Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Wildlife Conservation Officer David Lynn Grove

Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, November 11, 2010

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Reflections for Wildlife Conservation Officer David Lynn Grove

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother David Grove, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officers and Staff
Waynesboro Police Dept., Waynesboro, PA

November 12, 2010

Rest in peace, officer. Thank you for giving up your life to protect ours.

Trooper Santiago
Georgia State Patrol

November 12, 2010

Rest easy

Trooper
Virginia State Police

November 12, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY....

TROOPER
PA STATE POLICE

November 12, 2010

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You are a true hero. Rest in Peace brother, we have got the watch from here.

Sgt. Wayne L. Trapp
Frederick Police Department

November 12, 2010

You have served honorably to protect life and liberty may you rest in peace.

Cpl. Tyrone Lee, Sr
Maryland Transit Police

November 12, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother.

You were "Living the Dream" that all wildife officers live - dedicating your professional life to the protection of God's creatures.

My thoughts are with your family and fellow officers in this difficult time.

Conservation Officer Pete Gilboe
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

November 12, 2010

Godspeed, brother. Rest now we have the watch!

Anonymous

November 12, 2010

RIP sir. You have served well. My condolences to the family and his extended family at PGC.

S/A
DHS

November 12, 2010

Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

November 12, 2010

The officers and staff of the Chestertown Police Department offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer David Grove. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace David.

Pfc. Brett B. Lysinger
Chestertown Maryland Police Department

November 12, 2010

Dave, I only met you one time at the C.O.P.S. Golf Tournament but could tell then that you were a great guy! God took a hero home last night and left us with an empty hole in our hearts. Please continue to watch over your family and co-workers and know they will never stand alone, we're all there standing right beside them and always will.
with deepest respect,
Kim Weigand
Executive Director-Central PA C.O.P.S.
Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008

Kim Weigand

November 12, 2010

My deepest sympathy to David's family and friends. This is a tragic death, and I am very sad that this young officer died in the line of duty.

WCO Retired, John Wasserman
WCO 34 years, Clinton County PA

November 12, 2010

Officer Grove is a true Hero. May God bless his family and friends.

Det R.KILLINGER(RET)
Shbg P.D. & MCVRPD

November 12, 2010

R.I.P, You will not be forgotten

DEA Ohio

November 12, 2010

Rest in peace brother we'll take the watch from here. Godspeed

Trooper
PSP/Troop M

November 12, 2010

Rest easy brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Game Warden
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

November 12, 2010

Officer Grove,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

November 12, 2010

Godspeed brother. Thanks for you service and dedication to wildlife enforcement. You may be gone but not forgotten.

Randy Hutzenbiler
Montana Game Warden FG72

November 12, 2010

My heart goes out to the family, friends, and fellow officers of David Grove. Hold on to each other close and know your are being blanketed by prayers across the nation.

Psalm 34:18

Stephanie Thorne
wife of Texas Game Warden

November 12, 2010

Tragedy is the only word that comes to mind. God bless you and rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

P.O. Indano
Andover NJ

November 12, 2010

May God be with your friends, co-workers and most of all family. Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman Adam Lawton
Bloomsburg University Police, PA

November 12, 2010

My condolences to the Grove family. Rest in peace and watch over us.

Anonymous

November 12, 2010

God Bless Officer Grove for his service to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Our thoughts and prayers to his dear family and friends. Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

November 12, 2010

Your family are in my prayers. We were all looking for your murderer until he was captured. Your brothers & sisters in green honor your sacrifice and pray that justice will be swift.

Corporal
MD Natural Resources Police

November 12, 2010

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