Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Few people have the opportunity to be blessed with knowing someone as genuine, selfless, approachable, and compassionate. For those you have touched, you have set an example few can live up to- but may will aspire for. Your quick humour, hearfelt sincerity, and integrety will always remain with us. You truly were one of the good ones, and this world is a little darker without your light. R.I.P.

Patricia Wentworth
Burlington PD

November 8, 2006

To the man who made my son a better person and helped him when needed. You will be missed but never forgotten. RIP
my friend.

Laurie
Mother of soilder served with Dave

November 7, 2006

David, I have read all these wonderful things people have written about you. There is not one of them that I could disagree with. There are very few people I have met in my life that well leave the ever lasting impression that you have. There are no words to describe the loss your family, friends, The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department and the entire world of law enforcement has suffered. I still have not convinced myself its real. You were a big part of all of our lives, a great Deputy, a great dad, a great husband and the best friend anyone could ever ask for.

R.I.P. my friend, you will never be forgotten. We will look after your family and do our best to make them part of ours.

Sgt. Dale L. Fifield
Androscoggin County Sheriff's Dept.

November 7, 2006

It is so hard to believe that you are gone. I truely learned how much you meant to so many people when I made those dreaded calls on saturday announcing your death to your fellow brothers.

You were always willing to come to dispatch and get us what we needed. You were not to proud to sit down and eat with us and give us advice and share laughter.

It was always a pleasure to see you and Jeremy come to work on your days off. He was so proud of you.

May you rest in peace. Your leagacy will live for eternity. God Bless!

Peter Bragdon
Androscoggin County Sherriff Dept, Comm Officer

November 7, 2006

Rest in peace Deputy Rancourt. Know that your life will live on through your family, friends, and collegues. May God give your family comfort at this time. You are a hero, and we will take it from here.

Corporal Steve Fassbender
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Surrey, British Columbia)

November 7, 2006

Stay safe hero.God bless your family.

CE Lima Ptl
CCRPV # 2906

November 7, 2006

My heart goes out to Deputy Rancourts wife, children and leo brothers. Rest In Peace, we know you will be watching us from above.

Kennebec Sheriff's Office

November 7, 2006

D.S. Rancourt..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue & protect them..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
detroit

November 7, 2006

Survivors,

The hurt is deep and the road is long but onward it goes.

I struggle for some words of comfort, of peace, of help for you in your time of loss . . . but they don't come. They fail because there are no words which can make it better or make it go away.

I can only say that my heart and prayers are with you at this time and that we share the loss with you.

I hope this will be some comfort to you.

The Lord Will Comfort You

Blessed are they that mourn: For they shall be comforted,

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

He heals the broken in heart, And binds up their wounds.

Cast your burden upon the Lord, And he shall sustain you.

Trust in Him at all times, Pour out your heart before him.

Let not your heart be troubled, Neither let it be afraid.

For God so loved the world, That He gave His only begotten Son, That whoever believes in Him Should not perish, But have eternal life.

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforts us in all our tribulation, That we may be able to comfort them Which are in any trouble, By the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

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Matthew 5:4, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 55:22,
Psalm 62:8, John 14:27, John 3:16, II Corinthians 1:3-4


Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful. John 14:27

Lt./Chaplain Dave Denbow
Washington County S.O. Maine

November 7, 2006

My heartfelt condolences go out to Deputy Rancourt's family and the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office. I used to live in Maine, but did not know Deputy Rancourt personally. I do know that he must have been an exceptional man to have gone and fought to protect his country and then came home to serve and protect the citizens where he lived.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Mathew 5:9.

GySgt Laticia Coon
Al Anbar Province, Iraq

GySgt Laticia Coon
USMC/CHP Wife

November 7, 2006

Dave,

Those of us who had the opportunity to know you are better off today because of you. Many people who were not fortunate enough to know you have asked me what type person you were. I tell them to think of the kindest person they've ever known....and then tell them that's the type of person Dave was. You were highly regarded by all of us here at APD as not only a fellow officer but a friend, father and husband. Dawn is very a strong woman...though there will be times that she'll be overwhelmed with grief she'll find strength through her thoughts of you and eyes of your children. Rest easy knowing that your brothers and sisters will always look after your family. You will be greatly missed but NEVER forgotten.

Lt. Eric C. Audette
Auburn PD/Friend

November 7, 2006

Dave,

Thanks for your service. I'm glad I got to briefly be around you and make your acquaintance while I was a corrections officer with Androscoggin County. Rest in peace brother.

Deputy Brad Shepard, Halifax County Sheriff's Office (North Carolina)
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Deputy Sheriff
Halifax County Sheriff's Office (North Carolina)

November 7, 2006

Dave

It has been an honor to have worked with you over the past ten years. You have set the bar high for all of us and this is good. We will miss you but we will never forget you and we will make sure your family is taken care of.

R.I.P Brother...

Patrol Deputy Brian Smith
Androscoggin Sheriff's Department

November 7, 2006

To the friends, family, and co-workers of Deputy Rancourt, God Bless you all. Deputy Rancourt will not be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Sir.

Deputy Mark Hemsworth
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office/Ohio

November 7, 2006

The men and women of the Lisbon Police Department send our heartfelt condolences to Dave's family. St. Michael, Protect Us.

Sgt. Harry Moore
Lisbon Police Department

November 6, 2006

Dave, you will be missed by many but surely not forgotton. I am profoundly proud to have known you and to have served with you over the years at the Sheriff's Dept. I will always remember the sacrifices you made for our country, and especially for your family while you were here on earth. We could all learn from the way you lived your life. May this reflection find you in a better place, God Bless You and your family.

Victor Barr
Androscoggin Sheriff's Department

November 6, 2006

Dave was the one who took care of the 619th TC in Iraq, when Capt. Love ran out on us. Dave was a buddy, a pal and someone who was looked up to by all. Dave will be always remembered by the 619th TC as one who loved to have others count sideboards in the rain or shine, snow storm and/or sand storm. Dave was not only a leader but OUR HERO.

SPC Michaud
619th TC

November 6, 2006

Everybody has someone that they look up to,I looked up to you.Thanks for always being there for me.Patrol will never be the same.RIP

Deputy Brian J Pelletier
Androscoggin SO

November 6, 2006

Your brothers at KSO remember...

Kennebec SO Deputy

November 6, 2006

To the man that tought me how to be a man an be the best soldier i could possibly be you will always be in my heart an missed very deeply by the troops that served with you. god bless an rest in peace.

Spc Jackson, Joseph E.
619th Transportation Co

November 6, 2006

Dave,

I am proud to have known you. It has been an honor to serve beside you. You truly are a great man, whose memory will live with us forever. Thank you for your service, your assistance and most of all, your friendship. You are a true hero who gave the ultimate sacrafice. Your tour of duty is over, but may you continue to watch over and protect all who were close to you. Rest in Peace brother.
ALL GIVE SOME, U GAVE ALL. Thank You

Kevin Nichols/Police Officer
MFPD

November 6, 2006

To the Rancourt family:
You all have been through so much and Dave's life was too short. He was a wonderful father and husband. Your son is the only 8 yo that I know that uses ten codes when he would talk to his father over walkie-talkies. You will be missed and never forgotten.

Becky and Nate Lacasse
Friend

November 6, 2006

May Our Lord wrap His Arms especially tightly around your loved ones today and in the times to come.G-d Bless.

November 6, 2006

Rest in peace brother.
Trooper Delaware State Police SCUBA unit

Trooper
Delaware

November 6, 2006

I had the opertunity to attend college with Dave. He taught all of us younger guys to be better people and better professionals. Although I lost contact with Dave over the years I never forgot the great qualities that Dave taught me. He was very dedicated to his family and his country. Dave you will never be forgotten.

PPO Chris Arbour
Probation and Parole

November 6, 2006