Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

23 years since the terrifying ordeal that happened to your Family and ultimately ended in your death. Your service and sacrifice are honored today.
Your Family must be celebrating your life today and like the rest of us remembering your death.
Rest in peace Agent Ericsson.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 18, 2024

RIP sir.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

March 22, 2023

May you never be forgotten. Prayers go out to your wife & children who had you snatched from them. Thank you for your service. May you Rest In Peace.

Citizen Tracy Corley
Louisiana

November 21, 2014

Thinking of you and your family today. Time never diminishes respect. Rest in Peace.

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

November 18, 2011

God be with the Ericsson's and his OBN family.

Anonymous

November 18, 2010

Thank you for your service. May you rest easy in Heaven and may God bless your dear family.

Citizen
Maryland

January 5, 2010

It's hard to believe that it has been 4 years since that sad tradgic day...a day I will never forget. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and what a great agent you were. I will always be greatful for you.

Kari
OBN~ co-work and friend

December 15, 2009

You have not been forgotten as true heroes never die. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones, protect them from harm.

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

November 18, 2009

To Agent Choc Douglas Ericsson, his family and his fellow officers with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerours Drugs Control:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Agent Ericsson’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Agent Ericsson and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

November 18, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th 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.

I pray for the solace for your wife and children and all those who love and miss you.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 18, 2009

Choc,
I really enjoyed the time I had to get to know you as a fellow horseman and fellow officer during the academy. You are one of the few that I have always remembered and called friend. You are missed... You were an awesome father, horseman, officer, and friend to all those around you and in your life.

RIP my friend. We have the watch.

OFFICER--Stillwater OK
Fellow officer/Friend

October 14, 2009

Agent Ericsson,
Watch over your wife, children and all of your family on this 3 year mark since you left them physically.
May they be comforted and blessed always until they are with you again.
My thoughts are with you.

Holley Orr
Wife of Detective Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06

November 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this third anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

November 18, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a hero to us all and will never be forgotten. GOD bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 17, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 9, 2008

My thoughts are with your loved ones as the holiday fast approaches. I know they think of you every day and have that special spot in their heart for those ever lasting memories;l of you. Continue to watch over them, protect them. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You have not been forgotten.

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

December 21, 2007

It's been a while brother but I think of you often. We sure had some great times working dogs, and spent countless hours watchin' and waitin'. You're missed more than you could ever imagine. We all miss that big smile, that great laugh, and your unending humor.

Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrafice. I'll see you again in God's time. You'll never be forgotten! I miss you, man!

Lance Fuqua

December 3, 2007

I knew choc in college and happened upon his death,when I knew choc he was a good man and I am very sad to hear of this accident. I pray for blessings upon his family-Glenda your faith is amazing.

MaryLynn ( Friend from BYU)

MaryLynn Whiting
Old Friend

December 2, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 29, 2007

Two years ago you were taken away from your family and friends. I pray that time has healed the pain felt in your family's hearts. You were and always will be a true hero.
May God continue to bless your family.

Police Officer L. Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department

November 18, 2007

Though it was only a couple of times, I am sure going to miss going to church with my in-laws and listening to Choc teach. I believe I'll see Brother Ericsson again, maybe he can teach me another thing or two.

Norm Hollingsworth
Friend

August 28, 2007

I had the honor of knowing and working with Choc and heard the unfortunate news while I was in Iraq. He was one of a few that I visited with before I was deployed and I will always remember him as dedicated, hard working and always availble to help. His Legacy will not be how he was taken from us, but how he lived. He will not be forgotten by those he left behind nor by those who will be greating him in eternity.

Matthew 5.9; Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

I will see you again my Brother. My God bless your family, friends and brother Peacemakers.

Jim Parry, Chief of Police (retired)
Vici Police Dept, OK

July 3, 2007

I pray that God watches over your beautiful family Agent Ericsson. IM sorry this happened. Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in law, your watch on earth is over.

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

April 28, 2007

I remember Choc as a student at Ricks College at the Livestock Center, west of Rexburg. His Dad was so proud of him and he comes from good "stock." It is with saddness that I learned of his passing now (2-27-07). Take care.

Gracie Ann Hill
Secretary, Ricks College Livestock Ctr

February 27, 2007

It is with a tear in my eye and love in my heart that I hope and pray that your beloved family can enjoy their holiday season as much as possible. May the warmth of a heroes eye from above embrace their thoughts.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Sister and Brother-in-law
Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

December 24, 2006