Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I wish I could go back six years ago today and tell you to go on the medical. I wish I could tell you to let those guys fight it out, they're grown men. I wish I could've taken you to lunch at about 2100 hrs six years ago.
I wish, as you lay on the hospital bed, that it was all a bad dream and that you would soon wake up. I wish that all of us in Chicago blue could've absorbed a bit a your pain that night. I wish for Shawn and Erica to be embraced by family members left behind. You have touched many lives Eric; may you always rest in God's grace and watch over us.

Raul Rodriguez
former partner on 731 / 1st Watch

August 19, 2007

06 years have passed since your brutal murder. May your family be comforted by the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten! Until one day in Heaven we meet, keep walking your beat on the Golden Street keeping an eye on the thin blue line.

DET SGT, Retired
AR

August 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Lee on the anniversary of his passing.
May God comfort you all. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

August 19, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones today on this 6th anniversary of your EOW. Some will say it seems just like yesterday but others will say that it feels like a lifetime ago when they last heard you talk, laugh or were able to hold you and feel your warm touch. You are thought of each and every day and will never be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones, protect them from harm. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of CPD Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 19, 2007

Remembering you and your family always. You are missed and will 'never' be forgotten.

ODMP

August 19, 2007

Officer Lee,
Today is the sixth anniversary since you were called home. My thoughts are with your family and friends as they remember the wonderful person you were. You exemplified the meaning of serving with courage. You indeed DID make a difference for so many people.

Pennsylvania citizen

August 18, 2007

Eric, this may sound silly, but you would appreciate it: one of my fondest memories of 731 (you and Dre) was going to Leon's for our food and then driving to the Kennedy-King parking lot to have our lunch at midnight.

I think of you often and every time I play baseball with my son, Eric, I think of the times you would tell me of how you enjoyed driving Erica to school and soccer practice.

You left a void in a lot of lives, but we are richer for knowing you.

Special Agent Raul Rodriguez
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

August 1, 2007

Hi Eric,

I haven't typed here in a while but I speak to you every day! I know that you're smiling and that you see all that our angel is accomplishing. This is one of the proudest times right now and I'm so thankful for the time we shared together as a family. Keep watching over us and I pray that all the hard work and dedication you poured into our little lady will continue to prevail.

Love you much

ME

June 5, 2007

Today is National Law Enforcement Memorial Day and on this day I salute you for your heroism and dedication to law enforcement. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol in the City. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of CPD Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 15, 2007

Officer Lee. You and my brother were in my thoughts yesterday at the St. Jude March. Rest easy...You are not forgotten.

John E. Gordon
Brother of Michael P. Gordon EOW 08/AUG/2004

May 7, 2007

Officer Lee,
After reading your memorial it makes me proud to wear the badge. You were obviously unselfish and truely believed in the Protect and Serve motto. You, sir, are a true HERO, and will never be forgotten. To your family, even though I did not personally know Eric, although I wish I had, I promise to strive to be the best officer I can be, just like I know Eric was. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

NC LEO
Winston-Salem PD

May 4, 2007

Eric,

You would be so proud of your angel! She consistently delivers outstanding achievments and is growing into a fine young lady. Please continue to watch over her...we love you much!

March 11, 2007

Eric,

Today I received the most well written birthday card from our daughter! She is such a talented and beautiful young lady and I can't thank God enough for you for giving her to me! I know that you are always with us and I just wanted to say thank you again my sweet gentle giant! Thank you for the wonderful years we've shared, the blessings God gave to us and most of all thank you for being the wonderful and outstanding man you were!

Hugs and Kisses,

Shawn

February 4, 2007

In 2007 I say thank you Eric for everything you have done for your family, friends and community. Know that you are sorely missed and always loved!


SSL

January 8, 2007

Merry Christmas Eric. We LOVE you. Never forgotten

Brothers in blue

December 25, 2006

Hi Sweetie,

Just wanted to stop by and say that I miss you much! I know that you are here with us in spirit and always watching over us! I love you!

SSL

November 19, 2006

Hey Eric,

Happy Belated Birthday.

I remembered it - just got busy. Time is really going by fast. You should see Miss E. She is such the lady now. How I wish you could have seen her grow up. I see Shawn stops by often to visit you. I will give her a kiss for you next time I see her.

We will never forget you.

Love - BAP

October 20, 2006

Days grow longer, nighters even longer....you are sorely missed...my gentle giant...sorely missed and loved!

October 2, 2006

you are really missed in our community.thanks for the hard work you put in. from bree

September 18, 2006

He may have fallen, but is NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

September 17, 2006

Sweetie,

The ribbon cutting ceremony finally arrived and Gold Star Family Memorial and Park is breath taking! I was so proud to see your name as well as all the fallen officers engraved on the wall! Yes, it's like DC's Memorial but better...it is so classy.

There will be no better place to come and reflect, it's so peaceful!

I'm so proud of you and love you much!

Yes, mom and pops were there too!

Love ya,
SSL

September 12, 2006

Eric,

It would be 13 years on 9-11-06! I miss you so much...God broke the mold with you Sweetie for sure! Rest and keep watching over us always! I love you and thank God for you each and every day.

I visit you every day here and it always get's me so full to read all the beautiful and wonderful things people tell about your life...the work life I didn't fully understand but with your true friends, I get a better understanding daily.

You have two only sons named after you...that is amazing and such a blessing.

Love you much,

SSL

September 9, 2006

Eric,

five years later I still think of that awful Sunday night, but remember all our conversations on first watch on 731 and smile about all the fun we had working. You and Andre were my first partners and I'll never forget you. I'm not in Chicago anymore, but you are always with me. I miss you bro. By the way, I named my only son after you.

Special Agent Raul Rodriguez
U.S. Dept of Homeland Security and former 007th Dist partner of Eric

August 31, 2006

Thank you for your service.

August 27, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer Eric D. Lee and his fellow officers with the Chicago Police Department:

On this the fifth anniversary of Eric's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Eric's professionalism and dedication will never be forgotten, nor will his valor and courage.

I also salute his patriotism to our country through his service in the Corps. My beloved son Larry Lasater is his brother in green as well as in blue and I know all those Marines have things squared away.

In reading the loving reflections left by his family, friends and co-workers I can see that he was very well respected and is sorely missed. The devotion his wife expresses is also to be admired. 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 Eric was robbed of his life 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 Eric gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 19, 2001.

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

August 21, 2006