Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother your scarifice will never be forgotten

OFC S. Carr
Griffin PD (Georgia)

June 18, 2008

A HERO may be gone...A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P. may your killer rot in hell

Deputy
Lake County IL

June 18, 2008

REST IN PEACE MY FELLOW TROOPER.

TROOPER GRAY GIBSON
TENN HWY PATROL

June 18, 2008

June has certainly been a deadly month for law enforcement. Every time I log on, a new name has been added. And yesterday, Shawn met sheer evil face to face. Don't put your faith in the justice system, they don't always get it right. Instead, know that justice will be served in the next life by the True Judge. I am so sorry you are having to experience this. I can't imagine how your mind must wander fearing the future and being despondent over the loss. Reach out to others, knowing they want to help carry the burden for you were never meant to travel this road alone. I am happy that you have a small piece of Shawn to carry with you for all your days. Trust in the Lord Jesus because He cares for you. All across America, our hearts go out to you and we send our empathy and love for your heartbreaking loss.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

June 18, 2008

Rest in Peace Trooper Blanton. Our prayers go out to your family and fellow officers. You were taken far too early. You will not be forgotten. We will take it from here.

Craig Dabroski
LEO Dad

June 18, 2008

Rest In Peace Trooper. Watch over your fellow Troopers as you patrol a new highway above. The one who is responsible is in custody and will pay. My condolences to your family, especially your new born, and the NC Highway Patrol.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

June 18, 2008

Rest in peace Trooper Blanton Jr. May god support you and your family.

Master Deputy CM Roche
Wake County Sheriffs Office

June 18, 2008

Trooper Blanton will always and forever be a HERO to me, his dedication and sacrafice will not be forgotten. Today is a sad day, we have lost brothers both at home and abroad yet again. Thank you Trooper Blanton, for laying your life on the line to protect us all.

Very Respectfully,
AO1(AW/SW) Edward T. O'Donnell
Command Master-at-Arms
Transient Personnel Unit
Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois

AO1(AW/SW) Edward T O'Donnell
United States Navy

June 18, 2008

It's always heartbreaking when reading about another fallen officer,especially those with children. Trooper Blanton's child is 2 weeks old. I pray that his department will embrace this young family and tell his child what a hero his Father truly was. I pray his community will stand in support of Trooper Blanton's family,as he gave his life protecting and helping to make you safe.

Ohio
summit county

June 18, 2008

FROM ONE BROTHER IN BLUE TO ANOTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF TROOPER BLANTON. MAY GOD HOLD YOU CLOSE AND COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOST. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.

DEPUTY JEFF GOSSETT
ABBEVILLE COUNTY SHERRIFF'S DEPT

June 18, 2008

There are not words to convey the sorrow felt by so many regarding the loss of this young Trooper. I can only say that my heart breaks for his wife, while she worries as only a mother can at the side of her premie son's isolette, only to have her life's mate ripped from her world. I am so very sorry. Just as the poem "Footprints in the Sand," know that Jesus is carrying you now, for no human can carry such a burden alone. You will be surrounded by the love of so many of us who have walked this path, but only God knows your heart and since He made it, only He can heal it. Again, I am so sorry for your loss and I will pray for the strength and growth of your little son.
God bless this Trooper and all those he loved...

Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04

June 18, 2008

I have always respected the NCHP more than any other agency I have come into contact with. Im sure that it was quite and honor and a priveledge to serve with the dignity and respect that came with being a member of NCHP. Though I did not know you, you were part of a family, no matter what color uniform we wear or what kind of patrol car we drive. I have friends close to me that knew you which makes this a trajedy that much more real. We do what we do because we love it and you will be sorely missed. The impact you have had on peoples lives will not be forgotten.

Deputy Justin Wall
Orange County Sheriff's Office, FL

June 18, 2008

My deepest prayers and sympathy go out to your family, friends, and entire department. You will not be forgotten, and always honored. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, for which there are no words that I can say, other then I pray for God to comfort your loved ones, and to let them know others are praying for them. I know angels carried you far up into the heavens above,where you are in the loving arms of God now. May you rest in peace, and God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

June 18, 2008

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

June 18, 2008

Another young life gone too soon. I am so sadden to hear he left a two week old baby behind. This should be such a time of joy for his wife and family and now it is horror. God bless his family and may they find strength knowing that people they don't know truly care about them.

Kilfoyle
Glendale PD (AZ)

June 18, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper Daivd Blanton Jr as well as to the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Rest in peace Trooper Blanton, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

June 18, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin Police Department

June 18, 2008

Every employee at the University of Tennessee Police Department celebrates your life, mourns your loss, and prays for your family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Jay Johnson
Univ. of Tennessee Police

June 18, 2008

My heart breaks for your agency and for Trooper Blanton's family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mindi Thompson, Senior Dispatcher
KY State Police

June 18, 2008

I am not from your area but I read the Officer Down Memorial everyday. What a handsome young man. I am so very sad for the family. Please know many people you don't know are very sad today for your loss. You are not alone.
Thank you Officer Blanton for your service and your sacrifice.

citizen

June 18, 2008

David, as you now know, JESUS LOVES YOU. So do we!

John 3: 16



Only Bosco knows the pain...

Ret. Officer RB Wade
Richmond Va Police

June 18, 2008

Rest in peace Trooper Blanton...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

June 18, 2008

God bless you and your family and all Troops at the NCHP. My thouhgts are with you all.

Trooper Dave Kester
Nevada Highway Patrol

June 18, 2008

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace young brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

June 18, 2008

Such a short career....and to be ended with such an act of senseless violence. My prayers and thoughts go out to Trooper Blanton's family, friends and to the entire North Carolina Highway Patrol family. My sincere condolences. We've got it from here brother.

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

June 18, 2008