Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your dedicated service.

Inv. Ronnie Austin
State Attorney's Office, Tallahassee, FL

August 21, 2006

Rest in peace my brother...

Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

August 21, 2006

Just reading what this man had been thru.. I can tell he loved his job.. God be with his family, and his fellow officers

A Supporter of Law Enforcement

August 21, 2006

Corporal Sutphin you were always a hard charger and a cops friend. Rest in Peace Brother we will take the watch from here.

detective
charlottesville police

August 21, 2006

Having been born, raised and attended college in the New River Valley, this hits close to home. On behalf of the Special Agents with the Va. ABC, Richmond South Region, I offer my thoughts and prayers to the Sutphin family and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Rest In Peace Brother Sutphin.

Scott Sparks, Special Agent
Virginia Alcoholic Beveage Control, Bureau of Law Enforcement

August 21, 2006

Rest in peace brother and may God bless and protect the family you left behind.

Sergeant Clinton Schott
Chesterfield County Police Department

August 21, 2006

Rest in peace - May your family find strength in knowing that you are a true hero !!!!!

Deputy
Broome Co. Sheriffs Office - Binghamton NY

August 21, 2006

My God, we've lost another hero to senseless violence at the hands of the filth in which those of us in law enforcement often find ourselves dealing with.....

My deepest thoughts go to the your family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time.

I wish I could have been there with you today-we would have taken the man down together, or fallen alongside each other while trying.

Thank you for you service and sacrifice!

Salute

P.O.-Michigan

August 21, 2006

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Corporal Sutphin; we were saddened to learn of your sacrifice today. You must have been an outstanding officer of the law. The place where you gave your final sacrifice is only about 45 minutes from our Sheriff's Office, and we were all stunned to see the news this morning. Rest easy and know that the coward who took you from this world will be brought to justice one way or another. I wish that my ERT team were called out to help assist with the search. Trust that we will find the suspect, we'll see you on the other side.

Deputy Aaron W. Williams #632
Roanoke County Sheriff's Office Va.

August 21, 2006

Corporal Sutphin,based on what's been written about you during your career,you are the definition of the word hero.
I'm sure you were looked up to by your fellow officers. New officers were probably told, when it gets real bad,you want Sutphin with you.We all hope that when trouble comes,we will be able to respond
as capably and bravely as you did.

Corporal Bruce McMicking
Tega Cay Police Department, SC

August 21, 2006

May God bless the Sutphin and Montgomery Co. Sheriff Office family during their time of sorrow.
Thank you and God bless you too Cpl. Sutphin.....HERO.

Sister-in-Law of Fallen Officer

August 21, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother.

Sgt John Coleman
Chesapeake Police Dept

August 21, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Montgomery County Sherrif's Office.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Officer Bryan Laurie #1251
Haltom City Police Texas

August 21, 2006

My Heartfelt Prayers and condolences to Mrs. Sutphin and your children and family and friends and to your Police Family.
I just returned from Law Enforcemnt Survivors weekend held in Wildwood, NJ. And each year there are far too many names added and now there is another HERO who has done his job well here on earth and will now be In heaven's Blue with all our other Fallen Officers.
Corporal Stuphin, you will never ever be forgotten and will always be in my daily prayers. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and the sacrifice you made in protecting the citizens of Virginia. God Bless you as you now sleep in God's Love and Peace.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila Pa. wife and Mom of LEO

Kathi Halligan
Phila PA

August 21, 2006

Rest in Peace my brother! I am so sorry to hear about Deputy Sutphin's death today. The line is a little thinner once again. I said a prayer for his family and fellow deputies in Montgomery County. God Bless You.

Master Deputy Reuben Black
Greenville County Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2006

I was shocked to learn today of the death of Eric Sutphin. I was one of his Field Training Officers when he came to the Charlottesville Police Department in 1992. He was truly a dedicated law enforcement officer and a proven hero in his last lethal force encounter. Sadly, God has chosen in his infinite order over things to take Eric from us. God Bless you Eric and your family in this trying time. Rest easy Brother.

Det. Sgt. Steve Dillon
Charlottesville VA PD

August 21, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Corporal Sutphin. May God's grace, mercy, love and peace cover you and help you get through this terrible time.

Corporal Sutphin, may the angels lead you into paradise, may the saints welcome you to the edity of light, may the angels lead you to your resting place, your everlasting home... rest in peace blue angel.

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: September 11, 2003

August 21, 2006

Cpl. Sutphin, thank you for your service.

May God watch over your family during this terrible time.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

August 21, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Corporal Sutphin.

While no one who wears a badge wants to be put into such a situation, you put yourself into the line of fire to protect those whom you might not have even known despite the danger. While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

August 21, 2006

Rest in Peace

Jimmy

August 21, 2006

Your actions are the definition of heroism and dedication to service. God Bless you and your family. Watch over us as you patrol the heavens.

SA MNC
USSS

August 21, 2006

From the father of Peter A Grignon,EOW 03/23/2005. Law enforcement are for the very few Brave men and women. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over them all and give them the strength to survive this tragedy. Senseless. Shed your tears and remember the love and celebrate the life. Don Grignon

Father, Donald R Grignon
Louisville Metro Police Dept

August 21, 2006

I live outside of Montgomery County VA. now and have been watching the events unfold. My prayers are with Ms. Sutphin, family, Dept. and friends. May God Bless you and give you strength.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla

August 21, 2006

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

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

The deputy 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 county was 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 deputy waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

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


My heart goes out to your family and your department.

Chris Gardner UCSO 141

Deputy Chris Gardner 141
Union CO. Sheriff's Department El Dorado, Ark

August 21, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

August 21, 2006