DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, August 8, 2025
Reflections for Police Officer David Rose
Thank you for your service.
Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )
August 9, 2025
It breaks my heart to see this happen to someone just trying to serve us to keep us safe. My heart goes out to his family especially to his pregnant wife. Is there a GoFundMe account for his family?
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None
August 9, 2025
A brave soul who knew what honor and duty were all about. You paid the ultimate price. Rest in peace, sir.
Sergeant J S
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
August 9, 2025
God bless you Officer David Rose, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the DeKalb County Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
August 9, 2025
Requiescat in Paces
Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
August 9, 2025
That is so sad. Thoughts and prays with this hero's family
Detective (retired)
Lynn, MA Police Dept.
August 9, 2025
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
August 9, 2025
My heart hurts thinking about your beautiful family knowing all he had done was trying to protect and serve. A hero to be sure. I know the Lord is holding him and sees his children and wife. Praying for all.
Citizen
Citizen
August 9, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to Officer Rose’s family, friends, and members of his department.
Rest in peace.
Deputy Karl Nyholm (Retired)
Skamania County WA Sheriff’s Office
August 9, 2025
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
August 9, 2025
PROTECTORS PRAYER
LORD, YOU HAVE ALREADY WON THE BATTLES I WILL FACE TODAY.
I REST IN YOUR SOVEREIGNTY KNOWING YOU HAVE APPOINTED ME
FOR THIS DUTY.
THE POWER THAT CREATED EVERYTHING LIVES IN ME THROUGH YOUR SPIRIT, LET ME FEAR NOTHING.
GIVE ME THE COURAGE OF DAVID, THE STRENGHT OF SAMSON, WISDOM SOLOMON AND THEGRACE OF YOUR SON, JESUS.
WHILE I AM AWAY PROTECT MY FAMILY, LET ME RETURN UNHARMED. PREPARE THEIR HEARTS SHOULD TODAY BE THE DAY I MEET YOU FACE TO FACE.
LET ME SERVE THE PEOPLE OF THIS BLESSED COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY WITH A SERVANT'S HEART; BEING QUICK TO LISTEN, SLOW TO SPEAK, AND SLOW TO BECOME ANGRY.
LORD YOU HAVE GIVEN ME GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. HELP ME TO PROTECT THE VULNERABLE AND INNOCENT.
WHEN THE MOMENT CALLS, ALLOW ME TO SHOW COMPASSION AND HUMILITY TO THOSE WHO CROSS MY PATH.
WHEN FACED WITH EVIL, LET MY ACTIONS BE DEFINITIVE, IMPERTIAL, AND ABOVE REPROACH.
PROTECT MY BROTHER TO MY LEFT AND MY SISTER TO MY RIGHT AS WE RESPOND FEARLESSLY, WITHOUT HESITATION TO THE UNKNOWN
FOR HIS GLORY
David P Strawn, Firefighter (retired)
Dayton Ohio Fire Department
August 9, 2025
"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him." Rest well Warrior.
Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart Florida Police Chaplain
August 9, 2025
Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.
Officer Tommy Thomason
Security Officer
August 9, 2025
Rest in Peace!
Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
August 9, 2025
My deepest sympathies to the family, friends, fellow officers & the Department on the loss of Officer Rose. May he rest in peace.
Gregory Schaub, Lt (Ret)
Wisconsin State Patrol
August 9, 2025
Rest in peace rise in glory. I didn’t know you but you are in my heart just the same. ❤️
Shawn Carter
Civilian
August 9, 2025
“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Children of God.” Matthew 5:9
Sergeant D V
San Diego Police Department
August 9, 2025
Semper Fi, Officer Rose. Your dedication as a US Marine and as a Police Officer for the DeKalb County Police Department is greatly appreciated. The citizens of the United States and the citizens of DeKalb County thank you for your service which you provided while in the military and as a law enforcement officer.
Patrick Edward Libby
United States Marine Corps
August 9, 2025
To the family and co-worker and friends of Officer Rose . You have my deepest condolences and sympathy. May God give his wife and co-workers the strength in this most difficult time.
Cpl.D.Sims
Cleveland County Sheriff"s Office Shelby,N.C
August 9, 2025
Thank you for your service Officer Rose. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this tragic time. Rest in peace brother.
Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA
August 9, 2025
Officer Rose, thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.
Ben McKenzie
Staff Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
August 9, 2025
I am so sad about what has happened, I don't know where to even begin. Thank you for your service, your name will not be forgotten Officer Rose. Wishing my biggest condolences to your family.
Giorgi Petriashvili
Emory University Student
August 9, 2025
Rest in Peace my brother.
To the family,co-workers, and friends of Ofc. Rose. I want to extend my deepest sympathies. I know first hand the challenges being experienced right now.
The partner of officer timothy kevin smith who was killed in the line of duty 08/13/2016.
Cpl.W.Rose# 213
Eastman police department (GA)
August 9, 2025
RIP sir, your service was honorable and your life mattered. My prayers are with your family, your agency and your community. God bless you.
Sgt Kevin Tate, (Ret)
Kelso PD
August 9, 2025
Rest in Peace my brother in Blue.
Corporal Nathan Hayes
Federal Reserve Police Department
August 9, 2025

