

June 27, 2008

We wanted you to know that as loved ones of Winston Salem police officers, our heart aches for you. We lift you all up in prayer. We thank you for the committment you have given by supporting your loved one as he protected our state. We will continue to pray for you and support you in any way we can.

Jeanna Hagan
Behind The Blue Line

June 27, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this officer. I come from a police family. My brother is a retired FBI agent and I have 2 brother in laws on the Atlanta Police force. My husband has also served in the Atlanta police force. I pray that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow.
May God Bless each of you

Sheryl Frye
Citizen of Wedowee, AL

June 27, 2008

My heart is broken. I am so sadden by this loss of another young, vibrant man. I cry as I write this, for Trooper Blanton's wife, child, family and friends. I know the detestation in their lives. I pray for comfort, that I know will be hard to find. I realize that Shawn is now in the company others that walked that thin blue line that made the ultimate sacrifice. That is not much comfort for those of us left behind that miss them and love them, and will never forget them, or stop missing them or loving them. I pray for us all.

Kay Lyles Tolson
Widow of M.T. Lyles Charlotte, NC

June 27, 2008

To Michaela
I can only imagine the pain you are going through. I hope you will take comfort in knowing that Shawn’s love for you will live on forever. You and Tye will be in my prayers and I promise that Shawn’s memory and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To Tye
I hope some day you will understand how special your father was. He loved you and you gave his life meaning. Know that your father died protecting freedoms most people take for granted. As you grow up, never question your father’s love for you. He died doing his very best to make the world you will grow up in, a better, safer place.

To my brothers and sisters of the North Carolina Highway Patrol
My heart goes out to all of you. Recognize you must come together and go forward with the knowledge that you are filling in the gap of the Thin Blue Line left by Shawn’s death. I know you will carry on in spite of this tragedy, because like our fallen hero, you realize you must continue to place yourselves in harm’s way to honor his memory and to safeguard your community.

Sergeant
Norfolk Va. Police Dept

June 27, 2008

God hold you in the palm of his hand! Our agency is grieving as well, please pray for us as we do for you.
Bless the family, the dispatchers, ems, and other officers involved that unfortunate night. RIP Trooper Blanton Jr you served with courage & will not be forgotten.

Telecommunicator, Michele Kautter
Onslow County

June 27, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

Special Agent
DOL OIG

June 27, 2008

You, Trooper Blanton,
Pledged on your honor
That you would never betray your badge,
Your integrity,
Your character,
Or the public's trust.
You always had the courage
To hold yourself and others
Accountable for your actions.
You upheld the Constitution,
The laws of your Country, State and Community,
And the agency you served,
So help you God.

Rest In Peace My Brother.

Police Officer
Knoxville Police Department (TN)

June 26, 2008