Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Tampa police Department, we send our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of this brave Officer. Your actions on that day were both admirable and inspirational.

I had the oppurtunity to meet your mother at the Police Memorial in Tampa on May 11. She is extremely proud of you as I'm sure you know. Here face lit up when she was speaking of you. She is a special lady, her work with C.O.P.S is and will help families with the pain that she experienced on that tragic day. The shock of the incident is still with her but she seems to use that energy to help others. I thank her for that!

To your family and especially your daughter, please know that your son, husband, father is with you always and he will continue looking out for you from above. Officer Heck I recently lost a friend, Det. Kieth Dressl of the Toledo Police Department. Would say hello to my frined for me, I'm sure the two of you would hit it off, he has a personality like no other.

Thank you for your bravery and service. You are a HERO which will never be forgotten. I ask you to continue looking out for your "Bothers/Sisters", after all you proved that your the BEST partner one could ask for! God Bless.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

May 12, 2007

Eryk - You must be listening. Det. Mike Lee and I were just talking about your heroic act last week and today I was going to log onto this website to check reflections for a friend killed in 1986 and I see where Mike left you a reflection. You truely are a hero to us all. God Bless your family and fellow officers from Allen County Sheriff's Department. You will never be forgotten and thanks for thinking of us.

Det. Darron Sparks
Anderson IN PD

February 22, 2007

Eryk-You are not forgotten, a true hero, 93-112 dismissed.

Det. Michael Lee
Anderson PD

February 10, 2007

Dear Officer Heck,
Although we didn't know you while you served the citizens of our county, since your death on that tragic night your family has fought and succeeded to keep your memory alive in many ways.

We, along with our other Board Members (4 police officers and a firefighter) have fought too so that the memory of our "fallen officers and firefighters" will stand tall in the minds of the citizens whom you served so valiantly. With the help of hundreds of police officers, firefighters, citizens as well as the City and County, we have succeeded. The ground-breaking for the new Police/Fire Memorial was held on November 1, 2006.

Please accept this "tribute" not as a gift but rather a "Thank You" for your unselfish service and dedication to the citizens of our community and please know that your family will always be in our hearts and thoughts as the years pass.

"AT PEACE WITH PRIDE"

Linda and Jerry Vandeveer
Law Enforcement/Fire Fighters Memorial of Allen County In.

December 24, 2006

Eryk,
I wasn't aware of this web site before, but I took the time to review and Allen Couny was the first site I visited. I wanted to leave a note for you and your family, because your family is my family. Hard to believe growing up with you and your sisters' that our paths could cross so many times. I feel that you and I did't choose our career path, it choose us. Your always missed but never forgotten. God Bless Taylor and Deb.....

Detective Timothy Firks
Noblesville Police Department/Hamilton County Drug Task Force

November 1, 2006

Taylor turned 10 not too many days ago. She is such a nice little girl. I know she misses you and what could have been but she is very happy and so is Deb. And I know you would want that for them. I miss you so much some times!!! It is so wonderful to have Taylor so a part of you is still here with us. I know you are so proud of her. We sure are. Knowing we will see you again in heaven helps to get us through the days but I sure wish I could talk to you one more time before then. I love you...Shel'

Sis

September 27, 2006

9 years....it hardly seems possible. We miss you every day. Shel'

Sister

August 15, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer Eryk Todd Heck and his fellow officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department:

On this the ninth anniversary of Eryk's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. In reading the loving reflections left by loved ones and friends, it is obvious Eryk was an amazing man who is so loved and missed by so many. Eryk's valor and courage will never be forgotten.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Eryk was robbed of his life so young and so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Eryk gave to his community and the citizens of Indiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 15, 1997.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 15, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER HECK:
REMMEBERING HIM TODAY ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH AND ALSO REMEMBERING HIS FAMILY WHO I KNOW MISS HIM SO MUCH. THAT FEELING NEVER GOES AWAY. THERE IS ALWAYS A VOID WHERE HE SHOULD BE.
WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THESE THINGS HAPPEN ESPECIALLY TO ONE WHO DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO HELPING OTHERS, BUT WE HAVE TO TRUST THAT EVERYTHING WILL BE MADE RIGHT ONE DAY.
GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY HE KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.

LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN. DEPUTY SHERIFF:
DONALD K. BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01

August 15, 2006

Miss you!!!!
Shel'

Sis

June 24, 2006

OFFICER HECK YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE A TRUE HERO IN EVERYONES EYES!! YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!

LAWRENCE GAUTHNEY
COLUMBUS (OH) POLICE DEPT.

May 9, 2006

As I read through the reflections of my brother's E.O.W. I came across your name. I felt compelled to come here and to read all the messeges left here.
I truly know that Eryk and my brother are heroes and are watching over us all. I truly admire Eryk,byputting himself in harms way for his fellow officer. My eyes shed tears for you and your family and I ask myself the same question, "Will and does time heal this wound? I pray and have faith that it will for all of us! Thank you for all your kind words about my brother. It is good to know that you and your family are alot alike our family with love,kindness and bravery. God's blessings to you!
Ofc. Charles Clark
E.O.W. 4-3-03

Charlie's sis, Lora

April 12, 2006

We miss you today. You would have loved getting to know your new niece, Eryn. We tell her about you and that she is named after her wonderful Uncle Eryk. I can't wait until we meet in Heaven. Love...Shel"

March 28, 2006

Eryk,
You are not forgotten, nor will your heroic act for your friend...

God Speed Brother.....

February 24, 2006

You are the reason so many continue to wear the badge of honor that we wear. You are a true hero and I know God welcomed you into his heavenly place immedately upon your death. May God Bless your soul, your family and all our brothers and sisters as they patrol the streets of our great country.

Detective Darron Sparks
Anderson Police Department Anderson Indiana

January 1, 2006

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.

You are trully a warrior, living up to the Prophet's words in John 15.

You are NEVER forgotten!!!!!!!!!!!

Patrolman Joe Lyon
FWPD

October 5, 2005

Eryk, I have the honor of working with your mother, or should I say for, your mother. Ms. Gerri Matheny is the president of the local COPS chapter. Gerri is still very proud of you. I know you are aware of all her hard work. Ellen

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

August 26, 2005

Rest in Peace. God bless your soul and your family.

August 15, 2005

We are quickly approaching August 15th and it makes me sad to realize you have been gone 8 years already. So much has happened since you left us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Love you and miss you so much...Shel'

August 1, 2005

There is not a day that goes buy when patrolling that i dont remember the friendship and advice you gave me as a new officer. The days working with you will forever be in my thoughts. You are a hero young brother. You keep me motivated to stand up for whats is right and to strive to be like you were as a deputy. Stay well up their and will someday get the chance to thank you face to face.

K-9 T.A PITTENGER
COLUMBIA CITY P.D

July 6, 2005

I just happened to see your memorial today and started to read the reflections left. You my fellow brother are a true hero although people tend to forget officers like you your fellow brothers and family in friends wont you will always be a hero. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and your little daughter those reflections brought a tear to my eye. Rest in peace your in a better place........godspeed

P.O. Suroviak #48
Downers Grove IL Pd

April 28, 2005

Happy 35th Birthday, Eryk !!!!!!!!!!

Randy and Michelle (Heck) James

April 28, 2005

Today is Taylor's 8th birthday which, of course, brings thoughts of you to mind. You would be so proud of her!!!!!She is so polite and very nice to be around. She is a lot like you in many ways....she even does things sometimes that I know whe can't know are all you. We miss you today and always...you are never far from our thoughts. Our comfort comes in knowing we will see you again in heaven. No one ever had as great a brother as you!!!!!!! I love you....Shel'

September 20, 2004

Happy 34th Birthday, Eryk!!!!!!!
I love you...Shel'

April 28, 2004

Happy Easter...I can't imagine the celebration taking place up there today. I miss you!!!!!
Shel'

Anonymous

April 11, 2004