Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of my fellow recruits from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Lieutenant Gann. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Session 46: Schenectady, NY

Recruit Jamie Janetsky
Zone 5 Academy

March 11, 2009

I met Lt.Gann 2 years ago when I started as a dispatcher with the agency. It was hard having moved here from Florida to learn a new way of doing my job. The praise and wonderful words I received from him every time I spoke or saw him kept me knowing that I too would be capable of performing my job with this agency as well as I had done in my previous position. Lt. Gann's words were alway encouraging. David was a one of kind and the children's lives he changed in his years as an SRO will live on forever as they strive to make it in their life. David is sorely missed. I know he is in a better place and watching over all of us.

Telecommunication
Sequatchie Co E911

March 10, 2009

My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.

The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Sister of Fallen Office
Master Deputy Steven Roberts
St. Lucie Cty Florida E.O.W. 3/3/99

Anonymous

March 10, 2009

To Lieutenant David Charles Gann's Family and Friends,
So very sorry. YOU all are in my thought and Prayers.
Know his 'Kids' at School will miss him very much also.
With Sympathy,
Rita Bierly

Deputy Rita Bierly
SRO Grant Co SD KY

March 10, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
[email protected]

March 8, 2009

Rest in peace Brother David, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

March 7, 2009

Dear God I am so sorry to hear of -this loss. Just know that are alot of people across the US that is praying for your Mother, Family, Department and friends. My deepest sympathy...Joshsmom

mindy barlow
a lost and griefing Mother

March 7, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

March 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Lieutenant Gann today and always.. Thank you Lieutenant Gann for your service and sacrifice you are a HERO, and will never be forgotten... Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD VIrginia

March 6, 2009

Rest in Peace Lt..

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

March 6, 2009

Rest in Peace. The Lord is with you.

Det. Castelhano
Mpunt Vernon NY PD

March 6, 2009

We as officers have come to expect losing one of our own, but we may never find the ways to make it any easier, our deepest sorrow for the family of Lt.Gann Please know that there are many more of us here for you! And to the Lt. your work on earth is finished, but those of us left here will be looking to you to watch over us. Thank you for your service to your community! Your brother always, Mark

Officer Mark Steinmann
Crossville Police Department

March 6, 2009

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

March 5, 2009

Another Great Warrior was lost but he will not be forgotten. Please know that our thought's and prayers are with the family of Lt. Gann and his extended family the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office. Rest in Peace brother warrior you will be keeping a watch over all of us now.

D/S Shane Love
Seminole County Sheriff's Office

March 5, 2009

Thank you for your service.

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

March 5, 2009

Rest in peace Lieutenant Gann, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

March 5, 2009

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

March 4, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator Daavid L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 4, 2009

Thank you for your years of service and dedication. You have touched many lives. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

March 4, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL II David Murphy
TX DPS

March 4, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP.

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

March 4, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE,

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 4, 2009

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

March 4, 2009

Rest in peace Lieutenant Gann...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

March 3, 2009

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF LT GANN. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. LT GANN, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 3, 2009