Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My family and CDC colleagues will be forever grateful to Officer Rose (martyr) for his service. We pray for peace for his soul, Ameen.
Our thoughts are with Martyr Officer Rose’s family, and we are standing by as the community is making arrangements to support the Rose family as needed. ❤️‍

M M
CDC staff, Roybal campus, Atlanta

August 9, 2025

RIP Officer Rose. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of DeKalb County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

August 9, 2025

Words cannot begin to capture the immensity of the pain of this tragedy. Officer Rose is a hero, responding to a terrifying and unthinkable act. There is no world in which a police officer should ever have to go up against rogue civilians with automatic weapons. The bravery and courage he had in such a situation is nothing short of extraordinary.

He will be remembered in our hearts forever. This community is forever in his and his family's debt. CDC is forever in his and his family's debt.

We will never forget. I will never forget.

Katy Standish

August 9, 2025

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD (Retired)

August 9, 2025

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

August 9, 2025

Officer Rose - we are grateful to you for protecting the community and CDC staff who were trapped in the buildings being targeted. Without your service it is terrifying to imagine what might have happened. We are so sorry for the loss of your life and are wishing you nothing but peace. We will make sure your family is taken care of, since you took care of us.

CDC staff member
CDC

August 9, 2025

Yesterday, we lost a true hero. Officer Rose bravely put himself in harm’s way to protect the public and CDC staff. In a moment of danger, he acted without hesitation, putting others’ safety before his own.

We are deeply grateful for his courage and sacrifice. We also want to thank his family, who supported him in his service and share in this sacrifice. Your strength and love made it possible for him to serve with honor.

Officer Rose’s life and actions remind us what it means to be selfless, brave, and dedicated to others. We will always remember him and the example he set.

Rest in peace, Officer Rose. You will not be forgotten.

CDC staff
CDC

August 9, 2025

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

August 9, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family and the brothers and sisters in the Green and Blue side. Rest in Peace Teufelhund.

LAPD Detective/ USMC Ret. Angel L. Vega
LAPD

August 9, 2025

Served the U.S. with the Marine Corps, Served one of Atlanta’s most violent County, and then stepped forward again when his community or brothers/sisters were in harms way and then confronted this violent offender to challenge him?? This all equates to one ☝️ word folks . HERO !! Absolute HERO. Thank you Officer Rose for stepping forward and laying down your life sir. You SAVED a dozen or more lives !!!

Deputy Marshal
Sugarhill Marshal Department

August 9, 2025

Rest in Peace brother Rose. Your time here is done, and you have done well.
Odin has welcomed you Einherjar, to Valhalla. A magnificent hall where
Einherjar go after their death in battle. You will feast and fight alongside
Odin against the forces of chaos for the preparation of Ragnarok. The end
of the world.
Thank you for your 11 months of faithful service to your community and your
state. Thank you for your selfless service in the United States Marine Corp
and the protection of your country.
You care gone, but will never be forgotten in spirit.
Blessings to your family, friends, co-workers and all of the public safety
family.
Some have forgotten that freedom is not free.
The Blood of hero's never die "Dave Bray"

Corporal Jesse Cook - Retired
Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement Division

August 9, 2025

God Rest You and Keep You, Officer David Rose. Your bravery is undeniable.

Ben Fisler, CST Phoenix
None

August 9, 2025

Served the U.S. with the Marine Corps, Served one of Atlanta’s most violent County, and then stepped forward again when his community or brothers/sisters were in harms way and then confronted this violent offender to challenge him?? This all equates to one ☝️ word folks . HERO !! Absolute HERO. Thank you Officer Rose for stepping forward and laying down your life sir. You SAVED a dozen or more lives !!!

Deputy Marshal J. Fields Badge #1707
Sugarhill Marshal Department

August 9, 2025

Deepest condolences to the Rose family, on the loss of your husband and father. May Officer Rose REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. My thoughts and prayers not only for his loving family, but all our Brothers and Sisters of the Dekalb County P.D.. May our LORD touch all their hearts to heal all as only he can at this most difficult time.

Richard Perrotta
SGT. Retired, Hartford CT., Police Dept..

August 9, 2025

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. RIP Hero.

Det-Sgt Richard Tamez
LAPD (retired)

August 9, 2025

As a former officer, I understand the risks of our profession. To go in harms way so that others may live, but it doesn’t make it any easier to lose a brother in Blue.

End of watch Officer Rose, God bless and thank you for you service.

J Requena
NYPD

August 9, 2025

Police Officer David Rose, my deepest sympahty to your wife, unborn child and your 2 children that will all have to live without you now. This world is just so bad sometimes there are no words. May God grant you a seat beshide Him to watch over your loved ones from above. I thank you for your service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Leesburg. FL

August 9, 2025

RIP Brother

Deputy Kordell Vance
St John Sheriff Office

August 9, 2025

Thank you Officer Rose for your great sacrifice. You are a hero and your legacy will reflect just that.
As Americans, we owe you and your family a debt of gratitude that we can never repay.
I pray the Lord surrounds your family and that you overwhelmingly feel His protection, strength, peace, and love.
He is with you…we are all with you.

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)

Amy Ellis
Proud American Highlands Ranch, Colorado

August 9, 2025

As a current Emory University student, I am deeply saddened to hear of David Rose’s tragic death. I am also eternally grateful for his bravery and willingness to risk his life in order to protect myself and other students. I did not know him personally, but I am confident that he will forever live as a hero in my story and the stories of so many others.

My prayers are with his family and friends, whose grief must truly feel insurmountable. There are no words to express the depth of the pain that comes from losing a loved one too soon. My prayer is that God would comfort them, provide for them, and grieve alongside of them during this terrible time.

Hannah
Emory University Student

August 9, 2025

Rest in peace.

J R

August 9, 2025

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter (Retired) Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

August 9, 2025

Rest easy, Hero!

B. Snyder
Mesquite PD

August 9, 2025

God bless you sir, and your family. You made the ultimate sacrifice serving others . You are a hero and now an angel . R.I.P

Lieutenant (Ret.) John Rossi
Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Naples, FL.

August 9, 2025

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

August 9, 2025