Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dave,
You are my brother and my friend. 10-8 and 10-7. You gave it all, always. Be at peace my brother. We will find strength in you passion for life and your calling.

John R. Bart
OPD, APD, CPD & SPD, Retired

July 1, 2004

Dave was the true meanning of a peace officer. He only became a police officer when he had to. He was the kind of policeman that little boys dreamed about becoming, and little girls wanted to marry. His whife Richie was lucky enough to have been that little girl. I am truly sorry for you. to the rest of the family and jennifer especially, how lucky you were to have grown up with a father who was loved by the general population, how lucky you all were to have such a head start at a tuff life by someone who cared for the sense of family value and pride. my prays are with you daily. I drive past the crash site daily and each and evert time I drive by, I pray for your family. Thank You for all of the hard work that dave did for us in this community.

Jessica Canevari
tuolumne county resident

June 29, 2004

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

Renny Kassel
California Citizen

June 16, 2004

I learned of Dave's passing shortly after returning from a motorcycle trip to the National Memorial from Dan Crow, one of Dave's co-workers. My prayers go out to his family and department members. God Bless Dave and all those he knew.

Sgt Greg Doig
Chicago Police Dpet

June 13, 2004

You, your Dept., and your family are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP

June 13, 2004

We are truly saddened at Dave's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

June 11, 2004

Justin

I am really sorry for the lost of your dad. If there is anything you want me to do like raise money. E-mail me please.

Tiffany Livngston
Justin

June 11, 2004

From grade school through adulthood, Dave and I remained friends. Walking different paths through most of life, we only saw each other on occasion. But everytime we would meet, it was like we saw each other yesterday. He was that kind of guy.

Hubba hubba ding ding, Dave.

The whole county has your back.

David Titchenal

June 11, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY
GRANT, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

June 11, 2004

To the family of officer Grant, you have my deepest sympathy. May you find strength in all your family and friendships at this time of sorrow.
" I did not have the pleasure of knowing officer Grant, but by all I have read, I know he will be greatly missed!

Anna Greer

Anna Greer

June 10, 2004

"Tuolumne, David two log on. David two go ahead, Tuolumne twelve seven three, vehicle zero one two. 10-7 car wash." I miss hearing these words from one of the kindest deputies in the department. The sense of loss is almost unreal. To Dave's family there are not enough platitudes that will ease your pain but maybe in some small way this will help..."There is never a life without sadness, there is never a heart free from pain; If one seeks in this world for true solace, he seeks it forever in vain. So when to your heart comes the sorrow of losing somone dear that you've known 'tis the touch of God's sickle at harvest since he reaps in the fields he has sown. David two, Tuolumne 10-10 and good night." (until we meet again, my friend)

Dispatcher Lisa Templeton
Tuolumne County Sheriff

June 10, 2004

We have lost a Brother and Friend. Our hearts are sad and eyes full of tears. We will always remember the kind person he was and the great family man he was. God Bless you and take care of you. We will miss you Dave Grant.God Bless your family and take care of them.

Deputy Donald Ohler
Tuolumne County Sheriffs Department

June 10, 2004

You will be missed Dave. You had what most people search all there lives for, A good family, A great wife who loved you always, wonderful kids, And great friends. You will be missed Dave but you were so blessed.

Kim Anderson

June 9, 2004

To the family of David Grant,
Debbie, Cathy, Janine, little Julie, we played baseball and kickball in front of your grandmothers house all those years growing up. David was always laughing and the jokester then, as it seems he grew up to be.
May God ease the pain, but never take away the great memories.
My heart goes out to his wife and kids, and to the rest of the family.
Lynda Henry

Lynda Henry - Tusoni
Resident of Sonora

June 9, 2004

Yesturday , 6-3-04 was one of the worst days of my life. I received one of those calls that all Law enforcement familes fear on a daily basis. My friend Dave Grant had been killed in the line of duty.

For the people who knew Dave we could all tell an unusal story of some of his antics,,, From the his love of the out doors, his family and that Harley that he was so proud of.

I am glad that he was a better Law enforcement officer than he was a bareback rider back in our rodeo days.

Those bi arms of his were equally good for wrestling steers, grabbing a bad guy or giving a friend a hug,,,,and I'm sure we could all use one of those right now.

Despite how big and strong Dave was I have never met anyone who spent more time caring and worrying about other peoples problems. His smile and laugh will be missed by my family greatly.

To Richie and the kids, the Deputies of Toulumne and the citizens of Sonora your loss of a great man will not go with out reward.

If there is any possibility of a positive thing out of this tragic accident Dave died doing one of the things he loved and was one of his passions. He has gone to the Police station in the sky to hang out with his mom and dad who he loved greatly.

In closing David my friend I will miss you greatly , i won't say Good Bye, just hope to see ya soon buddy...

JK

John
Los Angeles County Sheriff

June 7, 2004

Farewell Brother from this life ae we know it..Our Lord has promised there is a better one which you now know is true. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace & knowledge your family is never alone..we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police

June 7, 2004

Gonna miss the smile and laughter of one of the finest people I've known. My families heart felt condolences go out to Ritchie and the rest of her family. Dave will always be remembered.

Police Officer
Sonora Police Department

June 7, 2004

To the Family of Officer Grant, May you find strength in the friendship of all those who have wonderful memories of you beloved Dave. My heart goes out to you at this time of sorrow.

" Perhaps they are not the stars but rather openings in the floor of heaven, where the love of our lost ones pours down and shines upon us to let us know they are happy"

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Dave but by all of the things I have read, I know he will be greatly miss and that County of Tuolumne is a better place for having him serve us.

Keri Burton
resident of Tuolumne Co

June 7, 2004

I am so sorry to hear this news. I worked with Dave for his tour of duty at Oceanside Police.

I consider Dave one of our finest officers.

Richie, you and the kids are in our prayers.

Diana, Pete, Anthony & Suzy Riehm
Oceanside, CA

Diana Riehm
OPD (retired)

June 7, 2004

To the Grant Family,
All of you are in our hearts and prayers during this especially difficult time. Dave will be missed more than words can possibly explain. He was a wonderful officer, family man and friend and will live on forever in our hearts. God Bless You Dave.

The Brewster Family
Cortez, CO

June 7, 2004

I am Vernon Tucker's daughter. Vernon was one of the plane crash victims. Our family wants to express our sympathy at the passing of Officer Grant and our extreme gratitude for his efforts to help our dad. We will pray for Officer Grant at our dad's memorial service on June 21. Sincerely, Ann Jones

Ann Tucker-Jones

June 7, 2004

May your family and friends find peace in these heart felt reflections. Law Enforcement Officer always put others ahead of themselves and often leave our loved ones behind. Please know that you will not be forgotten. Go rest high on the mountain.

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

June 7, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.

We all 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.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood County EMS (NC)

June 7, 2004

Richie,
We send our deepest condolences to you and the kids. We were fortunate to have had the opportunity to share time with you when Dave was with OPD and we will continue to keep you all in our prayers.

Larry & Julie Faumuina

June 7, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Dave did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Dave be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Grant's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Dave is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Dave was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Deputy Grant for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry, Davis Co. Iowa - EOW (

June 7, 2004