Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As you celebrate this, your first Thanksgiving without your loved one, please be aware that his service and sacrifice where not in vain. Though these words are small comfort on a day such as this, his brothers and sisters in law enforcement shall ensure that he and you are never forgotten! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones, may GOD bless you and keep you on this and every day!

Deportation Officer
ICE

November 25, 2010

As a Game Wardens Wife, Officer David Groves Story made its way into our hearts and home. My Husband and 4 other Maine Game Wardens Drove to PA to honor your son and be a part of the Honor Guard lining the road. Today we think of your Family on Thanksgiving Day and pray for comfort through this senseless loss especially around the Holidays. His Name will Never be forgotten, even though we never met him his memorial card is on our refrigerator. We will continue to think and pray for your family. God Bless.....

Jane Clukey
A Wardens Wife

November 25, 2010

Brother David,

Please keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

R.I.P. my Brother

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett (ret)
La Plata P.D.

November 24, 2010

May God give your family the strength to get through this difficult time. Heroes will never be forgotten and YOU SIR are a hero. I salute you.

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police, Australia

November 24, 2010

Dear family of Office Grove,

How my heart aches for you all. My son-in-law was your sons age when he made the ultimate sacrifice, while reconstructing a car accident, a driver not paying attention hit and killed him. He was like my son. I was thinking about you, the viewing and funeral you just had for your son was over whelming. It brings back so many memories, and there is a lot more events to come. I wish I could give you a hug for support. Every time I heard your sons name on the news, I felt like I was hearing about our David all over again, both name David and 31 yrs old. So young and loved what they did. May God help all of you as you take one day at a time. Your in my heart and prayers.

Deb Leib
M-I-L of Officer David Tome EOW 10-21-08

November 22, 2010

To the family of dave grove may godbless each and every one of you,dave will be missed by many.
i have spent a lot of time with dave hunting upland birds and deer,i will never forget you dave,my friend and hunting buddy
dave your watch here now over, go in peace my friend,and we will never forget what you have done here!

C H CLUCK JR
RETIRED DWCO 20 YEARS

November 22, 2010

May God bless your friends and family during this most difficult time. I pray that you are soaring high on Angel's wings.
Captain Jon Jensen

Captain Jon Jensen
Department Of Defense DLA

November 21, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

November 21, 2010

Thank you for your service and Sacrifice.

CRO J Clendening
Glades County Sheriffs Office (FL)

November 21, 2010

Dave, although I never met or worked with you, it is obvious that you exemplify what it takes to be a good conservation officer. There's no doubt, this profession we share, was more than just a job to you. Using your knowledge, you set up in an area you knew to be right for spotlighting and despite working alone as most CO's do, you bravely and without hesitation stopped the vehicle you saw casting the light. Knowing the occupants quite possibly were armed, you put your own safety second to that of innocent citizens, who may or may not have known they were in very real danger of having a rifle round zip through the wall of their home, all because some poacher wanted to shoot a deer at night. You did everything by the book in making the stop and when the coward decided to fire on you, you defended yourself and the citizens of Pennsylvania valiantly, and as you were trained. My brother in green, although your work here on earth is done, please know that those of us left behind have the watch, and will continue to fight the battle you cared so strongly for; a battle you sacrificed your life for. May your days in eternity be filled with the sights and sounds you enjoyed; canada geese filling the air with their sounds on a cold winter morning as they circle a corn field, a majestic whitetail buck proudly standing along a woodline, the morning sun breaking the horizon with the frost glistening on the hillsides and the unbelievable brightness of a November full moon illuminating the whitetail deer feeding below it. Rest easy Brother.

Anonymous
Maryland Natural Resources Police

November 20, 2010

You are a hero and will be remembered by all that you touched. You served your agency in the highest standars and will be honored in that manner. Your service will always be remembered.

Colonel Joel T. Wilkinson
Maine Warden Service
President- Northeast Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs

Colonel Joel T. Wilkinson
Maine Warden Service

November 20, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Grove. Your service will not be forgotten. Det. Downing VBPD and former DWCO PA Fish & Boat Commission.

Detective Tom Downing
Virginia Beach Police Department

November 19, 2010

Rest in Peace,condolences to the family & Department members who have to go on in this crazy world !

patrol Officer
Cleveland Ohio P.D. retired

November 19, 2010

RIP Brother.....

Cadet
PSP

November 19, 2010

Rest in peace brother. God Bless you and your family.

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

November 19, 2010

Rest in Peace Officer Grove, thank you for your service

US Park Ranger
NPS

November 18, 2010

Officer Grove- your short lived life was not in vain, you died protecting Gods creation and the citizens of your State. For which, I am sure you will be rewarded by our Heavenly Father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time and the days ahead. Rest in Peace my brother.

Officer Dan Vogel
NC Wildlife Resources Commission

November 18, 2010

Rest in peace brother officer, may God comfort your family during this difficult time.

Officer Jane M. Tucker (retired)
Lower Merion Twp.

November 17, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 17, 2010

Rest In Peace, Officer Grove.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

November 17, 2010

WCO Grove, You are the epitamy of bravery, doing one of the most dangerous jobs a LEO can have. My thoughts and prayers to your family, friends, and fellow WCO brothers and sisters. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten and your service will forever be praised by God. RIP Brother.

SGT. J.D. Brooks
Taneytown (MD) Police Dept.

November 17, 2010

To the family and friends of Officer David Grove and his fellow conservation officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when David was tragically killed in such a brutal and senseless murder.

To Officer Grove's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. To his parents, I share your anquish in losing a beloved child which is surely life's greatest sorrow, and I hold you in my heart's embrace. David will always be honored and revered.

My son was also an organ donor and both his kidney and heart recipient attended the four month trial of the men who murdered my son. Through the years it has been so comforting to know that others live today because of the gift of life organ donation makes possible. How very noble
that your beloved David made this last and most splendid gift of life.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service David gave to his community and the citizens of Pennsylvania as a conservation officer, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 11, 2010.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 17, 2010

Conservation Officers from throughout the world are deeply saddened with the loss of our brother David Grove. Our prayers are with with Dave's family that God will comfort them through these tough times and give them strength during the difficult days ahead.

Capt. Steve Wayne
Fl Fish & Wildlife

November 17, 2010

Rest in Peace Officer Grove. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thanks for your service. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

November 17, 2010

To the family of David Grove, my deepest sympathy. However, Dave's watch on earth may have ended, but he now has a bigger role to perform, which is to watch over the rest of us and protect us. He will be missed by all who knew him, and he will never be forgotten by any of us. May God bless us all.

Sgt. Robert E. Funt
Littlestown Police Dept. Adams County, PA

November 17, 2010