Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This has been a whirlwind of a week Eric. Diana and I spent 4 days visiting and reminiscing with family, friends and co-workers. 25 years have passed, but the fire in our hearts for you has not diminished. Your name and memory is strong in the next few generations as it should be. Always remembered Brother.

Mike Angeli (Sr. Dep. - ret.)
Riverside County Sheriff

October 10, 2024

today marks the 25th year that you have not physically been here, but don't for one second think that you are not remembered. The sacrifice you made on that fateful day will live with your family and friends forever. On a personal note, you were the first Deputy Killed after Mike And his partner Jim. I remember it well and I will never forget.
I like to read Suzanna's messages. she misses you so much.
Rest in peace

Elizabeth Haugen Mosqueda.
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

October 8, 2024

I think of you every single day. My heart still feels the pain of losing you 25 years ago today.
Life has never been the same since that awful day. You and me were peas in a pod. I lost by best friend, my confidant, my hero, my play bud, my savior. You were the most important male figure in my life. I needed you so much to walk this path of life with me.
I so much wanted to have you taxidermied so that I could always see and talk to you. So I could have you all to myself.
I love you so much, my bud.
You are in my heart always. I love you.

Sister Suzanna Thach, Metcalf

October 8, 2024

Hey My Bud,
I can't believe another year older you would be. I bet you would be a lady killer. You always were a very handsome guy and I was always was proud to be next to you. I love you so much and really wish I could talk to you about things like we used to. Until we see each other again I will always hold you close and dear to my heart. ❤️

Sister Suzanna Thach, Fuller, Metcalf

March 18, 2024

My Brother,
Merry Christmas. Another year.
I love you.

Love, Suzanna

Suzanna, Sister

December 25, 2023

My Dear Brother,
Time has not healed the eternal loss I feel for you daily. I love you always and forever. Words cannot explain the gaping hole that has been in my heart and still remains to this day.
I love you bud.

Love,
Suzanna

Suzanna
Sister

October 8, 2023

You are always remembered. You are always missed.

Teresa

October 6, 2023

Eric, many of us were blessed with 24 years that you were denied. I do not take that for granted. There isn't a day that I don't reminisce about what had occurred. On our recent trip to Spain, in a small medieval town, we randomly met the man who made your memorial sign in Temecula on the 215 Fwy. 23 years ago. We talked as if we were best of friends, never having known each other. Your reach is far and timeless. The possibilities of that meeting and conversation were beyond impossible. Thank you for keeping a watchful eye over us, Brother.

David and I will be toasting to you as always on that day and time. Never forgotten.

Michael Angeli Sr. Dep. - retired
Riverside County Sheriff

October 3, 2023

RIP Deputy Sheriff Eric Andrew Thach,

Thank you for your service and all the good you have done. You are still so very much loved and remembered. Although I did not know you personally, reading through everyone’s loving and grateful messages makes it feel like I do especially, through your loving sister—Suzanna’s—messages and greetings.

May you rest in peace with our Lord, Father God, Almighty forever and ever, Amen.

Anonymous
Randomly led to memorial site

May 2, 2023

I came across this site after getting a notification of the anniversary of Eric's death. I was one of the nurses in the ER the day he was shot. I have never forgotten him and his service. My prayers to the family.

Ingrid McCarthy

October 6, 2022

Happy Birthday Bud. I love you.

Suzanna M Metcalf
Sister

March 20, 2022

Merry Christmas my HERO! I hold you very deep in my heart. I always have and I always will. You will never be forgotten or your memories pushed aside. You live on in every one's lives you touched, helped, and were there for everyone always putting anything you had to do aside to listen, help, and just even your presence was comforting. you had a gift. My gift was sharing my days growing up with you and working together. So many wonderful memories. I love you and YOU will always be my HERO.

Love,
Suzanna

Suzanna M Metcalf
Sister

December 24, 2021

Much love always!
Love,
Suzanna

Suzanna M Metcalf
Sister

October 8, 2021

RIP Deputy Thach. Your memory remains with us always.

Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff

October 8, 2021

Happy Birthday Bud. I love you.

Suzanna Metcalf
Sister

March 19, 2021

I love you and miss you so much. Only knowning I would be in a better place with you here. Stairway to heaven is playing now. U r me hero. I love and miss u so fricking much.

Suzanna M Metcalf
His sister

December 8, 2020

On the eve of my birthday I think of you and how you would share that with me.
I'm not doing Christmas everything blue and white this year. This is the year I am going to try not and mourn you but celebrate you. I will forever miss you and you will always be in my heart and my memories until I get dementia. Let's hope not. We have good Gene's. I love you always.

Suzanna M Metcalf
Sister

November 10, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 8, 2020

My Bud, my life I miss you so much. I love you.

Suzanna M Metcalf
Sister

October 8, 2020

I'll never forget when I found out you were gone.
I wish we could have had the chance to share our stories over a beer.
I'll keep you in mind.
Rest easy my friend.

Firefighter (ret.) John Vidal
Sacramento Fire Department

June 14, 2020

Hey Bud,
Happy Birthday. I love you and miss you so much.


Love,
Suzanna

Suzanna Metcalf
Sister

March 19, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Thach.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2020

Dear Bud,
I love you so much. I think about you all the time and the times we could have shared during our golden years. You are my hero, even now and i always will be with you.
I miss you and I love you.
Love, me

Suzanna Metcalf
Sister

December 27, 2019

A busy year. 20 years later. The events have not dimmed. Sharp and burning as the day of. Had the great honor of spending much time with your family. In honor of your sacrifice, we’ve dedicated our retired / converted P.D./ Jail to you - the Eric A. Thach Memorial Building in Klamath Falls, OR. Memories of your time and those involved are kept in perpetuity in our museum on site. Never forgotten Brother.

Mike Angeli - Sr. Dep. retired
Riverside County Sheriff

October 23, 2019

Deputy Sheriff Thach,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Riverside County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 8, 2019