Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

August 9, 2025

In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection into eternal life, rest easy. Your life mattered, and it mattered greatly. Surely, the LORD Almighty will remember your sacrifice.
May your name be written in the Book of Life. May the LORD comfort your family and friends with His love.
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John 15:13, NIV

Chaplain J Gayle Gaymon
Christian Chaplian's and Coaches

August 9, 2025

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

Too David's family. Your sacrifice is our loss too. The law enforcement community will always be here for you. Lean on us and we will hold you up.

Bobby Ricks
Former Law Enforcement, current Police Instructor

August 9, 2025

My heart goes out to his family ❤️

PFC David Gold
In respect

August 9, 2025

Thank you Officer Rose for your sacrifice and service. I am an Atlanta resident and a college student. When I heard of an active shooter at a Emory University, my heart dropped. As I watched the news and the events unfolded, I was astonished to not see any civilian deaths. It was you who arrived first and prevented so many people from dying. Atlanta is a safer place because of your heroic actions. I pray that you are received with open arms into Heaven and may God and the Virgin Mary guide and protect over your family. To your wife, may God console her and may she have a peaceful delivery. Thank you for your service. Fly high

Cheyenne Black
No relationship

August 9, 2025

rest easy hero thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

August 9, 2025

My Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Thank you for standing up to evil RIP Hero

Grateful citizen r

August 9, 2025

Rest in Peace Officer Rose.

This was a terrible tragedy to lose a brave police officer like him.

He died protecting the community.

Jack McCoy
Citizen

August 9, 2025

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

August 9, 2025

Rest in peace brother.

Psalms 23.

Deputy
Morgan County Sheriff's Office, GA

August 9, 2025

Thank you for your service Officer Rose. Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends at this difficult time. RIP Brother

Trooper Joe Dellwo (Retired)
Minnesota State Patrol

August 9, 2025

Officer David Rose,You are definitely a true hero,you ran into the gunfire to protect American citizens.what lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us,you are a true American hero.May God bless you as you cross over into his arms,you now have an internal life with Jesus are savior.Thank you for everything you have done,your sacrifice will never be forgotten

Lt.Vince DeDonatis
Phoenix Police Department

August 9, 2025

This is heartbreaking. God rest your soul, Officer David Rose. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.

Investigator Christopher Port (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT

August 9, 2025

As a former resident of DeKalb County and a graduate of Emory University I was saddened to learn of the death of Officer Rose. We are ever indebted to those who go in harms way to protect us.

Walter Rowe, Professor Emeritus
The George Washington University

August 9, 2025

Why did this happen we may never know. I pray you at peace and the killer rots in h3!!! May you be avenged!

Ivey cherie
No relationship

August 9, 2025

From the depths of my soul, I want to thank you for your service and sacrifice. You undoubtedly saved lives today. I will pray for your family and all that loved and knew you.

Sergeant Will Moore
Tennessee Highway Patrol

August 9, 2025

Officer Rose, may the Lord grant you eternal peace. I pray for the family you leave behind and the fellow officers of your department. Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice.

Sergeant David Dewees (retired)
Volusia County Sheriffs Office
Florida

August 9, 2025

Lord God, I come before You today grieved in heart over the senseless deaths of America's Peace Officers, in the Line-of-Duty, whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that America's Peace Officers have a sacred task to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. Please grant Comfort, Hope, and Encouragement to their families, who are left behind to pickup the shattered pieces of their lives. Please make them whole again.

For all those of us who are left behind, our hearts are heavy with grief, and the weight of loss leaves us feeling so vulnerable and alone. There are moments when the sadness feels overwhelming, and we don't know what to do or how to move forward. But I do know that You, O Lord, see our pain and You are close to us in our sorrow.

Hold us in Your loving arms, O Lord, and comfort us in Your Presence. Let us feel Your Peace in the midst of our heartache and the quiet assurance that we are not walking this path alone. Father God, wipe away our tears and remind us of the HOPE we have in You. You, O Lord, are our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in trouble.

Teach us, Heavenly Father, how to carry this loss of another American Peace Officer, in the Line-of-Duty, without losing HOPE. Help us to release our pain into Your most capable and loving hands, trusting that You are working even in the hardest moments. When the grief feels too much to bear, fill us with the courage to face each day and the faith to keep moving forward.

Thank You for Your unfailing love and for being the God who sees us, holds us, and walks with us. We place our sorrows into Your godly hands and rest in the HOPE that You will bring beauty from ashes. In Jesus' Name, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.

Promises from God's Word:

[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4);

[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God's children." (Matthew 5:9);

[Jesus Proclaimed:] "The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends." (John 15:13), and;

[Jesus Promised:] "Then he said, "Jesus remember me when you enter your kingdom." Jesus said to him, "I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:42-43)

Minister Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NCCA, NACM
Ordained, Independent NACM Minister of the Gospel
Ministry: Devoted to Intercessory Prayer and God's Word

August 9, 2025

Rip Police Officer David Rose. Thank you for your service. My condolences to your family and the DeKalb County Police Department.

Former NJ K9 Patrol Officer
Former NJ K9 Patrol Officer

August 9, 2025

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

August 9, 2025

"Where there is sorrow, there is holy ground." ~ Oscar Wilde

To the loved ones of Officer Rose, know that we are standing with you in grief.

Roxanne Ivey
Atlanta resident

August 9, 2025

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service. We’ll take the watch from here brother.

Special Agent Jeffrey Smith
USSS

August 8, 2025