Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, Officer Grove. To his family and colleagues in the PA Game Commission, our deepest sympathies. Those of us accustomed to always being radio range, having back-up pretty close by, etc. do owe you folks an extra measure of respect.

Fellow Officer
Prince William Co (VA) P. D.

November 13, 2010

Rest in Peace Officer Grove. And may God bless the men and women of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police/Taconic region

November 13, 2010

Rest easy brother for your watch is over. Your service will not be forgotten as you join a long list of heroes in heaven.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 13, 2010

RIP Brother Grove. You, your family, and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers. You paid the ultimate sacrifice and for that we carry on and continue your work!

Officer Cate Hottenstein
Hampden Twp. Police Dept - Mechanicsburg, PA

November 13, 2010

Very sad day for the Law Enforcement community when we lose a brother or sister! Thanks for your dedication to your community, and please continue to serve in spirit!

Sgt. Chris Jones
Cass County Missouri Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2010

Officer Grove,
Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2010

May God be with you brother and your family. Please keep a watch out for us. NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

Captain Garry Collins
Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.

November 12, 2010

A sad day as Adams County wakes up to this shocking horrible news. May Office Grove RIP! To his family, all of Adams County sends their love and prayers you way!

Anonymous

November 12, 2010

Lucky enough to have retired, I read losses such as this with a very heavy heart. No matter the patch or badge the profession answers the call to serve. Officer Grove while answering that call gave us the ultimate sacrifice. Each time I read one of these I relive the pain of fallen friends and officers from other areas. My family sends our regrets to his family and department.

Ben Africa Patrolman/Training officer
Reno Police Dept. Reno, Nev. Retired

November 12, 2010

To Daivd, Your deeds, duty, desire, respect and commitment to the preservation of wildlife will allways be remembered...Your sacrifice of life, beyond the call of duty will allways be on your "Brothers" minds forever...God holds a special place for You beside the "Brothers" who have also given their lives for the preservation of Our Wildlife...Gods creatures morn for you tonight, but will rejoice with you tomorrow, for your blood is now a part of their's and ours, "Brothers Forever" !
Your Brother Forever,
Gary T. "Blackie" Barnes

"Blessed are the Peace Makers"

Gary "Blackie" Barnes, Texas Game Warden
Texas Parks & Wildlife

November 12, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2010

It is with great sadness that we learn of the loss of Officer Grove. These officers accept great risk in taking on the role of protecting our natural resources, knowing that most of the people they will engage are already armed, yet they do it selflessly. We appreciate the great sacrifice that Officer Grove and his family have made and offer our prayers.

Ron Tussel
Outdoor Communicator

November 12, 2010

For Wildlife Conservation Officer David Grove:

The game officer is a unique law officer. In Pennsylvania he or she is the product of a year of exhaustive conservation academy training, and usually also possesses a college degree. The game officer normally works alone. He or she confronts hunters and other people who inhabit the woods and who are usually armed. Most enounters are routine, and when arrest occurs it generally is the issuance of a citation or summons. On occasion and individual must be taken into custody. When resistance is encountered the game officer is usually not in view of many, if any, witnesses. Hence, the game officer's duty is exceptionally hazardous. We regret that our brother David would meet with one of the worst situations - a convicted felon who has served time in prison, not wishing to return there, and armed with a gun. David fought valiantly for his life though fate, it appears, has deemed that he would not survive. Thankfully, his killer has been apprehended and justice will follow.

We pray for David's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.

I am proud to render Conservation Officer David Grove a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

November 12, 2010

Another steward of God's Creation taken in the prime of his life. You will be missed and your memory will be forever honored. To those loved ones and fellow servants left behind, please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Chief Larry Yamnitz
Missouri Department of Conservation

November 12, 2010

Rest peacefully C.O. Grove, we will take the watch from here. May God bless and keep your family and friends.

MDC 353

November 12, 2010

Rest In peace, Officer Grove.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

November 12, 2010

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER GROVE. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER GROVE, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,SC

November 12, 2010

Officer Grove thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

November 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. I salute you, Sir, for your bravery, dedication, duty, and ultimate sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

November 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you believed in your badge and what it stood for. You are a true hero and I also know God will embrace you with his love and your reward will be great.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

November 12, 2010

God bless you and your family. Job well done!

Anonymous
York, PA Policeman

November 12, 2010

I met David Grove several years ago while hunting afield in Michaux State Forest. I appreciated his approach minding his tactical training while being sincerely friendly. He relinquished knowledge of area wildlife and offered help in any way he could with an honest smile (just like his picture)! He was an absolute pleasure to converse with in the field. Professional, knowledgeable, and cordial. My heart is heavy knowing I won't cross trails with such a fine individual and officer again. Go rest high on that Mountain David Grove.

Corey Ilko
acquaintance

November 12, 2010

Officer Grove, thank you for your dedication and service to your community. I wish your family and friends peace knowing that your brothers and sisters mourn for your loss like we knew you personally. RIP

Detective Laura Price
Island County Sheriff, Washington

November 12, 2010

I want to extend my condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of WCO Grove. Finding the right words for the senseless taking of a life is difficult so I'll simply say that my heart and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

DCNR Ranger Tilghman Smith
DCNR Bureau of Forestry

November 12, 2010

Rest In Peace Brother. Know your killer is in custody and will pay for his actions. Watch over your fellow officers as they continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the PA Game Commission.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

November 12, 2010