Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

David-

Oh how I miss you so much. A day does not go by that I don't think about you or wish you were still here. It is hard to believe it has been two years now since we have lost you. I can see your face and hear you laughing so clearly, standing behind the counter in your kitchen while I'm cleaning up your den. I would give anything in the world for one more moment like that. Lance is getting so big. He just made his First Holy Communion and wore his blue and white ribbon button in remembrance of you. You would have been so proud. He is playing pitching machine this year and is pretty good at it too. He hardly fills out the pants or helmet. Mom says he reminds her so much of you. Ashley just gave birth to your second neice, Marilyn. She is so precious, just like the others. We all love you so much and can not wait to be with you again. You will never be forgotten and will always be remembered as our hero. All my love-Amy

May 2, 2005

Love you and miss you. We can still feel you all around us. Happy Easter.
Ashley

March 27, 2005

HAPPY EASTER DAVID

March 27, 2005

My Dearest David: It has now been two years since this terrible tragedy. It seems like it was yesterday because it is so vivid in my mind. My heart still aches over the loss of you but I am comforted when I think of your place in heaven. I know Jay is right there beside you. Now you have a beautiful little baby boy, David Joseph, to share heaven with. His tragic death occurred on February 20th also and my heart goes out to his family. I pray constantly that they will gain strength to weather this loss. He was a beautiful little baby boy and so loved by so many.
God continues to bless our family as we are expecting another grandchild. It is to be a girl and she will be named Marilyn Elizabeth after your Dad's mother. How I wish you could be here to hold her and share a life with her. You were to wonderful to all your nephews and they loved to be around you. You were always so much fun. I still hear your voice and your laughter. Your Dad and I miss you so much, Son. We thank God every day for your Sisters and their families. This keeps us going and helps us to bear our loss. Please watch over our family and please protect all your fellow officers. You and Jay live on through these officers and they are such a comfort to all of us. Thank you for being such a wonderful son and for making us so proud of you. Your bravery will always be remembered. We love and miss you. Mom

February 23, 2005

You would get such a kick out of your nephews--they are all different and just admire you so. Jacob calls you a brave man and I just shake my head, trying not to cry.
We miss you and love you--thank you for being so brave.
Love,
Ashley

February 21, 2005

Missing you and Jay, thinking about how silly you two could be and how much joy and laughter you brought to everyone.
Love you, Miss Pat

Pat Carruth

February 21, 2005

I remember hearing about you and Jay while on my lunch hour and I couldn't believe what I was hearing on the radio. I didn't know either of you but I was still heart-broken cause I can't imagine people being so cruel. I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking about you and Jay today.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

February 20, 2005

It's that time of year again. I can't believe its been two years already. Some wounds just never heal.

Chris Cooper
Alexandria Police Dept

February 17, 2005

Dear David,

Well, I talked to your Mom today. What a hoot!!! Ya know I think a lot about you growing up after your Dad hired me as a police officer over 24 years ago. And then you getting on as a officer. You made a great policeman. Of course look at the bloodline you came from. I still look up to your Dad. He always told it like it was, always up front, if there was a problem and he said what he had to say it was over. He always stood his ground. (And would not put up with ____). He'll always be Chief to me. He's a great man. But of course you knew that, that's why you looked up to him. He sure misses you. Everyone does. Your sister Ashley teaches my youngest son Beniloyd and of course he loves her. She is so tiny and sweet. All she has to do is say something to him about forgetting homework or whatever and honey, it's like a broken heart. He is harder on himself than I am on him. I haven't talked to Amy since before Christmas. I see your Mom, Dad, and the rest of the family in church. Juan and I went to a class out of town last week and we talked out you and laughed and laughed about your goofy dances you would make up. We sure miss ya you were a great all around guy, friend and a very professional cop. Cute too. I loved to make to you blush which wasn't hard to do. I can still see you talking that body language when you talked. Ha.!!!! Just wanted to let you know I think about you every day.
Miss ya Love ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

June

Lieutenant G. June Murdock P266
Alexandria, Louisiana Police Department

February 10, 2005

Don’t judge me because I am harsh,
I see many things that made me that way.
Don’t judge me because I am bitter,
I fight evil everyday.
Don’t judge me because I am anti-social,
I am making you safe when I should be sleeping.
Don’t judge me for my attitude,
Until you’ve gone toe to toe with the Devil.
For I am your Protector,
Put here by God,
I am a Police Man,
Here to Serve All!
The things I have seen would break most men.
The things I have had to do would scare most to death.
I put on this uniform knowing today may be it.
I may leave my loved ones in the arms of God,
For God only knows why I do this!
Though I seem harsh or bitter,
I truly do care about you,
So Don’t Judge me for my ways,
Because you had a hand in the way I am.
I am a Policeman, here for all,
YOU CAN NOT JUDGE ME, ONLY GOD CAN!!!!

OFFICER PRESTRIDGE

Ptln. Prestridge
APD

February 7, 2005

Bozeman rode with me the other day and we started talking about all the fun we all had every time we all got together. This years duck season sucked, but for the past few years they don't seem the same anyway. I know its been a while since the last time I left a message so I just thought I would drop you a line and tell you how much we all miss you.

Your Friend ..Brumfield

J Brumfield
R P S O

January 27, 2005

Dear David,
I miss you. I wonder what you may be doing up in heaven...fishing, hunting, dancing, making others laugh. There's never a day when I don't wish I could see you again. You are so loved.
Ashley

January 24, 2005

Dave- Just thinking about you and your family. Jarrod's Christmas party is tomorrow and we all wish you could be there. Miss you buddy.

Dep. M Bozeman
RPSO

December 10, 2004

Just thinking about you this time of year. I miss you deeply and still think of you and your family everyday.

Love you Dave--Kevin

Cpl. Kevin Kitchen
A.P.D.

November 28, 2004

-----just thinking of you and your family. Kay Wood, Glen's mother

Kay Wood

November 18, 2004

Yesterdays bible verse reminded me of you and Jay. Keep the Watch Boy's.

His servants shall serve him.
Revelations 22:3
The Father's house will be a happy home because there will be work to do there. Each one will be given exactly the task that suits his abilities. Perhaps God will give us new worlds to conquer. Perhaps He will send us to explore some distant planet or star, there to preach His message of everlasting love. Whatever we do, the Bible says we will serve Him.
Love You,
Miss Pat

Pat Carruth

November 17, 2004

we all miss you so much david keep watchin out for us!!!!lovin you always kaitlyn

kaitlyn

October 28, 2004

DAVID, I AM JUST WRITING TO SAY THAT I MISS YOU ALOT AND I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME.LOVE YOUR BROTHER.

CPL J.KING
ALEXANDRIA P.D.

September 21, 2004

Dear Uncle David,
Miss you. Thanks for watching over
me. I love you,
John David

September 6, 2004

Dave,
I met your partner Jarrod last week. Through him I got to know you a little. I am sorry I never got to meet you. May God Bless you and please look down on us from time to time and help us stay safe.

I will continue to pray for your family and friends.

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office

September 5, 2004

Rest in Peace Blue Angel

July 19, 2004

Rest in Peace Blue Angel

May 26, 2004

I just wrote Jay a little msg, and I had to say hello to you also. We miss you both so much. You and Jay were like the life of the dept around here. Your smile with those blue eyes can't be replaced. Take care of each other up there. Watch over us down here because we really need it. We love and miss both of you so very much. Bye for now!!!

A Friend
Alexandria PD

May 17, 2004

DAVIS IT SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY WE WERE IN THE TRAINING ACADEMY TOGETHER. IV'E READ WHAT EVERYONE ELSE HAD TO SAY AND EVERYONE WHO KNEW YOU LOVED YOU. YOU ARE MISSED BY ALL OF YOU ACADEMY CLASS MATES. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

OFFICER ANDRE WESTLAKE
ROSEPINE POLICE DEPT.

Patrolman Andre Westlake
Rosepine Police Dept.

May 13, 2004

Dear David,
With the weather getting warm, the boys and I are getting anxious to go swimming over at Mom and Dad's house. I can't help but remember how you would always tease me about wanting to be the first one to go down the slide, the first one to jump off the diving board. Your teasing was always done with love; what I wouldn't give for just one more laugh with you.
I miss you every day. I wish you were here to watch Lance play t-ball and listen to Jacob sing. I wish you could see John David run up to Dad and catch Meredith when she gives us a big smile. I wish all of this and then I believe you are watching over all of us and seeing all of it and smiling, too.
Love you,
Ashley

April 23, 2004