Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of Blue Friday of New York we offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family, friends and members of the New York State Police in the loss of Trooper Joel R. Davis. May he and his family find comfort in the embrace of the arms of the Lord.
Trooper Davis, we thank you for your service to your community, Godspeed.

Det/Sgt Robert Markel (Retired)
Bethlehem Police NY/Director, Blue Friday of NY

July 13, 2017

RIP Trooper, you will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

July 13, 2017

Rest in Peace Trooper Davis. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Davis Family and the New York State Police.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

July 13, 2017

My Family sends tearful condolences to Joel's Family , Friends, Department, Community, & Country ...
Thank You Joel for your Unselfish Service ...
RIP Joel Son of Valor, with Honor .
Gone From Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan PSY & LE GRAD.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, SD

July 12, 2017

For Trooper Joel R. Davis:

The law-officer on-patrol is called to many incidents in the course of his/her tours of duty and one of the most dreaded calls is the domestic argument assignment. None of us know what awaits and it is common to check things out before making our decision on how the call will be handled. Too often the arriving law-officer is met with an enraged person whose first thought is to attack the officer.
Each of us that has handled such calls might be tempted to advise the best approach. While this might appear sound, the simple truth is that often-times the killer strikes from cover, by surprise, and without warning. It is well that each of us heed such actions. Our life is always at stake and the advantage, sadly, does not lie in our favor.
We regret that Joel would meet such a fate. He is but another who was in our place and we survived only through being one among-the-numbers who've answered such calls and we survived more by luck than skill. It is our lot - each of us who wears a badge. It has been the same horrific consequence for ages and, regretfully, will continue.
We pray for Joel's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him.
We proudly render Trooper Joel Davis, a soldier-of-the-law, a proud and final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza, (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

July 12, 2017

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

July 12, 2017

On behalf of the Zone 5 Law Enforcement Training Academy, our condolences are with you and your family. Thank you for your service and endless sacrifice to our communities, state and country. Thank you for your dedication to the preservation of good, no matter what the cost. RIP NYS Trooper J. Davis.

Recruit Lyons Matthew Lyons
Zone 5 Law Enforcement Training Academy

July 12, 2017

Rest In Peace , Our prayers are with all your family , This is from the family of fallen officer David Ortiz El Paso Texas.

N/a Arthur Andrade
N/a

July 12, 2017

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

July 12, 2017

God Bless the Peace Keeper. Your service to us will be remembered forever and may God watch over you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Ret/PO Michael Collins
Nassau County Police Dept

July 12, 2017

To the family of Trooper Joel Davis, friends, Superintendent George P. Beach II and the New York State Police.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you peace now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police, NC

July 12, 2017

RIP My Brother

Detective (Ret)
NYPD-Major Case Squad

July 12, 2017

Rest in Peace Trooper Davis, in the arms of the Lord, surrounded by those who have made the ultimate sacrifice before you.
Comfort and prayers to your loved ones, friends and brothers and sisters left behind, who will never forget.

Flo Coen-Lahoz
New York State Courts
President, NYS FOP Lodge 46

July 12, 2017

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.

Evelyn Valentin
Fashion Industry

July 12, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

July 12, 2017

Rest in Peace Trooper Davis. My deepest condolences to your family, friends and the New York State Police.

ECO Keith R. Levanway
New York State Environmental Conservation Police

July 12, 2017

Another good man gone well before his time by another "misfit'in our society, we are losing way too many service personnel as well as law enforcement.

Ret Lt Charles Perry
NYPD

July 12, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Joel R. Davis. Losing a loved one is always difficult. Please take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28,29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. Just think of the time when you will see your loved ones again, in paradise conditions, here on earth. Once again, my condolences.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

July 12, 2017

My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.

J. Bennett 311
Alachua P.D.

July 12, 2017

R.I.P

Sergeant
NYPD

July 12, 2017

Rest in Peace My Brother in Blue.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

July 11, 2017

Once again my heart is broken. We have lost a brother, Trooper Joel R. Davis taken from us way too soon. Although I'm retired from the NYPD, we are all brothers and sisters in uniform serving and protecting communities each and every day. It doesn't matter whether we are law enforcement in New York, New Jersey, or in any other state, we are all family, and today I am truly saddened. May God be with Trooper Joel Davis family providing them with everlasting love, strength, and guidance to help them through this most difficult time. Trooper Davis, I honor your courage, strength, and your life. You are a true hero. Rest in peace my brother.

(Retired)PO Cathy Williams
NYPD

July 11, 2017

RIP brother. You will never be forgotten.

Patrol Officer Colin Chandler
Pineville Police Department, NC

July 11, 2017

Rest In Peace and thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff P Saenz
Alameda County Sheriffs Office

July 11, 2017

MY THE LORD COMFORT YOUR FAMILY,FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
REST IN PEACE.

SERGEANT DAVID SHEETZ (RETIRED)
HOUSTON POLICE DEPT.

July 11, 2017