Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Monday, April 29, 2002
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff David William March
My heartfelt sorrow goes out to the entire family. May God put is arms around you and whisper into your ear, That He LOVES you. He will be your support.
Reserve Deputy, Brad L. Myers
Jay County, Indiana Sheriff's Dept.
Reserve Deputy Brad L. Myers
Jay Co. Indiana Sheriff Dept.
Sorry to hear this, send our Love from our department.
Police Chief
Bad River Police Odanah Wis. 54861
It is with deep regrets that we mourn the loss of a fellow officer and give prayer for him and his family.
Sgt. Dan Swearingen
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Bend OR
David
What can I say - The anger I feel is difficult to put into words.
I am a reserve officer from the UK, we don't have anything like the amount of guns or gun related crime here that you do in the states.
We never knew each other, and the closest I ever got to experiencing the job you guys do is watching COPS on the TV.
All traffic stops are frought with danger, here its mostly from knives or the car itself.
But, Ive been on holiday to the states, talked to officers like yourself who have ALWAYS made me feel welcome, and suggested L.E stores to visit (you know what we're like for Kit!)
When I read this, when I saw your photo, I thought, no way, this is a man who did what we all do, fulltime, everyday!!
How I wish more people could see what we see.
For that you and all who do what you do have my admiration and thanks.
For me, part time is enough - Although if I could I would gladly come and work full time to help find the individual that did this to you.
To your family, remember the good times, remember the fun and remember the man - he will never leave your side!
You're a true hero David, watch over us all - wherever we are.
Rest in Peace.
Anonamous
Kent Police - UK
You are now patrolling the streets with St Michael. May God give your family, friends, and co-workers the strength to carry on.
Sgt Kevin McGowan
Charleston Police Department
God Bless you Deputy Sheriff March, you did your job and for that someone took your life, may that person never know peace. May God hold you in the palm of His Hand and comfort your family in their time of need. As one who deals with motor vehicle stops as a routine part of the job I know how dangerous your work was, but you stood tall and did it anyway, may you rest in peace.
P.O.M.Scheider #206
Jersey City Police Dept./Motorcycles
David's funeral was very moving and emotional. It was clear that not only was this man dedicated to giving top-notch service, but to being a trusting, honest, caring, and thoughtful officer, husband, and father. He truly was a good cop. He also new how to enjoy life and was faithful to his God and church.
I know the family will miss him tremendously, but I hope they remember the good he did while doing his job daily. As was said, he's walking a beat in heaven now.
Explorer Anthony Mendoza
Menlo Park Police Department
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE NOW. LOOK DOWN ON US FROM TIME TO TIME AND KEEP US SAFE. UNTIL ME MEET AGAIN BROTHER.
PO MICHAEL A BAKER
KANSAS CITY, MO POLICE
To Deputy March family and friends my prayers and heart go out to you. May God bless you and May your love one rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of our brother in arms. May his love and dedication to protect and serve the community in which he lived be remembered and let us not forget that he now protect and serve us all.
Wichita Police Department
Today we bury a fellow Deputy. GODSPEED.
Tribute To David March
We lost another one of the good guys today. His name was David March.
He had only served as a deputy sheriff for seven years, but GOD called
him away for a better reason and we must all live with that. He died
in the line of duty, doing his best for all of us. The words we try
to choose to explain such a tragedy that befell David, his family, and
all the law enforcement community, are hard to come by. The
explanation is difficult because even though we reach down deep inside
ourselves to understand what it is like to devote your life to being
the best there is, as was the case with David, we come up empty. We
come up empty because we never get used to losing one of our own, and we never should.
We are angry, we feel helpless, and we mourn his loss. Yes, we grieve
even if we didn't know David personally because we know what he stood
for, someone who served the community well and who deserved better
than have his life taken from him at such an early age. Those of us
who wore the colors that David wore so proudly during his brief
career, look back and remember others that also gave their lives in
the line of duty. Some of them we knew, but every time one of our
fallen heroes lost his life, we knew it was one too many, as it always
is, and so it is today with the loss of David.
You never get used to losing someone like David, you never will, and
you never should. No matter how many years you served in a law
enforcement capacity yourself, or how long it has been since you took
off that badge and put it into retirement, you always have a vested
interest in those who follow in your footsteps. We are a proud lot,
all of us, in every agency that serves its citizens, and we cherish
those who dedicated their lives to doing their duty. We feel we have
lost our very own partner when something like this happens to someone
who took our place and served so gallantly. We never lose that feeling.
Put out your flag tomorrow morning and fly it at half staff in honor
of the memory of David March. Yes, you know him because he represents
all the good there is in this world and his memory will linger on in
the rest of those who take up the cause on his behalf. We salute you
David, may you rest in peace, and may we remember you always. You served us well.....
-Spike Dammer, retired Sheriff's Deputy
Fellow Deputy
LASD
Thank you brother.
All of us
Citrus Heights Police Department
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DEPUTY DAVID MARCH,MAY GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER YOU ALL. TAKE CARE BROTHER, YOUR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE STAR CENTER MEMORIAL OF LOCAL FALLEN HEROS. SEEYAA ON THE FLIP/FLOP FORMER (LASD LKD) DEPUTY RON BUCHHOLZ SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE NM.
DEPUTY RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE NM.
Bless you Deputy March,you are a true hero. You will remain in the hearts of all your family, friends and co-workers forever. Our family recently experienced the pain of the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, Detroit Police Officer Michael Scanlon E.O.W. 02-12-2002. This is a pain that can never be healed with the senseless killing of peace officers continuing at an alarming rate. You are in our prayers.
Scanlon Family
May you rest in God's arms. We have suffered a great loss.
Deputy
Former LASO
We will continue the fight on your behalf, watch over us while you rest.
Anonymous
Having known loss within our own agency, we send our prayers and heartfelt condolences to our fellow officer's friends, brothers, and family.
Anonymous
The reasoning behind this officer being taken sickens me... SICKENS ME!! I feel so sorry for the family of this poor deputy. I hope they hang this animal who did this ten times over!! God Bless Deputy March, may he rest in peace now and God Bless his family and friends.
JR
North Catasauqua Police Dept. Pennsylvania
We will not forget you Dep. March. God speed and thank you.
Anonymous
Every colleague's death diminishes us and at the same time
increases our determination to carry out the job.
God Bless you and your family. I hope they are comforted by
the knowledge that you died putting your community before yourself in the highest traditions of the Police service.
inspector jim breen
north yorkshire police england
Thank you Deputy March for your ultimate sacrifice. You are a true hero. God bless the family, friends, and Department of this fallen brother.
Andrew
Baltimore City Police
You will be missed, but never forgotten. You were a brave man and gave the "ultimate sacrafice." God bless you and your family.
Sgt. Jim Tatreau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice in keeping our streets safe. You will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to all who knew and loved Deputy March. God bless.
Anonymous
A brother is lost. He will be lost by all.
Deputy Grady Wilson
Paulding County Sheriff Department (Dallas,Ga)
god bless.
steve fisher police officer
wayne county sheriffs dept