Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today I give thanks, honor and remembrance to a great guy who can put the smile back on the face of a person who lost 100 million dollars. Trooper David J. Lane was truly a special kind of person, and I'm thankful for having the opportunity to spend some time with him. David will never ever be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

November 4, 2024

It doesn't seem like 15 yrs. It seems like yesterday.....our hearts still ache and we miss that infamous grin and laughter. "Let's hug it out .....It is what it is....What da ya got... just a few of your sayings that we wish we could hear again and again. Your Law Enforcement Family came again this weekend along with Family and Friends to remember and honor you. The house and garage were full of laughter and stories of you. I miss you taping the faucet so I would get sprayed...I hated then but would give anything for it to happen by you. Your nieces are growing up but know all about you. Everyone says Chloe is your clone and your Brother is still reaping your antics from you through her. She is beautiful and smart and quick with an answer to everything like you were. Jeff is retiring in December with Rachet. You were blessed to have 3 dogs named after you with 2 great men as their handlers. Most of the guys you have worked with are now retired. You could retire next year. Doesn't seem possible... all the if's come rolling back...It's so hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember and who was so loved. " The guys" will be here tonight after work to remember you and your Family! Your cousin said I don't care if your sick of us from the weekend I'm coming to remember him on the 4th anyway. I would never be sick of them because they remember you!!! We miss you every second of the day and wish you were with us! Watch over Dustin and Matt who are serving because of you and all your Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement and retired. Love you so very much and miss you more! Mom

Cheryl Lane
Mom

November 4, 2024

David,
You popped up in my memories today. I was talking about Halloween today and the memory of Kelly and I working at The Inn at Leeds Halloween party Oct. 31, 2009 and as she was sending you pictures of our costumes you called and I could hear your laughter. Only to walk into work 4 days later to be blind sided by the news of this tragic accident. Keep watching over your family and friends. You will never be forgotten!

Michele Melloy
Friend

January 5, 2024

Trooper David J. Lane will always be remembered as a caring, loving and fun filled human being. I still remember our conversations at SP Watertown which makes me smile.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

November 9, 2023

Rest in peace hero.

J.R.

November 4, 2022

David and I were fraternity brothers at SUNY Albany. He was well respected back then, and now after making the ultimate sacrifice, he always will be. God Bless You Brother!

Police Officer Robert Andersen
NYPD

February 11, 2022

Yesterday was National Law Enforcement Day and your beautiful niece's Birthday! Oh how I know you would have loved your nieces and what a great Uncle you would have been! It brings a smile each time I see them because they have your same grin. Oh how I miss that "what are you up to" grin! Taking the decorations off the Christmas tree, brought tears as I placed the served proudly bulb from Iraq 2003 in its box. Next year will be 20 years that you returned home in April with the Christmas tree still up and you slept in the recliner that night in front of it.....doesn't seem possible. You would have been 4 years from retirement from the State Police this year and married 11 yrs on September 11th,2021. Your Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement still come to our home each year to celebrate your life. We are honored to have each one and never expected that they would want to come for 12 yrs but we know why you loved them so very much because we love them all as well. You have a new K-9 named Rachet "what they called you overseas because you fixed everything. " Jeff has DJ and Rachet and David has Lane. We appreciate their dedication and their families sacrifice of time and money to honor you and take care of these amazing dogs. I know you are with your favorite Coach and I'm sure you are busy watching over everyone. We love and miss you more each day but we are stronger and try to remember you by helping others in your memory! Help God bring your Brothers and Sisters home each day and night and know that your Family loves and misses you always and forever! Love and hugs, Mom

Cheryl Lane
Mom

January 10, 2022

Trooper David J. Lane will never be forgotten as he holds a special place in both our heart and mind: RIP

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

December 15, 2021

Thinking about Trooper Lane today for he was indeed a good person. Trooper David Lane will never be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

January 1, 2021

All of us that were there that day will never forget it. Trooper Lane was a great Trooper and a better man. I am proud to have served with him.
Til Valhalla.

Major Ed Raso
New York State Police

November 4, 2020

A day doesn't go by that you are not remembered and thought about my brother. Like many I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I got that call 11 years ago. We all miss you! God Bless you and your family. Keep watching over your family and your fellow brothers and sisters.

Trooper
New York State Police

November 4, 2020

I pay my respect on this 11th year anniversary date of David's passing by honoring his contributions to us during his life. David was an outstanding individual who actually cared about people. Trooper David Lane will never ever be forgotten. May God bless his family in Dexter, NY.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop D

November 4, 2020

David, you will never ever be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb, New York State Police.

August 5, 2020

Rest in peace Trooper Lane.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 28, 2020

David Lane was certainly one of a kind. I will always think of David with a smile because he always put a smile on my face after every single conversation I ever had with him; For that reason alone I will fondly remembered him. David was a good man. David will never ever be forgotten.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired, NYSP

January 4, 2020

I served with you from basic training in Ft LenordWood. You were a bunk mate a battle buddy and friend. Us NY guys stuck together. I became a police officer much like you here in NY in 2013 after 8 years in the Army. I’m so saddened by the loss of you and so may other great people I have had the pleasure of serving with. I’ll see you in the end.

Officer Lukowski
CPD

December 16, 2019

Trooper Lane,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 4, 2019

David, Another year has come and gone without you...our hearts still miss your voice and smile! This year will bring you a new niece or nephew on National Law Enforcement Day! I know you will be there and know that we send our love to you each day! Watch over your Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement and First Responders...help bring them home safe to their families! I know God needed help to watch over them !! You gave us so much to love and memories to cherish but our hearts still ache each day!!! Sending love and hugs always! Mom

Cheryl Lane
Mom

January 1, 2019

Trooper David Lane will never ever be forgotten, may his soul rest in Heaven where he resides with our Lord God. May his family, especially his mother have the peace of God with her always, and may she be always blessed.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police - Troop D

September 10, 2018

My prayers are forever with Cheryl and the entire Lane Family. I often time think about David with a smile in my heart. I have always enjoyed our conversations while he was assigned to SP Watertown zone. I also had the honor, however sad, of coordinating his funeral arrangements within Division of State Police. Dave was a good man, and he will NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

January 30, 2018

Your Brother and his Family,Kelly,Aunts,Uncles,Cousins,Friends and your Law Enforcement Family filled the house and garage with laughter and stories. Lane chicken,your favorite and theirs was on the grill,silly string decorated your tree in the front yard .. 8 yrs. ago this was the worst day of my life..today...your family and friends make it a bearable day. Colonel Reagan still drives 5 hrs. up and back to have dinner with all of us. We are honored to have such a wonderful man with us. We think of you everyday and miss you even more...we are proud of the man you grew up to be...watch over your brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement and your family! Sending love and hugs always! Mom

Cheryl Lane
Mom

November 6, 2017

R.I.P my brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

November 4, 2017

Another loss in our community brings back a lot for so many of us...Miss you more than you know and hope that you know how much you are still loved. These last few weeks have been so tough, please watch over us all and take him under your wings!

Kelly

March 16, 2017

Happy Birthday David!! We sure do miss you!!

Steve Lane Jr
Brother

February 7, 2017

Our hearts still long for you to be with us! Your Law Enforcement Brothers and Sisters drove home to spend the weekend with us ! Keep them all safe and the new member of our State Police! You were so loved by many and have never been forgotten. Just received a note from one of your classmates. Her daughter wants to honor you on veterans day and your best friends son visited your grave and kissed your stone goodbye..while wearing a DJL hat...I know you are smiling.Jeff,Crystal and Kelly created a new roadside memorial that is beautiful and gave us a book of the start to finish process. We are so blessed to have them . Miss and Love you forever!

Cheryl Lane
Mom

November 8, 2016