Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13. Thank you, Trooper Blanton, for your service to our state. You are a hero.

Patrol Officer
Winston-Salem Police Department

June 18, 2008

Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called Children of God, Matthew 5:9.

June 18, 2008

Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called Children of God, Matthew 5:9.

June 18, 2008

My heart hurts for Trooper Blanton's family and fellow officers.
Since this department lost it's first officer in March 2008, I have felt a sadness that just won't go away. Please know that others feel your pain too, and that Trooper Blanton will never be forgotten. His memory and his family will be always in our prayers.
May you find some peace and comfort in the days to come knowing that this officer is now patrolling the highways for our Lord and Savior.

Anonymous

Millbrook Police Department

June 18, 2008

Trooper Blanton -- you are gone but not forgotten. My heart and prayers go out to your family in this troubled time. May the Lord's wisdom and love guide them.

Detective Amber Burgess
Henderson County Sheriff's Office

June 18, 2008

Shawn you will truely be missed. I am praying that God will give your family the strength that they will need to cope with such a great loss. We all love and miss you~!

OAIV - Jennifer Hodge
NCSHP-G4

June 18, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. I hold my breath each time I come to this site hoping today there will be no new entries. Yesterday, this hit close to home again. All officers of the law are our family and it hurts so much to lose another. My heart is breaking for your family and your tiny baby. Just know that Jeff Hewitt, Anthony Cogdill and Joe Ray among others were waiting for Trooper Blanton when he arrived in Heaven.

Mrs. Blanton, I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. Just know that it is beyond our understanding, but God does have a greater purpose. Please know that I am at your disposal. If there is anything at all that I can do for you...please let me know. There are so many people that are here to support you and we know what you are going through. If I can do anything...If it's helping you at home or just being there to offer a shoulder to cry on...I am here for you. We are family...so please don't hesitate to call on me. 828-779-8809

Tracie Hewitt
Widow of Sgt. Jeff Hewitt EOW 04/04/04

June 18, 2008

We are deeply saddened by this senseless murder. May the ruthless criminal responsible be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. The memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice will remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister Troopers.
AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 18, 2008

I went to highschool with Shawn and was in HOSA with him. I became very good friends with his sister Natile. During the month of May I was speeding to work when Shawn pulled me over. He did his job even though he knew who I was. He wrote me a ticket for speeding. He was very professional about it. My brother also played football with him in Highschool. His death has shaken Jackson County where he was from. We will miss him very much and the North Carolina Highway Patrol has lost a wonderful trooper. May god be with his family during their time of pain.

Camille Fox
A friend of his sister Natlie

June 18, 2008

Know My Brother that you will be missed until we are able to meet again. We pray for God's blanket of comfort to be spread acorss your family. Rest in Peace my brother. I pray for you and your family at this time.

Sergeant Rick Towell
Kannapolis Police Department

June 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and members of the NCHP. God bless you, Trooper Blanton. You will always be remembered for your honor and courage.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 18, 2008

I’m so sorry to here about the tragic loss of Officer Shawn Blanton. On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to express my deepest most sincere condolences to your family and the men and women of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol during this very difficult time. Thank you Officer Blanton for your service, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace brother. Keep watch over us all.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" Matthew 5:9

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13

HEROES LIVE FOREVER!

Meryn Johnson
Wife of RMPD Cpl. Chris Johnson

June 18, 2008

May God bless you and comfort your family during this most difficult time. Thank you for your service. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sergeant Tony Minnis
Orange County Florida Sheriff's Office

June 18, 2008

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

June 18, 2008

To all the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Blanton, May you know that there are many who weep with you today over your loss of such a find young officer. Many, as myself, know firsthand how unbelieveable this kind of loss is for each of you. I want all of you to know that there are many survivors who grieve with you today and in the coming days ahead. May our loving Heavenly Father give you comfort and peace that your family, friend, co-worker is at rest. God has amazingly strong arms to carry you all through this very rough time. I will see many of you this weekend as we pay our respects to this young HERO. The thin blue line has taken another hit, but it will never be broken. To those who continue to carry on to protect and serve, be careful and know that thousands of pryaers go up daily for your protection. To the family, NC COPS and all NC survivors are feeling your pain and praying for your family.

Patricia Tucker, President NC COPS
wife, Inv. Mark R. Tucker, EOW 2/12/2004

June 18, 2008

Your death is a tragedy for your family, the Highway Patrol, North Carolina, and the United States. May God be with your family, friends, and co-workers. You left this life/career at far too young of an age. May eternal peace now be your journey.

Sgt. Thomas Tilmon
Wilmington PD

June 18, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother! My thoughts and prayers are with the family that you left behind.

Lt. David Bishop
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

June 18, 2008

not again!It seems i have to say that way too often,Trooper Blanton,God speed to you brother, lay down your sword, you have won your battle, for you are with the Lord God almighty, what a glorious place!not to long ago my dear friend, Trooper Anthony Cogdill lost his life just a few miles from where you made your sacrifice,i will pray for you as i did Aanthony each time i pass that spot.may God be with your wife and new child and comfort and strengthen them with his love, and to the emergency workers of Haywood county, thank you for your aid to Trooper Blanton.God Bless

Deputy Sheriff III Bill Smith
Henderson county Sheriffs Office

June 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Trooper Blanton, and especially his Highway Patrol Communicators. We share in your grief and offer our assistance in helping you through this most difficult time.

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Communications Division

June 18, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten. We'll take the watch from here my friend.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

June 18, 2008

Trooper Blanton...Even though I did not know you personally, notice of your death saddens me. You did not deserve to be shot and killed on the side of the road. I wish all 1500 of your brothers and sisters could have been there to help you, because we would have been. God Bless your family...this career is rough...but you knew that...and you died protecting the citizens of North Carolina...doing what you loved...being a Trooper...

Trooper KS Howald
NCSHP/C1

June 18, 2008

Losing a fellow officer is never easy, and it being a fellow trooper makes it hurt just a little bit more on a personal level. My condolences go out to Trooper Blanton's wife, child, and the rest of his family. They also go out to his extended family of the NC Highway Patrol. I'm sure his patrol family will be there for Trooper Blanton's wife and child through this horrible time.

Trooper Daniel Durgin
South Carolina Highway Patrol

June 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of need and despair. "Rest easy young warrior, your work is done."

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Lieutenant Brian Lisenby
NCSHP

June 18, 2008

RIP Brother may GOD be with your family and friends at this time of need.

Former NC Officer

Larry D Calhoun

Detective Larry D Calhoun
Naugatuck CT Police Dept

June 18, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Officer M.S. Martin
Raleigh PD Northwest District

June 18, 2008