Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy Brother! Thank you for your service and dedication to protect your community.

Sgt. Max Franklin (Retired)
Kendallville Police

November 17, 2011

God Speed and rest easy, so proud to be your Mom

Jo
IMPD

November 16, 2011

I LOVE YOU DAVID AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH.

PATROLMAN 3691
IMPD

October 30, 2011

Wow brother.. I've spent the last couple of hours reading the hearfelt condolensces of so many from around the world. As always, you've touched more people than you realize. As humble as you are, this has got to be difficult, but you really are a hero. As sad and tragic as your loss has been to all of us, we "Soldier On" knowing that you are in heaven, watching over all of us (Couldn't have helped the Cubs a little? ;-).

I miss you bro, and the great times we had. You are in my thoughts daily, as you push me to be a better person. You've done great things for all who knew you, and it's an honor and privilege to have called you my friend.

I read a quote the other day, and it made me think of you.

"Out of suffering, emerge the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars".

Well.. I am definitely seared with scars, and we have all suffered. But having known and worked with you, has made my soul stronger and character greater. Thank you... for everything you do, still to this day.

An old friend..

October 27, 2011

THANK YOU AND YOU KNOW WHAT FOR!

PATROLMAN
IMPD

October 25, 2011

Happy Birthday Dave,

We spent today on a bike ride in your memory, and for your birthday. We were invited by your fellow IMPD officers.

We met your parents; great folks!

The bike ride was very enjoyable and we appreciate the efforts of Jeff P. and Brad B., and all rest if the IMPD family.

Thank you for your service to yours, and our community Dave.

kevin n connie

KNC

Noblesville, IN

kevin n connie
Indiana citizen

October 22, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID! I'D LOVE TO TEASE YOU ABOUT BEING OLD SINCE I HAD TO HEAR IT FROM YOU! I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO GO BACK TO THOSE DAYS. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN. WE CELEBRATED YOUR BIRTHDAY DOWN HERE. YOU ARE MISSED BY SO MANY. I LOVE YOU. PLEASE WATCH OVER US.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

October 16, 2011

YOUR BIRTHDAY IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY AND THE CITY IS CELEBRATING ALL MONTH. THE BANNERS THAT ARE AROUND THE CITY THAT EVERYONE IS SIGNING IS JUST AWSOME. I WISH I COULD HAND YOU YOUR BIRTHDAY CARD THIS YEAR. I MISS YOU SO MUCH DAVID. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DO NOT THINK ABOUT YOU. I HAD A DREAM ABOUT YOU LAST NIGHT. YOU WERE STILL HERE AND TELLING YOUR STORY ON THE SHOW DATELINE. FUNNY HOW ONES MIND WORKS. THE BEST PART WAS YOU LOOKED GREAT. I MISS YOU BABY AND I LOVE YOU. HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY!!!

PATROLMAN 3691
IMPD

October 11, 2011

EOD unit is having the area 3 conference They have a fantastic memorial wall This is a wonderful unit that loved your humor and work ethics They have really taken care of your family We all miss your smile, voice and hugs

David's Mom
IMPD

October 4, 2011

I LOVE YOU DAVID AND MISS YOU MORE THEN WORDS CAN SAY!

PATROLMAN 3691
IMPD

September 28, 2011

I AM REALLY MISSING YOU TODAY DAVID. I CAN NOT BELIEVE ITS BEEN ALMOST 8 MONTHS SINCE THIS HAPPENED. ITS WEIRD IT SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US AND THEN ON THE OTHER HAND IT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER AGO. I THINK ABOUT ALL THE THINGS WE DID TOGETHER OVER THE YEARS, THE CONVERSATIONS WE HAD. WE HAD SOMETHING SPECIAL I AM SO ANGRY THAT YOU WERE TAKEN . WE WERE SUPPOSED TO GROW OLD TOGETHER. EVEN THO WE WERE ON AN OFF OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT US. EVERY SONG I HEAR AND EVERY PLACE I DRIVE BY REMINDS ME OF YOU. I LOVED HOW YOU WOULD ALWAYS SUPRISE ME. SHOWING UP WHEN I DIDNT EXPECT YOU, CALLING AT THE RIGHT TIME OR SUPRISING ME WITH A BEAUTIFUL CARD. SO MANY THINGS HAVE HAPPENED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS AND I JUST WANT TO CALL AND TELL YOU ABOUT THEM AND HEAR YOUR ENCOURAGING WORDS. I LOVE YOU DAVID PLEASE HELP ME TO UNDERSTAND.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

September 20, 2011

Just wanted to stop by and give you a shout out Dave. You are truely missed.

Officer
IMPD

September 13, 2011

I MISS YOU SO MUCH DAVID. THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DO NOT THINK ABOUT YOU. I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO SEE YOUR SMILE OR FEEL YOUR ARMS AROUND ME AS YOU GIVE ME A BEAR HUG. I LOVE YOU.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

September 13, 2011

David, I woke up sweating in the middle of my sleep. I realized I had a dream of your incident, yet instead of you, it was me. Fully awake now, I look back on this and try to figure out what happened and how fast it must have occurred. For me I look at this as a training exercise, running scenarios through my mind and how I would react.

Although we did not work together on a daily basis, I had the distinct pleasure of working with you a couple different times. You went out of your way to help me with a fatality accident that took us 3 hours to paint and measure. I remember that the most and knew then that your work ethic and your heart were always in the right place.

To Jo and Spencer, you both are very special and raised one hell of a son. A warrior that has instilled in others a great more than he knew.

Not sure why I had the dream, but I'm glad I did. I never really got to thank you. So, THANK YOU! For everything. You are truly missed.

Officer Scott Yaden
IMPD

September 4, 2011

Yesterday we came close to loosing another officer.
I believe he had a guardian angle named Dave that was with him.
I miss you punk.

Officer
IMPD

August 27, 2011

I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY AND ALL THE THINGS YOU DID FOR ME OVER THE YEARS. I LOVED HOW U WOULD SHOW UP OUT OF THE BLUE AND BRING ME A SHAKE FROM STEAK AND SHAKE. YOU WERE ALWAYS SO THOUGHTFUL. THANK YOU DAVID FOR BEING THE MAN YOU WERE AND ALLOWING ME TO BE A PART OF YOUR LIFE.

OFFICER
IMPD

August 25, 2011

I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT 6 MONTHS HAS PASSED SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US. YOU ARE A PART OF SO MANY PEOPLES LIVES EVERY DAY. WE TALK AND THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. DAVID WE MISS YOU. PLEASE WATCH OVER US AS WE DO OUR JOBS EACH DAY.

OFFICER
IMPD

July 27, 2011

Your name came up in conversation today at work..as it often does:) Always something positive and it makes me smile to remember you. I have never heard anyone say anything negative about you as an officer or a person. You are truly missed and will never be forgotten.

Officer

July 9, 2011

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! I KNOW THIS IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY. WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE WATCH OVER ALL OF US.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

July 4, 2011

David,

Your death really touched my heart. My condolences go out to your mom and dad. They are all class. They raised a wonderful son. I closely monitored the news casts of your passing. I wanted so bad to attend your funeral but was unabel to. I say thank you for being the best of the best and proudly representing what Law Enforcement truely is. I would call you a 5%er however from what I have heard, I believe you were a 1%er.

Your mom and many others referred to you as a warrior. What an honor. Well I would add to that and call you a sheep dog as well a warrior.

Thank you for being the best of the best. I hope your enjoying walking the streets of Gold.

Dave, you are missed even by those that never knew you. I also would say to your parents, thank you for your sacrifice and I proudly applaud you for raising a wonderful person and a great cop.

RIP my brother.

Sgt Dan Cheadle
Oblong Il Police Dept

June 25, 2011

Live on my warrior son You always made us proud miss you so much it hurts We are carrying on best we can to honor your memory hugs

David's Mom

June 13, 2011

Today is a beautiful, warm, and sunny day in Indianapolis and it is your mother's birthday. Lots of us moms here in central Indiana are praying that she experiences a blessed day. My family does not know yours but we think about them often and pray for them. We are grateful for your service to the community.

An admirer of the Moore family

May 20, 2011

I never knew you but I cried endlessly at your passing. Someone somewhere has gained a brave guardian angel. Please countinue to watch over the men and women who as you, put their life on the line daily. You are so brave and we are so greatful to have been served by you. I will countiue to think of you and your family often.

Very Blessed

May 18, 2011

My friend, David, Even though we met just one time in our life, you left a standing impression on me. You were such a honorable man to me .You were so polite that i could not believe it. I did get the car fixed after that. lol .. I hope you had a good laugh also. My friend, I met your Mom for lunch a while back.She is a great women and really misses you . You were lucky to of had such a Mom in your life. You all seemed so close. I gave her an Easter card.
You made me feel proud to be a American and that you wore that uniform so great and so proudly. David, There is not a day that goes by that i do not think about you . You were a great man and i hope that someday when my time comes that we shall meet again in Gods place to shake hands again. I send blessings to your family and pray that your Mom and Dad will heal from this day, but that they shall never forget the love and caring that all of you shared.. Bless you David. Rest in peace.. My daughter Anna is there with you. I am sure that you have met her. She ,like you was a wonderful person and shared her help with others like you did,.. Wm Bell

William Bell
a friend in indianapolis,In.

May 13, 2011

I HAD A WONDERFUL DREAM ABOUT US THE OTHER NIGHT. WHEN I WOKE UP I FELT LIKE A WEIGHT WAS LIFTED OFF OF ME AND THEN IT HIT ME THAT IT WAS A DREAM AND YOU WERE NOT THERE AND I GOT THAT SICK EMPTY FEELING IN MY STOMACH. I HAVE THOUGHT OVER AND OVER ABOUT MY DREAM AND HOW GOOD IT FELT TO BE IN YOUR ARMS AGAIN. MAYBE IT WAS A SIGN FROM YOU. I HOPE SO. I MISS YOU SO MUCH DAVID AND I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.

Anonymous

May 7, 2011