Deputy Sheriff Donald Lee Schavolt Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Florida Sunday, March 31, 2002  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 22 of 2

Dearest Dana and family,
I just found this website and read of Don's trip with God. Taggert was a very good friend and took me to my first Penguin - Panther Hocky game. It took me by surprise to say the least. Taggert... in heaven you are with the best! You will be sorely missed here on earth, but oh the wondrous peace you are experiencing. God bless you and may your family have peace in their future.

Lorrie Hostetter Deal

2009-09-21

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated career to law enforcement. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-03-31

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005
2009-03-31

RIP.You maybe gone but you will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

2008-11-09

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-28

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-15

Today was a very hard day for me, another Deputy was laid to rest and another one killed today in the line of duty. Seeing the families and what they are going through, day by day and hour and hour brings everything back to the surface. Amy and I had the hardest time this week. We miss you everyday, talk about you everyday. Many tears have been cried this week for the families and for you. We miss you and love you.

Dana Schavolt-Price
Wife/Widow
2007-08-15

I left PBSO in Nov. of 1995, and was saddened to hear of the tragic passing of one of my best friends in the department, Don Schavolt. Don was the consumate Officer, always willing to do more than was expected of him. I shall miss him. My thoughts and prayers got out to his family and extended PBSO family. "Job well done, Taggart!"

Fmr. Sgt. Bill Bingaman
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
2006-09-28

To Deputy Donald Lee Schavolt and his loved ones:

On this the fourth anniversary week of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
Reading the loving reflections about your beloved Donald gives us some understanding of what a kind and honorable man he was, and how much he loved and was loved by his family.

Donald, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Deputy Schavolt. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication. How your loved ones must miss you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Donald gave to his community and the citizens of Florida, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 31, 2002.

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

2006-04-04

To the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff Donald Lee Schavolt I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy. I hope that one day I can be as brave as all Officers out there. I would one day like to work for the Palm Beach County Sherrif's Office and I hope that I can be a great Deputy and perform my duties just like Deputy Schavolt.

Explorer Louis Masucci

2004-07-27

For Dana and the Kids, His memory will live for years to come. To those of us who worked with Don, we have the the Good times and the Bad. For myself, I have the unique lifetime experience of knowing Don and being able to call him FRIEND.

God Bless The Family, The Brothers and Sisters of Law Enforcement and Take Care of Don as we know you will!

Cpl. Charles M. Hudson
Palm Beach County Sheriff Office
2004-05-10

Donald Lee Schavolt was an awsome father who loved his children and wife with all of heart and soul. March 31 was a day of tragedy, but I thank God everyday for allowing a great and loving man, a hero to be my daddy. I can still feel his love everyday as he watches over. Dad I love and miss you.

Kari White-Schavolt

2004-01-29

Donald Shavolt was an Honorable Man, a GREAT FATHER and a Tremendous Husband. Those who know him will miss him terribly. We will go on Donald, we will take care of YOUR family, as I know you would take care of mine if we had to exchange places.

D/S Glenn Wescott
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Rest in peace.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Tonight, March 31, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Sherrif Donald Schavolt who died on this date last year.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Deputy Schavolt's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

May your soul find peace brother.

Dan Dalley EOW 06-04-01

Officer John T. Coughran
Fruita Police Department

I lost my cousin and academy mate in June of 1995. He too suffered a heart attack while attempting to arrest an offender. We all feel the loss, but to you, the family of Deputy Schavolt, know that his death makes us all stronger. We in the police service salute you, and wish you well. He is at peace, and watching over all who still wear the badge.

Officer Edward F. Beck
Stone Harbor, NJ Police (Retired)

May God be with your family as you pull through this loss. Always lean on the Lord and never stop praying. My deepest condolances.

Brian
Orange County Sheriff's Office

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff Donald Lee Schavolt. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdiction Association

Let Deputy Schavolt's ultimate sacrifice be remembered by all those in law enforcement. Deputy Schavolt will be remembered as one of Palm Beach County's finest. May God give his fellow brothers and sisters the courage to continue there calling to protect and serve. To the family of Deputy Schavolt, may God give you comfort in your time of need.

Deputy Sheriff Tim Sturgell
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Condolences from those of us in North Florida. I pray for the family and the Sheriff's department that God's grace will see you through this time of trouble. God bless all of those who serve in Law Enforcement. Protect and Keep all law enforcement safe in their war time duties here at home.

Officer Lisa Satcher
Gainesville Police Dept Florida

To the Family of Deputy Sheriff Donald Lee Schavolt,

I am very sorry to have heard about the untimely death of your husband and daddy. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.

Your daddy died doing what he loved the most..he is a hero!!

Deborah Dees, Widow
Motorcycle Officer Keith A. Dees
Houston Police Officer
E.O.W. March 7, 2002

I dont know you but then again We gained a new angel to watch jesus and may he watch over you like he does each and everyone of the people that help and protect the people of the USA

Highschool Student ( Maranda)
Student

Deputy Schavolt was a loving father and husband, and a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer. He will be missed.

Cpl. Dean Johnson
Palm Beach County (FL) Sheriff's Office

For those who pledge to uphold it freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.