Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Joe, I had left the Police Department to attend law school at the time of you leaving us. Working Zone 4 with you was full of laughter and fun. You were always professional and kept a smile at all times. You wore the badge with pride and loved our city. My guy I think of you often and the friendship will never die. Until we met again!

Jackie The Fly Lawyer Patterson
APD CLASS 100

April 21, 2024

Once Upon a Time, my partner against Crime! Officer Joe Davis... It still hurts even with time... I will see you again... The pleasure will be mine... R.I.P. Brother... A Jackson Unit 1408..

Ptlmn A Jackson
APD

August 13, 2023

My partner Cathy and I were on duty that night and in the area . She knew him very well and when she found out it was him, she couldn’t function the rest of the night because when we saw him he was always the policemans police officer, very well dressed ,nice attitude and always had a kind word for anyone.. I didn’t know him that well but wanted to say RIH Joe and be at peace.

William t Harris jr
Grady Memorial EMS

July 21, 2023

My love there is never a day I don’t think of you. I still love you with all my heart and miss you terribly. Continue to sleep in peace till we meet again love you ❤️

Evelyn Davis
Wife/ Widow

June 7, 2023

Rest in peace Officer Davis.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 29, 2022

I remember standing in line behind you at J.R Crickets on Bankhead just a few days prior to June 7 1989 both of our squad cars parked beside each other in the parking lot ,Zone 4 and my Zone 1 patrol car. We greated each other and waited on our food. We gave each other the parting statement as all police officers do "Be Safe" and left. A couple of days later I had the unfortunate duty of being one of 2 officers (along with Horace Hall) to arrive first on scene and enter the old graveyard. That night has never left my memory. As I stood there feeling helpless I remember thinking how short life on this side can be, we're here one day and gone the next. But life on the other side is eternal. Thank you and "your family" for your service and sacrifice. Rest well in a place where our line of work is obsolete. I wish you eternal peace until we bump into each other again.

Sgt. D. Bailey
Atlanta Police Retired

September 7, 2022

Another year my love and you are still missed. This is always a somber day for me I relive every detail of this day every year. You were suppose to be here with me going thru this journey call life but God called you home. I'm doing the best I can but I'm really lonely for you. I'm doing ok but it never really gets better. I love you forever my Jokey! Till we meet again your Eve!

Evelyn Davis MPH RN
Widow

June 7, 2022

Dear Joe,
My friend and coworker,
It seems like yesterday when we patrolled the streets of zone 4 — 1986…
My Dear Friend your not forgotten and I pray for you daily.
May GOD bless you & Rest In Peace

Mike Slater
Coworker

August 17, 2021

It’s almost 50 years ago, 1972, when we met at U of Tampa when you came as a running back out of Steubenville, Ohio. In 1975 when the program folded you left for Arkansas State but we stayed in touch. We reconnected back in the late 80’s when you ran into a mutual friend in Atlanta and were going to come visit with your wife. Then, your life was cut short by a killer. These days, the shooting of officers and the disrespect of officers are at a high. You were a hero as you sacrificed your life and I think about you as I watch the news. I’ll always remember the good arm workouts we use to crush. Rest In Peace and May God bless the Blue!

Al Rosen
Friend

June 25, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 7, 2021

My sweet Joe another year has come and I'm still lonely for you. There isn't a day I don't think of you. You are missed terribly. I think of where we'd be if our love story if would have been left to continue. I miss growing old with you because I know there wouldn't have been a dull moment with you. Julian and his sons are doing well and we often talk about the fun time we had with you. Rest easy my love till we meet again my love for you will never die.

Evelyn Davis
Widow

June 7, 2021

Happy Heavenly Birthday my love. I still miss you so much. There is never a day I don’t think of you. I pray you continue to watch over me and protect me. I love you till the end of time. Your Evie

Evelyn Davis
Wife

October 11, 2020

Well another year has come. It’s now year 31 and it still hurts like hell. I remember every thing and this hurt will never ever go away. This day for 31 years is always marked by sorrow. So my day will be filled with memories of us and all the crazy fun we had I will always love you till we meet again....

Evelyn Davis
Wife

June 7, 2020

Officer Davis,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Atlanta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

June 7, 2019

My love this marks 30 years since you've been gone there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I remembered how we use to laugh and talk about getting old and sitting in our rocking chairs. I need you now more than ever. Yes, I know you're with me in spirit but i just wish I could see you, touch you and laugh with you again. I'm lost without you. You showed me many things in this life but most importantly you taught me what it feels like to be loved in this cruel world and for this I will forever keep you in my heart till we meet again so long my love. Your girl , your wife, your Caribbean Queen!!!!!!!

Evelyn J Davis
Widow

June 7, 2019

I worked with Joe and he was a great guy! Joe was very brave and hardworking Police Officer.
I worked several years with Joe and could always count on Joe for backup.
I pray for my Joe and his family. God Bless!

Mike Slater- Officer
Co- worker APD 1989

January 2, 2019

My love its another year the pain is still there. I miss you so much I wish you were here with me and I need you more than ever. There is never a day that goes by that I don't think of you. twenty nine years ago today my life changed forever and it has never been the same. It hurts so so much Joe it hurts real bad. I will continue being strong as you would want me to be till we meet again. I love you forever!

Mrs. Evelyn Davis MPH RN
Widow

June 7, 2018

To Mrs. Evelyn Davis MPH RN - thank you for sharing your husband with his community and with those of us that serve in the same profession for which he so valiantly gave his last full measure of devotion. His sacrifice is not forgotten - and neither is yours. God Bless you both.

NC Officer

June 7, 2018

HAPPY BORN DAY MY LOVE!!!MAY YOU CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE. I LOVE YOU FOREVER!

Evelyn Davis
Widow

October 11, 2017

My love another year has passed but you are never far from my mind and my heart. You were supposed to be with me so we can grow old together. After all these years I still don't understand why you had to go. I thank you for always loving me. Julian and I talk about you a lot and he misses you also. In my darkest moments I still cry for you and I'm still hurting. My only solace is that one day I'll see you again, until then, I love you with all my heart.....I miss you so so so much....

Evelyn Davis
Wife/ Widow

June 7, 2017

May God bless you Ms Davis

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

June 7, 2017

Joe, it's been many years my friend, but the memories you left for your brothers in blue here in Atlanta live on.........You are loved and missed!

Lt. D. C. Cannon (Retired)
Atlanta Police Department

May 28, 2017

On this day many years ago my life forever changed. The love of my life was taken away in an instant by a cold blooded killer....since then my life has never never been the same. Yes, I smile, I laugh but it's not the same laugh or smile as it was before this day. The only man that has ever made me feel truly loved, gone in an instant. There is a sore in my heart that has never healed. So I go on trying to live as you would want me to but it's not the same. I just learned how to live with that sore,that ache. To my friends that are married to law enforcement officers I pray that the knock on the door never comes for you because I never want you to feel this pain. My only consolation is I know he is resting in peace and no one can never hurt him again as he patrols the heavens. RIP my love till I see you again. Atlanta Police Officer Joseph Emmanuel Davis end of watch 6/7. I will forever love you. Mrs Evelyn Davis

Evelyn Davis MPH RN
Widow

June 7, 2016

Joe you are still thought of in Atlanta..Once upon a time your partner against crime..R.I.P.my friend..

Ofc A Jackson (Retired)
Atlanta P. D.

December 22, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 8, 2015