Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was so sorry for Michaela and the whole Blanton family to hear of the death of Tye. I can't comprehend the pain and the loss you must feel, but hope you know how much you are in everyone's thoughts and prayers across the state. Kevin Hart, wilmington ,nc

Anonymous

October 25, 2008

Mrs. Blanton,
I am so sorry to hear about you loss of your son following the tragic loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you through your time of loss and healing.

Trooper 1407
Virginia State Police

October 23, 2008

I am heartbroken to learn of Little Trooper Tye Blanton's death and the tragic losses the Blanton family has suffered. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and my heart's embrace.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christine Johnson
Sister-n-law of Fallen officer Sgt Michael Johnson VT State Police

October 21, 2008

Mrs. Blanton,
I am deeply sorry for your losts. Rest assured that your son and husband are watching you from heaven and will continue to watch over you along with all of us in law enforcement. You can rest assured if you ever need anything, that your brothers in blue will be there for you. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
My deepest sympothies.

Off. Barker

Officer

October 20, 2008

Michaela and the Blanton Family: You are in our most heartfelt prayers during this time. I do not even know what to write - I am at a loss for words. Please just know that this community loves you and is praying for you. May Tye and Trooper Blanton both rest in peace - Together.

K Houston
WNC Citizen

October 19, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Tpr. Blanton's family. May he and Tye rest in peace - together.

VT Trooper

Trooper (524)
Vermont State Police

October 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs. Blanton. No one can ever understand the pain you must feel but my family and I are with you in spirit.

Anonymous widow of an officer

October 18, 2008

May the Lord wrap his arms around your wife as she faces this difficult time.

Laura
Philadelphia, Pa

October 18, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Trooper Blanton and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Trooper Blanton for your dedicated service to the people of North Carolina and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

October 18, 2008

May God grant you and Tye eternal rest among his saints.

"...yet even at the grave we make our song:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia."

PTC Drew Jones
NC State Highway Patrol

October 18, 2008

My heart breaks for you. There are simply no words. WHY WHY WHY comes to mind. I am just so sorry and ask God to encamp his angels around you in this tragedy of unexplainable and unbearable proportions.

Anonymous

October 17, 2008

How feeble are the words that one can muster at a time like this. Michaela Blanton, you have and are going through a pain that seldom few can say they have seen. I am reninged of the words of a popular and no less truthful and meaningful song..." I was sure by now, God you would have reached down and heard my cry to you, raised me up again. My strength is almost gone, how can I carry on when I can't find you. And as the thunder rolls, I barely hear you whisper through the rain " Im with you !" And as your mercy falls, I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away....Micheala I cannot begin to tell you how to praise God through this storm....but he has promised to send a comforter and I am sure that if you will look, he is with you. You are in so many thoughts and prayers this eveing. God bless you.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Scruggs
171st Infantry Drill Sgt. Victory Brigade

October 17, 2008

Shawn,
I know you are holding your little man in your arms tonight. He put up such a fight but the Lord heals in his way - not always the way we think things should be done. Your lovely wife has shown so much strength & grace and I know you & Tye are smiling down on her tonight and will always be with her. I pray that she can find peace with each day that goes by. It's a long and sometimes lonely road. Your family will always remain in my prayers & their loss (you & Tye) will never be forgotten.

Denise
Survivor of Calvin Taylor

October 17, 2008

I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OR YOUR HUSBAND AND YOUR SON.
JUST REMEMBER THAT GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
KNOW THAT EVERYONE SHARES YOUR PAIN AND LOTS OF US WOULD TAKE IT FOR YOU IF WE COULD.

MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.
YVONNE McMAHAN

YVONNE McMAHAN
EX- WAYNESVILLE POLICE OFFICER

October 17, 2008

Early this morning your son came to Heaven to join you. I am truly sorry but you should be so proud of him for the tough fight that he gave. Far tougher than I would have been. Its raining here today for the first time in months. This isn't really rain but the tears of weeping angels as they carry your little warrior home. Yoyr wife has been delt another blow that I just don't see how any person could take this pain and still get up in the morning. One day she will be with her Husband and Baby and all this pain will be gone and not even a memory I promise you that. Enjoy your son Trooper you have earned it. I am truly sorry for your loss and wished I could change this.Respectfully.

Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

October 17, 2008

Well Shawn,
Today you are holding your precious little boy in your arms. I know he is in a much better place and not hurting but we are all greiving once again for such a terrible loss. Its 4 months to the day today that you were taken from us and now Tye is gone too. I am praying that God will give Michaela the strength she needs to get through this aweful time in her life. She has already been through so much already. Keep your loving arms around her. We miss you every day. This just is not fair.

Jennifer Hodge - OAIV
NCSHP-Troop G, District 4

October 17, 2008

I am so very sorry for your loss. My husband, Trooper Scott Burns was killed in April. We also had an infant daughter who was only 5 months old at the time. I just want you to know that your husband is a hero and that you are not alone. I know it will be a hard time but you will make it through I promise. My prayers are with you always.

Michaela Burns
Widow of Trooper James Scott Burns

Michaela Burns

October 16, 2008

I pray that your son and wife are doing good. May God wrap his arms around them both and bring them peace and good health. May your child grow and realize the potential that God has placed in his soul. May he grow up to know the true warrior that his dad was and never let go of this simple truth. No matter how dark the days and no matter how much times passes, there you are right beside of him. God bless you and your family.

Cpl. Scott Wright
Mount Holly PD, NC

September 25, 2008

To those who loved Trooper Blanton, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure David will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Trooper Blanton for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

September 21, 2008

The Patrol lost a young and dedicated Trooper on june 17, 2008 to a thug who should have already been in a florida prison. My thoughts and prayers remain with his with his family,wife and









The Patrol lost a very young and dedicated Trooper on june 17,2008 to a thug who probably should have already been in a florida prison. My thoughts and prayers remain with Trooper Blanton's family, wife and Tye.

kevin hart

September 19, 2008

Sir
I just wanted to say how happy i am with the recent news of your child's improving health. Your strength through him and his will to live is apparent. I know we are taught that "hate" is wrong and that we should not wish for revenge, but i am having a hard time with that. Your killer will demand through his lawyer his rights and will most likely play the victim of a troubled life that caused him to have no control of his actions or that because he was impaired on Narcotics he just "didn't know" what he was doing. having served now for 21 years i know this is just "a line" in my opinion he is EVIL period and he deserves to burn quickly here and an eternity in hell. Sir i know this want return you to your family but it might just prevent another from joining you in the heavens to soon. I will continue to pray for your family and co-workers and for the continued health of your child. Sir you, Sgt Hewitt(Buncombe Co SO), Lt Hicks (Avery Co SO)and Troopers Cogdill and Taylor were all taken from us by people with no regard for human life, people who i don't believe just having to "live with it" will effect them. I will continue to pray that the list finally ends.

Public Safety Super. Gary Mintz
Warren Wilson College, Asheville NC

September 18, 2008

Your Dept lost another Hero due to a car crash. Your fellow Troopers have been through alot of pain in the last months. Your son made it through the surgery but I know I am not telling you anything new. I am sure you were there the entire surgery holding his little hand. I know you are proud of your wife and son. He is so tough. Tougher than me I would say. Anyway you all will see your Husband and daddy again one day and all this pain and suffering want even be a memory. Nothing but love and laughter for eternity. God Speed Baby Tye.

State Trooper D Osborne/K-9 Alec
Tennessee Highway Patrol

September 15, 2008

To this day, my heart still breaks at the thought of losing one of the most terrific, respectable people this Tribe has ever known. Shawn was a great friend to me and many others. He is truly missed by us. He was the most beautiful person, inside and out. I will always love him for all that he ever did not only to me, but to hundreds of other people around. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, God Bless all of you guys! I love yunz! Shawny will be truly missed.
As Always, Thoughts and Prayers,
Sissy Lossiah

Anonymous

September 12, 2008

To the family and friends of Trooper Blanton and the members of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Trooper Blanton was tragically murdered.

To Shawn's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

I first read about Shawn a few days ago, and his death affected me a lot emotionally. Michela, as I watched your interview, tears streamed down my face because what you are enduring with such strength and grace is almost beyond comprehension. My family is praying for Baby Tye, another little warrior engaged in a difficult struggle.

To Shawn's parents, I share your anquish in the loss of a beloved son, and know that it is like no other grief you have experienced. My son Larry was fatally shot and died on April 24, 2005, a day that our lives changed forever. Larry was a proud North Carolina native, and we still have a lot of family there. You, along with the Cherokee Nation, must have been so proud of Shawn's many accomplishments.

Heaven may have another hero, but how I wish it wasn't so. In reading his reflections, I can see that Shawn was an amazing man, and his memory will be forever honored and revered.

I also pray for justice for Shawn, his family and friends, and his agency for this brutal murder.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Shawn gave to his community and the citizens of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on June 17, 2008.


Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

September 10, 2008