Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Godspeed brother......

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

The Officer's stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
They hoped their shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as their brass.

"Step forward now, Officers.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The men squared their shoulders and
The Policeman spoke first
"No, Lord, I guess We ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

We've had to work most Sundays,
and at times our talk was rough,
and sometimes we've been violent,
Because the streets are tough.

The Corrections Officer then added,
But we never took a penny,
That wasn't ours to keep...
Though we worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And we never passed a cry for help,
Though at times we shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive us,
We've wept unmanly tears.

Together they say,
We know We don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted us around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for us here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
We never expected or had too much,
But if you don't...We'll understand.

There was silence around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Officers waited quietly,
For the judgment of their God.

"Step forward now, Officers,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Anonymous

May your soul find peace brother.

Dan Dalley EOW 06-04-01

Officer John T. Coughran
Fruita Police Department

My thoughts and prayers are with Correctional Sergeant Autobee's family, friends and co-workers. You are never alone in your grief and pain. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

Rest in peace brother in blue.
God Speed

Anonymous

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. FROM CLARK COUNTY PARK POLICE OFFICER BARNHART/ FORMERLY A LIMON CORRECTIONS SGT.

OFFICER W. BARNHART
CLARK COUNTY PARK POLICE

Another hero taken from us. May his soul rest in peace.

Detective J.C. Johnson
Danville Police Dept. Danville VA.

Correctional Officer's Farewell

We all know it can happen,
When we put our Colors on.
It only takes an instant,
Then one of us is gone.

Day to day we walk our beat,
In God we put our faith.
'Cause we're the law inside the wall,
We keep the Public safe.

You've done the job that few can do,
Your shift is at an end.
Farewell my Brother, Rest in peace,
On you we could depend.

Correctional Officer Lt. (Ret.)
Florida Department of Corrections

Sgt Autobee,

Your sacrifice is appreciated, and today you were rememebered. It is my sincere hope that ultimate justice is served to the coward who did this to you. Rest in peace.

Sergeant George Erdel
MCAS Beaufort, SC Military Police

I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT ERIC J. AUTOBEE FAMILY,FRIENDS AND TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.


ROBERT WIGTON #9516
PATROLMAN
SAN ANTONIO PARK POLICE

patrolmam robert wigton
san antonio park police

From an old friend of Eric's who I played ball against for many years I wish to express my sympathy for your loss. As a fellow Puebloan and law enforcement officer my heart goes out to the Autobee family. Eric will not be forgotten.

Agent Matthew Herrera
Lakewood Police Dept. CO

God bless those left behind. Rest in peace blue angel.

S. Yates
concerned citizen

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF SGT. ERIC AUTOBEE, ALWAYS AND FOREVER.

CO. MICHAEL R. COMBS,SR.
ORANGE COUNTY CORRECTIONS DEPT. ORLANDO,FL.

It is those of you who house our criminals that should be recognized. YOUR job is less respected/understood by most than out on the streets. You will not be forgotten. You did not die in vain. God Bless You, brother.

Anonymous

GOD BLESS.GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.OUR SYMPATHY TO FAMILY,FRIENDS,AND CO-WORKERS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON,S.C.POLICE DEPT

My deepest condolences to the family,friends,and fellow officers of Sgt. Autobee. May his soul rest in peace,and may justice prevail against this coward who took another one of our officers away from from us. God bless you brother...

Officer D. Cruz
Department Of Environmental Protection Division Of Law Enforcement

Rest in peace brother, youre a hero.
Officer Foley

patrol Officer foley
edgewood police

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Autobee... Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. A hero so young... May God bless and comfort you, he is safe now.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

My heartfelt condolences to Correctional Sgt. Eric Autobee's family. May you always remember that you are not alone and may GOD bless you all.

C.O. Ken Schwartz (Ret) #4554
City of New York Correcxtion Dept.

Sgt. Autobee,
You will not be forgotten. May God be with your family, friends & co-workers during this tragedy. How cruel people continue to be. I will pray for those close to you as well as all of the other corrections officers out there. Sometimes people forget what a dangerous job you have. May you rest in peace & your family find the strength & comfort they will need. I lost the man I had been married to for 8 years in the line of duty and my brother (like you) is a Sgt. with Department of Corrections so your death hit me hard. Rest in peace.
Denise
Survivor of Calvin E. Taylor NCSHP E.O.W. 10-3-01

Telecommunicator
NC Highway Patrol

May you rest in peace brother in blue!

Kent County Sheriff Department

Rest in peace, Sergeant Autobee.

Our hearts in the law enforcement community go out to the friends and family of this officer. You are a true hero. Rest in peace.

Andrew
Baltimore City Police

The Officers of the Division of Community Corrections wish to express our deepest sorrow for the loss of our brother, Sergeant Eric J. Autobee. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Autobee's family, friends and all Officers with the Colorado Department of Corrections. Godspeed Sergeant Autobee.

Captain Brian Proffitt
LFUCG Div. of Community Corrections

My heart goes out to the parents of this brave young man. As a member of a family who has lost an officer and a Coloradoan, please know that you are not alone in your grief. Always know that he is a hero. He will now watch over all of us from above with the rest of the fallen heroes.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02