Officer Down

[Akula69]

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.

[camjeep3]

sorry to hear about your loss. sounded like a good guy. my prayers go out to the family

[shelbyluvv]

Wow, sorry for the loss of your friend.

 

His family and fellow Peace Officers will be in my thoughts!

[baldntatted]

prayers sent from TN

[sinkrun]

Sorry for your loss, your friend was a true Hero. :USAflag:

[FlexdXJ]

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:

[Automan2164]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

 

Rob

[dakal]

sounds like a stand up guy. i know you guys will support his family during and after this time. Godspeed to him.

[btm24]

Sorry to hear about you and your communitys loss.

 

Brandon

[87Warrior]

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.

[MJRemi]

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

[Comanche County]

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.

[beaterjeep]

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.

[maddzz1]

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.

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

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/

[1990 Pioneer 4x4]

sorry to hear...