Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was watching your story on the news last night and prayed that you would be out of harms way. Not only did you risk your life once for the safety of others, but you showed unwavering loyalty to this profession by doing it twice.

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Corporal Sutphin, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

August 22, 2006

"In the simple performance of duty,
he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.
In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.
In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.
In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.
In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.
Never judge or regret, what he did, In the simple performance of duty."

-Author unknown

Citizen

August 22, 2006

I am sorry for the families loss. Rest easy Brother you earned it. God Bless.

Captain Rob Gant
Seward COunty Sheriff's Office
Liberal,KS

Captain Rob Gant
Seward County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

August 22, 2006

May God grant you eternal rest.

Missouri Officer

August 22, 2006

Corporal Sutphin you are a hero. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Virginia. Rest in peace my brother. May God bless you and your loved ones. May the Lord grant your family the strength to endure during this difficult time.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 22, 2006

Rest in peace my brother you have earned it.you are a hero to us all and shall be remembered that way.

Sgt.
Jefferson County (Ky) Sheriffs Office

August 22, 2006

Our prayers are with the family and friends of this brave officer.

Chaplain R. Webb
Owensboro Ky. PD

August 22, 2006

To the men and women of the Montgomery SO and the friends and family of CPL. Sutphin my deepest condolences. Another hero has been lost in the fight against evil. May you rest in peace, Hero.

PO II RT Flynn
Lynchburg PD, VA

August 22, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Eric Sutphin, and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Corporal Sutphin, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 22, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.


Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

August 22, 2006

Eric,
I feel honored to have met have known you. You will NEVER be forgotten. You are truly a hero. I will pray for you and your family.

Andy Crotts

Senior Officer J.A. Crotts
Roanoke Police

August 22, 2006

My brother, you gave us everything you had and those of us who you left behind will not forget your sacrifice.

God has called you home to patrol the streets of heaven. Go forth now my brother, we have the watch.

Deputy Robert Cooley
Frederick County Sheriff's Office (VA)

August 22, 2006

Corporal Sutphin, you sir have served your county and your community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Corporal Sutphin you all are in our thoughts and prayers, you all are now part of a much larger family. To the men and women of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department hold your heads high as you all carry on. Rest in Peace...Brother.

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

August 22, 2006

Rest in Peace my brother

Brian Daigle
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center- Saint Gabriel, Louisiana

August 22, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Eric E. Sutphin. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, CNY

August 22, 2006

Rest in peace my friend.

RM Taylor
Federal Prisons

August 22, 2006

Once agan you have proven yourself a true HERO. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sergeant M Kuchinsky
U.S.S.S. Unifromed Division

August 22, 2006

As a matter of honor, We will never forget.

Sgt.
Genesee County Sheriff Dept. (MI)

August 22, 2006

I pray for peace in the hearts for the entire Sutphin family but that will not come until the pain of the loss has eased. Reflect on the smiles the presence of Officer Sutphin's life has created here on earth and know that heaven is brighter because they have recieved this precious spirit.

Deborah Oakes EMT-B
DLSC

August 22, 2006

Rest in peace my brother
You will never be forgotten

Deputy E C Southers
Rockbridge County Sheriff's office

August 22, 2006

Sleep well brother and watch over those of us who remain...

PO B. Gillaspie
Ellisville (MO) P.D.

August 22, 2006

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family! Cpl. Suthpin, you are a true hero and I thank you for trying to make this world a better place for others to live in. The Commonwealth has definetly lost one of its finest. My heart will always be with the state that I began my career in. Rest in peace sir!

Officer J. Lane
McKinney, TX P.D. (former Suffolk, VA P.D.)

August 22, 2006

To the Sutphin family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your pain is mine. It is truly a sad day for all when we lose another officer.
Eric you were obviously a Hero. Thank you for your dedication and service. Peace be upon you.
Lena

Lena Scott-Tate
Sister of CHP Officer Earl Scott E.O.W 2/17/06

August 22, 2006

May you rest in peace with God

matt, student
citizen

August 22, 2006

In valor there is Hope. Rest in Peace Brother

P.o. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo PD,

August 22, 2006