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As this picture from
the Wilmington Star News shows, two bouquets of
fresh daisies and tiger lilies appeared in some red
bricks, placed near where Davina's body was found.
If you go visit today, you
might remember that yellow roses were her favorite
flower. Also be aware that flowers left there are carted
away. Maybe it would be better to show your support of
her memory by leaving rocks that would be more difficult
to remove.
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and friends tied black ribbons on wood street
signs and a hardback brown Bible was added to
the flowers at the make-shift dedication to the
dead officer. |
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then-mayor Kitty Henson made the following statement: "She
loved the island and the way we continue forward will
show more honor for her than anything else." |
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management ordered the flowers and ribbons removed
"for fear of worrying homeowners."
Representatives and citizens of the island made it clear at a town meeting at 3:00 PM on the day of
Davina's funeral that they would rather the case be
ruled a suicide and settled quickly because it would interfere with tourism
and business and would be much harder to deal with than
believing a murderer could be on the loose. The Police
Chief would be so concerned about the lack of regard for
the death of this officer that she protested in
writing to the Bald Head Island Village Management. The
town did offer a $50,000.00 reward for information in
the case, but they knew all evidence had pretty much
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To this day, there is no
lasting memorial to Davina Buff Jones on Bald Head Island. That
certainly shows how much honor they had and continue to have for
her and the life she gave protecting them. |
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A happy marriage and family eluded her, but
Dee was devoted to her two dogs Lord Adam (left) and Precious
Queen (right). After Dee's death, they lived with Dee's parents
until they each died and went to be with their mommy.
Any time you wish to remember Davina,
consider giving a contribution in her name to SOAR
or to Paws Place. She had
a horse named Apache, and had worked in veterinary offices. Dee
had a lifelong love of animals.
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Now that Davina's book is out, a non-profit
foundation is ready to try to make sure no other family has to
endure what the Buff family has endured since 1999. All proceeds
from the sale of the book will go to the foundation. No amount of
money will bring back Dee, but it can help others who are seeking
justice for their loved ones. Through your support, Dee can still
help from where she is now. Help her help others.
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The following obituary notice cited Dee's
death in the North Carolina Police Officer Magazine, Vol. 28, No.
3, Winter, 1999. It is from the Fraternal Order of Police, the
only National Police Organization. Notice there is no mention of
suicide.
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