Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord, I ask for the courage;
Courage to face and conquest my own fears...
Courage to take me where others will not go.
I ask for strength;
Strength of body to protect others...
Strength of spirit to lead others.
I ask dedication;
Dedication to my job to do it well...
Dedication to my community to keep it safe.
Give me, Lord, concern;
For all those who trust me...
And compassion for those who need me.
And, Please, Lord, through it all;
Be at my side.

Thank you Trooper Blanton; You will never be forgotten!
You will be in our hearts and by our sides each and everyday as we put on this uniform. Let your spirit be with us and give us the strength to move forward... And Lord; Be with Blanton's wife and child as well as his family as they mourn the loss of a HERO!

- Your fellow Sisters and Brothers of
Law Enforcement

June 18, 2008

God Bless You! Rest in peace......

Patrolman
New Hartford Police Department, NY

June 18, 2008

Rest easy brother....

Badge 195
Winston Salem Police, NC

June 18, 2008

Trooper Blanton,

May you rest in peace - you have made the ultimate sacrifice in doing your duty. God bless you, your family and your colleagues with the NCHP.

Blair M. Gluba, Secial Agent (Retired)
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

June 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Trooper Blanton. An end like this was certainly undeserved. It is my sincere prayer that the maggot who is responsible for this tragedy feels the sting of a needle real soon. To the men and women of the NCSHP, thanks for being professional, thanks for what you do and most all, thanks for being there! May God be with Trooper Blanton's family and with you all in the days ahead as you somehow try to deal with this tragic loss. Godspeed Trooper Blanton.

Corporal Scott Wright
Mount Holly Police Department, NC

June 18, 2008

As a retired NC law enforcement officer and former NC State Trooper who served in the Cheorkee area, I am sickened by this senseless murder of such a fine young Trooper. The Blanton family are wonderful people and I know how proud they were to have a member of the Cherokee Tribe to be a NC Trooper.

So many good NC Troopers and officers have been killed in Haywood County and Western NC. He is the 4th NC Trooper to be killed in the line of duty in Haywood County since 1985. It makes me livid. The piece of garbage that executed him caused all of this over a registration violation. Unbelievable.

My deepest condolences to my friends and colleagues of the NC Highway Patrol and the NC law enforcement community, but most of all, I offer my thoughts and prayers to the family of Shawn Blanton. God Bless brother, we have the watch from here.

Cheif JA Millan, Galena AK PD
Former NC Trooper
Ret NC Chief

Chief John Millan
Galena AK PD

June 18, 2008

God Bless you and your family at this extremely difficult time. You are all in my prayers.

Rest In Peace Trooper, job well done...

Christy

Christy Linder
Future Wife of Asheville PD Officer

June 18, 2008

Brother Blanton may you rest in peace. May the worthless scum that took your life burn in hell. To your family and friends, you are all part of our family. Brother Blanton's life will not be forgotten. It is now his time to walks the beats of Heaven. Tell my brother James A. Saavedra EOW 12-19-07 we miss him.

Det. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi, Texas PD

June 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Blanton. Rest in peace, sir; your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchuans EOW 11.05.04

June 18, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

June 18, 2008

God bless you and your family Trooper Blanton, rest in peace. NCSHP

Robert Medlin
BLET student

June 18, 2008

My prayers go out to your family,friends, and co-workers.Thank you for your service no matter the time. Rest In Peace.

Deputy Melissa Lackey
Caldwell County Sheriffs Department

June 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you....
Ashley Patterson
cousin to Keith E Houts Montgomery, AL EOW 9/30/2006

Ashley Patterson

June 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery. May you rest in peace.

Donna O.
Wife of KPD Sergeant

June 18, 2008

Bless you my brother may you sat at the right hand of the father when he speaks the words well done my good and faithful servant.

Detective Mike Chambers
Gastonia Police Dept.

June 18, 2008

God Bless the family of Trooper Blanton. God Bless the officers who captured the suspect in this shooting.God Bless the North Carolina Highway Patrol during this time of suffering and loss.
Blessed are the Peace Keepers for they are the children of God.

Sen.Tpr. J.T. Haynes
Va State Police

June 18, 2008

“ Policeman’s Prayer”

When I start my tour of duty God,
Wherever crime may be,
As I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.

Please give me understanding with
Both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention
Until their story’s told..
Let me never make a judgment
In a rush or callous way,
But let me hold my patience
Let each man have his say

Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
Protect my children and my wife.

Sgt Leonard Galli
Exeter Borough Police Dept, Pa

June 18, 2008

Shawn,

Words cannot express how much you are going to be missed. You were loved by all you came into contact with, and we loved to see your smiling face stop by the comm center. You were a great friend to me...

Watch over Michaela and Tye, They are going to miss you.. and Tye will grow up knowing his daddy was a hero... I'm glad you got to meet him...

You will forever be in our hearts! I love you!

Jessica Price
Rutherford Co Sheriffs Dept / Former NCSHP Troop G Telecommunicator

June 18, 2008

Thank you for your service in our community. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You are a true hero to us all.

My deepest and most heart felt condolences go out to your friends and family. May God be with them during this terrible time or loss.

Elizabeth Gardner
Sister of Officer Drew Henley E.O.W. 3/19/2005

June 18, 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.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyrhills PD - Florida

June 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and fellow troopers. GOD BLESS.

Dirk Borgognone
Husband of NHP Trooper Kara Kelly-Borgognone EOW 2-25-08

June 18, 2008

Rest in peace Trooper. You will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

Trooper II
Texas Highway Patrol

June 18, 2008

May God Bless Your Family and loved ones and our prayers and thoughts are with you. You did your "Duty" and "Served" the citizens of this State with your all. God Bless YOU!

Det. J. Hamlett
Guilford County Sheriff's Office

June 18, 2008

Michaela,

My heart goes out to you and your family. When some of the troopers called me this morning to let me know the news, I almost dropped to my knees. They had no idea we had met and I had just emailed you last night about your precious Ty. How can I even put my feelings into words. No one should ever have to travel this hard road. I have been praying daily for your newborn baby, but I know now there's a reason he was born early. Ty came into this world so he could meet his Daddy. I know Shawn must have been so proud of his beautiful family. Please know that I will be here for you, and you will never have to go through this alone. You have my numbers so please call if you need anything. We are all here for you.

Dana

Dana Shriver
Fiance' of Deputy Joey Rodgers eow

June 18, 2008

Rest in peace Trooper Blanton, you and your family are in my thoughts and payers. Thank you very much for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

June 18, 2008