Deputy Blake Gammill and several other members of the department’s special emergency response team went to the home on Highway 5, just south of Interstate 20, about 10:30 p.m. to serve an arrest warrant on 44-year-old Jimmy Bilbo a former Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy on charges for child molestation. He was currently on bond stemming for a 2004 arrest on child molestation.

Surveillance video obtained by Arbor Place Mall earlier showed him following a teenage boy out of the mall into the parking lot and into Bilbo’s truck. The footage is what led to deputies serving an arrest warrant against Bilbo for aggravated stalking and violating the conditions of his bond. The officers made sure to wear protective gear and heavily arm themselves before raiding to the home because they knew there were firearms at the house and that Bilbo’s stepfather, who lived there, was angry about Bilbo being arrested on molestation charges last year.

Using a battering ram, the team entered the home and attempted to serve the warrant when Bilbo’s stepfather, Gerald Green, came out of a backroom armed with a gun and started firing. A bullet struck Gammill in his face, the deputy had on his protective gear, including his helmet, but the bullet went just under his Kevlar helmet. The Douglas County officers returned fire, killing Green, who was in his 60’s, Bilbo escaped harm and was taken into custody. He remains in the Douglas County jail and is expected to stand Charges.

Paramedics airlifted Deputy Gammill to Atlanta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Deputy Gammill had served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for 8 years. He is survived by his Mother, Father X-wife and two children. Deputy Gimmill was set to be married in April this year, 2005





Agency Information:
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
6840 W Church St
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 770-920-4967

		X-Deputy Jimmy Bilbo
Deputies from Douglas County’s Sheriff Office offered each other support at Atlanta Medical Center.

                           


Robin and her family are never forgotten. I have known her for some time and she was a joy to work with when we were both Dispatcher's for Springfield Police. Robin you are a wonderful person and I am sure that your angel is around all of us that love you. Missed but surely never forgotten! :)

Hennepin County Sheriff's Department
Suzie McCollor
suzanne.mccollor@courts.state.mn.us 

06/03/2006
04:56 PM



Blake was a good man and friend to everyone in the community, he was fair as well as tuff, we miss him so much, our prayers to his whole family

Barbara Haynes
Wellstar Douglas hospital e.r. GA.
blueyescryin45@aol.com

Date: 03/19/2006
Time: 04:21 AM



I will always be saddened by the loss of Officer Blake Gammill. Though I did not know him personally, I know that he was wonderful person, wonderful father, and very outstanding Police Officer. My prayers will always be with his family and friends. I am actually working, part time, for someone at the Sheriff's Department...Derrick Harris. To everyone, never underestimate the heart of a Police Officer.

Jody Smith, GA
Cuddlyq2@aol.com

Date: 07/28/2005
Time: 12:47 PM



I just finished the ride for a true American hero , Blake Gammill badge 591.We the people in Douglas County Georgia have lost a great and brave officer. May God bring peace to his family and friends.

Eddie Scogin
Air Force, GA
www.douglascounty.com

Date: 05/22/2005
Time: 05:25 PM



I'm an intern for the D.C.S.O and I had the great privilege of riding with Deputy Gammill. My prayers go out to everyone who had the the opportunity to get to know him and just to know him period and the next time we have to write a paper in school about a hero, I know EXACTLY who to write about! God Bless you all and again my prayers are with everybody!

Douglas County Sheriffs Office, GA
Amber Adcock
ladycougar_gafan@yahoo.com

Date: 04/15/2005
Time: 09:45 AM


Blake, we miss you very much, but we know that you are watching over us. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gammill family, and especially Dawn. I know that they are going through a tremendous amount of pain and if there was a way that we could take that pain away from them all of us would have already done so. We miss you Blake, and can't wait to see you again! Rest in Peace 591!

Douglas County Douglasville, GA
anelson101@bellsouth.net
Ashley (Krinke) Nelson

Date: 03/18/2005
Time: 10:32 AM



One of Three true friends I've ever had has been taken home! I am comforted knowing that Blake will be watching my back every minute of every day, instead of "just" while we're working. Dawn, you were his wife in spirit and you are part of our family! Randy, you are my HERO! Mom and Dad, you made Blake
so we could all know him as the wonderful Man/Hero/Dad/Husband/Friend/Leader.....he was!!!!!

Deputy Sheriff, Ken Harper
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
dcso580@comcast.net

Date: 03/07/2005
Time: 02:30 PM


My prayers are with all the family of Deputy Gammill. I did not know him but know he is a strong Gaurdian Angel watching over all of us now. God's strength to his family!

Teresa Coney Morris
Shepherd of the Hills UMC, GA
tcmsothumc@aol.com

Date: 03/04/2005
Time: 09:24 PM


Blessed are the peace makers.

R.L.J.K.
DOUGLAS COUNTY S.O.

Date: 03/04/2005
Time: 07:48 PM


My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Deputy Blake Gammill. He worked side jobs with my dad for a few years and my dad talked about him highly and often. My heart goes out to Dawn as well! I am a police officer's wife and I want her to know that she will ALWAYS be in my thoughts and prayers! It has been over 1 week since his tragic death and my family is still trying to process our emotions. God has a wonderful solider by his side! God bless his family!

A. Blank
Douglasville, GA citizen, police officer's wife.

Date: 03/04/2005
Time: 05:33 PM


Blake was an inspiration to everyone that had the honor of knowing him. My heart goes out to Dawn and the Gammill Family. I've never seen parents more proud - God Bless you.

Anonymous Sender, GA
Secret Service, Lieutenant

Date: 03/04/2005
Time: 03:04 PM


My prayers go out to Deputy Gammill's family. Losing a child or a husband is never a good thing.

Polk County Sheriff Dept. Lakeland FL
Julia Mason

Date: 03/04/2005
Time: 02:16 PM


I've always felt secure - safe b/c of our local law officers. DC is a strong knit family. We painfully feel the loss of Blake Gammill. My heartfelt prayers are w/your family, as well as with your brothers - sisters at our Sheriff's Department. I appreciate the risk each - every one of you take on a daily basis on our behalf. Stand tall, be proud, and stay safe - may God be with each and every one of you. I know Officer Gammill is, already. God's love to you all.

Diane Ochoa
Delta Air Lines, GA

Date: 03/04/2005
Time: 01:52 PM


Where do I start? I knew Blake in school. It was very hard for me to go to the funeral home and see him, but I did. I would like to say thank you to Blake. I have now decided to turn my life around and walk closer to the Lord. It took a tragedy to make me want to do this. Blake, may God be with you. There has been so much support in the community and all over. I can't wait to shake your hand in Heaven and say thank you for what you did for us and what you did for me. Thank you.

Dodie Thrower Reale,
Childhood friend
Hiram, GA

Date: 03/04/2005
Time: 12:34 PM


Thank you Dawn and the Gammill Family for allowing us to know such a special man, Blake. He watched over us day and night, this I know because my husband is an Investigator at the DCSO. My prayer to Blake is that he watches over us from heaven as he did here on earth. All my prayers to Dawn and the family...Love, DCSO 573's wife (Stacy)

Stacy Puckett
Douglas County Courthouse
spuckett@co.douglas.ga.us

Date: 03/04/2005
Time: 08:49 AM


May God be with his family, friends, and co-workers during this grave period in life. There's nothing like losing a hero to evil. May God touch each and everyone of the lives Blake touched, and may God comfort them and tenderly heal there heart. God Bless.

Michael form Georgia
mgcmike19@aol.com

Date: 03/04/2005
Time: 08:42 AM


My humble thanks to Deputy Blake Gammill.....a hero and man of honor. His legacy of dedication and valor will never be forgotten here in Douglas County. I offer my most humble condolences to the Gammill family, to Blake's fiancee, his law enforcement colleagues, and to his many friends. May God bless and comfort each of you.

Perry Williams
Douglasville, GA
southernwx@yahoo.com

Date: 03/03/2005
Time: 11:31 PM


All that is needed for the forces of evil to triumph is for enough good men to do nothing.
Blake was a good man. From Our Hands to Gods Hands.

Prestige Security, GA
President, Ken - Kathy White

Date: 03/03/2005
Time: 02:45 PM


Blake Gammill, Rest in peace 591!!! You may be gone but you are never forgotten...! To the family he was truly love by many and he will always be remembered for all he has done!!! He was a hero in everyone's eyes and he will be missed greatly!!

Kayla Worthan
Douglasville, GA
Gurr_girl2@yahoo.com
My Dad works at Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Date: 03/02/2005
Time: 11:26 AM


Blake, we'll never forget you or all that you did for us-your friends, your family and your community.
We know that you are in heaven watching over us all. We'll love and take care of your girls,
Dawn and Brande for you until we all see you again.....

Melissa Black, Childhood friend,
Georgia, USA

Date: 03/02/2005
Time: 10:53 AM


R.I.P. my friend.

Dispatcher, Damon Adams
Douglas County Sheriffs Office, Georgia

Date: 03/02/2005
Time: 02:21 AM

I leave my love to the family of this officer and I think its terrible what happened and I am sure he will be a great memory to the police department may all officers be safe and life a healthy life working to help the community

Metropolitan Police
Police Officer, Joseph Devries, United Kingdom

Date: 02/27/2005
Time: 03:56 PM


When we loose a member of our family we are all sadden. My thoughts and prayer are with Officer Gammill family and members of his dept. Stay Strong and Stay Safe. God is watching over you!

Toronto Police Service, CANADA
Greg Casbourn

Date: 02/25/2005
Time: 09:14 PM


My thoughts and prayers are with the family and fiancé of Deputy Gammill.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Government Agent, Tanya A. Perkins

Date: 02/25/2005
Time: 03:17 PM


Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth

Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu


Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer's Department family and friends. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

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