Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Det. Sgt. Davey,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lincoln County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 30, 2024

Sergeant Davey, it has been 40 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 30, 2024

Sergeant Davey, it has been 39 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall Georges Mills, NH

July 30, 2023

Rest in peace Detective Sergeant Davey.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2022

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 30, 2020

As a reminder those who knew Sergeant Detective Donald E. Davey of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, he was a devoted husband, a loving father, a kind, generous neighbor, a man of faith, loyal to his country, supported the freedoms we enjoy, and protected the public’s welfare in Lincoln County. Sadly, he was killed in the line of duty thirty years ago, July 30th, 1984, survived by his wife, my mother Laurinda Davey (now Cushman), my sister, Cecily, myself, his parents, brothers, and many other relatives.
My father served in Lincoln County and resided in Knox County, in Friendship. I appreciate the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department for honoring him July 30th, 2014 at the Donald E. Davey Bridge in Wiscasset, named in his honor, with a memorial ceremony. Because of the great sacrifice my father made, I will always appreciate the men and women of police forces everywhere who lay down their lives daily to protect the public.

Jessica (Davey) Barrett
daughter

July 29, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

I pray for the solace of all those that love and rememer you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 23, 2013

I was a young officer and I had the privilege to work with Don for about a year. He was a role model for all law enforcement officers. Never to be forgotten.

Seth Blodgett
past Lt and Det Sgt. Lincoln SO

July 27, 2011

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 11, 2008

My father died when I was just five years old. I have always been proud that he served the people of his county and his state and made the ultimate sacrifice when he responded to that call in the middle of the night, July 30th, 1984. Through the years I have gotten to know him and a little about his character through the remembrances of others. Even though I don't recall much of his life, I am so honored to be able to call him my father. Thank you to all of you who work to protect and serve your community as he did.

Cecily K Havener

November 9, 2007

I still recall the smile that almost always emanated from Don's face when we would exchange war stories about the job. He left a beautiful wife and two cute daughters; all knew that he would forever be smiling down on them from Heaven.

Don was a professional and fair police officer and was well thought of by the community. His co-workers and friends still recall the smiles.

Jim Prouty, Patrolman
Boothbay Hbr. Police Ret.

September 18, 2007

We will never forget!

Matt Lyons
OPD, Ca.

May 24, 2006

05/20/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Sgt. Davey.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 20, 2004