Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

December 22, 2005

Officer Manny,

Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

December 22, 2005

Erick,
I will miss exchanging stories about our daily duties of the job. You are a great friend. I am so glad I had the HONOR of working in the past.

Today when Kevin called me to tell me the bad news, I thought to myself why? But I know you loved your job and you did it well.

Ill miss you stopping by the house while on your way to court in LA. Tonight I called your cell phone to hear your voice one last time.

You will be truly missed my brother. You keep a watchful eye from above and we will continue to do the Lord's work down here.

I will never forget you bro, I miss you and rest in peace.
Love,
Eric

Deputy Eric Metten
Los Angeles County Sheriff

December 22, 2005

May God be with you and your family. Rest easy brother, we will take it from here. Thank you for your service.

Police Officer Rhonda Richeson
Dallas Police Dept.

December 22, 2005

God bless you and your family Officer Manny.

MASTER PATROLMAN
AUBURN,NEW HAMPSHIRE PD

December 22, 2005

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ofc. Manny and to the the entire California Highway Patrol for their loss of a fellow brother. Thank you Ofc. Manny for you dedication and service to others. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

December 22, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

December 22, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Erick Manny of the California Highway Patrol.

Sergeant David A. Gomez
Los Angeles Police Department

December 22, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Erick Manny and the California Highway Patrol...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Erick... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

December 22, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

December 21, 2005

I would like to convey my sincerest condolences to the Manny family and to the California Highway Patrol. Officer Manny was a true hero, and will deeply be missed by all who knew him. I am really filled with grief over the fact that two other officers from this department were recently killed in the line of duty. These officers exemplified courage and bravery and will forever be in our hearts.

College Student - Criminal Justice Field

December 21, 2005

God be with your wife and children... and every other loved one, family member, and coworker of yours. Thank you for your sacrifice... I'm so so so so sorry that your family had to lose you at all, let alone this close to Christmas. I know Heaven is going to be amazing, but we'll all miss you here. I pray your wife is led to this site one day to see all the people in this nation that will never let you bet forgotten. God bless all of you and be careful

LEO Fiancee and friend of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05

LEO Fiancee
LMPD, Kentucky

December 21, 2005

Everyday we check this site and pray that another name has not been added. We lost one of our own in September and we know the pain and anger and fear that the CHP family is going through. There is nothing I can say to make those feelings go away. Time can help and you must have faith that all will become easier with that time. I send blessings to the family of this brave man and also to his fellow Officers and thier families. Stick together, stick tough. Trust each other in your grieving. May God bless you all in this time of tragedy.

Tanya Duarte
Wife of a Douglas Arizona Officer

December 21, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Erick, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your courage and service.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

December 21, 2005

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Burbank Airport Police Department

December 21, 2005

There is nothing we can say to stay the pain,
There is nothing we can do to bring him back again,
We can't lose sight of our future or what it will hold,
We must continue to remember we came from that police mold,
For our lives we live beyond compare,
So that other lives will surely spare.

It hurts as we suffer these losses, for every officer lost is a pain to be suffered by all, each and every one of us. We gain solace from the fact that this officer is now with GOD, he will hurt no more, and he gets to spend this Christmas with his heavenly family, just waiting for the rest to join... in time. Patrolling the streets of heaven, there is surely much time to peek down on those left behind, a simple thought of peace alone, and memories, rich for thought and comfort, in the absence of this life. We are only temporarily earthly, we will forever be heavenly... my prayers go out to you, the family of this dedicated officer, for no greater sacrifice could he give, now, the prayers will be for all of you, as you grieve his loss, but retain the good memories that he leaves behind for your only comfort. God Bless each and every one of you, family, friends, and all brother and sister officers feeling this loss alike. This season, Erick is celebrating Christmas with He who made it all possible.

Chief David Franke
Douglass Twp. Police Dept.

December 21, 2005

Rest well sir, your dedication and sacrafice will not be forgotten.

Tpr. D. McGuckin
Michigan State Police

December 21, 2005

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF ERICK. R.I.P. BROTHER. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.

P/O JOSEPH EWALD
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT.

December 21, 2005

What an honor it is to have given your life to protect the citizens of California. Your life was of service and dedication. May God Bless.

D. Bradford / k9 Tusca
Wake COunty Sheriff's Office
North Carolina

First Class Deputy Sheriff
Wake County Sheriff's Office

December 21, 2005

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. It seems like only yesterday that our dear brother was taken from us. Not a day goes by that we do not think of him and honor his memory. Our prayers are with you at this impossible time.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
sister and brother-in-law
Sgt. Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

December 21, 2005

To the Manny Family and Friends and the brothers and sisters of the California Highway Patrol,

I am so sorry for your loss during this holiday season. May you be brought comfort during this tragic time.

R.I.P. Officer Manny

RAA #1354
ESCONDIDO PD

December 21, 2005

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Troop, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

December 21, 2005

God bless you sir, RIP

Lafayette PD Indiana

December 21, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER MANNY DURING THIS SAD TIME IN THIER LIVES. MAY THEY KNOW THE COMFORT AND LOVE OF GOD. OFFICER MANNY, YOU ARE A HERO. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

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

December 21, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Manny. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

December 21, 2005