Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Trooper Blanton.

Deputy Cheryl Timm
Spotsylvania, Va. Sheriif's office

June 20, 2008

I am very sorry for the loss of your husband.

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

June 20, 2008

Shawn, may you rest in peace with all of the other Hero's that have gone on before you. May the good lord bring peace and comfort to your family. We lost a friend and a brother on that night. Watch over all of us from up in heaven.

Randy Dills Police Officer / Deputy
WCUPD / Haywood Co. Sheriff

June 20, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother. May you patrol the heavens with steadfast dedication and bravery. God bless you and your family.

Patrolman
Honesdale Boro PD, Pa

June 20, 2008

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of need. Rest in Peace.

PO II D. J. Ciciarelli
Greensboro, NC Police Dept.

June 20, 2008

A Part Of America Died


Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died...
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he had gone off to war;
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend many long, lonely nights.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call... of himself gave his all,
And a part of America died...

~~Author Unknown~~

Rest in Peace, Hero in Grey

D. Olsen
Wife of LEO

June 20, 2008

My heart breaks to know what your family is suffering right now. With so much life ahead of you, so many experiences left untried, to be taken so suddenly and senselessly. Condolences don't seem like enough to express the grief I feel for your family at this time. Know that you are never alone in this. There are many of us throughout the country who stand with you!

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La. E.O.W 6/9/07

June 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

June 20, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

PO JONES 3177
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY POLICE DEPT.

June 20, 2008

To Mrs. Blanton and baby Tye;

I lost my law enforcement husband at age 41 to a heart attack (on the job). He remained in a coma for 33 months and then had another heart attack and died 12-27-2007. We have a 16 year old daughter. As a former As a former N.C. State Magistrate and Probation/Parole Officer I had the opportunity to know many Troopers, their wives and families and the great fortune to fall in love with the most wonderful one in the world, besides yours, of course. My heart and prayers will be with you and Tye for a long time. Tye will keep you going as our daughter has me. The only words of comfort I have are that you married a fine man who loved you and that he is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Your "circle" is not broken. You just have another angel watching over you and Tye. Know that many, many law enforcement persons want to help you and that prayers will continue to go up for you and Tye. This is the greates gift of all. The NC Troopers are the best family in the US. They will be there for you as long as it takes. Let them help you. God is always with you.

Kathy T. Smith
wifw of Chris Smith (former NCSHP and US Secret Service--Deceased)

June 20, 2008

I AM A WARRIOR
by Jon F. Hooper

I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame,
for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets.
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
but tears of joy,
for now,
I stand with God.

See you in Heaven Trooper Blanton.

Ofc Horn
Adrian PD (Michigan)

June 20, 2008

Im very soory for the lost of Officer Blanton. When a fellow Officer is kill in the line of duty it just like a family member is kill. Be strong and our prayers are with you and your family.

OFFICER GLADYS GRIER
GASTONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Trooper Shawn Blanton, Jr. and the men and women of the North Carolina Highway Patrol. God must have had special plans for Shawn as he took a real hero so early. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace our Brother, we will take over from here!

Lt. Shawn Butler
Gulf County Sheriffs Office, Florida

June 20, 2008

Heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Trooper Blanton and to all of the members of the NCHP.

PSS #510
U.S. Treasury - Bureau of the Public Debt

June 20, 2008

May God Bless your friends and family and I will continue to have them in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will give them the comfort and strength that they need to make it through this time. I also pray that God will touch your child and bring the baby through this and that it will grow up to be very strong and healthy.

Heather Elliott
Civilian

June 20, 2008

My heart goes out to family, friends and all members of the North Carolina community. I never had the honor of knowing Trooper Blanton. The five years I was assigned to Western NC I developed a true respect for the passion and professionalism exhibited by all LE agencies, especially NC Highway patrol. You will always be honored through memories and never forgotten! Thank you and God Bless.

Russ Arthur, Supervisory Special Agent
U.S. Forest Service

June 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers will be with your family. Well done sir.

John Yokley
Citizen

June 20, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

June 20, 2008

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. May God bless your family, friends, co-workers and department. "Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called Son's of God". Aloha.

Sergeant
Honolulu, Hawaii

June 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family of Trooper Blanton. Every day you gave your all.
Mrs. Blanton and little Tye I hope you know that your husband was a great person in giving of himself to our community and I will forever be thankful for all he did in his short time with the Law Enforcement.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONE.

Yvonne McMahan Ex-Patrol Officer

June 20, 2008

RIP SIR. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Police Officer
Tucson Police Department

June 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and the North Carolina Highway patrol.
Rest In Peace, Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

All Of The Officers and Staff
Topsail Beach Police N.C.

June 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and the North Carolina Highway patrol.
Rest In Peace, Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

All Of The Officers and Staff
Topsail Beach Police N.C.

June 20, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother!

Officer Parkinson
Fort Smith Police Department

June 20, 2008

Rest in peace Troop. God Bless your friends and family.

Cpl.
Delaware State Police

June 20, 2008