David Chewning is a retired Virginia State Police Sergeant and a United States Army veteran. As a Senior Trooper in Caroline County David’s primary responsibility was to patrol  the highways in order to protect and serve the citizens of the Commonwealth in Caroline and King George Counties, as well as those visiting or passing through the state.  In addition, David was certified as a General Instructor through the Virginia Department of General Services, a breathalyzer/intoxilyzer instructor, State Police Driving Instructor, trained accident reconstructionist, Field Training Officer, member of the State Police Tactical Team for the Richmond Division and he served on the Department Honor Guard and the first ever Color Guard when it was implemented.

As a Sergeant assigned to the Richmond Division David continued to serve the Commonwealth as he supervised the communications center and headquarters office staff.  Later, he was assigned as the first fulltime, uniformed Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Department as it transitioned from civilians to sworn personnel at each of the seven field divisions.  He holds an Associates degree in Administration of Justice.

As a United States Army Military Police Officer David was stationed at Fort McClellan Alabama for basic and military police training (OSUT).  After completing training he served at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Bamberg, West Germany.

Since retirement he has spent his days serving in the community volunteering with various church programs to include teaching Sunday School for children and young adults, coordinating and overseeing the children’s Awana program for Salem Baptist as well as serving as a leader with Vacation Bible School.  His favorite way to serve the community is assisting the widows in the community with various handyman jobs such as grass cutting, power washing their homes, and whatever is needed to make their lives less stressful and more enjoyable.

David has been married to Michelle for twenty-seven years.  She has served as a paramedic for twenty years and is currently working toward her bachelors in nursing. They have two children, David Jr., 25, who has a Biology degree from the Virginia Military Institute and works at Fort A. P. Hill; and a daughter, Gracie, 23, who has a degree in Criminal Justice and Society, with a minor in forensic science from George Mason University.

My why is very simple:

As a born again believer in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ I know that I am called to serve.  I have felt His presence in my life since the age of eleven, when I invited Him into my heart, and even though I have failed Him many times in my life, I know He loves me unconditionally. Through Him I CAN do all things.  Having this knowledge sets me free to serve wherever and whenever I am called. I have a direct line of communication with the Creator of all things no matter how bad things have been, or will be, in my life. How cool is that!?

 I am certain that God has placed me at Warriors Heart for a reason.  And I am fully aware that this is an extraordinary opportunity to honor God by striving to help others regain control of their lives, and find the freedom they need from those things that prevent them from leading the lives that they deserve, and that God intends for them to have.