Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I so miss you today.......

Michelle (Heck) James
Sister to Eryk Heck
EOW 8-15-97

March 8, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Eryk, you are a ture hero and will never be forgotten. No words can express the honor it is to serve knowing that heros like you are watching over us. Thank you for your courage, honor and service.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

December 5, 2003

Tomorrow we will attend Taylor's "graduation" from preschool. It hardly seems you've been gone almost 4 years. Taylor is so big and has so many of your characteristics!!!! We miss you so much but we find comfort in the fact that someday we will see you again and this time it will be forever!!!!!! I give Taylor kisses for you and she throws kisses to the wind for you to catch. She is already talking about the balloon she wants to let go on Father's day for you!!! Be with her tomorrow and forever because she is all we have left of you. We love you!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle(Heck)James

Eryk,

Just a note to let you know we still think of you and miss you.  Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.  To your wife and daughter, they are still in our prayers.  Your sisters are remembered often as are the rest of your family.  I drive by Till Rd every once in a while and talk to my eight year old son about what happened there, and how a good man stood tall in the face of danger.  I don't ever want him to forget.  He still remembers Officer Heck and says prayers for your family.  Until we meet again in Heaven.

Your Brother in Blue,
F.W.P.D. 

We miss you so much....every day.  We watch Taylor grow and see so much of you in her.  She remembers you  in her own way...sometimes by looking at the stars at night and telling her daddy goodnight.  Sometimes by telling us how you hated snakes and loved ducks.  Sometimes by blowing you kisses or letting a balloon go at the cemetery that she know will float up to you.  She is how we know that someday we will see you again. You still live in her for us. I look forward to the day I see you in heaven and can once again tell you how much I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Michelle (Heck) James

The Fort Wayne,IN City Police Department has not, nor will never, forget the sacrifice of Eryk Heck.  August 15, 1997.

Anonymous

Eryk was a wonderful brother.  I miss him very much.  He is my hero, and each day I know that he is an angel watching over me and guiding me through my experiences.  One day I will see him again in Heaven.  His smile is the sunshine in my heart and gives my spirit the strength and courage to live each day to the fullest.

Vikki Heck

TO A FALLEN FRIEND

GOD CALLED YOU HOME TO BE WITH HIM JUST TWO YEARS AGO,
AND NO ONE HERE QUITE UNDERSTOOD JUST WHY YOU HAD TO GO.
YOUR LIFE WAS LIKE A RAY OF SUNSHINE TO ALL OF US EACH DAY, BUT YOUR DEDICATION TO YOUR JOB HAS TAKEN THAT AWAY. YOU NOW LAY IN GREAT RESPECT WITH OTHERS OF YOUR KIND FOR EVERY DAY WHEN YOU WOKE UP YOU PUT YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE.

Ofc. heck was a good friend to all of the explorers in our post, there were a few of us that did not know him, but when we went to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C. it hit all of us pretty hard.

OFC. A. DUMFORD
FORT WAYNE STUDENT POLICE

I attended the "Indiana Law Enforcement Academy" with Police Officer Eryk Heck. His enthusiasm for the job will always be a reminder to me. My hart felt wishes go to the family of the most dedicated man I've ever known. We will all miss him. I.L.E.A. class 93-112

Deputy David A. Oberholtzer
Marion County Sheriff Department, IN

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready, in Heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
for all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is Eternity, all I've promised you".
Today your life on Earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here,
in your heart

May 26, 2003

Happy Wedding Anniversary to You and Deb today.

Shel' and Randy

Anonymous

We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.

We think of you in silence
We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part

God has you in His keeping
We have you in our Heart.


Author Unknown

Anonymous

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.


Miss you my little brother...Shel'

Anonymous

Standing in front of his wounded brother officer, shot and mortally wounded and yet shoots and kills his attacker-obviously a true hero officer! Reading the fine tributes from family and friends only confirms this fact. I am so sorry for the loss you continue to feel each and every day. I will read his story in roll call tomorrow to reinforce the obvious dangers we all face. I hope you all receive some measure of comfort in your memories and the relaity of a reunion someday-God Bless you!

Anonymous

March 19, 2003
wow! Such a sad event that words don't seem able to do it justice.
May God be with all those still grieving and a special blessing on the
little one who never really got to know her Dad personally. Trust in
the Lord Jesus Christ who alone can give back what satan desires to
destroy.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

Michelle and taylor your messages have really touched me, Even though i do not know your father I am 100%sure he was a great man, He died doing something he loved and dont ever forget that, because in the words from god "Blessed are the peacemakers shall they be called the children of god" Matthews 5:9... Godbless you all,,,
3/15/2003 at 0730hrs

Pete Bignotti
PCSO (Pinellas County Sheriffs Office FLorida)

1-04-03
i love you daddy. i can't wait to see you again some day.
love taylor

12-25-02
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!
Love and Miss you....Randy, Shel' and Mackenzie

i miss you daddy very, very much. i wish you could come back and see me. love, taylor 11/30/02

11-28-02
Missing you still. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Love....Randy and Shel'

Missing you still so very much.......

Anonymous

THE WAY THIS DEPUTY DIED SAYS VOLUMES ABOUT WHAT KIND OF MAN HE WAS. HE DID HIS DUTY TO THE END. HE GAVE ALL HE HAD FOR HIS PARTNER AND TRULY DESERVES THE TITLE OF HERO. PEOPLE LIKE HIM ARE TRULY SPECIAL AND RARE. MAY THE GOOD LORD COMFORT DEPUTY HECK'S FAMILY , FRIENDS AND FELLOW DEPUTIES.I ENVY ALL OF YOU FOR HAVING KNOWN HIM.I FEEL YOUR LOSS.

steve bezet
plaquemine police dept.

4-28-02

Happy 32nd Birthday, Eryk !!!! We love you!!!!

Anonymous

I know how proud the family of officer Eryk Heck is of him. Not understanding how this could have happened, or why. But the Love for this officer will go on forever! Many of us take these great men for granted, but without such loyalty, this country would be a much worse place to live. Our hats off to men who put their life on the line for all of us they have never met. Officer Heck although missed, will be rewarded by his father in heaven! GOD BLESS ALL THESE BRAVE MEN!

He was ours for such a short while.
Knowing you are in God's hands....we will wait to see you again.

Anonymous