Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff David William March

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Monday, April 29, 2002

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff David William March

Although your tour of duty is over, you will never be forgotten! May God bless you, your family and your co-workers. Rest in peace my brother.

Motor Officer Don Cone
San Diego Police Department

May god bless you brother! Never did get to thank you for all those back's you gave me on the street when I was in the County.. Wish I could have been there for you!!!
God be with your family!

Police Officer Sergio Bostick
Monrovia Police Department - Special Enforcement Team

Ive kept the picture and information of your murderer on the wall of my den and carry it in my patrol car in case he ever came to Houston. I did not know until reading this today that he was in Mexico and they won't let us have him. I will never take it down until he is in a California prison waiting to be exterminated. I'm afraid I have no forgiveness left for those who harm my brothers. I have too many friends whose names are now posted on this same web site. My hope is that both you and your family have found peace. And I hope that someday you and your family will see justice carried out by the State of California.

To the officers who may read this: Don't be afraid of looking like a coward and not calling for backup.....as I have refused to do many times in the past for not wanting to "look bad". DON'T BE AFRAID TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO IN ORDER TO SURVIVE! I don't want to read any more new names on this site.

Police Officer
Houston, Texas

Anonymous

Dave,

We met one fateful day in July 1995 at the Academy. Six months later we graduated as Deputy Sheriff's. I never got a chance to see you since. The first one out of our class to perish in the line of duty and I am sure not the last. I am sad to see you go. I pray for the family you left behind. I pray that one day we will be able to exdradite the coward that took your life and is hiding in Mexico.

I am happy I was able to be at Washington D.C. when the President read out your name for all to hear.

God bless and watch over the March Family.

Anonymous

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rain fall gently upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

I visit this site often. I visit fallen friends and colleagues.
I came across this entry and and wanted to offer a prayer for you and your family. God bless you and continue to look after your family and give them strength.

Ret/Sgt AJC
MCSD NJ

Thinking of you David as the anniversary of your departure nears. Your
killer can run, but he cannot hide from God. How foolish he is to think he
won't have to pay. Without repentence, he will pay dearly... and he
should.
David, it is so sad to think of your short life being over. You gave so
much and still had alot more to give and live... I'm so sorry you didn't
get to see all your dreams and desires fulfilled. I pray that those
remaining will be strengthen by the loving and supportive arms of our
dear Savior, who bled and died for our sins. Jesus is our healer, our
comforter and our friend. May His presence be felt sweetly by everyone
still grieving. God bless you as you relive the sad events of the past
year and may you be comforted by the memories of David that you
now cherish.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

Deputy Sherriff David William March is a HERO. He will not be forgotten nor what he stood for. My prayers are with you, your family and fellow officers.

Police Officer
Redondo Beach Police

Dave (Mr. USC...haha...), I look at your picture almost every day. I will never forget the way you could always make me laugh, especially on my wedding day. I know how much it meant to you to serve as a police officer and how much you were looking forward to working in your hometown. I was always glad to have you around, and I felt protected when you were there. I cannot thank you enough for that one special thing you did for me, even though it might not have worked out, your best friend gave me the best seven years of my life. I love you and miss you so much.......I cannot wait to see you again someday!!! God Bless to the Entire March Family, my prayers are with all of you. Love, Nadine Taplin

Nadine Miller-Taplin
Long-Time Friend of Dave

Deputy March, 4-6-03

Your life was a great service to man kind. I hope and pray for your family that they will feel you with them daily. I know you are with them. You are a "HERO" in my eyes and many others. You were taken so needless and ripped out of your familys life. I pray they will get the guy who did this and by doing so close some doors for your family. I know this wont bring you back but just a closed door would help with their grieving.

I have had contact with your wife Teri, what a wonderful woman she is. She is so amazing. We have been emailing back and forth and she has been helping me with a petition to catch this guy, she misses you terribly, and it shows in all her emails. She is so strong to follow through with this, I admire her.

God Bless your family Deputy March. It's been a great honor getting to know you more through Teri. What a honorable man you are. May your Teri have peace of mind soon...

Teri, I am always for you.... remember we are in this together now.. till the end... You and Kayla are still in my prayers.... :)

Friend
RSO Wife, Ca

As I sit here reading the events surrounding Deputy March's MURDER, tears run down my face. The subject responsible was looking for an officer, any officer, to kill...and unfortunately Deputy March was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Like many police officers, if you ran into Deputy March in heaven he would probably tell you that he's glad he took the bullet instead of one of his brothers in blue. And his co-workers still here would probably tell you that they wish they had taken the bullet instead. In an ideal world nobody would have had to take that bullet...but alas, we do not live in a perfect world. Our heroes are taken from us all too often...and the tears continue to run like an open faucet. God Bless you Deputy David March.

Anonymous

I just saw the profile on America's Most Wanted regarding the murder of Deputy March. I hope and pray that the scum bag who is responsible for this is brought to justice now. However, if he gets away for now, he will get caught by the ultimate judge and then no scummy defence lawyer is going to be able to get him off the charge. I am deeply sadened that such a good man was taken from his family by such a low life.

It's hard to remember at times like this that we will some day feel the Peace of God, that peace that Deputy March is already feeling, but we must work hard to remember that we will feel that peace and that He works in very mysterious ways to say the least.

My heart goes out to the widow and step son of this fine deputy who had found true love and had it ripped from them. I pray that justice will be done.

Disabled Peace Officer

12-09-02 TONIGHT ON THE FOX NETWORK,A GUEST ON A PROGRAM CAUGHT MY ATTENTION.IT WAS DEP MARCH WIFE BEING INTERVIEWED ALONG WITH AN L.A.COUNTY PROSECUTER.THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT THE SUSPECT THAT KILLED DEP MARCH.AFTER THE CRIME.THE SUSPECT FLED TO MEXICO.THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT WILL NOT TURN THIS SUSPECT OVER TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.WE NEED TO PRAY AND WRITE OUR LEADERS OF THIS COUNTRY TO HELP THIS WIDOW AND HER 13 YEAR OLD CHILD SEE JUSTICE SERVED IN THIS MATTER.MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY TO SEE THAT JUSTICE COME ABOUT.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

I KNOW THAT YOU WERE A BRAVE MAN BECAUSE YOU SHOWED HOW DEEPLY DEDICATED YOU WERE TO YOUR DUTIES. I ALSO KNEW YOU TO BE A WONDERFULL HUSBAND AND A GREAT FATHER IN EVERY WORD THAT CAME FROM YOUR WIFE, TERRY, IN THE WORK PLACE WHENEVER SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT HER FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY GOD HELP YOUR FAMILY TO BE ABALE TO GO THROUGH THIS SAD MOMENTS.

Masoud

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff David March. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdition Association

I dedicate this to my husband Dave March.
You were the perfect husband and father to our family. The love I had for you is forever endless. I will honor you and will strive to be active in supporting your law enforcement family. You have forever made me proud. I'm greatful that my heart feels so full of your love. That is what keeps my head up high.
I would like to thank your family of law enforcement for loving us through this very sad time. They are doing a great sevice by providing love and support. I know that you are proud of them as we mourn your death. God Bless you darling, I look forward to seeing you again in Heaven.

Forever your loving partner and best friend, Teri

Teri March
Wife of Deputy Dave March-LASD

Rest in peace and god bless you.

Cpl. K. E. Bish Jr.
Va. State University Police

I am a long time resident of Los Angeles county and it bears deep into my heart the loss of a fellow brother in law enforcement. I have many friends that are employed as deputy sheriffs for los angeles county. They however told me the sad news after the incident occured, but I know that his loss and the loss of many brothers does not die in vain.

Officer Michael W. Termath
Strafford County Dept. Of Corrections

TO THE FAMILY OF THE DOWNED OFFICER, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS. AS A FELLOW OFFICER, HIS LOSS WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HIS SERVICE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. THANK YOU.

Anonymous

I am sorry for you loss. I myself lost a real good friend who was an officer not too long ago. I did not know this man but I do know that he died a hero. And I pray for healing on all who knew him. I also pray for the safety of all of you who serve and protect.

Police Explorer/ Kristy
WDPS, TX

I just saw the coverage that America's Most Wanted did on the tragic events that ended your life. Even after working in law enforcement for about 16 years, I still wonder how people can be so heartless. I share your sorrow & know the pain you are going through.....I lost the man I had been married to for 8 years as well as dispatched for. I will be attending National Police Week next week & will think about Officer March and his family & friends. You never think you will have so many people across the country that you have one thing in common with.....losing a police officer that is close to you. May God be with Officer March's family & friends & may they know that he is walking the golden streets of heaven now.
Denise L. Taylor
Survivor - Trooper Calvin E. Taylor E.O.W. 10-3-01

TC Denise L. Taylor
NC Highway Patrol

Deputy March, although you walk through the valley of death, fear no evil, thank you brother. You are safe with God now. In Honor there is Valor...

officer
visalia pd

I am deeply saddened to hear of yet another fallen brother. Deputy March paid the ultimate sacrifice and we will not forget him. Our hearts go out to Deputy March's family and our prayers are with you. On May 15th our city will fly its flags at half mast in Deputy March's honor and for all those who have gone before him. You are a true hero Deputy March.

Sgt. Terry Johnson
Winters Police Department

Although I did not know Dep. March personally, it is always sad when an officer is killed. Our station has been hit especially hard these last months, and I know many of Dep. March's co-workers and friends are grieving deeply. My condolences to all of them.

Meg Francoeur
Civilian Volunteer
Santa Clarita Sheriff's

Civilian Volunteer Meg Francoeur
L.A. County Sheriff

I just wanted to say that Deputy March is a hero in my book, killed by a coward. God bless his family

Detective David Finke
Jefferson Co. Sheriffs Dept., Missouri

To Deputy March family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

You are a true warrior....

GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER!!!

Officer Josh Spry
Los Angeles School Police Dept.

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