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Photograph: Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr.
Patch image: North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr.
North Carolina Highway Patrol
North Carolina
Tuesday, June 17, 2008

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Your Wife, Son and the rest of your Family/Friends will be in my thoughts and prayers. You are remembered and honored a Hero. We will never forget Brother, Rest easy...

-Brother in Green

Deputy
Florida

2009-09-25


I remember you standing proud at the age of 4 took pics of you and my kids looking back I remember the dinner as if it was yesterday...My love and prayers will be with your family and friends forever...I know the brightest stars in the sky are you and Tye looking down on all the family...we love you with the greatest love..Jean

jean
family/friend

2009-09-10


Trooper Blanton,
I never had the chance to meet you personally. But I just
wanted to say thank you. It hurts to know that your wife lost her husband and son.. But I know you are watching over
her... So very sad but God makes no mistakes.

Anonymous

2009-08-05


I was reading an article about the upcoming trial, which led me to this site. This case has bothered me so much, even though I live in a different part of the state, I went to school at WCU, have a psychology/criminal justice degree, and am the daughter of a now retired Sgt. Growing up this was a worry for the man I loved and who protected so many, and I am so grateful in seeing this family's pain, that it never transpired. I have always had a deep appreciation for law enforcment and am so glad to see that so many others do too. Michaela, I am praying for you today, for comfort and peace, because no one can understand the void you must feel, and all the old hurts will return as the trial gets closer. Hang in there and find support in all these people who love you, even if they have never met you....they support you. Everyone keep praying for this family. RIP Trooper Blanton

Retired's Daughter
SW

2009-06-30


TROOPER BLANTON,

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE
ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

RIP BROTHER !
CPL. JON W. LOWDER / MONROE, NC.

Corporal Jon W. Lowder
Union County Sheriff's Office

2009-06-20


Shawn,
I can not believe it has been a year since you were taken from all that loved and knew you. Today, you will be remembered in many different ways by so many different people. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

2009-06-17


Shawn,
I can not believe it has been a year since you were taken from all that loved and knew you. Today, you will be remembered in many different ways by so many different people. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

2009-06-17


Dear Shawn today is the 1st anniversary of your untimely death. Do know that we all miss you and love you very much... Keep watch over us all as we go about trying to keep these streets safer

Anonymous

2009-06-17


Shawn,
Remembering you & Tye today and thinking about Michaela, your parents, brother and other family. It doesn't seem like it's been a year but to them I'm sure it seems like an eternity without you. I pray for healing & peace for them. Rest in the arms of our Lord, Trooper!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

2009-06-17


To Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr, his family and his fellow officers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Trooper Blanton’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Trooper Blanton and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

2009-06-17


It's been a year & it only seems like yesterday! I stil miss you & grieve for you every day love you!

Auntie Sarita
Family

2009-06-16


Shawn,

Yesterday was Memorial Day, 2009 and you and your family were on my mind. I just hope you understood how much you were appreciated. The song goes "All gave Some and Some Gave All". It amazes me that men and women in any uniform are willing to do that for us! You will always be a HERO in my heart and mind.

I know that you are watching out for all the others in uniform. I want to thank you, your family and other families for the ultimate sacrifice you and they have made for us.

To Michaela, I pray God continues to give you strength as you will always be in my prayers.

Anonymous

2009-05-26


Shawn, it's so hard to believe that it's almost been a year now since that awful night.Passing that exit is still hard to do, it can't at all be done without remembering what happened.You were taken much too soon.Just know that Michaela still works hard every day for you and little Tye, I know you would be very proud of her, she is a very strong woman to endure what she has had to endure. Stay with her and know that you are still loved and missed greatly by us all.May GOD continue to be with Michaela and the rest of your family and give them strength.

Bridgette Davis
NCSHP PTC Trp G

2009-05-24


Trooper Blanton,
I had the honor of reading your name at the Candlelight Service this past week in Washington DC. It was one of the hardest and most touching things I have ever done in my life. Looking up, seeing the thin blue light spread across the grounds of the Law Enforcment Memorial and then speaking out your name, knowing that you were now forever on the wall, affected me in a way that is hard to explain. Coincidently, I had lunch the same day as the Candlelight Vigil with several of your troopers from the great state of No Carolina. Great guys and a great organization.
I want you to know that you are not forgotten and that your brothers and sisters with NCHP remember you and that they hold you close to their hearts.
Thank you brother David for your service and sacrifice. You are truely the inspiration for all of us.
As was mentioned several times during the service, "It is not how they died, but how they lived"

Sgt Mike Edes
Maine State Police

2009-05-16


Hey bubba. I don't know what is wrong but I just miss you more today than I have in a long time. All I have done is lay here and cry. I have text your mom and Micheala tryin to figure out what is goin on but I know I just miss you that much my brother! I don't know if it's the fact that Turkey season, Softball, and Fishing is here or what but I woke up with you on my mind. I wish you were here to laugh at me when I choke on my call and I can make fun of your yellow fly rod that's the stuff I miss and wish I could still have. It's coming up on a year my brother and I wish it would have never happened but that was out of my hands and I'm sorry my brother. I love and I miss you Shawny B!!!

P.O. 1 W. J. Benhart
Friend/Brother

2009-04-15


Just thinking of you and your little boy this morning. I still say a prayer every night for your wife as does my five year old. I feel guilty when I look at my son and think about what you and your family have lost. Your wife is the strongest person I have ever heard of. To lose what she has is not even imaginable. I know you are in Heaven now and your son is there with you with no health problems. Just a brand new perfect body for you both. I was working on the other side the night you met this coward who isn't worth to mention on this page of Honor. I didn't know until it was to late about your fight or I would have came across that State Line to have helped you. I am sorry. You and you baby boy and wife will always be in my prayers and I hope one day to meet you and your son.

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

2009-04-03


I was so saddened to read in this website of your son's death. I have remembered you and David in the time since he was shot and thought often of your son and his struggles with health issues. I will continue to pray for you and a sense of hope and peace to become a part of your days to come.

Anne Andrews, Professor
Thomas Nelson Community College

2009-03-28


To the Blanton Family,
First I would like to express my deepest sympathies for your loss of a true HERO.. I am participating in this years Police Unity Tour and I am privilaged to have been selected to ride for my fallen brother. It is a complete honor. Hopefully I will have the chance to meet the family of this true Hero..
Erin

Officer E. Harry
Willingboro PD NJ

2009-03-18


The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

To Trooper Blantons' wife,

You are going through one of the thoughest parts of your life right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God envelope you in his loving embrace. May he give you the strength to carry on without your loved ones. You can survive this. Know that you are int the thoughts and prayers of many. God bless you.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

2009-02-28


I happened upon a small article about your son's passing in the C.O.P.S. newsletter. I was overwhelmed and thought to myself, " How can this happen to a family that has already lost so much?" They were both too young to die. I don't have an answer but I feel there must be a reason that is not easily understood. All I know is your husband and son are together forever and they are not suffering. You are in my prayers and there is a reason you are still here. Stay strong.

Police Officer
Philadelphia P.D.

2009-02-25


Just had you on my mind today. I continue to pray for your wife. Lord give her strength.

Wife of NCSHP Sergeant

2009-02-24


May you rest in peace Trooper Blanton and Tye. May the lord be with your family. To your wife, God bless you. My husband serves as a Colorado State Trooper. I first heard about your husband when my mom emailed me the article. I cried for you, I cried for your son, I cried for your family... this story touched me. Your husband was so young and was doing what he loved to do. Each day my 23 year old husband gets dressed in his uniform I think of your story. This could happen to any family, anywhere, at any time. When I came to this website and read about your son passing... I burst into tears. Poor little baby... I turn to God and ask, why to this family, hasn't this family suffered enough heartache.. why this little boy? All I can say is may you turn to the Lord... pray... pray and know that your family is with the Lord and they are with eachother. Know that your husband is taking care of your little boy. Know that this happened for a reason, they went together to take care of eachother and know that they are watching over you to take care of you, They will forever watch over you. May God Bless You. May the Lord be with you each day of your life and may you find happiness once again. God Bless.

Troopers Wife
Colorado State Patrol

2009-01-25


May you rest in peace Trooper Blanton and Tye. May the lord be with your family. To your wife, God bless you. My husband serves as a Colorado State Trooper. I first heard about your husband when my mom emailed me the article. I cried for you, I cried for your son, I cried for your family... this story touched me. Your husband was so young and was doing what he loved to do. Each day my 23 year old husband gets dressed in his uniform I think of your story. This could happen to any family, anywhere, at any time. When I came to this website and read about your son passing... I burst into tears. Poor little baby... I turn to God and ask, why to this family, hasn't this family suffered enough heartache.. why this little boy? All I can say is may you turn to the Lord... pray... pray and know that your family is with the Lord and they are with eachother. Know that your husband is taking care of your little boy. Know that this happened for a reason, they went together to take care of eachother and know that they are watching over you to take care of you, They will forever watch over you. May God Bless You. May the Lord be with you each day of your life and may you find happiness once again. God Bless.

Troopers Wife
Colorado State Patrol

2009-01-25


I regret that I never had the honor to know you but I have heard so many wonderful things about you. I have wanted to leave a reflection on here for months but have been at a loss for words. Brother, we will never forget your sacrifice, and your family will remain in our prayers forever.

Officer J.D. Kornegay
UNC-CH Police Chapel Hill, NC

2009-01-20


Happy Birthday my brother!!! I wish I could put in words how much I miss you!! You know there is not a single day that goes by where I dont laugh or cry about you. Shawn you mean the world to me and i wish you were here to keep me IN trouble. I love you and I miss you brother.

PO William Benhart
Waynesville P.D.

2009-01-19


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