Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's so sad to see another Trooper's death at the hand of a previously convicted felon. May justice be served swiftly, and may his family heal, if that is indeed possible. Let those near them gather 'round and be a lifetime of positive influence to the child who will never know its father.

David Bossard (Retired from NC)
former Buncombe County NC Deputy

June 18, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you and your family. Rest in Peace brother.

anonymous
anonymous

June 18, 2008

Our prayers go out to the North Carolina Highway Patrol and Troopers Blanton's Family.

Lance Corporal
South Carolina Highway Patrol

June 18, 2008

Trooper Blanton., Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace brother we'll take it from here

va state police k9

June 18, 2008

Trooper Blanton,

I did not know you personally, but I know your beautiful wife. I am grateful to know there are officers out there like you willing to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to serve and protect us, both at home and abroad. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends as they cope with your untimely death. Thank you for all you did. I'm terribly sorry I never got the chance to meet you. Rest peacefully.

Alyse Aiken
Friend of Trooper Blanton's wife

June 18, 2008

May you rest easy in the house if the lord as your work on earth is done, and may your family be in gods hands during this difficult time.

M C OWEN

June 18, 2008

"It's not how these officers died that make them hero's, it's how they lived" -America's Most Wanted

Trooper Blanton,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, friends and coworkers. There is no price that can be put on your service and duty to the citizens of North Carolina.

Rest in peace...
-Kevin

Police Explorer Captain Kevin Jarrell
Randleman Police Explorers

June 18, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Trp D C Pate
NCSHP/C3

June 18, 2008

To your wife, my thoughts and prayers are with you. It is always a wife's worse nightmare to get this kind of news, but please remember that God DOES have a master plan for all of us.

To the guys that work with him, may God give you all peace as well. I have watched my husband deal with the deal with the death of several fellow officers here killed in the line of duty and it is just like a relative being taken away.

Wife of Sgt
Greenville County Sheriff's Office, SC

June 18, 2008

Trooper Blanton thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. You are a hero. God bless you, your loved ones, and the North Carolina Highway Patrol. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

June 18, 2008

This is truly a sad day for North Carolina. I appreciate your service and dedication to your community. It is my sincere hope that your family is comforted during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. You deserve it.

Master Deputy Dave Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

June 18, 2008

Trooper Blanton your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

June 18, 2008

RIP TROOP. PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

TROOPER CHRIS ADAMS
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL

June 18, 2008

I am also 24 years old and just graduated the Police Academy on March 14, 2008. I will keep David in my thoughts and prayers so that I may continue his cause- Law Enforcement- every day that I am on duty.

God Bless,
Amanda Cater

Officer A. Cater
CMPD

June 18, 2008

Rest easy brother, we will take it from here. HEROES ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.

PO S.Harris #241
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

June 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers will be with your family and friends.

James Anthony/SPO
Wilson Police Department

June 18, 2008

To the family of Trp. Blanton and the entire NCHP family, my sincere condolonsces on your lost. We feel your pain and you will remain in our entire departments thoughts and prayers. RIP my brother.

Trp. Mark Self
Tennessee Highway Patrol

June 18, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Trooper Blanton’s family as well as the members of the North Carolina Highway Patrol. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

June 18, 2008

Rest in Peace Trooper. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

June 18, 2008

Trooper Blanton,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

June 18, 2008

I would like to send warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Trooper Blanton, Jr. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.


Elizabeth Cooke
Union County Project Blue Light
Indian Trail, NC

Elizabeth Cooke
Union County Project Blue Light

June 18, 2008

Shaun
i miss you already my Brother! Your smile made each moment better1 i knew no matter what if i called you you would be there and you knew the same. You are an amazing person who i loved dearly. You dont have to worry about Tye i will do all i can to help in him being raised. I will take him hunting and fishing as you would. my prayers are with your family. I will help Michaela with everything that i can. I love you shaun Rest in Peace My Brother!

William Benhart
Waynesville P.D.

June 18, 2008

"In The Line of Duty"

What is the meaning of "In The Line Of Duty"
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officer's life.
A hero has fallen.

Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.

It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join
"The Best Of The Best"

It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the lost of a loved one.
Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts.
Something no one can ever take away.

It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why ...
Why would someone take an officer's life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew.

Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed
"In The Line Of Duty"

Troop G, District 4
NCSHP

June 18, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 18, 2008

To the family I express my deepest sympathies. May God grant you the Grace that only He through His Son can provide. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Trooper B.W. Elder
SC Highway Patrol

June 18, 2008