Akula69 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I know that some of you in this forum don't have a whole lot of use for the police, and some have expressed thier opinions about legalizing weed and all that other stuff. However, I am compelled to post this message because of the deep sense of honor for a friend of mine who was killed on Wednesday at approximately 0545. Lt. Douglas "Wade" Sharp, a 20 year veteran of the Covington Police Department was killed while protecting his 8 year old daughter from a falling tree that struck this tent while they were camping at the Natchez Trace campgrounds in Mississippi. He must have sensed some danger - he rolled over on top of her - shielding her and the tree struck him in the back of the head, killing him instantly. He is survived by his daughter and wife. My fellow officers and I brought his remains home today. I knew Wade well - had spoken with him Monday morning about his upcoming trip and he invited me to have breakfast with him. To my sadness and regret I declined that invitation. There hath no greater love them a man who would give up his life so another may live. When I must die I can only hope that I do it as honorably as he did. Godspeed Wade, I know that heaven is a much better place now that He has brought you home. You may rest easy - we will take the watch from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camjeep3 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 sorry to hear about your loss. sounded like a good guy. my prayers go out to the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wow, sorry for the loss of your friend. His family and fellow Peace Officers will be in my thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldntatted Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 prayers sent from TN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sorry for your loss, your friend was a true Hero. :USAflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlexdXJ Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 So sorry to hear about your buddy. I am sure thats not the way anyone would want to go but he went out protecting his daughter. That is a true Hero! :USAflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sorry to hear about your loss. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 sounds like a stand up guy. i know you guys will support his family during and after this time. Godspeed to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Sorry to hear about you and your communitys loss. Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 What a terrible loss. From the sounds of it, he was nothing short of being a hero and was a loving father. He did what any father would have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 My best regards to you, your co-workers, and the family of Lt. Sharp. In my 25+ year career with San Diego Sheriff's Dept., I have experienced a lot of tragedy regarding my fellow deputies being injured, wounded, and killed. Through it all, one thing remains constant. Each of us has chosen to do a job most people would never even consider and each of us would not have it any other way. Heroism is in most "good" people regardless of their occupation and your friend died saving his daughter. I think all of us on CC can relate to that.. Remi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear that. My condolences brother. I love Cops, all cops. We need them to deal with the scum of society and they still get maligned for it. Shame too, most people don't know what they have to deal with on a daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaterjeep Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Add to the list my condolences, I know many an official of the law that are out to do right, and not what the book says is right. He passed away doing what any person should do' protect their own. In that regard, I commend him. I can only wish my passing would be similar to his; saving anouther life. I will openly admit I am not a religious person, but I know full well that he is in a better place than here, and is happy, just awaiting the time to see his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Sorry to hear that bro. How is the daughter doing? That must have been very traumatizing for her. I hope she wasn't trapped like that for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beepbeepmyredjeep Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I am very sorry to hear of this loss. Please make sure he is honored on the Officer Down Memorial Page. http://www.odmp.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 sorry to hear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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