Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today A Hero Was Laid To Rest.

Today a Hero was laid to rest.

Ribbons and badge upon the chest,  uniform perfectly pressed.

Brothers and sisters gathered there to pay respects and share a prayer.

The Thin Blue Line as it's commonly known, but the uniforms are all colors...grey, blue, black, green and brown.

All at attention as the Hero travels past.  Saluting the latest but seemingly never the last. 

In support of each other and the Hero's loved ones left to grieve. 

Trying to make sense of what they don't want to believe.

The Hero's family is left now to wonder how to move on. 

The Hero would tell them that although I am gone rest assured I will be with you and tomorrow there will still be a dawn.

But know that the Hero was answering a calling.  As they say "doing the job" for
blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Rest well Hero...those loved ones, family and friends you left behind will carry on for you and never forget.

Signed,
An Anonymous Fellow Brother.

Trooper First Class/Anonymous Fellow Bro
Pennsylvania State Police

July 10, 2017

To the family and friends of Trooper Davis may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Trooper Davis thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty protecting others. Again another looser takes the life of another and doesn't think twice about it. Take your place above and watch over all of your family and friends and keep them safe. Your Brothers and Sisters in Blue will take the watch from here.

Res.Sgt Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept,Ohio

July 10, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one who’s blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 10, 2017

God, filled with mercy, dwelling in the heavens' heights,
bring proper rest beneath the wings of your Lord,
amid the ranks of the holy and the pure,
illuminating like the brilliance of the skies the soul of Joel Davis who went to his eternal place of rest.
May You who are the source of mercy shelter him beneath Your wings eternally,
and bind his soul among the living, that he may rest in peace. And let us say: Amen.

Bill Mann
Civilian Supporter
South Pasadena, CA

July 10, 2017

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

July 10, 2017

RIP Trooper, praying for your family, Department and friends.... Why we do this job most people will never understand why... See you in Heaven when I go and become a Blue Blood on Patrol....

Lt Michael Bryant
Stone Mountain City Police, Georgia

July 10, 2017

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Trooper Davis for your years of service and dedication to your community.

Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

July 10, 2017

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 10, 2017

May you find peace and comfort today and in the days to come. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

July 10, 2017

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

July 10, 2017

To much of this going on, I retired nearly 20 years ago, police murders were alarming then, to common place today. God help us..

Pltm Gary A McCarty (Ret.)
Corning NY

July 10, 2017

Trooper Davis,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

July 10, 2017

Rest in Peace Trooper Davis. Thank You for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

July 10, 2017

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Trooper Davis. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at New York State Police.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

July 10, 2017

To the family, words cannot replace the amount of tremendous loss you will endure. I cannot express my deepest condolences. My wife, church and I are praying for you throughout the remainder of this process. A process which will last a lifetime. God be with you. To my brother in blue, rest easy sir, we have the watch thank you for your sacrifice.

Trooper J Clement
Florida Highway Patrol

July 10, 2017

We are so saddened to learn the news of Trooper Davis' death in the line of duty. May the healing grace of God be the strength of all who knew and loved him, especially his family.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

July 10, 2017

My heart breaks for his family, friends and department. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for the loss of your HERO.

May you all be comforted by God's grace and peace.

Thank you for your dedicated, loyal and selfless service Trooper Davis. Your a true HERO and will live on in the hearts and minds of all who love you.

God Bless.

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

July 10, 2017

God bless you Trooper Joel R. Davis for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and to your brothers and sisters of the New York State Police. Rest In Peace Brother, we have the watch now.

Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

July 10, 2017

Sending my condolences to the family, friends and All at The New York State PD, for the tragic loss of Trooper Davis. I Thank You for your service, and sacrifice. You are forever a HERO! God Bless you all!

- Allie Supporter of Law Enforcement
Wife of Corrections Deputy

July 10, 2017

Rest in peace Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Office (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

July 10, 2017

HELLO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OFFICER JOEL DAVIS. MY HEART IS BREAKING WITH YOURS. HIS PUBLIC SERVICE TO OUR NATION AND HIS COMMUNITY IS DULY NOTED, BOTH ON EARTH AND IN HEAVEN. MAY YOU ALL BE COMFORTED WITH GOD'S LOVE AND PEACE AS YOU GRIEVE. YOUR TEARS AND SUFFERING ARE ALSO NOTED BY OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN. YOUR PRECIOUS LOVED ONE WILL ALWAYS BE HONORED AND REMEMBERED. THIS IS PROBABLY THE HARDEST NEWS OF YOUR LIVES. I AM A MOTHER OF AN ACTIVE DUTY POLICE OFFICER AND UNDERSTAND THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICES THAT PEACE OFFICERS MAKE EVERY DAY. LET NOT YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED. I WILL PRAY FOR ETERNAL HOPE TO FILL YOUR HEARTS.

LINDA C CASE
MOTHER OF AN ACTIVE DUTY POLICE OFFICER

July 10, 2017

RIP Brother.

Sergeant Brian Lawson
Henry County Sheriff's Office, Henry County, Virginia

July 10, 2017

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

July 10, 2017

Rest in peace Brother.

Lt. Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

July 10, 2017

My sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper Davis, as well as his coworkers with the New York State Police. Rest in Peace Brother and thank you for your service.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office

July 10, 2017