Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest Detective White.....you are and will be missed

Sandi Parrott
Florida Highway Patrol - Clay County Resident
May 15, 2013

Det. David White's family, friends and co-workers just returned from the Florida Capitol where his name was added to the state memorial for fallen officers. Never have I seen such an out pouring of love and respect for a man. His parents, sister & brother-in-law, nephew, and of course his beloved wife & children are still grieving deeply. The love shown by his Band of Brothers was truly amazing. His narcotics unit, the Honor Guard he served with and his friends in the motorcycle unit were examples of all that we should be in law enforcement. This young man was someone special. He had the ability to relate to people from all walks of life. He felt there was dignity in work no matter what the job. He showed respect to everyone he met. He always looked for the positive and had a ready smile. The unfairness of his death will haunt all who knew him.

Resident of Clay County Florida
May 9, 2013

David White was a guy who was a great cop, but a better human being, friend, father, husband and family member.
He valued the guys in his unit and respected them and all others he encountered. He didn't know how to lie, cheat or steal. He served his country in Bosnia and Iraq and he wanted to make his community better. That a scumbag, who had been arrested more than 20 times killed him, is one of the greatest injustices ever. Dave will be remembered for his
kindness, big heart and willingness to help others. God Bless.

Citizen
Florida
May 2, 2013

David,
You are still in our memories and hearts and always will be. I am honored to have been your friend and co-worker. One day we will see each other in heaven and celebrate.
Ronnie

Captain Ronnie Gann
Clay County Sheriff's Office, Fl
February 16, 2013

Dave,
I had lunch with your wife yeaterday. Actually, several "surviving spouses" from around central and north Florida met. She is incredible. You know she is a strong woman and she is honoring you daily in ways that would make you proud. I am sure you have found your brothers who were also taken to soon. Keep watch over us and the children we are trying to so hard to raise in your shadows.

Cindy Roberts
Wife of Cpl. Mike Roberts, EOW 8/19/09
February 14, 2013

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
January 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. May you Rest In Peace.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations - HSI
December 30, 2012

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 2, 2012

Go in Peace DW. You ARE my Brother, my friend and I miss you, your dedication and professionalism. David was a fine man, a fine husband and father. Many stories will be told of his performance, his wit and more importantly his faith in the Lord. All were examples to us all.

"Regular Guy" will always be remembered as you motto but you Are truly "Exceptional Guy" to all of us.

Sgt. Dan Nolan
C.C.S.O. / Friend
November 2, 2012

My Brother died in the line of duty on the 2/16/11.... It has been a yr and a half and I still miss him dearly.... God bless your family that they can heal and move on.... You will never be forgotten. RIP

Carol McDonough Stair
Sibling of LOD Captain Jay McDonough
September 9, 2012

May you have a dance with angels for I am sure of where you are, your duty was very valliant underneath our Star. For we are a band of brothers soon to meet again, while your walking the beats of heaven be sure to let the rest of us in. For you may have beat us there to our eternal home, we all will be beside you to help protect his throne.

God be with your family, and all of us left to walk the beat here. Thanks for your dedication. Gone but never forgotten.

Jim Daniels, Florida Certified Officer
Escambia County Applicant
September 6, 2012

In the beginning of July, I was in Tallahasse and stopped at the Police Memorial. I remembered that day. You are not forgotten Dave-RIP.

TFC. S. Howard
Florida Highway Patrol
August 15, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of All Comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join them in their agonizing grief & remember them in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
July 17, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Detective David White and the Clay County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Detective White, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association
June 18, 2012

Sitting at 10-61 dropping off paperwork. Seen your name on the memorial outside and was thinking about you bro. We miss you.

Jeremiah Goscila
June 18, 2012

Thank you for your service, both to Clay County and our Country. Rest easy.

D/S J. Clendening
Glades County Sheriff's Office (FL)
June 11, 2012

Rest in peace we have the watch from here

Lyn Pierce, Retired
May 17, 2012

Rest in Peace, always, brother. May we always protect each other and make our local streets a little safer each day.

God bless your family and all of our brothers and sisters.

Ofc. D.J. Burkitt
JSO
May 14, 2012

He did not Deserve that.God Bless him and His family+ Friends.

Kami Lee
May 9, 2012

It is sad anytime we loose a Brother and Sister My prayers are with his family

Chaplain Anthony Boyum
Metro Nashville Police Dept
April 26, 2012

Det. White,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community-but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Iraq and Bosnia. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
April 19, 2012

Thanks for your service to our country and your community.

March 31, 2012

Dave, you were a great guy and im glad I had the opprotunity to work along side you for these past years. You are greatly missed here in the office. You will forever be remembered in this county as a hero.

Detective E.J. Guzman
Green Cove Springs Police Dept.
March 27, 2012

Eternal Rest Grant Him O Lord...

Ofc. William J. Ferraro, CPSO #178
Florida Probation & Parole
March 23, 2012

IT ALWAYS SADDENS ME TO HEAR OF THE TRAGIC DEATH OF A FELLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
"HEROS IN LIFE NOT IN DEATH"

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
March 21, 2012