Deputy Sheriff Wallace Edward Davis

Wally and I came into the Clallam County department at the same time---he as a lateral transfer and I was a reserve. We soon became friends, teammates, and went to church together. As soon as I was accepted to be a full-time deputy, Wally was to be one of my FTOs whwn I came back from the academy.

On that fateful weekend, I was supposed to have one, maybe two rides with Wally, before I left. However, my plans changed (I wanted to celebrate my wife's birthday and our anniversary). I spoke with Wally on that Friday during the last hour of his shift. I remember his sly smile, or smirk as some of us labeled his dry humor.

It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon. But, something got my attention as I began to leave---the hairs on the back of my neck spiked. So, I turned around and asked him..."I WILL see you, right?"

His last words to me were..."I'll see you soon..."

On that Saturday, I received the news that he was killed. I was immediately in shock, knowing I was supposed to be with him. I felt that I could have done something to help. After a year or so later, the guilt subsided and I knew there was nothing I could have done.

I live on remembering his wit and intelligence. I remember our times together during Bible studies and playing with his trains. I remember how enthralled he was with his cartoons and books. I stay in touch with his family.

God bless you, Wally. Gone, but not forgotten.

Buddy Bear
Clallam County Sheriff's Office

May 11, 2020