Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

No words can express how heartbroken I am since you were ripped from our lives. I went to school and got my EMT just like you Dad. I just wish you were here to tell me that you are proud of me. I miss you so much Dad. I love you. Love, Pooher

Jennifer Grant
Daughter of Dep. Grant

October 27, 2005

Dave Old buddy ...can't believe that you have been gone a year all ready. I was going through some boxes this morning and there were pictures of us and the crew at the Industry Hills Rodeo,,by the way we won ,,,no help of you and the Wit in diapers even...I miss you greatly...your bud the Jakester

John "JK" Kiess
LASD RETIRED

October 13, 2005

Today would of been your 48th Birthday. It is so unfair that you are not here. It is still incredibly painful to live without you, so empty.

Rich

September 6, 2005

Dear Grant Family,
You left a reflection on my son's page and I am trying to repay the honor and gratitude back that you gave to us.
This has been the worst year of our lives and I know that we have shared it with too many officers families. Matthew is and was the light of our lives as I can tell your beloved Officer Grant was to you. The Brotherhood of Law Enforcement is in a word amazing. I knew my son loved what he did but I never thought he would lose his life doing it. Mainly because he always said,"Mom, I'll be ok." And I believed him. From now until we are reunited with him in eternity we will honor him and his profession and all that walk the same walk--his brotherhood in blue. God bless you and your family and your sacrifice for all of us.
Love,
Matt's Mom Forever

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Jesse Matthew Rittenhouse E.O.W. 9/16/04

August 23, 2005

On this, the first anniversary of Deputy Grant's death, we are reminded of the hazards faced in this line of work. We go to work each day not knowing what we will face, and hope that at the end of the shift, we are reunited with our loved ones. Sometimes, that is not to be. It has been said that while only one wears the uniform, each member of the family serves.
It is hoped that some comfort can be found in knowing that his memory lives on.
While his tour is over, ours continues in his memory.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

May 31, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and officers as it has been one year since your death. I know what they are going through at this time and it sucks. I wish there were something I could say to them to ease the pain, but there isn't.

To the Family and Friends of Deputy Grant: He is watching over all of you and he is guiding you all in the right direction. Just remember that he is with you at all times. You are definitely in my thoughts today. Someday you will find peace, but it will take a long, long time. It is not easy nor do you want to "move on", but there will be a time when things will get "easier."

May 30, 2005

David, Another milestone without you, as our youngest, Whitney graduates from high school today, May 26th, 2005. With honors of course and a member of CSF. It is a bittersweet day for me as I know you would be beaming with pride. It is so hard to not have you here to share this day with. I know you will be with us in spirit as I still feel you all around me. We hold you close in our hearts, but miss you so much.

Richie Grant/Surviving Spouse
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

May 26, 2005

To the family of Deputy David Grant,

This is unbelievably hard for me to do via e-mail;however, I want to express my sympathy for your loss of your husband and father-what a great man he was. My best friend, since 2nd grade, was the pilot that day one year ago. Not a single day goes by that I don't think about her and the responding deputy. I know Dep. Grant was doing everything he could to get there to save my friend, my sister who has changed my life forever. I know we share the same pain. Dep. Grant touched so many lives much like my friend. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Never judgemental or prejudice. Always there to help with a big smile and optimistic attidute with zest for life. She, much like Dep. Grant loved life and helping people. Although we have never met I hope that this information is some how helpful to finding closure and peace. I am going to find the strength to celebrate the lives of my sister and fallen brother this Memorial Day 2005 and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Deputy Dorsey Berlinn
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Detective Dorsey R Berlinn
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

May 14, 2005

Today, May 6th,2005 we paid tribute and honored you in Sacramento. For all you believed in, all you stood for, for all your bravery and all your compassion. All of us were lucky to have been loved by you!
Love, Rich

May 7, 2005

All my Love to the Family and especially Jennifer. I know things aren't the way they used to be between us and I regret that, but I want you to know that I still Love you Girl and I'm here for you always. I think of you, your Father and Family often. Keep on keepin' on :) and stay strong as you always were.

"Song For Dad"

Lately I've been noticing
I say the same things he used to say
And I even find myself acting the very same way
I tap my fingers on the table
To the rhythm in my soul
And I jingle the car keys
When I'm ready to go
When I look in the mirror
He's right there in my eyes
Starin' back at me and I realize

The older I get
The more I can see
How much he loved my mother and my brother and me
And he did the best that he could
And I only hope when I have my own family
That everyday I see
A little more of my father in me

There were times I thought he was bein'
Just a little bit hard on me
But now I understand he was makin' me
Become the man he knew that I could be
In everything he ever did
He always did with love
And I'm proud today to say I'm his son
When somebody says I hope I get to meet your dad
I just smile and say you already have

The older I get
The more I can see
How much he loved my mother and my brother and me
And he did the best that he could
And I only hope when I have my own family
That everyday I see
A little more of my father in me

He's in my eyes
My heart, my soul
My hands, my pride
And when I feel alone

And I think I can't go on
I hear him sayin' "Son you'll be alright"
Everything's gonna be alright"
Yes it is

The older I get
The more I can see
That he loved my mother and my brother and me
And he did the best that he could
And I only hope when I have my own family
That everyday I see
Oh I hope I see
I hope everyday I see
A little more of my father in me

A little more of my father in me
I hope everyday I see in me
In me
In me
I hope everyday I see

A little more of my father in me

ASB

April 8, 2005

To the family of Dave Grant,
I hope you receive this message and will attempt to contact me at your convenience. I am a Police Officer in Chesapeake Virginia and will be riding a bicycle 250 miles from Chesapeake, VA to Washington D.C. in honor of Deputy Grant. I belong to the Police Unity Tour. It's an organization dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will honor Dave and all the officer's whos name will be placed on the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The ride will begin on May 10th and we will arrive in D.C. on the 12th along with several other Chapters of the Police Unity Tour. We raise money by asking the community and local business to sponsor a rider. Each of us must raise $1,250.00 in order to ride. We have become one of the biggest donaters of the memorial to date. We want to bring awarness to the site and all the good its done for law enforcement. This is my fourth year of riding. I will be wearing a bracelet with Dave's name on it. It will remind me everyday of the ride why I've been so much involved with this organization and keep me going when I feel exhausted. Days 2 and 3 are all hills. It's quite a challenge but is well worth all the pain I will feel. I would like to meet with your family and hope you are planning the trip to D.C. this year. You will be surrounded by many of Dave's brothers and sisters and the support you will feel can only be described as honored. I'm am honored to ride for Dave and hope you can find it in yourselves to attend the ceremony on May 13th. I hope to hear from you. If a friend receives this message, please pass it on the the family. I would greatly appreciate it.

Officer Christi Golden
Chesapeake Police Department

March 14, 2005

Dave, thanks for giving me directions to my fishing hole that I couldn't find back in 2000. My condolences to your family. I know there miss you dearly everyday. Rest In Peace big guy.

Cpl. Elness
Gustine PD

January 22, 2005

I picked up my Star & Shield on 01/15/2005 and was looking at the CA Peace Officer's Memorial and saw the name of Deputy David Grant. I can't begin to tell you the knot I felt in the pit of my stomach.

I am so sorry for Richie and his children. He gave so much of himself to his friends and his fellow officers. I can only say that he is in God's station now, and that God now has another Angel on patrol. Thank you Dave for all your help thru the hard times, and for your compassion. You will truly be missed. May God's love keep you from ever knowing pain again.

L.E.T. Appleby
LA Co Sheriff;s Dept.

January 17, 2005

I know your pain and the loss you feel of not having your "man"at home tonight. I lost my "man" to someone who made a bad choice 2 days before Valentine's Day. No matter how they are lost, they are gone from our lives in seconds never to return! There are no easy words to express how empty and lonely your life is. I know, I live it each and every day! Life does go on, but not as it was. It now is different not having your most treasured possession available to you! There is no one to share your concerns or questions with and that makes the acceptance more difficult

Trisha Tucker, Wife Investigator Mark Tu

January 13, 2005

Happy New Year David. We miss you and love you. Every minute that passes on earth brings us closer to you.
Rich, Rory, Justin, Jennifer, Whitney and Aliana

January 1, 2005

Merry Christmas Dad. I love you very much and miss you so much. I know you are watching down on all of us today. We are all trying to keep smiles on our faces, but it's not the same without you. I love you Dad.... until we meet again, I will miss you.

Jennifer Patricia Grant
Daughter of Deputy Dave Grant

December 25, 2004

dear grant family,
i think it's really great how your family and friends have given so much support. i'm sure it's been tough, but you guys seem like a pretty lucky family to have eachother. happy holidays!stay strong.

friend...Vairaty Barron

November 29, 2004

On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to give thanks to the person who was missing at our dinner table today. I know that Thanksgiving is your favorite holiday Dad and it took all we had not to cry while making our family Portuguese Dressing without you. I know you are here with us Dad. I give thanks to you for keeping us all going. Even though I can't see you. I can feel you all around me! I love you Dad! Happy Thanksgiving! I miss you very much. Until we meet again..... Love, Jennifer A.K.A. Pooher

Jennifer Patricia Grant
Daughter of Deputy Dave Grant

November 25, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Grant family. There are no words to describe the grief you are presently experiencing, I know as I just lost my son in the line of duty this year. Deputy Grant is to be considered a true Hero. May God watch over him and all his family members. I hope he is presently on patrol with my son, both exchanging war stories about police work and looking down on us all.

Robert Gordon, Father of Chicago Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, (Retired)
Riverside PD, Illinois

November 12, 2004

I too lost a loved one, only mine was to murder, I spoke with Mr. Grant one day and he assured me in a way only his bright cheerful spirit could; that the man who we know killed my sister would someday have to face his punishment. Thank you Mr. Grant for your encouraging words and watch over my sister for me... Bless you Grant Family for you had an awesome, kind, loving, gentle, father; husband; brother; friend; son...
Praying for you daily ! !
Sonja Raley-Johnson

Sonja Johnson
Lakeridge Community Church / Wings of Protection

November 11, 2004

I just today learned of Daves death. I too wish to express my heartful prayers to his wife and children. I knew Dave when he was an Oceanside Police Motor Officer. Dave was what every motor cop wanted to be. Dave assisted and helped me to pass the CHP motor school. Dave is still riding motors, he rides with me inside of my heart.... God Bless Dave, and his family.

Officer Bill Grant
C.H.P. OCEANSIDE AREA

October 8, 2004

We all come to this page because we are part of one big family - a family that loves together, prays together and grieves together.

Our son recently lost his partner, and until that fateful day, we were not aware of this site. Now we check it daily. We want you to know that our prayers and thoughts are for you and your loved ones. We grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

God bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great nation.

Here is a special prayer for you:

Give eternal rest to them, O Lord,
Whose souls have taken flight.
And lead them to a better world
Where there is peace and light.
Grant them eternal freedom
From conflict, war, and care,
And fulfill for them Thy prophecy,
There shall be no night there.

Pray for us from above. We love you dear one and appreciate the sacrifice you made for our safety. We will meet some day.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff

October 5, 2004

Thank you Deputy Grant for keeping us safe from bad. God bless you.

Renny Kassel
Tuolumne County Camper

September 23, 2004

This all stills seems so unreal. I wanted to Thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for writing reflections for my father. The greatest man of my life. My family is staying strong, but that's because my dad made us that way. I watch my mother check this website everyday, it has been some what of a comfort to all of us since that day in May. My parents had just celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary 2 weeks before. All of our hearts are broken, but we move on and keep him alive by living each day to the fullest for him. I wanted to let my family know that I love them and how proud I am that we all stick together and press on. Everyday that passes, is one more day closer to Dad. This website is a Savior. Dad would be proud of us. Thank you everyone for your words and support.

Jennifer Patricia Grant, Daughter of Dep

September 20, 2004

Rest in Peace Hero!

Police Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Dept.

September 14, 2004