Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Blanton,
Your community and this country are forever in your debt. Don't worry about your family, I know they will be well taken care of...it’s a LEO thing. Also, you can rest assured your son will grow up being very proud of his father the hero. Rest in peace now brother, you did well. We'll take it from here.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

June 19, 2008

trooper blanton,i know david squad is going to miss you greatly,i always knew when i gave "my boys" a bad call that if you were on duty you were somewhere close to them,looking out for them,even tho we were different agencies,we were all law enforcement family,to your family our condolences and prayers are sent and i pray god will bless your wife and son in the difficult times ahead. linda hyatt/haywood co so

dispatcher linda hyatt
haywood co so

June 19, 2008

May GOD keep you and watch over your family, friends, and coworkers during these trying times.

Gone, but never forgotten.

Carlos
LEO-Space.com

June 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the widow and son of Trooper Blanton in this difficult time. May Tpr. Blanton rest in peace and may God watch over his family. Godspeed Brother!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

June 19, 2008

Thank You, Trooper Blanton for your service to the State of North Carolina. Your family will be in my prayers. May you rest in peace, my brother !

TFC J.E. Hutcheson #756
Georgia State Patrol

June 19, 2008

Thank you for your service, rest in peace brother

Deputy Christopher Meyers
Garrett County Sheriff's Office

June 19, 2008

A wife without a husband, a baby without a daddy.My heart breaks.May you rest in peace and may The Lord comfort and strengthen your loved ones.
Why are you always far too young.

June 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Tpr. David Blanton, Jr. and the men and women of the North Carolina Highway Patrol. May God be with you all.

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

June 19, 2008

Trooper Blanton, may God bless you and protect and watch over your family, your beautiful wife and baby son Tye. He will grow up knowing what the rest of us know now, what a wonderful, brave and giving man you were. Our prayers go out to all of you,

Polk County, E911 Communications Ctr
Polk County, NC

Dianne Rickman
Polk County 911 Communications Director

June 19, 2008

Brother Blanton, your watch on Earth is now complete. May you rest in Heaven knowing that you served proudly and courageously and that you gave your all so that others might be protected. May God's peace and Love surround you and your family left behind and know that there is a special place for you forever in their hearts and in Heaven. God Bless you, your family, and those officers who proudly serve. Sgt. Walt Beck (Ret) Highlands, N.C.

Sgt. Walt Beck (ret.)
Tallahassee Police Dept.

June 19, 2008

I sit here with a tear in my eye and sorrow in my heart. I know you're in heaven watching over the ones you left behind. You will forever be in our hearts. We will miss you brother. I'm sure you will be a guardian angel for every Trooper on the road. See you in Heaven!

"Dear Lord,
I know we often question why such a horrific tragedy could be allowed to happen to such a great person. Our faith allows us to know that you had greater work for David in Heaven. Please be with us all and especially with his wife. Lord, please shine you love and guidance down upon his family. Walk with them Lord, ease their pain, and please bless them.
AMEN"

Trooper Matt Cape (C-355)
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

June 19, 2008

I sit here with a tear in my eye and sorrow in my heart. I know you're in heaven watching over the ones you left behind. You will forever be in our hearts. We will miss you brother. I'm sure you will be a guardian angel for every Trooper on the road. See you in Heaven!

"Dear Lord,
I know we often question why such a horrific tragedy could be allowed to happen to such a great person. Our faith allows us to know that you had greater work for David in Heaven. Please be with us all and especially with his wife. Lord, please shine you love and guidance down upon his family. Walk with them Lord, ease their pain, and please bless them.
AMEN"

Trooper Matt Cape (C-355)
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

June 19, 2008

There are so many thoughts and words that rush through your mind at a time like this, it is difficult to find the right thing to say. I never met Trooper Blanton, but have several family and friends that knew him well. It is clear the man that he was. A man brave enough to go out into the fray each and every shift that he worked, knowing what could happen, but able to put it aside and do what needed to be done.
To the family of Trooper Blanton, know that there are an array of people standing by, ready and waiting to be there for you all, support you all, and help you through this very difficult time. While you may not know many of them, you are still a part of a family, a brotherhood, that will never forget the sacrific that your loved one made. They will be there for you in the days and years to come, never leaving your side. Know that you have that love and support ready for you.
I can only pray that you can take comfort in knowing that he is amongst the best and bravest there is now. They were ready and waiting for him, welcoming him with open arms. He will be with you always and will forever live in the hearts and minds of everyone who has been touched by this tragedy.
We will never forget you, Trooper Blanton.

Jennifer Lawrence

June 19, 2008

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE BLANTON FAMILY AND HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU!

PARAMEDIC J. GARRETT
GREENVILLE COUNTY EMS

June 19, 2008

It is truly a tragedy to hear that such a young law enforcement officer's life was cut short, never having to realize a full career and the joys that come with it. More importantly, leaving behind a young wife and child is devastating. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Trooper David Blanton and to the entire North Carolina Highway Patrol. Your service, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

June 19, 2008

God Speed brother, we will take the watch from here and god bless your family in this tragic time.

Patrolman Brett Jensen
New Mexico State Police

June 19, 2008

It is at times hard to understand why the Lord calls us up so early. I believe that it is because he wants only the best.

I offer my thanks to you for your service.
I offer my deepest condolences to your family and loved ones.

You shall not be forgotten, and we will take the watch from here.

Police Officer
Raleigh Police

June 19, 2008

David,, brother, IM so sorry this has happened, IM sorry for your wife, and very sorry for your Son that has to grow up without his Daddy, God bless your family,Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

June 19, 2008

Trooper Blanton, I wish I had the opportunity to work with you as you are a good man. Anyone that will pay the ultimate sacrifice for others is a true hero and I cannot wait to meet you one day in heaven. Good bless you and your family.

PO MB Johnson
Greensboro Police

June 19, 2008

Rest in peace brother, for we will continue the fight. God bless you Troop.

Trooper
Connecticut State Police

June 19, 2008

Trooper Blanton, may God keep you in his loving arms until you are reunited with your loved ones again in Heaven. To the family, I wish I had the words to comfort you all. This was indeed a great loss of a promising young officer. In times like these we all wonder why a tragedy like this is allowed to happen. Certainly I wish I had the answer to that question for you. Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of your law enforcement family. May the lord ease your pain and protect you all.

Sg. Susan T. Lambert
Buncombe County Sheriffs Dept.

June 19, 2008

There are three defining persons that have willingly died for you. Jesus Christ, the US Soldier and the Law Enforcement Officer. Jesus died for your eternal security. The Soldier died for your national security. The LEO died for your personal security. As Jesus now lives, so, too, shall these two other saviors. Rest In Peace .

Written by an FBI agent

God blees your wife and son, rest in peace brother we'll take it from hear.

Cpl. J. E. Stokes #1604
Montgomery Police Dept. AL

June 19, 2008

My prayers and thoughts to the family and friends of Trooper Blanton.

RIP, Trooper Blanton.

Investigator Madore
New Bern Police Department

June 19, 2008

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

Senior Trooper
Georgia State Patrol

June 19, 2008

May you rest in peace Trooper Blanton. I have friends in law enforcement and I pray everyday that they return home safetly to their loved ones. Your wife and son will be kept in my prayers. God speed.

Brenda Elks
Citizen

June 19, 2008