Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dana was something else. She was loving, compassionate, strongly independent! But that made her who she was.
Love you always and all ways.

Samantha Kendall
Personal Friend

May 15, 2022

EVOC is here. I can’t help but think of you as I’ll be getting behind the wheel of a patrol car. The place you spent your very last moment of life. It’s very bittersweet. I know you’ll have my back. I know you’re always with me, but I wish it were in the flesh.. now more than ever. I have been given the most precious work family to stand by me. They have cheered me on every step of the way. You would be so proud!

I miss you, always. I love you.

Kayleigh
Daughter

May 11, 2022

Mom, you've been gone 22 years today. Yet you are more present than ever in my life and your daughters. I know that you would be proud of us. The people we have become. The people we needed to be. You wanted us to be.

You have literally never left. From the moment I got the news, I knew you were still here. With us. Present. Guiding us and keeping us safe and on path as much as possible.

I know how much family meant to you. I feel it now as a grown man with children of my own, nephews, a niece.. I never understood a lot of what you did for everyone. I still don't but I recognize the importance of it and am thankful so many people recognize it through you as well.

I never got to tell you before you died but I love you so much. You are still the inspiration, the influence, the ignition for my imagination and all things I do as a grown man. Thank you for staying with us all and constantly reminding us to do better. To be better. To feel better. To be OK with you being gone. To be as whole as we can be with such a large piece missing.

You were and are a great woman. Mother. Friend. Inspiration.. you are missed but you are more loved and appreciated than you'd believe.

Jeremy Wayne Dean
Son

August 9, 2021

Deputy Shaw’s daughter Kayleigh has become a Cherokee County Deputy. Kayleigh has posted several posts below.

I live only a few hundred yards from the accident scene. It was a tragic night.

Deputy Shaw is remembered. Young Deputy Shaw will do a fine job. God Bess them both and their families.

Richard P

September 16, 2020

God bless you

Nick mottola
None

August 8, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 8, 2020

You had immesurable influence on more people than you would have ever known. I loved you as a childhood friend, and ever since. You will never be forgotten.

Det. Mike Cook (Retired)
Holly Springs Police Dept, GA

August 8, 2019

Rest In Peace Sister in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 8, 2019

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Shaw.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2019

Thought about you today as I ate a pineapple and pepperoni pizza. I remember how gross I use to think those were till you in your ever insisting way convinced me to try it. I was sold from them on. Thank you for your friendship.

Officer Rena Wiggins
Harrison County Patrol

June 5, 2019

I Appreciate you and the rest of the fine folks from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office & Woodstock Police Department for keeping an eye on me while I was working 3rd Shift at the BP there at I-575 in Woodstock.

It Hurt something awful when I received word of your passing that night, but I felt right proud when Deputy Reynolds came in and extended a personal invitation for me to attend your services.

You and the rest of the men and women in brown & blue up that way will always hold a fond spot in this girl's heart.

God Bless Y'all ...

Love,

Maggie Montana
Friend

July 18, 2013

Another year gone by without you here. Another grandchild born without you here. Miss you so much my sweet mama!! Easton is now going on 15 months and Lane is 7. Time sure does fly and oh how I wish you were here to hold, spoil, and love all your grandbabies. I know you are all around us and I had proof of that yesterday. Tanya graduates college this month and it just so happens to be on the 211th day of the year. We both know how proud you would be of her not only for that but how much she has been here for Jeremy and I. You picked the best woman in the world as your best friend mama!

Love you ALWAYS!

Kayleigh
Daughter

July 17, 2013

Hello Darlin, its taken me 14 long years to find the words. I knew you for almost all of your life and tried to always be there for you when needed. Little did I know, that a hello at Sta-2 that afternoon, would be the last time I got to see your beautiful face.

The news of your passing was delivered to me that next morning and like everyone else that loved you, it just left me feeling so empty inside and it still does to this day.

I do feel your presence when I am crouched and crawling down a long hot hallway, when I am at a scene that makes me feel like the dice are being rolled and countless other times when I was uncertain how it would all play out. No matter what odds are against me, I always feel that little angel with me and know for a fact that you have pointed me toward the light in times of deep darkness.

I really miss the times you would stop by the firehouse and see me, your smile would lift me up, your little grin would make me smile and your laughter would brighten up the cloudiest of days.

I am left with the fondest of memories, the school years, the fun times all of us had growing up in Marietta, both of us getting into public safety as adults and most importantly, watching you bring beauty into this world in the form of children.

The incredible legacy that you left has been well taken care of, your sister has performed a most impressive feat and her ability to maintain is a true joy to see.

I now wait patiently to see you again, one day in the future and in a very special place. Until then I will simply glance up from time to time and say hello as I have always done or close my eyes until I feel your warmth.

I just cant wait to see your beautiful little face once again.

Missing You

SC

Sergeant
Cherokee Fire

January 1, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 13th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Kayleigh, you are in my heart's embrace.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

August 9, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Shaw. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 24, 2012

Your going to be a Grandma again in about 10 weeks!! Another grandson.. Easton Michael! Lane is way excited to become a big brother and I can't wait to add to our family. I love you!! Miss you more and more every day.

Kayleigh
Daughter

February 23, 2012

Hey buddy,
Was thinking about you today. It's not easy to accept the time that has gone by since I last spoke with you on the phone. A lot has changed since then. You are missed greatly and we all know that you look over us.

-Josh

J. Shute
Friend

August 18, 2011

I miss and love you. Wish you were here with us. We are 6 days shy of your 12 year anniversary since we lost you, August is never a good month for Jeremy and I. Not a single day goes by that I don't think of you. Some days are good and others are hard to stand. I still don't understand why you had to go and I know I never will. I do know God got him an amazing angel that day! Tanya is wonderful in every single way, without her I'd be lost! The family seems to slowly be getting a little closer again since your passing. We miss you and wish you were here to join us! Lane starts kindergarten tomorrow, wish you could walk him in to class with us. Madison is beautiful and so sweet. Jeremy writes amazing songs, my favorite is about you. I know you would be so proud of him!! I love you!!!!

Kayleigh
Daughter

August 2, 2011

Hey girl...

Was thinking of you today and looking at pictures... don't know why but wanted to let you know how much you are missed and still loved. I keep in touch with your babies quite often and you would be so proud and amazed at the adults they have become. You left this world so much and way to early...

Love you always,
Angie

Angie Pannell
Friend

June 2, 2011

Missing you very much, as always. Wish you were here to play with your beautiful grandbabies! Lane and I talk about you often, he tells me you're in Heaven with God and that you have wings. He wants to know "when you will fly down here and see us?". I love you mama, ALWAYS!!

Kayleigh
Daughter

April 25, 2011

I miss you so very much.

Kayleigh
Daughter

February 9, 2011

As usual, I am thinking about you. I heard something today, I have actually heard a million times, but for someone reason...today...you became a part of it. It is something you lived by, I don't know why it is the one lesson I waited 11 years to learn. "I wake up to find myself after all these years,and where all the time has gone still seems so unclear...if I die tomorrow, as the minutes fade away, I cant remember have I said all I can say? You're my everything you make me feel so alive
if I die tomorrow" Before you left you did say all you say all could say. I miss you. Thank you for never letting a day go by without telling me what I meant to you. You never let a day go by without telling everyone in your life what they meant to you. I love you. Thank you for all the lessons. I learned them, finally. I would have been nothing without you. Never a day, not a minute, when I don't thank God I was blessed with your friendship. You were a gift. Take care, angel.

Tanya Smith

January 13, 2011

As I sat and thought about Christmas time at my Grannies house, I am reminded of you! I think of you always, yet I can remember so many great times spent on Lavender Drive! I can't believe how much time has passed, I miss you Dana!

Love and Miss you,
Lisa

Lisa Crank

December 26, 2010

Hard to believe in just 3 days it will mark the 11 year anniversary of your passing. The day and week prior to, replays in my head over and over each year at this time. Its so hard without you here and without being able to learn from you and recieve your words of wisdom! I love you so much!! See you again some day xo

Kayleigh
Daughter

August 5, 2010

I thought of you on the 19th. I think of you everyday so it wasn't anything unusual, except it was your birthday and you weren't here. It was one of your favorite days, a big day of celebration for you. I'm sorry I can't celebrate...you know how selfish I am. Gabrielle and I were talking about you, about how much we love and miss you, and of course all our old childhood stories she pretends to never get tired of hearing...lol...she really doesn't ever get tired of stories of you. We even went through all our old pictures...can you believe it...me looking at pictures!! All these years and I still can't get through that day or August 8 without losing it!! I have learned to live but I never learned how to let you go. I know now I never will.

Everyone says you are here with all us, especially Kayleigh and Jeremy and your beautiful grandchildren, but it is so hard to be here when you're not. I know how proud you are of them, as you should be!! They are so wonderful, and doing such a great job as parents...just like their mother.

I love you, angel. I miss you more everyday and look forward to the day I can see you again.

Tanya Smith

June 22, 2010