Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

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

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

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

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

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

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

March 2, 2005

Officer Van Fossan,
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace

M.Fontaine Correctional Officer
California Dept of Corrections

March 2, 2005

Rest in Peace.

Officer II J. Pacheco
Maryland Transportation Authority PD

March 2, 2005

Psalm 23: 1-4
"The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the light paths as he has promised. Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me."

Rest in Peace Officer Van Fossan, and God Bless your Family. From a son of Eagle Pass and fellow brother in blue....

Det. Rich Guajardo
Austin P.D.

March 2, 2005

Officer Van Fossan,
I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Eagle Pass.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 2, 2005

I went to my first academy with Eric. I have known him since I was 11. We became certified officers in 1992.He loved being a police officer. He had a strong sense of right and wrong. He wanted to make the world a better place and dedicated his whole heart and soul to make it happen. God bless Eric and prayers to his family left behind. Texas has lost a fine officer.

Trooper R. Matthews
Texas DPS

March 1, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace brother, we have the watch.

Lake County Sheriff's Office
Florida

March 1, 2005

God bless you and your family.

Shelley Bullock
wife of former officer

March 1, 2005

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU. MAY THEY KNOW HIS LOVE AND BLESSINGS DURING THIS SORROWFUL TIME IN THIER LIVES. YOU ARE A HERO. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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

March 1, 2005

Our deepest condolenses go out to the Van Fossan Family on behalf of the children and teachers in Alex's room. May GOD be with you and give you strength.

E. Rodriguez & Y. Valdez
Kennedy Hall

March 1, 2005

Rest in peace, brother. Your job here is done and you have earned your place alongside all of the other warriors of justice who have served with honor, integrity and pride.

Watch over your family and keep them safe. Help them to find the strength we know they will need to forge ahead in your absence. Let them find comfort in knowing that they helped to make you the man you are. We will keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

Keep watch over your brothers and sisters in blue as we continue to carry the sword and fight the battle in this world, until the time that we are called to our final assignment to join you.

Godspeed!

A Squad
Woodbridge PD CT

March 1, 2005

Another tragic loss for all of us in law enforcement.

RIP

Detective
Burbank (CA) PD

March 1, 2005

God bless you brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Grand Rapids Police Department

March 1, 2005

Rest in Peace.

Prince William County Police Department, Virginia

March 1, 2005

May God bless the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Van Fossan. My heart and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Officer Van Fossan and thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

March 1, 2005

We must remember the sacrifice Officer Van Fossan Rest in Peace, Officer
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they will called sons of God." Matt 5:9

Explorer

March 1, 2005

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Van Fossan Family and the officers and staff of the Eagle Pass Police Department over the tragic loss of Ofcr. Eric Van Fossan. Once again a brother officer has been taken from the thin blue thin. May God bless the Van Fossan Family and the officers and staff of the Eagle Pass Police Department during this asd time. May our brother Eric rest in peace. Eric will now patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michael and his angels. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.

March 1, 2005

My thougths and prayers are with Officer Fossan's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you and comfort you. Psalm 55:22

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

March 1, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Officer Eric Jay Van Fossan. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt off allen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

March 1, 2005

Rest Easy Brother Eric, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

March 1, 2005

What is that wonderful sound
It’s coming from the cemetery ground
Sounds like bagpipes from a military tattoo
A large number of people gathered wearing blue

It’s a police funeral conducted in a military fashion
Marching in line with pride and passion
They are saying goodbye to their fallen comrade
All performed with the precision of a military parade

An observer cannot feel anything but proud
To have touched the life of the person in the funeral shroud
To give your life in such a way
Heroic to the end, the supreme price to pay

The dedication of the boys in blue
To sacrifice their lives for you
They are eternally in your debt
The sacrifice, you do not regret

R.I.P Officer Van Fossan, thanks for all the great work that u did u will be dearly missed, thanks for putting your life on the line every single day that u put the uniform on. my deepest sympathies go out to your family, friends, and fellow co-workers. even though your gone your still here in spirts>

Godbless u Ofc. Van Fossan we've lost another hero in the line of duty> R.I.P

Anonymous

March 1, 2005

Rest easy with Saint Michael. My prayers go out to the Eagle Pass Police Dept and your family.

LEO wife

March 1, 2005

Ofc. Jay Van Fossan,

I hope to come to this page and never find a new name added to the list. Then the reality is this job takes Heros who are willing to sacrafice themselves for others. Yet another hero has paid the price that so few are willing to pay. I Honor You, Blue Angel, and Your sacrafice, We all do. Thank You Brother for continuing the long line of Heros that truly make this world a better place. "Poi si 'torno 'all eterna fontana."

Ptl.T.D.HILL
Ontario Police

March 1, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER OFFICER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT. ALOHA AND GOD BLESS.

POLICE OFFICER
HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 1, 2005

Eric, Thank you for a job well done. God bless you and your children. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Penny McManama
Mother in law of Newton County Indiana Deputy Craig Blann E.O.W 09/06/2004

Penny McManama
mom in law Indiana Deputy EOW 09/06/04

March 1, 2005