Alexandria City Marshal's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Wednesday, April 2, 2003
Reflections for Deputy Marshal Glen Denning DeVanie
Hey Glen,
I am at the beach with JuJu, Doc, Kay Kay, and Brynn (your favorite aunt/ godmother---haha). We wish you were here with us because you always put a smile on our faces. Oh, and by the way, I don't bite anymore. Aren't you so glad?? We love you soooo... much!!!
xoxoxoxoxo
Krisann
Krisann
cousin
March 26, 2008
Glen,
I just want to say thanks for all your help and wisdom. I am so glad that i had the chance to meet and work for you at your sno cone stand. Ever since the first time i met you, i knew that you were a good role model and that i would learn alot from you and I did. Just want you to know that i am almost 22 now and i have a son of my own, and i am working on becoming a full time police officer like yourself, i have always wanted to become an officer, and your dedication and your willingness to help made me want to become one even more. THANKS!!!!
Sean Semons
Friend
March 24, 2008
I miss you Son!!!
I'll love you forever!
Mom
Kay Wood
Mother of Deputy Marshal Glen DeVanie, End of Watch 4/2/2003
February 26, 2008
I can't help but think of you at this time, you were so close behind the death of my own son, When Feb. 20 passes each year, I begin to pray for your family, I pray that God will comfort them and see them through your 5 year mark in heaven. I pray for God to always have his angels around your children and to give them His own wisdom to make their way through life without you, and to know their heavenly father in a mighty way. May God continue to Bless all your family. Iwalu(I will always love you) Miss Pat
Pat Carruth
February 25, 2008
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
February 2, 2008
On your birthday Jerry and I along with your brother and his family placed "30" blue balloons for you at the cemetary in celebration of what would have been your 30th birthday.
On the 27th we went to Caroline's "1st" dance recital. We were soo proud of our/your little princess. She was adorable!
Saw both the children at the ballfield Tuesday. Of course, that is always a highlight for me. I just love it when they run up to me. We played for a little while--hide and seek.
Until I see you again---
I'll love you forever!
Mom
Kay Wood
Mother
May 3, 2007
May you be ever blessed
April 26, 2007
To the family of Deputy DeVanie...I see your recent reflections and my heart breaks. I am a mother of a son, and the wife of a police officer, and I cannot imagine your pain. You are all in my prayers.
Lisa Tyndall
Wife of NC Police Officer
April 26, 2007
Happy Birthday son! Today would have been your 30th birthday. I miss you sooo much!!!
I'll love you forever,
Mom
Kay Wood
Mother
April 26, 2007
Yesterday was a day of remembrance. I did not work. I spent the day honoring your memory. At lunchtime I went to the school to see your precious children, my grandchildren---Just needed to be with those we love so dearly. Those little kisses and hugs did me wonders.
Your brother joined me in placing a red rose near your obelisk at the Public Safety Complex. Of course, we cried and cried. I made all the usual stops with roses in memory of you.
You are always in our hearts. We miss you more than words can say.
I'll love you forever!!!!!
Mom
Kay Wood
Mother
April 3, 2007
Four years have passed and I know not a day has gone by during that time that your loved ones have not thought about you or shed those silent tears of love. Continue to watch over them and protect them. Also, keep watch over those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.
Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
April 2, 2007
Hey man. Thinking about you and keeping you and your family in my prayers. Ethan Glen Denning DeVanie had a big time at his 4th birthday party. Sure wish you could have been there. I miss you, man. Love Dad (CPD, Charles Patrick DeVanie)
Charles Patrick DeVanie (CPD)
Father (Dad)
March 21, 2007
Glen,
Jerry and I celebrated Ethan's 4th birthday with him on Saturday and Sunday evening. He had enough things for a "KING". I know he was one of your pride and joys as he is ours.
This is a hard time of year for me. I miss you sooooo much!!!
I'll love you for ever!!!!!
Mom
Kay Wood
Mother
March 13, 2007
I STILL MISS YOU, MAN ! WISH YOU WERE HERE. THINK ABOUT YOU DAILY. SO PROUD THAT YOU CONTINUE TO BE HONORED.
DAD
DAD
March 5, 2007
Glen, I think about you every day and miss you very much. I pass the memorial in front of the police station every day on my way home from work and I say a prayer for you. You were always such a wonderful Nephew – very caring, loving, and giving. Your little son, Ethan Glen, will be celebrating his 4th birthday soon. It’s hard to believe it has been four years since you were called away from duty. I will never forget that day. You have such beautiful children! I have never missed a birthday party. It’s always fun to see Caroline and Ethan Glen and how much they’ve grown! They are so adorable and look so much like you! I will always be there for them! We love you and miss you very much!
Aunt Jan & Uncle Jerry
Jan & Jerry Redner
Aunt and Uncle
March 5, 2007
I had the pleasure of teaching Glen in the 5th grade. He was one of the sweetest, most polite young man that I had ever had in my classroom. He not only was a good student but kind and caring even at such a young age. As he got older and grew into a handsome deputy and father, he never lost his sensitivity for others or love of family and friends. He always had a smile on his face and a welcoming hug for those who knew him. Glen had a special way of making you feel important. He will never be forgotten.
janice moreau
rapides parish school board - teacher
March 2, 2007
Rest in Peace Brother. Your wife and children are in my prayers.
Detective
Chicago Police Department
March 2, 2007
Glen,
I am just now getting to this, however there are so many days that I reflect back to "our Glen" who Randy & I loved so much. I think about how we crawled on the ground that night, looking for treasures with our flashlights, riding with you to look for a sno cone stand and you had to put me out because your job came first and you saw someone that needed immediate attention.and our famous picture of your high school dance where you were so handsome!!
You were a guy with high morals that was reflected upon our son, your were a guy with a vision of you and your families future, you married the sweetest girl and have the most beautiful children who will be honored that you are there dad who is now serving our Lord in heaven and I know you have lights flashing up there and you are watching us below, because you are our Hero!! Randy & I see people all the time and say hey look he looks like Glen. We do miss you so much and you are never forgotten, and I am so thankful my nosey self went out that door that night to ask you when Ethan was going to be here and low and behold you had him and came to visit and shared all you did of your goals. It is a memory which will never be forgotten, because we love you!!!! Glen you were one of a kind and I am honored to have known you and to have been able to call you my friend. Your mom misses you greatly and we will keep hugging her and keeping her in our prayers and we will never ever forget YOU!!
friend
February 2, 2007
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
September 19, 2006
Just thinking of you---your brother came by my office today and we talked about you---about how much we both miss you. I love you son!
I'll love forever,
Mom
Kay Wood
Mother
September 14, 2006
I so wish you were here now to give that all knowing advice. Life is such a journey that leads in all different directions. You are missed so much. Your kids are doing great, they are so smart and precious.
August 3, 2006
You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family ever let you be forgotten. I know the many broken hearts that have been left behind and the long road they have traveled. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement. Wrap your wings around your loved ones to protect them and help them with their grief. Your family will always keep your memory alive for your children.
Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
Bob Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL
July 15, 2006
Another officer has lost his life this past week in Louisiana. Everytime I hear of another fallen brother I think back to the day I recieved the news of your accident. The pain and tears come back just as if it were yesterday. Good things are happening these days. With love, you are greatly missed.
June 19, 2006
Dear Family of Deputy DeVanie,
It's hard to explain how some days bring more pain than others when they are all so unbelievable, but they do, and it has to be so hard to have Glen's birthdate and EOW date be so close and in the same month. Matthew was born on Mother's Day weekend, so I have Matt's birthday, Mother's Day and Police Week all in one week now. Please know we share in your grief, but we also honor your son's life and memory. I have been reading reflections left for Glen and feel the love and "specialness" that was and is Glen. I can tell he made a difference while he was here and still does.
With love,
Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse, EOW 9/16/04
Linda Rittenhouse
May 1, 2006
Yesterday was your birthday---Happy Birthday! I spent some time with your children prior to going to the cemetary. They are adorable! I whispered Ethan's "whole" name in his ear and he just laughed.
Your nephew says your eyes are open and you are flying. They talk about you often.
Happy Birthday!
I'll love you forever,
Mom
Kay Wood
April 27, 2006