Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Tiny" was one in a million. You were a man of God first and foremost. Then you were a husband and father. Even though you had two biological children, you were "father" to well over two thousand as each child who has passed through our school system in the last few years was yours in their own way. They were first and foremost in your mind. No matter what it took you were always making sure our students were protected and looked after. You touched so many lives in the short time you were with us--all for the better. You took some of our families who had had numerous problems over the years and gave them a way to look forward to tomorrow with a smile instead of anger. And you would remind these families that they were getting better which encouraged them even more. You loved everybody and would always make you smile. There was no one above or below you, everybody was the same. You not only got involved with the children, you became friends with the families as well. This made a huge difference in the way the students thought of you and their respect for you. We will be lost without you and whoever comes after you will have a hard time filling your shoes. When Mr. Layne at the high school asked all of the students who had been touched in one way or another by you to please stand up and the WHOLE student body stood up, that said it all. There will never be another "Tiny" in our school system. You will be sorely missed.

R Daughtrey
Sequatchie County Middle School

March 2, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, David. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Garland

March 2, 2009

Lt Gann, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

March 2, 2009

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

March 2, 2009

Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten. May GOD bless your family and give them strength.

Rosalba Beattie
Survivor

March 2, 2009

Rest In Peace, Lieutenant Gann.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

March 2, 2009

Now that you have moved on to Gods kingdom know your new patrol duties are so much more peaceful and none threatening. Notice too all your brothers and sisters in the badge have all gone before you and are also honorable and loving officers and have all paid the ultimate sacrifice. You finally get to meet and work with your new supervisor Jesus Christ. Feel assured your greta works, your leadership abilities and your integrity will not be forgotten here by your brothers and sisters left behind. They will also tend to your family during their time of greif and mounring your loss here. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD< AZ State Chap. FOP

March 2, 2009

Tiny...my brother, my teacher, my father, and my friend. You will be forever missed. No one will ever be able to fill the void you left behind. We miss you brother, go and rest now, We'll take it from here.

Sgt. Chris Walker
Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office

March 2, 2009

Thank you for everything you did to help people. Your selfless work never goes unnoticed by myself and many others. My heart goes out to those who knew you.

Stephanie Wood, citizen of Phila.
Sister to an officer in Fountain Hill, Penna.

March 2, 2009

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

March 2, 2009

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 2, 2009

God bless you for your dedication and service - you will always be remembered. God bless your family and give them comfort through this tragedy but know this hero died with courage.

Anonymous

March 2, 2009

Rest In Peace LT. We'll take the watch from here. My condolences to your Family and the Sequatchie County SO.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

March 2, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Lieutenant David Gann~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, Lieutenant Gann.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

March 2, 2009

God bless you and your family.

Officer

March 2, 2009

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE....GOD BLESS

APO ANDRE RAMIREZ
NYPD

March 2, 2009

To Lt. David Charles Gann, to all family members and friends who call him beloved, and to his law enforcement family:

I am soory to learn of David's death and extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered. Words are insufficient to describe the sadness I feel for the Gann family. May you find comfort in your faith and the support of the law enforcement community.

There are many police survivors who share this same journey with you, and that community will be there to support you. David's memory will be forever honored and revered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service David gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and for the supreme esacrifice he and his family made on February 17, 2009.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD, eow 4/24/05.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 2, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

March 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

March 2, 2009

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

March 2, 2009

On behalf of the 5,289 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Lieutenant Gann’s family as well as the members of the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office. 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

March 2, 2009

We regret your loss and are praying for the family and agency of Lt. Gann.

Chaplain Tom Frederick
Hampton Police Division/Hampton, Virginia

March 2, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

March 2, 2009

Rest in Peace Sir.............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

March 2, 2009

"Blessed are the peacemakers"

Our prayers to everyone in Sequatchie County.

Rest In Peace Lt. Gann.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Department

March 2, 2009