Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the son of Trooper David Blanton Jr., you are only a couple weeks old and your father has made the ultimate sacrifice in our society and will always be remembered as a true American Hero. God Bless you and your family.

Sgt
Clearwater PD, Fl

June 20, 2008

The you Father God for Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr. and his family and his service to community and country. I call for peace over his family, In Jesus name. Amen

Lt. Gary Lee Langston
Choctaw Nation Tribal Police

June 20, 2008

On May 11, 2007 my friend and partner Cpl. N. Bruce McKay was shot and killed in the line of duty after a motor vehicle stop. From the NH law enforcement community to you, our hearts and thoughts are with you. Rest Peacefully and God Speed to you Trooper Blanton. -Ofc. Chris Fowler-

Patrolman Christopher K. Fowler
Franconia NH Police Dept.

June 20, 2008

Rest In Peace, Trooper Blanton.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

June 20, 2008

David,

It hurts to see another brother or sister needlessly taken from this fraternity we call "law enforcement." Know that your dedication and your service will never be forgotten and will forever be enshrined in our memories - whether we knew you or not. You wear the badge, the mark of selfless service and for that we will all know you again one day. Until then, RIP my brother and I will see you on the other side. JP Harris, Fuquay-Varina PD, currently DoD Police Fort Greely, Alaska.

Officer JP Harris
Formerly Fuquay-Varina PD, now Department of Defense Police

June 20, 2008

Can't believe this happened in our neck of the woods. Such a loss for our community-he put his life on the line every day for US and I personally will never forget him. His family is grieving a huge loss and I know God will carry them through this horrible time--Shawn is looking down on us right now-Thank you , Shawn-for all that you have done to serve our town.

Haywood Gal
Paralegal

June 20, 2008

My brother,
As i lay down at night all i see is your face as i close my eyes. I think of our trip to Smokemont and Joe fallin and how hard we laughed once we realized he was ok. I hope i make you proud of me as you watch over me from your Patrol Car in Heaven! I miss you so much Shawn i don't know how to explain it. i have had so much time to look back at how we could just go back and forth at eachother as we played ball or fished, and how we would send pictures of others people deer they killed! i love you and miss you oh so dearly.

William Benhart
Waynesville P.D.

June 20, 2008

May God be with the family and friends of Trooper Blanton always. May justice be served and may David watch over all in Blue from Heaven. Thank you for your service, sir...you will NEVER be forgotten!!!

CMPD Wife, Charlotte, NC

June 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers for all your family, friends, and fellow LEO's.........you gave your all to protect the public. Also, best wishes for the "little one" to make continued progress every day until he can come home to his mother.

Retired
Retired

June 20, 2008

Another hero is lost at the hands of a man who should have been in prison. When will the justice system wake up. I had a close friend and platoon partner killed on Feb 27, 2007 (Kevin Carper) at the hands of a man who should have been in jail. But we as law enforcement officers can only polish our boots, put on our badges,and prepare ourselves for another shift of uncertainty. To the family of Trooper Blanton, you are in my prayers and thoughts, and I pray for nothing but peace and comfort be given you. To the fellow troopers and friends of Trooper Blanton, HOLD ON, HOLD ON to the memories of him, remember that smile, remember that one special call, remember that laugh. Memories are a gift of God that helps numb the pain. To Trooper Blanton, you died a hero, and I know that you are now patroling the highways of heaven, can you do me a favor, say hey to Kevin Carper for me, we miss him so much. Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr, rest easy now, we have the watch.

Deputy Sheriff II M. B. Letterman
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

June 20, 2008

My deepest and most heart felt prayers go to the Blanton family. When any LEO passes, it's as if a member of our own family passes.

Trooper Blanton, smile down from above and guide your baby son and give your wife the strength to carry on.

Lord, help his family cope in this time of sadness.

Officer K. Skonieczny
Asheville Police Department

June 20, 2008

RIP my brother. May God look after your wife and baby.

Brother in Blue

June 20, 2008

Another of our Brothers have passed, it is in deed is a sad day for me to read of your passing. I am sure the Lord has a special place for you my friend. Blessed are the Peacemakers. I am not in the Highway Patrol, only the Brotherhood we all share. My heart felt prayers and wishes go to you and your family my friend, we will keep up the fight here for you and yours. God Speed my brother.

Master Police Officer, TG Vincent
Asheboro PD

June 20, 2008

May the peace and mercy and compassion of God be with the family of this fallen brother. And may God give courage and strength to those of us who remain as we keep fighting the good fight as our brother did.

Cpl. Dave Underwood
Moultrie Police Department (GA)

June 20, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication. You are a hero. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department (CA)

June 20, 2008

My prayers are with Officer Blanton and his family during this difficult time. God speed, Shawn. Linda Mathis

Linda Mathis
Friend

June 20, 2008

Although we did not know Officer Blanton, his tragic death has touched our hearts. Our prayers are with his family and for his baby. Such a tragedy like this simply cannot go unpunished. Hopefully the legal system will do its job and convict the individual who did this. He needs to know what he has taken from us all. God speed, Shawn. Page and Scott

Scott and Page Guynup
Just someone who cares

June 20, 2008

Whether the uniform is gray, blue, black, green, or brown - We are all family. period. It's not about agency, it's not about municipality, and it's not about jurisdiction. It's about heart. All of our hearts are saddened as we mourn the loss of our brother.

Thanks for your service Trooper Blanton, your watch was much too short. All of our prayers are with you and your family, both by blood and by uniform and duty.

God Bless.

Officer C. T. Burton
Asheville Police Dept.

June 20, 2008

Rest easy Troop. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and young son, and all of the Member's of the NC Highway Patrol.

Trooper
New York State Police - Troop K

June 20, 2008

Trooper Blanton,
I never had the honor of meeting you but I am deeply saddened by your death. My sincere prayers go out to your grieving family, friends and fellow troopers.

A decade ago in Florida I arrested the "animal" that took your life. I learned of his release from prison when I heard about your tragic encounter with this beast!

I am sorry that you had to meet him alone on the highway! I know that you were valiant that night and are now home with our Loving Father; the maker of the Heavens and Earth! Rest easy knowing that your family is being cared for by your earthly family and God our Father.

As for your killer may he spend eternity begging for forgiveness!

RIP <><

June 20, 2008

Friend you left us too soon. Your smile will never be forgotten and the love you gave will always be shared.
You remain forever in our hearts.

June 20, 2008

So sad. Rest easy brother. May God watch over your family in the days to come and over your little boy.

Trooper
Arkansas State Police

June 20, 2008

God bless you Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr. God bless your family and agency. Never forgotton!!

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Dept.

June 20, 2008

My heart aches for the family of Trooper Blanton. Such a senseless tragedy when a routine traffic stop is no longer 'routine'. He gave his live protecting others. My prayers are with his wife and his young son. May they find the strength and courage to get them through this most difficult time in their lives.

Godspeed Trooper Blanton

HEROES NEVER DIE!

Luke Karczewski
stepbrother to South Bend(IN) fallen officer Scott Severns EOW 4/23/06

June 20, 2008

First of all I want to say that I am from Rogersville, TN and was very disturbed when I read my local paper and saw the article on Officer Blanton's death. I met Officer Blanton a couple months ago, for all the wrong reasons - I was speeding. Although I hated to see him, he handled himself with upmost integrity and professionalism. I am truly sorry to Officer Blanton's family for their loss.

June 20, 2008