Officer Down Memorial Page

Love and miss ya brother.

Deputy C. Davis
Charleston County Sheriffs Office
May 23, 2012

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Gone BUT NOT Forgotten! Thank-You for your service to your community and country. GOD BLESS-

M.W. Upstate NY
ADMIN- Ian Deutch Facebook Page
December 24, 2011

May God be with the Family of Dennis during this holiday time and comfort them.

Detective Brian Ashburn
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
December 23, 2011

Thinking of you on this day and all of your loved ones. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and close friends. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 6, 2011

To this very day I think of that night. I continuously think to myself that it could have very well been me. Compton and I were brothers in law enforcement and became very close while working on the road together. We had some really good times that I will never forget. After his death, I thought..should I leave this career that I love and enjoy because of it being so dangerous, never knowing if you are going to return home the same or at all, or do I let my brothers life be in vain. Still to this day I remain, fighting, and upholding the law because of my brother and the oath that I made to God and myself. Thanks brother...you will always be remembered and never forgotten.

Anonymous
April 25, 2011

You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. Thank you for your service to others.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 6, 2010

On your EOW just to let you know that you are not forgotten.

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

Anonymous
August 6, 2010

Before Dennis became a Deputy Sheriff, he was a great guitar player and a loved and respected friend. Dennis and I played together for a number of years and I remember him as always smiling, always kind, and level headed, even when some of us weren't. He is missed.

Nick Kelly, civilian
former bandmate
June 28, 2010

I shared some of the same classes with Dennis at Hayfield High in Northern Virginia.

Dennis was friends with everyone. I remember him as always smiling and in good spirits, someone you wanted to know.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and all those who loved him.

Rest In Peace, brother.

Dane Hartley
High School Friend
November 30, 2009

I just wanted to say that Dennis was a wonderful, trusting, good hearted person that anyone that had the luck of knowing him will confirm. He truly blessed the lives of all he touched. He was living his lifelong dream of being an officer of the law. He will be forever missed, and eternally loved!!

Lisa Helton
Lifelong Friend
October 26, 2009

Dennis I hope you know that you are missed. I only know you from when we went through Academy together but every time I think about what happened to you my heart is very heavy. RIP friend.

Deputy Jonathan Reed
York County Sheriff Office
October 16, 2009

DENNIS WAS A GREAT GUY THAT IVE KNOWN SINCE WE WERE KIDS
WE HAD ALOT OF GREAT TIMES TOGETHER AND ALTHOUGH I HAVENT SEEN HIM IN YEARS IM SURE THAT THE ONLY THINGS THAT HAVE CHANGED ARE FOR THE BETTER.IM SAD TO SAY THAT ITS BEEN A YEAR ALMOST AND IM JUST NOW FINDING OUT ABOUT WHAT HAS HAPPENED.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.TO DENNIS I LOVE YOU BROTHER.
ROBERT KERN

Robert Kern
friend
August 12, 2009

deputy sheriff compton..you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers on your 1 yr anniversary..please know that you will never be forgotten..rest in pease and with ease blue angel

karen
detroit
August 6, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

P.O.
CHICAGO P.D. 11TH DISTRICT
August 6, 2009

Deputy Compton it has been one year since the end of your watch. You will not be forgotten. My prayer is that God will continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
August 6, 2009

To Deputy Dennis Carl Compton, his family and his fellow officers with the Colleton County Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Compton’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Compton and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
August 6, 2009

GOD BLESS DEPUTY SHERIFF COMPTON !

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO COLLETON COUNTY, SC.
WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOU / PLEASE RIP BROTHER !

SINCERELY,
CPL. JON W. LOWDER/ NORTH CAROLINA

Corporal Jon W. Lowder
Union County Sheriff's Office
June 20, 2009

REST IN PEACE DADDY!! SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE (AUGUST 6TH 2008) I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF ANYMORE. I CANT MAKE IT WITHOUT YOU. THERES NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU OR START TO BREAK DOWN. I HAVE NIGHTMARES PRETTY MUCH EVERY NIGHT ABOUT YOU DYING OR EVEN ME THE SAME WAY YOU DID. ITS SO HARD FOR ME TO SLEEP OR EVEN TRY TO FALL ASLEEP IM SO SCARED THAT ILL HAVE THESE DREAMS. I HATE THEM.I SHOULD HAVE BEEN DOWN THERE WITH YOU WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND I WISH I WAS. I STILL PICK UP THE PHONE AND WANT TO CALL YOU ALL THE TIME. WAIT FOR THE CALL FROM YOU AND I NEVER GET IT AND IT MAKES ME THINK YOU DONT CARE BUT THEN I REMEMBER YOUR GONE. ITS SO HARD WITHOUT. I JUST CANT MOVE ON NOW. I WANT TO KNOW WHY IT HAD TO BE YOU, I WOULD IT RATHER HAVE BEEN ME THEN YOU. WHY COULDNT YOU HAVE SURVIVED NOW I HAVE TO GO ON WITHOUT MY DAD THERE AND IT KILLS ME SO BAD EXSPECIALLY SINCE WE WERE SO CLOSE. AND NOW JAYDEN WONT EVEN KNOW WHO YOU ARE SO NOW I HAVE TO MAKE SURE SHE DOES WITHOUT IT BEING YOU. I WAS SOO LUCKY TO HAVE A DAD LIKE YOU. YOU WERE THE BEST DAD ANY GIRL COULD EVER HAVE AND NO ONE WILL EVER REPLACE YOU IN MY LIFE. THERE IS A BIG HOLE IN MY HEART BECAUSE YOUR NOT THERE ANYMORE AND IT WILL STAY THAT WAY UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.. I HOPE YOUR HAVING FUN WITH YOUR DAD AND BROTHER. I HOPE YOUR WATCHING DOWN ON ME. I NEED YOUR HELP GETTING THROUGH THIS. I STILL HAVENT EVEN BEGAN TO MOVE ON. WATCH OVER ME AND KEEP ME SAFE ALWAYS. I LOVE YOU!!

TABITHA COMPTON
DAUGHTER
May 2, 2009

Dennis~ I know its been almost 9 months, but I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to say. So many times I wanted to call you. But I couldn't bring myself to do it. Jayden will never get the chance to know you. And Tabby misses you so much. It kills me to see her hurt so much. Things didn't turn out the way we always thought they would. I know now that its too late to say some of the things I wanted to, but just know that we miss you. Your 2 daughters will go the rest of their life without their father, they need you so much. Please watch over them in everything they do.

Kristina and your daughter, Jayden
April 23, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. May God give you the strength to survive this. Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
February 28, 2009

Baby I am lost I have tried not to keep going over these things about you but I cant seem to. I miss you so much I cry every day and think about you all the time the kids miss you so Jason has nightmares and Kaylee can't even say your name without crying. I am lost without you I barely made it through our wedding anniversary and four days later Christmas. I love you so much to the stars and back baby always have always will....till we meet again my love.

Tabatha Compton
Wife
January 27, 2009

Dennis was a very upbeat and optimistic guy and a great person to have around. We played in a band together in the mid '90s here in Northern Virginia. He was always smiling and I am pleased that he shared some of the craziest years of my life. He is missed.

Nick Kelly

Nick Kelly
Former bandmate
January 22, 2009

I was absolutely "floored" this afternoon when I spoke to Dennis' mother and learned of the news. Although we stayed in touch via MySpace, I hadn't seen Dennis in a few years. The last time I seen him, he was so excited about becoming a Police Officer. For those of you reading this that didn't know Dennis, you couldn't have found a more caring person then Dennis. He was proud of his family and faced his fears head-on. You will be truely missed by all. Until we see each other again.....

Dwayne

Dwayne McKenney
United States Army / Family & Friend
January 2, 2009

i am so sorry for your loss. my husband was shot and killed on august 13,2005. he also left behind three beautiful children. just always remember that he is always with you as timothy is always with me. put your faith in god and he will surely get you and your family through these hard times. he will always be remembered for his sacrifice for all of us.
sheryl webster sutton
wife of timothy webster

sheryl webster sutton
wife of timothy webster
December 27, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Deputy Compton and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Deputy Compton for your dedicated service to the people of South Carolina and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
October 18, 2008