Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP brother Dave.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Dave, words can not express the sorrow I felt when I heard you were officer killed. I will remember the good times we had at the Avenue, Delisio's and Dunlap's. I can not understand why you were taken at such a young age. It just doesn't make sense. Your death will stretch the Thin Blue Line to the breaking point, but to honor you, we will not snap, we will not break. Good bye my friend and until we meet again...

Det. Dennis Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

November 16, 2010

RIP SIR,GOD BLESS YOU AND OUR FAMILY

MELISSA HUFF
widow of detroit police officer brian eric huff eow 5-3-10

November 16, 2010

On behalf of all the members of Hillside Hunt Club, NY we wish to extend our sincere condolences the Officer David Groves family and co workers. May God watch over you and your family. You will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 16, 2010

As the parents of a fellow game warden who was killed by a poacher, our hearts go out to your family as another senseless killing has taken one of the best from our Law Enforcement family. There will always remain that giant hole in your heart that only those who have lost a child can seem to understand. Look to those around you as well as your law enforcement family in your time of grief-we are here for you. God be with you in this time of need.

Pat and Allen Hurst
parents of Texas Game Warden Justin Hurst EOW 3/17/07

November 16, 2010

I was proud to be part of the caravan of PGC officers and PSP troopers that escorted Officer Grove's body from Lehigh Valley Hospital to the Gift of Life Foundation in Philadelphia. In the spirit of a true American Hero, Officer Grove was an organ and tissue donor. His final gift will enable many others to heal, and he will live on in the bodies of many grateful people.
Thank you, Pa. State Police, for your support, your top-notch investigation and speedy arrest of the suspect, and your escort to Philly and then home to Adams County.
The real irony in his passing is that he wrote an article for the Pennsylvania Game News, our agency's magazine, entitled "A Shot in the Dark," about an investigation into a night time poaching incident. It was published in the November issue.
My deepest condolences to Officer Grove's family. He has been in my thoughts since I got the dreaded phone call Friday morning. Please know that he died doing something that our unique band of law enforcement professionals is passionate about: Being a guardian for the wild creatures, wilderness, and people that we are sworn by duty to protect.
Rest in peace, brother. I know you will be watching over us out in the woods and on those dark, lonely back roads forever.

Lt. R.M. Bertoni, Whitehall Police
and DWCO, Pa. Game Commission

November 16, 2010

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer David Grove-I wish we didn't have people around like the suspect in this case, whose evil deeds caused such harm and sorrow. I want you to know there are law enforcement Officers across the country who recognize the service of your loved one and will honor him and who also are concerned about you during this tragedy.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

November 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, co-workers and dispatchers. A Game/Wildlife Officers job is more dangerous than most people know because most everyone you contact is armed one way or another. Please know that you will be remembered and I thank you for your sacrific for protecting the resources of your state. As a mother of a Trooper & significant other of a Fish & Wildlife Officer (now deceased) and having worked through an Officer involved shooting it takes a toll on everyone. May you rest in peace and know that people care.

Cenci
WSP Dispatcher

November 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, co-workers and dispatchers. A Game/Wildlife Officers job is more dangerous than most people know because most everyone you contact is armed one way or another. Please know that you will be remembered and I thank you for your sacrific for protecting the resources of your state. As a mother of a Trooper & significant other of a Fish & Wildlife Officer (now deceased) and having worked through an Officer involved shooting it takes a toll on everyone. May you rest in peace and know that people care.

Cenci
WSP Dispatcher

November 16, 2010

Rest easy now my Brother in Law, as your watch here on earth is over.
I pray God be with your family, and friends in these most difficult times.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

November 16, 2010

David, you are remembered today and everyday. I thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, God Bless you and your family.

Detective M. Marks
Pittsburgh Police Department

Detective M. Marks
Pittsburgh Police Department

November 16, 2010

Rest in peace. Thank you for you service to the citizens of the Commonwealth

DCNR Bill Bending
PA DCNR, Bur. of State Parks

November 16, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Grove. Job well done but taken to soon. My heart going out to your parents, family, friends, everyone that is involved. I lost my Son David in the line of duty on 10/21/08. He was 31 years old.
God be with us all.

Karen Reever

Mother of Police Officer David Tome
E.O.W. 10-21-08

November 16, 2010

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your family.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

November 16, 2010

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Grove and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Grove for your dedicated service to the people of Pennsylvania and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/07/06

November 16, 2010

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

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

November 16, 2010

It truly hurt to the core when I heard of what happened from a fellow WCO. As an avid hunter and supporter of the PGC, I personally thatnk you for your service and may you rest easy, your watch is over

Steve Kozak
Avid hunter and supporter of the PA Game Commission

November 16, 2010

RIP brother.

Deputy J. Strom
Onondaga County Sheriffs- Syracuse,NY

November 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Conservation Officer Grove as well as the brotherhood at Pennsylvania Game Commission. May you rest in God's Eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

November 15, 2010

Your life is a shining example for those left behind.
Although I didn't know you at the level I would have liked, I was able to form an opinion of you based on our interactions at the training school. Words that come to me when I think of WCO Dave Grove are; honor, integrity, dedication, humor, faith and faithfulness. The last few days at the PGC have been somber but moving at a dizzying pace as we work to assist your family and plan a fitting tribute for a hero who was taken from us far too soon. God bless your family and know that you will be sorely missed. I'm a richer person for having known you, even a little.

Randy Shoup
Law Enforcement Coordinator, PGC

November 15, 2010

I AM A WARRIOR — by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can’t. I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the downtrodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, for I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing, for it was my honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy:
For now, I stand with God!

Anonymous

November 15, 2010

WCO Grove you made the ultimate sacrfice protecting the laws of the state of PA, and for this you are a hero. Your brothers and sisters in blue will have to go on without you, and for this it will be very difficult, but we will push forward, and honor you everyday.
To WCO Grove's family, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time, just remember, Heroes Live Forever.

Officer and wife of officer
Adams Co., PA

November 15, 2010

Blessings and Peace to all Dave's family and friends. May the God of Peace overshadow you at this time. May He wrap His arms around you and hold you as you cry. "Weeping will endure for a night, but JOY cometh in the morning." This is a promise of God. You are all in my prayers.

Mel Esch
Fellow Sportsman

November 15, 2010

Rest in Pease WCO Grove
Prayers go out for you and your family
You will never be forgotten

Pete Bacon, Dep.Chief
Retired NJ Police Officer

November 15, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

November 15, 2010

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the PGC during this most difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

November 15, 2010