Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well Brother your killer has been convicted of your death. Our D.A.'s office that we bitched about all the time came through and did one hell of a job. I have thanked the team from the bottom of my heart and I know each day when I strap up you're looking down on me protecting me. I miss you dearly and I still have bad days where all I think about is why. I talk to your Mama about everyday and alot when we are both having bad days. As I pack up my hunting or fishing gear I always shed a tear wishing you were going with me. I love you Blanton and I miss you Justice will be served My BROTHER!!

Senior Patrol Officer William Benhart
Waynesville P.D. N.C./ Best Friend

October 16, 2010

Shawn
You were taken way too soon. You still had so much to offer your family, friends, co-workers, community... The youth's have lost a valuable mentor. Yesterday your heartless murderer was convicted! Justice!! but we know it doesn't bring you back. I pray with all of my heart that as you drew your last breath you knew that your death was not in vain. Shawn you even in your physical absence brought to justice a drug dealer, an officer killer, a human without morals. Stopping Wong on that faithful night you not only got those drugs off the streets, but who knows how many lives you saved by getting that man off the streets... Im so sorry that you are not here... but your life meant so much more than what you were aware of. While you lived you were a dear dear friend and I love you so... and I know you are waiting at Christ's feet for all of us you left behind. Your family has been through so much, but never lost sight of who you were and how by bringing justice to Wong made it all worth it to you. You will never be forgotten Shawn... and you are loved as dearly today as ever before... It was an honor to share this Earth with you

Judy Hester
Friend

October 15, 2010

10-14-10 GUILTY of 1st degree murder....YES!!!!!!!!
My prayers are with your family as the healing process continues.

Denise
Survivor of Calvin Taylor - G530

October 15, 2010

G-540-- I have been following the trial daily. So many people have been touched by your death. Today, Oct 14, 2010 JUSTICE WAS SERVED. Guilty on all counts. I know you are looking down on Michaela, your Dad, your Mom and all those who loved you. I never met you but have had and still have a Trooper in my family. BLACK AND SILVER FOREVER David Shawn Blanton, Rest In Peace. You will forever be in our hearts.

Aunt Pat
retired

October 14, 2010

10/14/2010 Your killer has just been found GUILTY. Now may you rest in peace!! G540, gone but never forgotten1!! Continuing to send prayers for your family and friends!

Anonymous

October 14, 2010

I read an article to day about the last few moments of your life and became upset. I pray that you found peace on the shoulder of the interstate that night and I know God was with you the entire time. May God continue to bless your wife and family!

Anonymous

September 22, 2010

I did not know you G540 but you are my hero i remember the night i was at home waiting on the news to come on and they said a trooper had been shot but he would make it i prayed for you that night and when i heard the next day you had died i cryed i still cry to this day i hope i will get to meet you in heavn one day i would like to thank you for all you did and the sacrifice you made for the people of north carolina

R.I.P G540

Kevin
MCSD Office Worker

September 12, 2010

I think from what the local news is saying Trooper Blanton -justice will probably be served to your killer shortly...I sure hope so - no more tax dollars need to be spent for such low life scum. From what the report says you were heard pleading for your life because of your wife and child (I will leave my true thoughts to myself) - but hopefully your killer want get that opportunity. I hope JUSTICE is served for you and your son. Rest in peace.

Former LEO
NC

September 10, 2010

Just drove past your memorial on I-40 brother. Keep watch over us and know you won't ever be forgotten.

Ptl. N. Cevasco
Rutgers University PD

July 13, 2010

Hard to believe it has been 2 years already. Thinking about you & your family. Hope they are finding the strength they need to help them through each day!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

June 17, 2010

It's weird how we remember the exact details of things when they are related to a tragic event. I can't remember any details of the conversations we would have at the Sunoco in Dellwood other than it usually revolved around how our respective softball teams were doing. However, I can remember with great detail the night that I was working the part time job at 911 and took the call from Asheville telling me that "G540 has been involved in a 10-50 around the 14mm and he's not answering his radio". I can also remember in great detail this very day two years ago when I received a phone call telling me that a police officer had been shot in Canton. The first thing that went through my mind was is my Dad working tonight. The next phone call informed me that it was you and that you were alive and on your way to Mission. And I knew that you had one of the best Paramedics in the county with you. There were four people in my house that night and for the most part it was complete silence waiting on the next call telling us that everything was ok. Unfortunately the next call came as a complete shock. And today as I was ironing my uniform for work tonight and another for your bridge dedication in a couple hours I was thinking about the last time I talked to you. I never thought the brief conversation I had with you in the parking lot of the Sheriff's Office about Tye and that I was going to be a Daddy in January would be the last time that I would ever speak to you.

Officer Robbie Carter
WCU Police Department

June 17, 2010

I'm sitting here at work missing you all over again because June is around the corner. Tears fill my eyes and I'm wiping them away. I get angry when I think of the (blank) that took your life. I know it won't bring you back so I'm left knowing your watching over us, especially that beautiful Micheala. I know if you could you'd wave those stinky unwashed red softball socks in my face like you always did and giggle so i'd quit crying. Sean, you are a wonderful person and I thank Creator for your friendship. You are mine and everyone elses HERO! I love ya Buddy!!

Keredith O.
Slowpitch Co-Ed Teamate

May 12, 2010

was just sitting hear at work telling some friends about you. just wonted to drop u a line to help push back the tears. thought about you all day when DUKE was getting ready to play for the NCAA championship. I know that made you smile.

Anonymous

April 9, 2010

TROOPER BLANTON,
IN OUR LINE OF WORK WE TAKE THE CHANCE EACH DAY WHEN WE SUIT UP FOR WORK AND PUT ON A BULLET PROOF VEST AND A GUN. I AM A FELLOW OFFICER AND KNOW THAT FEELING OF LEAVING A WIFE AND SON AT HOME. I DID NOT KNOW YOU BUT I CAN IMAGINE YOU WERE A GREAT GUY. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOUR WIFE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON AND KNOW YOU WILL FOREVER BE WATCHING OVER HER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT STATE AND GOD SPEED.

Anonymous

March 8, 2010

God takes only the best for his own. I prayer that you and your son are together now in his loving arms. Thank-you for your service. May you and your son Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

February 21, 2010

Dear Lord, please pray for all the family members, friends and co-workers who loved Trooper David Blanton Jr. He will always be remembers as a hard working Trooper, loving husband and a good friend.
Rest in Peace David. God Bless you and may he always keep you close to him....you went too soon my friend...we'll take it from here.

Ofc. Rob Trevino
Clinton Police Department, Clinton, MI

January 9, 2010

I have followed this story for a while. To Trooper Blanton and all the NCSHP officers from all the EMS and First responders we thank you for your service. We appreciate the fact when we are in a bad situation our brothers and sisters in the Law service have our back. To your wife I say may god hold you for your loss and provide his loving comfort to you daily. Rest in peace

Supervisor Chad Lackey
Catawba County EMS

December 12, 2009

Your Wife, Son and the rest of your Family/Friends will be in my thoughts and prayers. You are remembered and honored a Hero. We will never forget Brother, Rest easy...

-Brother in Green

Deputy
Florida

September 25, 2009

I remember you standing proud at the age of 4 took pics of you and my kids looking back I remember the dinner as if it was yesterday...My love and prayers will be with your family and friends forever...I know the brightest stars in the sky are you and Tye looking down on all the family...we love you with the greatest love..Jean

jean
family/friend

September 10, 2009

Trooper Blanton,
I never had the chance to meet you personally. But I just
wanted to say thank you. It hurts to know that your wife lost her husband and son.. But I know you are watching over
her... So very sad but God makes no mistakes.

Anonymous

August 5, 2009

I was reading an article about the upcoming trial, which led me to this site. This case has bothered me so much, even though I live in a different part of the state, I went to school at WCU, have a psychology/criminal justice degree, and am the daughter of a now retired Sgt. Growing up this was a worry for the man I loved and who protected so many, and I am so grateful in seeing this family's pain, that it never transpired. I have always had a deep appreciation for law enforcment and am so glad to see that so many others do too. Michaela, I am praying for you today, for comfort and peace, because no one can understand the void you must feel, and all the old hurts will return as the trial gets closer. Hang in there and find support in all these people who love you, even if they have never met you....they support you. Everyone keep praying for this family. RIP Trooper Blanton

Retired's Daughter
SW

June 30, 2009

TROOPER BLANTON,

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE
ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

RIP BROTHER !
CPL. JON W. LOWDER / MONROE, NC.

Corporal Jon W. Lowder
Union County Sheriff's Office

June 20, 2009

Shawn,
I can not believe it has been a year since you were taken from all that loved and knew you. Today, you will be remembered in many different ways by so many different people. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

June 17, 2009

Shawn,
I can not believe it has been a year since you were taken from all that loved and knew you. Today, you will be remembered in many different ways by so many different people. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

June 17, 2009

Dear Shawn today is the 1st anniversary of your untimely death. Do know that we all miss you and love you very much... Keep watch over us all as we go about trying to keep these streets safer

Anonymous

June 17, 2009