Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Monday, May 31, 2004
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff David Paul Grant
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DEPUTY GRANT:
My heart goes out to you all for I know the pain is great and your loss is unbearable.My thoughts and prayer are with you. I know that the Lord can and will help you through this time ,he'll hold you up when you can no longer do it. I pray that the sheriff office will be a blessing to you and you to them in this time.Thank you DEPUTY GRANT for your service and dedication.
CANDY SMITH AUNT OF ST JOHNS COUNTY DEPUTY
AUNT OF DEPUTY JOSHUA BLYLER ST JOHNS CO
June 1, 2004
Yet the life of another hero is taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Grant. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.
US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA
June 1, 2004
TO:The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord! Keep the day/night watch with me.As I begin my tour of duty,I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties.Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted.Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers,and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord,I ask that I may return safely,after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me.I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN . *** REST IN PEACE*** Sent to you by the father of First Class Officer J.D.Koeppen,Capital City,Raleigh NC and Trooper D.C.Koeppen,NJ State Police.
Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey
June 1, 2004
God Bless You Deputy Grant!
I’M FREE
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
DON’T GRIEVE FOR ME, FOR NOW I’M FREE
I’M FOLLOWING THE PATH GOD LAID FOR ME.
I TOOK HIS HAND WHEN I HEARD HIM CALL.
I TURNED MY BACK AND LEFT IT ALL.
I COULD NOT STAY ANOTHER DAY.
TO LAUGH, TO LOVE, TO WORK OR PLAY.
TASKS LEFT UNDONE MUST STAY THAT WAY.
I FOUND A PEACE AT CLOSE OF DAY.
IF MY PARTING HAS LEFT A VOID,
THEN FILL IT WITH REMEMBERED JOY.
A FRIENDSHIP SHARED, A LAUGH, A KISS,
AH YES, THESE THINGS I TOO WILL MISS.
BE NOT BURDENED WITH TIMES OF SORROW;
I WISH YOU THE SUNSHINE OF TOMORROW.
MY LIFE’S BEEN FULL, I’VE SAVORED MUCH;
GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD TIMES,
A LOVED ONE’S TOUCH.
PERHAPS MY TIME SEEMED ALL TOO BRIEF;
DON’T LENGTHEN IT NOW WITH UNDUE GRIEF;
LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS AND SHARE WITH ME;
GOD WANTED ME NOW.
HE SET ME FREE.
Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen,PA
June 1, 2004