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Jen
May 7, 2024
Hey brother, remember celebrating with you at Sabrina´s home in 1993? Carol sent me this recently and I am so happy to have a copy. I cherish the kindness and unconditional love and support you offered me for the 49 years I got to be your little sister. I wish we had more time together. You are often in my heart and my husband and children (now grown up) speak of you with love and tenderness.
Katie Masteller
March 20, 2013
Dear Sabrina and all of the Ellis family, I am so sorry about Dave's death. I can hardly believe it and remember so well the last time I saw him at a recent TAC graduation. He was the same warm and kind person that I remember from our days at TAC. He was so courageous and other-oriented, giving himself in service as a police officer. I will remember him and the entire family in my prayers. What a shock for everyone -- he is greatly missed I am sure! Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine. Et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace, Dave Ellis. Amen. Katie Blewett Masteller
October 1, 2012
It's been nearly five months now since your passing. I still have not brought myself to erase the last text message or delete you from my address book. You are missed so much and I still tell stories about things we did at work and off duty together as though you were still with us. I miss you Dave and my heart goes out to Carol, Jessie,Casey and the rest of the family.
Ride in Peace
Glen Davies retired Alameda PD
dawn fransen
May 30, 2012
so sorry to hear, what a wonderful man...
peace to him and his loved ones...
Dawn Fransen
Jennifer Tenney
May 28, 2012
Dave,it was 3 weeks ago almost to the minute that I received the unbelievable call about your death. I couldn't believe it at the time, and I still struggle to accept that you are gone. Thank you for making your sister feel so important and loved.
ED FAULK
May 17, 2012
I WAS SHOCK TO HERE OF DON PASSING, HE SEEM TO BE IN SO GOOD HEALTH, BETTER THAN
MYSELF FOR SURE. AS A CORVETTE GEAR LIKE MYSELF AND A BIKER, I CAN NOT SAY ANYTHING NEGATIVE OF THIS MAN. REST IN PEACE.
Andy Huffman
May 17, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to Dave's family.
Andy Huffman 6514T, OPD, MMOC
Doretta Carbone
May 17, 2012
I was extremely shocked to hear of Dave's passing. He was a wonderful person who had a smile on his face all the time. My deepest condolences to Dave's family.
Cordula Mellor
May 14, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Thoughts and prayers to all his Family and Friends.
Joy Martinez
May 14, 2012
I pray for David's family. May the comfort be
there for you all. God is a great comforter, and
the love from all family and friends be a blessing in every way.
Tony Banks
May 14, 2012
I enjoyed working with Dave in motors in the 80s as well as watching him ride in the annual motor competition. He always had a great smile and a kind word. You will be missed my friend. Carol and family will be in our prayers.
Suzanne Rossi
May 14, 2012
I know how important family was to Dave. I thought so highly of him and Carol and how grateful I am for the support given to my brother's family and their son. I send my deepest heart felt sympathy and I am so sorry for the loss of such a great individual.
Tony Banks
May 14, 2012
I enjoyed working with Dave in motors in the 80s as well as watching him ride in the annual motor competition. He always had a great smile and a kind word. You will be missed my friend. Carol and family will be in our prayers.
Bob Spicer
May 14, 2012
My deepest sympathy to your family. Bob Spicer Retired SLPD
May 14, 2012
Jim Keller
May 13, 2012
Thanks for being there to help keep a young officer out of trouble. Deepest Sympathy to your family. Jim Keller Retired OPD
Bruce White
May 13, 2012
What a great guy and co-worker who you could always count on when things got tuff. You'll be missed my friend. Bruce White (Tracy, CA)
RAY MILLER
May 13, 2012
A fine man and a dedicated officer. No one could ever ask to be more.
Ray Miller
Don Miller
May 13, 2012
With Dave's tragic passing at such a young age, we have lost a fine man, a prototypical motorman, and a great guy I was honored to call a friend. My deepest sympathies to those who loved him. He will be sorely missed.
John Larsen
May 13, 2012
I worked with Dave in Motors in the 80's. I remember Dave as the first to cover another officer and the last to kiss off a call or a report. He was always there with a smile and something to laugh about, he was a great guy. The old saying "Only the good die young" comes to mind. RIP Dave.
Dave Ellis 1985, I loved my friend so much, his smile makes all of us smile.
Michele Silvia
May 13, 2012
Chris Haddad
May 13, 2012
My deepest condolences to Dave's family and friends. I'm glad I was able to know and work with a really super guy.
Chris Haddad, retired Oakland School Police Officer
Rachael and Jeff Van Sloten
May 13, 2012
Our deepest sympathies. He was part of OPD when it was at its strongest. We are sorry he was not able to enjoy so much more. Our thoughts are with his family.
Sergeants Jeff and Rachael Van Sloten
OPD
Bob Fenton
May 13, 2012
No better cop, no better man, deepest condolences to his family.
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