Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While partisan politics suck up the air out of this country and constituents scream at each other from blue states to red, earnest and hardworking young professionals like Trooper David DeLaittre gas up their patrol cars, slip into their crisp uniforms and set out to patrol our great American highways without any regard for that triviality. Their enthusiasm to live up to stories and accommodations of those who have carried the badge before them never wanes to the left or right side of the political stream.

Tomorrow as the airwaves become infested with trivial stories of million dollars athletes and their sideline tantrums and elected politicians and hollywood stars extort our attention for childish gossip, the body of young Trooper David DeLaittre -- an actual American hero -- is being prepared to be laid to rest.

It sickens me that this nation takes for granted those folks who do the most dangerous and important jobs, often pay the ultimate sacrifice for their diligence and loyalty.

Maybe next time you're driving home on a cold, rainy, icy evening and you see a law enforcement officer on the side of the road standing outside of a vehicle enduring the brutal elements, you might find it important enough to pull over to the far lane. Maybe you might even be thankful that we still have enthusiastic people who -- without a boss looking over their shoulder -- brave the elements, ignore corruption and pursue those who arrogantly break laws like a drunk driver who could be the one fatal blow to your friend or loved one. These public servants -- unlike an ostentatious athlete or numerous and sassy political figures demanding vain recognition -- do their work silently in dangerous and lethal conditions without the petty commendation or silly vanity others demand. They do it out of a deep-seeded respect for decency, community and service to their community.

Maybe you might even find it worthy to remember this when it comes time to vote for the basic tools these people need to do their jobs. May God bless Trooper David DeLaittre and his family during this holiday season.

Randy Sanders
citizen of Oregon

December 2, 2010

So young, but the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace brother in blue. Prayers to your family, co-workers and friends.

Retired Sergeant
Michigan State Police

December 2, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Trooper David DeLaittre, and the Montana Highway Patrol. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper DeLaittre, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

December 2, 2010

Thank you for your time on, passion and dedication to the law enforcement field. Thank you to your family for sharing your kind soul.

Retired deputy/city police, Terry Wold
OCSD, CA; Livingston Police, MT

December 2, 2010

Trooper DeLaittre 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)`

December 2, 2010

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

December 2, 2010

Rest in peace Brother; You've performed your duties and we'll take it from here. Godspeed!

Lieutenant Shawn Carmody #277
Phillipsburg Police Department N.J.

December 2, 2010

Thank you Trooper DeLaittre and the DeLaittre Family for your service.

Carol

December 2, 2010

Rest in peace young troop. We love you and miss you. We will continue the watch for you. May the good Lord bless your soul and your parents. I pray for them to have the strength to hold on during this sad and tragic event.

Trooper Bobby D. White
Alabama State Troopers- Troop G

December 2, 2010

Trooper DeLaittre, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

December 2, 2010

Another young hero taken from among us to patrol the golden streets of Heaven with his fellow troopers who have gone before him. I know you were welcomed with warm smiles and open arms by each one. I pray that you will join them now in watching over your brothers and sisters left behind to cloes ranks and take over your watch in your absence.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends, the Montana Highway Patrol, and the brothers and sisters in uniform across the State of Montana and the nation. May God comfort you now in the way that only He can.

Rest in peace, Trooper DeLaittre. We will never forget.

Peggy Milligan
Fort Worth, TX

December 2, 2010

Rest in peace, Trooper DeLaittre. Thank you for your service to you community. You will be missed. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, young sir.

Kathy B
Citizen

December 2, 2010

Rest in Peace Trooper DeLaittre.

Cihef Investigator
Weld County District Attorneys Office Colorado

December 2, 2010

You will be remembered.

lc
USBP-WHF

December 2, 2010

Rest in peace my brother.

TFC Paul D.Stokes #801
GA.STATE TROOPER

December 2, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother David.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

December 2, 2010

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 2, 2010

God bless Troper DeLaittre, his family, and his extended police family!

Sergeant
Chicago Police

December 2, 2010

my deepest sympathy to Trooper Delaittres' family and friends!

gregory woodruff
state marshal connecticut

gregory woodruff
connecticut state marshal

December 2, 2010

To David's parents, family, friends and coworkers my prayers are with you all. May God be with you and guide you through these very troubled times. I know that the pain in your hearts right now is so strong and the loss of your child is the most awful thing in the world. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

December 2, 2010

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 2, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

December 2, 2010

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

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

December 2, 2010

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Trooper David DeLaiittre. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Trooper LeDaittre and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

December 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper David J. DeLaittre. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Montana will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

December 2, 2010