Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the famliy of Officer Schavolt.

Uncle of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham
E.O.W.
12-27-99

Danny Gibson

my heart goes out to the family of Deputy Schavolt and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. I know that you will be greatly missed.

SPO J Anthony
Wilson Police Department

It is special men like your loved one that make The United States of America truely great.

May the God of all comfort place his tent over you. Please remember to throw all your burdens upon the Lord and he will sustain you. PS.55-22

Rest in peace, Officer Schavolt, your watch is over now. May God bless your family and friends.

Deputy Shavolt will be missed as a brother officer who loved his job with all his heart. The thing I remember the most is the love he and his family shared. He was a competitor and enjoyed the law enforcement football league and was a teamplayer on the Palm Beach Bandits. I still see him in football gear holding his children enjoying the their love and they his. Thank you. Your Team

Anonymous

Our hearts and prayers goes out to the family and friends of Deputy Schavolt. May God bless you and may your love one rest in peace.

Donna Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

Sir,

You are gone but will NEVER be Forgotten !!

God Bless America !!!

Sgt Matt Mumford
Maryland State Police

Don't grieve for me, for now I am free,
I am following the path GOD laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh…to love…to work…to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
For I found peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
These things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with time of sorrow,
For I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undo grief.
So lift up your heart and share with me,
GOD wanted me now...He has set me free.

Remember...to live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die

Tracy
Policeman's Wife

May god bless you and welcome you in to his family with open arms. You have served your time in hell, welcome to heaven and look down over us.

PO Michael A Baker
Kansas City, Missouri PD

I'm sorry for your loss. Please know that Lee is keeping watch from above now. God Bless. 4/3/02

Office Matthew Kelly
Haverford Twp Police-PA

GOD BLESS YOU MAN

I am so saddened to read this reflection about this Deputy. The poor guy was dealing with yet another drunk and has to go out after being assaulted. My prayers are with Deputy Schavolt's family & friends. God Bless Donald.

JR
North Catasauqua PD PA

May God bless your family. It is so sad for the world to lose another hero. Look to the Lord for guidance and he will take care of you.

Shannon Yates