Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Eric, it's been more than a few years; but I remember you from Ontario Police Department. I worked in Records and every single time you brought a GTA report to me to input into CLETS you laughed. The officers you worked with at Ontario called you "Corn Fed." I retired from Ontario in 2011 as a Sr Records Specialist / Reserve Officer and part-time Dispatcher. Believe me, you have never been forgotten!

Donna Price, Senior Police Records Clerk
Ontario Policei department

October 23, 2024

Hello again Erik,

Can't tell you what an honor and privilege it was to walk into the first week class at the Fresno City College Police Academy and see another E. Telen sitting there proudly in the 2nd row. He's a fine looking man and sits there attentively listening just like you did so many years ago. Although he never had a chance to meet his dad, I will make sure that he hears plenty about your days in the academy, what a great guy and how well respected you were by your fellow cadets.

I'll also make sure that he knows you will always be there riding on his shoulder as his Guardian Angel.

Bless you honored Peace Warrior and All-American Hero!

Chaplain Jim Taylor, Kingsburg PD
(Retired Chief of Police)

October 4, 2024

Always remembered …. Much love Brother

W.Vincent Deputy Iv
Fresno SO

August 21, 2024

Never forgotten. Much Love Brother

Deputy lV. W.Vincent
Fresno County Sheriff (ret)

August 21, 2022

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Telen.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 7, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 21, 2020

Love ya brother.

W.Vincent Dep lV
FSO

August 21, 2019

Erik, It's hard to believe that it's been so long. I remember meeting you a few times before the night you called me out for a crime scene. When we got together, after I processed the scene, we had some time to talk. I told you about my Son, who died just a few weeks before. You told me about your hope and dreams with the Dept. and your Family. It was a good time and I enjoyed it very much. You were very open and let me talk, I needed that, at that time. I appreciated it. And, I know that you were going to be one of the best Deputies we would ever have. You had a presence that made you a special kind of person.
Little did I know what was coming.
It was a hard time being at the funeral. It was all I could do to be there. You reminded me of my own son so much, it made it almost impossible.
I won't forget you and I know many others in the Dept. that won't either.
We were blessed to have had you with us.
Bless those you Love, and those who Protect because they are called to do so.

Jack Fox, Crime Scene Expert
Fresno Co. Sheriff Office

August 10, 2019

Deputy John Telen gave his life in performance of his duties. May his family--and especially his son John Telen--remember him for the hero he was--and is.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

August 21, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 17th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 21, 2018

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

August 22, 2016

The years are flying by, the day I remember like it was yesterday....

Much love brother.....

WCV 1376
Fresno Co Sheriff

August 22, 2015

You cannot qualify suffering. My father wrote a Valley Voices piece in the Fresno Bee called " Officer Down... " regarding Officer Telen and after many articles prior, that was the last one he wrote. I asked him why and he told me he never thought people would understand the way they did with that article. Now as he deals with his own passing he asked me to thank Officer Telen's wife and his family as well as the police community. I didn't understand his position at first, but I do now. Thank you men in Blue and my father thanks you.

Julien Jones

February 17, 2015

Much love my friend.

W.Vincent #1376
Fresno Co. Sheriff

August 21, 2014

Hard to believe how fast time flys by. Kids that were babies are now young adults. I know you're proud. Much love to you and yours.

W.Vincent #1376
Fresno Co. Sheriff

August 22, 2013

Much love brother

W.vincent 1376
Fresno Co. Sheriff

August 21, 2012

10 years ago today all began well. We did not know this kind of tragedy. Then everything changed forevermore.

There is sadness for your family, friends, and co-workers who miss you very much, every day. May God Bless your legacy, for paying the ultimate price a Law Enforcement Officer can give..

Peace.

Kathleen
Former Co-Worker

August 21, 2011

Time goes by so fast, and time does heal the burning hurt but it doesn’t truly all go away. I remember what you did for me and am forever grateful. Much love to you and yours.

W. Vincent 1376
Fresno Co. Sheriff

August 21, 2010

Rest in Peace, Deputy Telen. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2009

Not forgotten my friend. Much love to you and yours.

W.Vincent
Fresno Co. Sheriff

August 22, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

It seems that your family had to wait a long time for the monster who took your life to finally be sentenced.

Rest In Peace, Erik.

I hope to one day meet some of your family at a COPS function.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

Anonymous

August 21, 2009

Today is the day before your 34th birthday. I still miss you like it was yesterday. Happy birthday bro. Love JP

Jason Poole
friend

November 19, 2008

More than seven years after Ramadan Abdullah fatally shot Fresno County sheriff's deputy Erik Telen, he has been found guilty of first-degree murder and will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.

Anonymous

September 19, 2008

Erik,
Seven years ago Erik, a date and time that is burned into my soul. You are a true friend, and missed every day. It’s the strangest thing how fast time goes by now. Years go by which seem like months. Even as the years go by, I will not forget what you did for me. I know you are in Gods house and safe there, and that give me great comfort knowing you’re there. Love to you and yours.

Deputy W. Vincent
Fresno Co. Sheriff

August 21, 2008

Remembering you and all of your loved ones and close friends today. Continue to watch over all of them and protect them. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You have not been forgotten.

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

August 21, 2008