Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Angels in Blue
I had this friend you see, who loved
God, Country, You and me.
My friend went to work day or night
the peace to keep, so you and I could sleep.
He worked the holidays and weekends,
away from family and friends.
To keep this peace for you and me.
Each day this friend put his life on the line
to spare yours and mine.
Then one day he paid the price, he gave his life.
You've done well my friend, patrolling these earthly streets.
Now it's time to walk on Heaven's beat.
The next time you see a Police Officer or two,
remember they are one of God's Angels in Blue.
And God said; "Blessed are the Peace Makers


I just lost my brother on the 13 of last month and i miss him more everyday my prayers are with you all..

Deputy Adam R.Fleshner
E.O.W 1/13/03

Holly Spikes
Charlton County SO Deputy

Our Heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Officer Eric DeWit.

May God give you peace and understanding at this time. You are in our prayers.

Lyndell and Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor (Douglas County Oregon)
EOW 09-14-02

Too sad for words. I can't even imagine what you are going thru. I just pray that God will meet your needs in Christ Jesus for He is the Great Comforter and Healer. I'm sure you will always carry this young officer close to your hearts. How sad to think of all his unrealized dreams and goals in his lifetime, cut short by such a tragedy. God bless all those whose hearts are broken and heavy. Psalm 34 was always a great comfort to me in times of sorrow and fear. God never owes us an explanation, we just have to trust Him. He is faithful and worthy of our trust!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

LET THIS BROTHER IN BLUE GOT TO HEAVEN AND REST IN PEACE FOREVER

lt. bob webb

I remember when Eric and I used to play football together in our backyards with all the neighborhood kids. We went to grade school and high school together. He was a great person and he will be missed by many. The only comfort in this whole tragedy, is now we know that Eric is patrolling the streets of Heaven.

Rest in Peace and God Bless Eric!

Officer Joshua Berk
Flossmoor P.D.

My sincere condolenscences to the family of Officer DeWit. May you find a fast closure for this unforeseeable event. Officer, DeWit, you are now paroling the streets of heaven, under God's command. May you always have a pleasent watch, and look over all of us on your beat. God Speed to your assignment sir. You have done well.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

22 years old is so young for any one to die never the less for an Officer who probably expected to retire doing this job.

My heart goes out to your family Officer DeWit, your wife, and your little baby. I'm sure your going to be missed by all of them. God Bless You.

Patrol Officer Andre Wassouf
Portsmouth NH Police

May God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

Deepest sympathy to the family of Officer DeWit. May God give you comfort.

Anonymous

So young so tragic. For someone so new you certainly made a lasting impression on many. May the Lord ease your family's pain. Go in peace brother.

Trp. J. Sells
Tennessee Highway Patrol

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer DeWitt's wife, infant son, family, friends and co-workers. My husband was killed this same day one year ago. People say time heals all wounds, but it never heals. It only eases it. This is so sad that this child will never know his father. My children were 4 & 6 when my husband was killed. Your children will be what keeps you going everyday, and God's grace. Your law enforcement family will always be with you. Psalm 55:22

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

I am so so sorry to read this entry on this site. This officer was so young, and just starting out. My heartfelt prayers go out to his young wife and son.

The only thing I can say that may offer you some comfort is that he died a hero, and God will grant you His peace and his love although it may that may be hard to contemplate now.

Greater love hath no man, than to lay down his life for his friends. Peace be with you.

Disabled Peace Officer

To the family, friends, and members of the Matteson Police Department. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You made the ultimate sacrifice protecting those around you.

Sergeant Salvatore Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer DeWitt. May God wrap you in his loving arms as you mourn the loss of your dear loved-one. We to, as his law-enforcement family will mourn with you. God bless you brother and rest in peace.

Officer and Mrs. M. Davidson
Blomfield, Iowa Police Dept.

To the Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Officer Eric DeWitt,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tracy
Policeman's Wife, Washington State

Remembering you and that great big smile. We will never let you be forgotten. Godspeed.

P Nagel
Cook County Illinois Sheriff's

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer DeWit, my deepest sympathy for your loss. So young and so new to the job... may God bless and comfort you during this difficult time. This hero is safe now.

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

Rest in peace and God bless.

A brother in blue

Ptlm
CPD, NY

I read this site daily, letting those who leave before me know that they are not forgotten. But, this is especially unnerving as your age. May your son grow into what you would have, did; a hero. Rest easy brother as we will continue for you. May God hold your family and friends in the palm of His hand at their darkest hour. Never forgotten. "Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgement that something else is more important."

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Dewit's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to his wife and son especially. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Eric is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Eric was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis McElderry's fiancee -

Again the thin blue line grows thinner. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of offocer Dewit. Keep strong hearts and you will make it through this time of saddness. May the good lord bless and keep you. GOD SPEED MY BROTHER.

Andi-Criminal Justice Student

Rest in Peace Brother, you are with GOD and your Family now and forever.

State Trooper
New Jersey State Police

God Bless the family of Officer DeWit. Know that our Prayers are with you.

LEO Wife
NJ

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Today, February 18, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of P.O. Eric DeWit who died just yesterday.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer DeWit's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

My deepest sympathies to your family, friends and law enforcement family. May the LORD's Grace and Peace rest on you and them.

Anonymous