Officer Down Memorial Page

Dear Officer Manning: You are remembered today and thought of with love, respect and gratitude. I pray your family is at peace with your loss. Thank you for keeping us safe and thank you for being Blue and Gold. Watch over all officers and please keep my beloved San Bernardino Squad safe!!

Love, Aunt LoVae

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD, San Bernardino County
February 15, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired
February 15, 2010

Rest in Peace, Officer Manning. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
October 22, 2009

To Officer David Manning, his loved ones, and his fellow officers with the CHP:

On this the 13th anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left by your loyal friends that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, David. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service David gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 13, 1996.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 15, 2009

I remember the sad day we heard the news you did not survive.. Met you at in service classes a few years before and just like all your buds have said about you, I'm a better person just knowing for a few days. You are still badly missed Brother. Keep resting easy knowing the Blue & Gold NEVER forgets our own.. God Bless All.

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol..Ret.
February 15, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 10, 2008

It’s been 11 years since you left us. It’s been over 30 years since we rode skateboards, spent afternoons watching the “Star Channel” and shot BB guns.

It seems strange that our childhood paths would separate only to return in the law enforcement profession.

Dave, I haven’t forgotten you, never will. That’s a promise!

I’ve visited with you many times, in private thoughts, during trips to the Police Memorial in Sacramento and Washington. I always find your name.

In the years that have passed, there have been so many good men join you. I know you are in good company.

Rest in peace my friend.

We are here, still fighting the good fight.

With deepest respect…

Danny Leper

Commander
Kern County Sheriff's Department
December 21, 2007

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 21, 2007

~Heros are never forgotten~ God Bless your family.
Rest in peace. Another Hero taken too soon.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
October 19, 2007

Just wanted to let you and your family know that you are not forgotten. Rest in peace bro.

RM Taylor
US DOJ
October 1, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
February 15, 2007

David was a wonderful person. He loved his job as he only wanted to make this place just a little better. As you see the smile on his face that was his trade mark. At Christmas time he gave out Candy Canes to all the children he came into contact with and when they found him his candy canes were laying all around him. He is deeply missed. Love you David, your mom.

Jeri Manning Robinson
Mother
December 29, 2005

I worked with David in Bakersfield. He always had a cheery disposition and very clear thinking. He was as pleasant as his picture portrays. I remember visting with his family who was holding vigil as he lay in a coma. They had great hopes because he was beloved by them. I am better for having known him.

Sergeant Phil Lammi
California Highway Patrol
September 17, 2005

02/27/04

Each day I read the ODMP. Today I read the story of your death. Every officer who gave his/her life for us need never be forgotton. Rest in peace, sir.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
February 27, 2004

Rest in peace motorman.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
February 15, 2004

Bakersfield misses you, David.

J.M.

Rest easy Brother....Your legacy will live forever.

CPD, Ohio

On behalf of the CHP-San Bernardino Motor Squad.... Brother; we've got the beat, you watch our backs.

Officer S.D. Hazelton
CHP-San Bernardino