Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Blanton, I saw your picture and started crying - so young and so full of life. A son that will never know you, but will always have a hero for a father. A young widow who will only wonder what could have been. An American tragedy. God Bless you and God's strength I pray for your family. Be strong.

wife of PG. Co. Police Officer

July 1, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Thank you, sir, for your service. Deepest respect to you for your service.

Laura
Philadelphia, PA

July 1, 2008

Friends and Family of Trooper Blanton,Jr;
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God has called Trooper Blanton home and he answered the call. Remember and be proud of his fine accomplishments, for he protected us all.

Det. W. A. Cook
City of Albany, N.Y. Police Dept.

July 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and loved ones.

P/O Steven Cabral
Baltimore Police Dept

July 1, 2008

Fear Not Friends David is Now Home,
I Have Summoned Him To My Throne.
For Your Emptiness On Earth Is Puzzling,
May His Presence Here In Heaven Be Comforting.
His Earthly Journey and Worries Were Put To Rest.
The Ultimate Sacrifice Was His Last Test.
Now Donning Wings To Spread and Soar
and Be An Angel For So Many More.
Greive Shortly Of His Bodily Loss,
But Know He Is Here With Me,
With Wings From The Cross.

Deputy

July 1, 2008

Dear Mrs. Blanton, their families, fellow and wonderful troopers for all of your losses in one so very young.

We appreciate our troopers for keeping us safe. My father was an officer for many years and I can recall, even now at 62, my Mother waiting for the door to open at night when he got home. We were all fortunate that it did.

We will keep you in our prayers for your you, your families and young son, that God will keep him healthy and strong for you to love and guide thrugh life.

Very Sincerely and may God bless you all,
Gerry and Gale Rosinski

Gerry & Gale Rosinski
Married

July 1, 2008

Trooper Blanton,

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May God be with your wife, son and family. Rest in Peace my brother.

Detective A.J. Myers
West Palm Beach Police Dept.

July 1, 2008

Blanton family, may God help heal your pain! Know that your brothers and sisters in Black and Grey will always be here for you; and Shawn will forever be our hero!

Forever G-540

Trooper R.B.Maynard
SHP

July 1, 2008

My prayers go out to the family of Trooper Blanton. We often wonder why God takes some while leaving others behind. It is sad that one of our brothers left us at such a young age. He will always be remembered by the brotherhood as one who gave all. May God bless his family. Bobby Freeman

Retired Trooper
Ga. dept. of public safety

July 1, 2008

Mrs. Blanton,
May God continue to strengthen you.
Trooper Blanton lives in us ALL forever.
God Bless your baby.
Winnie Bryce

Winnie Bryce
Citizen

June 30, 2008

Thank you for your service! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!

Miranda D
Independence, Missouri Front Desk Clerk

June 30, 2008

TO A FALLEN OFFICER

We knew this person
as loved one and friend,
giving service;
walking tall until the end.

Honor their memory
with sweet tender thoughts,
and keep a warm place
for them in your hearts.

Our brothers and sisters
laid to rest,
in hallowed ground
who gave their best.

To the God of Love
this fallen- yet rising star,
receive into thy kingdom
yonder afar.

A crown of jewels
they fought the good fight,
giving their life
every day and night

Do you hear the voice
a beautiful sight,
an angel beckoning
go to the light…

Trooper Blanton will always be remembered.

David Harvey
US Navy

June 29, 2008

im am so sorry for your loss....it broke my heart when i seen it on the news....i hope and pray that your son comes out of the nicu and is a very healthy boy.....god bless you and the family.... we are so very sorry for your loss.

amber messina
daughter of pete messina with the woodfin police dept

June 29, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9/24/1976

June 29, 2008

As I watched my husband put on his uniform tonight, I thought about how Trooper Blanton's wife would miss those little things. I hope that she, baby Tye and the rest of the Blanton family will find strength in God, each other and the law enforcement community. I pray each night that Tye will be home from the hospital soon, that the family will find comfort, and that other law enforcement families are spared this grief.

Wife of NC LEO

June 29, 2008

hi i just read about your incident, my prayers are with your family and especially your son that will not probably remember you much but when he gets older he'll realize you were killed doing your job.

richad
CO louisiana state penitentiary

June 29, 2008

May God Bless. Trooper Blanton did his duty and was protecting the public. We will not forget his sacrifice.

Warden Art Beeler
FBOP

June 29, 2008

Dear Blanton Family,
I am so sorry to hear of such a sad time for you & your family. May gods blessing be upon you and your tiny son! I am praying for you and baby tye and Mr. Blantons little brother I seen on the news. We are all greatful for his service and may he rest in peace! We will continue to remember Mr. Blanton as a BLESSING and not a loss. Much love to your family...

Belinda L. Cox

June 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Trooper Blanton as well as the brotherhood of the North Carolina Highway Patrol. May you rest in eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

June 29, 2008

Brother Blanton,

May GOD bless your soul and your family.Your "brothers and sisters," "will miss you every day for what you have shared with us to do and for what you will inspire us to accomplish."

T
CMPD

June 28, 2008

Trooper Blanton,
You are a hero sir. May you rest in peace. You leave behind a child that will always know his father was a 'good guy' that gave his life to protect those who are unable to do so themselves. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. May your son follow in your foot steps and make an impact on those around him as I am sure you have.

Respectfully,
A fellow Peace Officer.

Officer A. Khan
San Leandro Police, California

June 28, 2008

My wife an I are very sorry for your loss. We know there are no words that can ease the pain. We wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God bless you.

Trooper M.J. Quinn & Family
Toop 3 / Post C
Greenville SC

Trooper Michael J. Quinn
South Carolina Highway patrol

June 28, 2008

State Troopers Prayer

Lord, I ask you to be with me in a very special way as I face the challenges that come my way each day...
Please give to me compassion for the innocent I see...
Help me to protect and serve those who depend on me. When duty calls to danger, I will rely on you to give me strength and courage and help to make it through. And when my shift is over thankful I will be...
That you have been the unseen guest walking next to me. Amen.

You will be missed by your Patrol family. Prayers go out to Michela and Tye from my family. May you rest in Peace.

Trooper JL Murphy
NCSHP B-243

June 28, 2008

Trooper David Shawn Blanton, Jr.,

I regret reading about the incident causing your death. I am certain that you will join the legion of fallen law enforcement heros who await you with open arms. Only they know your pain and only they know the words that will provide you with true comfort. You will take your place among them and we in law enforcement look toward the sky for the brightness of your badge among what most people see as ordinary stars.

God bless your family and be with them in this hour of need. We will support them in our thoughts and in our prayers. I will pray that they receive the strength that they need. They are already honored by having a husband and a father that knew honor, service, dedication and duty himself.

At this time I render to you, Trooper, a final salute. Rest in peace, you have done your duty and done it well.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

June 28, 2008

Rest in Peace Trooper, I thought of you last night as I attended a State Academy Graduation. Gone but never forgotten..GODSPEED!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

June 28, 2008