Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff David Whitfield Gilstrap, Jr.

Oconee County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff David Whitfield Gilstrap, Jr.

My deepest sympathies to his family..

Fugitive Recovery Agent Marvin Lewey
Maverick Recovery Service

October 10, 2008

God Bless the Gilstrap family, Oconee County Sheriff Department, and all his friends. It was my honor to work with you David. R.I.P.

TFC Mark Cox #725
Georgia State Patrol

October 10, 2008

Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

October 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

October 10, 2008

Rest in peace Deputy Gilstrap...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

October 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

October 10, 2008

Deputy Gilstrap Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

October 10, 2008

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

October 10, 2008

Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Fidoe
Twinsburg, Ohio Police Department

October 10, 2008

The members at Arresting Hearts wish to offer their deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff David Gilstrap. Because of Deputy Sheriff Gilstrap's ultimate sacrifice we live in a safer place. We thank you for your service and your dedication.


The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.” Mary Stevenson 1936



With love and respect,

The members of Arresting Hearts

Anonymous

October 10, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 10, 2008

"Fallen but not forgotten,
These are the heros that stand so tall,
And forever we will remember,
With honor and glory they gave their all"

Deputy Gilstrap, your family and the Oconee County Sheriffs Department, you are all in my thoughts and prayers on this very sad day. I hold you and your fellow deputies in the highest regard, because when I am on duty, you are the folks that protect my family.

May you rest peacefully, knowing you are a hero.
10-42 Brother, We will take it from here...

Officer
Athens-Clarke County Police Department

October 10, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

October 10, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

October 10, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff David Gilstrap. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

October 10, 2008

RIP and rest knowing that you will never be forgotten by all that know you and love you.

Anonymous

October 10, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department ofDeputy David Gilstrp. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members & Staff

October 10, 2008

The men and women of the Mentor on the Lake Police Department were deeply saddened when we heard the tragic news of Deputy Gilstrap. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow officers. It is a shocking reminder that what ever we do, where ever we are... our safety is never guarenteed. Never Forget!!

M.O. Thomas Rovniak
Mentor On The Lake Police, Ohio

October 10, 2008

RIP Brother David

Keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett ( RET. )
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.

October 10, 2008

The men and women of the Mentor on the Lake Police Department were deeply saddened when we heard the tragic news of Deputy Gilstrap. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow officers. It is a shocking reminder that what ever we do, where ever we are... our safety is never guarenteed. Never Forget!!

M.O. Thomas Rovniak
Mentor On The Lake Police, Ohio

October 10, 2008

Rest in peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

October 10, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, WE HAVE THE WATCH NOW. PATROL EASY ON THE GOLDEN ROADS IN HEAVEN.

Deputy, Columbia County S.O.
Columbia County S.O.

October 10, 2008

You are now a part of Gods Police Dept in heaven, the most honorable and loving Dept anywhere. Your new partners are from all departments here on earth and have all given honorable and devotional service to their communities as you have. Know your family will be cared for by the brothers and sisters you have left behind and you will never be forgotten. Your courage, honor, devtion and integrity will be a cornerstone for all those who come into our order of the badge. Until we all join you in His kingdom, Rest my brother, be in love and peace with our holy Father.
In Christ, tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

October 10, 2008

This is very sad tragic accident...rest easy my friend. My prayers are with your family.

Jason
Citizen

October 10, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Officer

October 10, 2008

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