Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace brother. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Trooper Thomas Colalillo
Florida Highway Patrol

June 23, 2008

Just wanted to let you know that we will be praying for your family and your child.

TFC. Jeff Martin
South Carolina Highway Patrol

June 23, 2008

I watched my husband put his uniform on this morning, his badge still covered with his mourning stripe, the lost, sad look in his eyes. He doesn't say much but I know his heart is heavy with grief over this awful, horrible event. It still seems so unreal.
Please know you will always be in our hearts and prayers. We will be there for Michaela and Tye as he grows up. Friends will make sure he knows what a hero and special person his dad was, and how much you loved him.
Please watch over Jeff and the rest of the G-5 boys as they are out there protecting the highways as you did on that fateful night June 17, 2008.

You are a hero Shawn a true hero!

God Speed, my friend, god speed.

Loretta Womack, wife of fellow trooper
wife of G-556

June 23, 2008

On behalf of all the men and women of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr. Thank you Trooper Blanton for your service and sacrifice.
 
You will never be forgotten.  Rest in peace brother we'll take it from here.

Corporal Scott Keenum
Vice President, FWPOA

June 23, 2008

I never had the pleasure of meeting this impressive young man as I journeyed through life, but his death has touched me deeply. By all accounts he was a young man who followed the rules, and was living life to the fullest. Hopefully I can raise my son to be half the man Trooper Blanton had become. I pray for the family, and especially his son. Michaela, know that there are many out here praying for your family, and wanting to do more for you. I know it will be hard, but continue to search for the purpose in all this. You got to experience a love and a life with Shawn that some never experience in their life. God Bless You!

Karen
someone who cares

June 23, 2008

My prayers are with your family. Bless you trooper Blanton. May the four winds gently carry you on your journey where the ancestor await you.

B. Jeannotte.Dist. Commander Ret
BIA LES

June 23, 2008

G-d Speed My Brother

UC
ODPS-Inv Unit

June 23, 2008

my thoughts & prayers with his family... a brand new father cut down over what, a traffic stop!? rest easy

Cadet (EMT student) Brian Paulson #448
Youngsville Rescue & EMS, Youngsville, NC

June 23, 2008

Trooper Blanton,

I am very proud to have had you as a brother in law enforcement. Thank you for your sacrifice you have made serving for the people of NC. May God always watch over your family and keep them safe. Your son will always have a father to be proud of for years to come. Your family will always be in my prayers. May God also comfort the men and women that you worked with. I do understand losing a brother in our troop. My sergeant was killed earlier this year.

Rest in Peace "HERO".

Cpl Mac Davis
Arkansas State Police

June 23, 2008

I was deeply saddened upon hearing the news of Officer Blanton's death. I watched all the news video's i could find about him. He truely seemed to be a remarkable young man,officer and friend to all. As the wife of a LE Officer for nearly 30 years and the mother of a deputy just 2 years older than Officer Blanton and myslef being a 911 supervisor/dispatcher i live with the fear daily of losing my loved ones when they are out in the community protecting us. I will be praying for Officer Blanton's loved ones and for all LE Officers....
Carol Thomas
Rabun County 911

Carol Thomas
Rabun County Ga. E-911

June 22, 2008

When I used to travel I-95 from Ft Stewart, Georgia to Greenville to visit from family while on military leave, I used to always get stopped by the NCHP State Troopers. It used to amazed me because whenever I got stopped my heart would start throbbing and I would get so nervous. Only would I calm down is when the Trooper would walk up to my window and explain the seriousness about speeding, but I was always running late. The North Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers was always courteous. Now when I see a NC State Trooper I have so much respect for them and I am so sorry to hear about Trooper Blanton that I had to slow down and let his family know that they are in my thoughts and prayers. And I would also like to say thank you for the deputies and officers that responded to his aid. I am now in law enforcement and understand how it feels to lose one of your family members in blue, black and gray. May God bless you and your family.

CC Harris

June 22, 2008

R.I.P Trooper, we'll take the watch from here my friend.
My thoughts and prayers go to your family, friends and co-workers.
Godspeed Brother

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You have anointed my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and loving kindness will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psalm 23:4

G. Stevenson
Deputy McDowell County S.O.

June 22, 2008

You are a true hero. May God bless your family and our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Officer Tew
Holly Springs Police Department

June 22, 2008

To the faimly of the our fallen Trooper you will be forever in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you and God bless the peace keepers.

L/Cpl.P.B.Bethea
South Carolina Highway patrol

June 22, 2008

Our Deepest Heartfelt Condolences to Trooper Blanton's family,friends and fellow law enforcement officers.Special Prayers for Michaela and little Tye Blanton.Shawn you will be Missed But Never Forgotten.... Thank You from the Cruso Community,helping to keep us safe,the ultimate Sacrafice you made.Taken from those who loved you,friends,family,and fellow officers.Forever in Our Hearts...... We Miss You...
Maureen.S
Canton

civilian

June 22, 2008

My wife and I learned on Wedensday of the tragedy that took your life. We have offered up prayers for your wife and newborn son Ty. As we have read in the news accounts, he is a fighter like you. We all are blessed to have such brave young men who everyday put their life on that point of no return for us, ordinary folk. Our way of life is protected by all Law Enforcement and I say to you all - God Bless You and Keep You. Jim & Tam

Jim Setzer
Ordinary Guy

June 22, 2008

Trooper Blanton, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult time. You are a true HERO! May God protect all your brothers while they are out keeping the streets safe. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace.

Dana Overton
Cousin of Deputy Pace EOW: Dec. 29, 1998

June 22, 2008

May God be with you and your family. One can only say thanks for your sacrifice to your community. To the child of Trooper Blanton, your father died a hero and will always be a hero, never forget that.

Master Officer Justin Fleming
High Point Police Department NC- Motor Unit

June 22, 2008

Trooper Blanton, your watch is over here but watch over the rest of us on our beats. May God rest your soul and watch over your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice you will not be forgotten.

fellow brother walking the thin blue line

National Park Service - Blue Ridge Parkway

June 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to Shawn Blanton's family and friends.This is a very trying time for all.You see I am the mother of a deputy and pray every night that the good Lord returns him home safely after each shift.I cannot even begin to imagine the loss.Shawn layed his life on the line everytime he put on his uniform and the good Lord felt that it was time for him to go home with him.God Bless you Shawn Rest in Peace!!

COMMUMICATIONS SHERRY BUTLER
GULF COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, FLA

June 22, 2008

Cut down in his prime, taken away from his family, his friends, He now looks down on us from a better place. RIP Trooper.

Bob D Caterino
Friend

June 22, 2008

Thank you Trooper Blanton for your service to the citizens of this state.
I pray that God is with your wife, son, family and friends.
From a fellow LEO

Major S. M. Ballard, Ret.
Fletcher Police Department

June 22, 2008

Our Prayers

COMMUNICATIONS SHERRY BUTLER
GULF COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE FLORIDA

June 22, 2008

Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr.
May you rest in peace knowing the those you left behind will be cared for by the law enforcement community and those who serve it. My prayers are with your family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Crystal Owen
Pasquotank-Camden E-911

June 22, 2008

Trooper Shawn Blanton, you will never be forgotten. It was truly an honor to attend your funeral. I pray for your wife and baby Ty daily. Rest in the Lord Brother you fought a good fight and you kept the faith.

FOREVER G540

Ptl. P.D Robbins
Forest City Police Dept. Forest City, NC

June 22, 2008