Officer Down Memorial Page

As I wrote the reflection for Invest. Walker's wife, family and co-workers, I thought back on the love and support that I received at the time of my sweet David's death and since. The blue line may look thin but it runs very,very deep. Everyday I thank God for my family in Blue and I know that one day I will be with my David again. RIP with Jesus WC-46.
Annette

Annette Lambert
Warren County Sheriff's Dept.,Vicksburg, Ms.
May 2, 2012

My precious husband would have celebrated his 40th. birthday this month on the 21st. It's so hard to believe that I've been without you for 2 anniversaries, 2 Christmases, and 2 of your birthdays. There is never a day that goes by that I don't think about you,miss you and love you. These will never change until I am with you again. You remain my soul mate,my one true love forever.........

Wife to Dep. Sheriff David W. Lambert
Annette Lambert Widow of Dep. Sheriff David W. Lambert
December 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with Family and friends, as the loss of Deputy Lambert's death is remembered upon this anniversary date.
May they continue to be lifted, comforted, and consoled.

Rev. Tony Wells
Earle Police Commission, Earle Arkansas
July 20, 2011

As a retired Marine and former Police Detective. We put ourself into harms way every day to serve and protect our way of life. I did not know Deputy Lambert, But I am sure he was created from the same fabric as the other Protectors, that live there life serving others. God Speed, and God bless. You will never be forgotten my brother.

ssgt Lance Hedrick USMC
none
July 20, 2011

One Who Never Hesitates To Tackle The Most Difficult Problems..

One Who Is Always By Your Side..

One Who Knows Right From Wrong..

One Who Acts With Pride..

A Hero Touches Every One Of Us,

Whether It Be Word Or Deed..

Always Tending To Those Who Find Themselves In Need..

When A Hero Leaves This Earth, Yes, It's Sad, But True..

All Too Many Times, The Hero Is Dressed In Blue.

My best friend, David Lambert, i miss you Buddy.

Marcello Gambino Urbanczyk
Marcello Gambino Urbanczyk
July 20, 2011

To Deputy David Lambert, his family and his fellow officers with the Warren County Sheriffs Depatment :

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
July 20, 2011

Tomorrow is Layla Boo's birthday. She wishes you were here to celebrate with her. Boosey's 1st birthday is coming up on the 15th. I wish you were here so bad. I miss you Super Dave. Times like these are hard to get through knowing your not here in body. But I know you are in spirit, watching us from in heaven. We love you so much and miss you!

Cynthia Nichols
daughter
February 8, 2011

I miss you Dayday...<3 There isnt a day that goes by that i dont think of you!!!

Kirsten Coleman
Grand Daughter
January 30, 2011

Its been 6 months since you left us. It still feels like it was yesterday. I miss you and so do the babies. We love you Day-day and miss you so very much!

Cynthia Nichols
daughter
January 22, 2011

The girls and I really miss you. Especially this time of year. I wish you were here in body to celebrate the holidays, but I know you are in spirit. We love you Day-day!

Cynthia Nichols
daughter
November 23, 2010

Deputy Lambert was the kind of officer that we all want to be. We both started out as patrolmen at around the same time. I became an investigator / training officer and Lambert became a bike patrol instructor. I was amazed at how he took that opportunity to train law enforcement officers from all over the state of Mississippi. Lambert was a heck of a cop and a guy that I am proud to call a friend.
Over the years, our paths took different courses and we lost contact. As those that have changed departments know, most names and faces fade over time. David Lambert was not one of those guys. If you met him, you remember him. If you worked with him, he influenced you.
Annette, if you read this, know that David will not be forgotten. He worked with and trained cops all over the state. Everyone he worked with will remember him for the great guy he was.

Deputy Adrian L. Starkey
Copiah County Sheriffs Office, MS
October 18, 2010

Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. May he grant you eternal rest. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they will need during the rough times ahead. Sleep easy my brother we will take it from here!

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY
August 13, 2010

To Deputy Lambert Family and Friends. Our prayers are with you. Death leave a pain that cannot be heal but love leaves memories that cannot be stolen. May your love one rest in peace.
May God Bless you all
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

Anonymous
August 12, 2010

If you live long enough and are blessed by God you will meet such a person as my David. Many times during our marriage I have told him that I pray that someday I would be as good and loving person as he was. I praise God for David allowing me to share his life. He loved serving mankind as a law enforcement officer and served with the greatest pride and courage. David I will love you forever and will be with you again someday.

Annette Lambert
Wife of Deputy Sheriff David Lambert
August 10, 2010

David and I graduated from MLEOTA in Basic Class 175 together. He will be missed. Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

OFFICER DEXTRIS BARNETT
TAYLORSVILLE POLICE DEPT./BASIC CLASS MATE # 175 MLEOTA
July 31, 2010

Rest easy Brother In Law, your watch on earth is now over. I pray Gods mercy and Love towards your Family, and Loved ones.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
July 31, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia, SC
July 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department
July 29, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl DAvid Murphy
TX DPS
July 26, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek
July 26, 2010

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio
July 25, 2010

Thank you for your dedication and service.Bless your family and God speed.Brother, we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05
July 24, 2010

Deputy David Lambert's Family, Friends, and all the Units that knew him are in my Prayers, thoughts, and have my Heartfelt Sympathy. Thank YOU for Your Service my Brother. So very Sorry. God Bless.

Deputy
Kentucky Retired
July 24, 2010

The families of 1199 Inc. would like to say how sorry we are that Deputy Sheriff David Lambert has lost his life in the line of duty. We thank you for your dedication and service Deputy Lambert. To his family, friends, your brothers and sisters in law enforcement our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with your wife and three children. God's speed sir.

Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers
July 24, 2010

Rest in Peace Sir......

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD
July 23, 2010