Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother!

Deputy VJP
Pima County S.D.

September 24, 2007

Officer Erfle,

You and your fellow brothers and sisters in blue are true heroes. It is with heavy hearts that the law enforcement family of the State of Arizona wears their shrouds on their badges in your honor. You will deeply be missed by the community you swore to serve. I was a Phoenix Explorer in Maryvale, when we lost Officer Atkinson to the same demise. My deepest condolences go out to his wife and family, as well as his precinct and squadmates.

Police Assistant
Arizona State Capitol Police

September 24, 2007

We often wonder why our brothers and sisters are taken from us so early in life. I have come to understand that God has a bigger role for them to play in our lives. They become our Guardian Angels, protecting us until it's our time to join them. My heartfelt condolences to his Family, our extended Family.

Sgt. Frank Armendariz
Miami-Dade Police Department

Sgt. Frank Armendariz
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 24, 2007

Nick, I didn't know you personally but I know you through a dear friend we both share - Officer McKarns. He spoke very highly of you and deeply cherished the friendship and brotherhood you shared. His loss is my loss and I know God is holding you close to his heart for touching so many lives in your lifetime. God be with you and your family and thank you for your duty to all of us!

Shawn Coffee
Friend of a Friend

September 24, 2007

I'm sorry to hear the loss of another hero.. My heart goes out to the family.. May God be with the family of this fine Officer.. GOD BLESS YOU

Patrol Officer
W.P.P.D , Colorado

September 24, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Nick Erfle, and the Phoenix P.D. 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. Officer Erfle, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 24, 2007

I was sitting in the doctor's office with my wife for our last visit before our baby was born when my buddy, who also works 700 with you, sent me the message that you were killed. I do not know you but was truly saddened to hear what happened. Our job creates a unique closeness amongst each other. Today is your funeral but because of my new baby I cannot make the trip down. It's a fight that seems we always lose, trying to make the places we work safer. I'm really at a loss for words Nick. I'm proud of your courage and am grateful for your valor. You leave a legacy behind for your family and friends. Watch over us my friend.

Officer
Flagstaff Police Department

September 24, 2007

Thank you for your servie. We will never forget.

Jonathan Heyns
Suprpise Police Citizen Patrol

September 24, 2007

It was with a heavy heart that I prepared my uniform tonight to wear in your honor to say goodbye to a HERO. It is not fair that we just said goodbye to another HERO less than 2 months ago.
Even though we have never met thank you for the great job and scarifice you gave for our city and our department. You did us proud. Your wife, children,and the people of Squaw Peak will be in my prayers especially as we struggle to get through tomorrow.
We will continue to protect the CITIZENS of Phoenix.
Goodnight Sir,
Rest in Peace.

Phoenix Police Officer

Phoenix Police Department

September 23, 2007

Rest in peace my brother and thank you for everything you have done for us. You will be with God and all of us will join you one day.

patrol ofc. Miller Dao
Maricopa Police Dept

September 23, 2007

Officer Nick Erfle was a wonderful person and police officer. it is truely a horrible thing that has happend. i hope his family and friends can get over this tragitie. God bless his family and may they move on in a timely mannor and remember the great memories they have had with this significant person and officer. may he rest in peace.

September 23, 2007

It seemed like yesterday we were in Alexandria. You are truly a hero who made the ultimate sacrafice for the public you served. I pray for your family during this difficult time

Rest in peace with your loved ones in Heaven

Minnesota State Patrol

September 23, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir.............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas PD

September 23, 2007

Officer Erfle

You have given the ultimate sacrifice for your community, state and country.You are a true American hero and are what maes this country great and our profession so honorable. May you rest in peace as you continue to serve in heaven.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept of Juvenile Justice

September 23, 2007

Nick-Ron and I were on our much anticipated honeymoon when the news reached us in Italy. We flew back early to be here to honor you on Monday. It is with extremely heavy hearts that we war the shrouds over our badges. We hardly have the words to say Goodbye to such a valiant warrior. After you battled cancer and being there when we ran the Rock and Roll Marathon, it hardly seems possible you won't be cheering us from the sidelines. We love and miss you, but know we will see you again one day.

Kari Smith
Phoenix PD

September 22, 2007

May God Bless this family and see them through this very difficult time. Thank You Nick for making our world a safer place.

Mary
A Mother from Minnesota

September 22, 2007

Our heartful sympathy and deepest sympathy to your famly, fellow officers and friends.

You Sir, served Justice well, Good bless you and all the brave officers who serve and protect us everyday.

Pat Van Den Berghe
o/b/o Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

September 22, 2007

Ofcr. Erfle,I salute you. Jesus says,"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." You gave your life to protect the citizens of Phoenix. For this I thank you hero! To the family, and to the brothers and sisters at Phoenix PD, you have my prayers and my deepest sympathies. To the officer who shot this murderer,you have my deepest gratitude. God's justice is always perfect. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

September 22, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and department.

Patrolman Keith Melrose
Alexandria Police Department

September 22, 2007

May you rest in peace my fallen brother. My deepest sympathies to your family and all who were blessed to have known you.

Officer Jeff Ferrell
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

September 22, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Phoenix Police Department, may peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Officer Erfle's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

September 22, 2007

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED BUT HOW HE LIVED THAT MAKES HIM A HERO." May God Bless your family and friends. THANK YOU for keeping US safe. GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

September 22, 2007

Sad news. Thank you Officer Erfle for always being there.

Anonymous

September 22, 2007

My condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Officer Erfle. I am too a graduate of Alexandria Technical college in 1992 and was very sad to hear about this tragic event. Officer Erfle, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Hatle
Minneapolis Police Department

September 22, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Off. Nick Erfle and the men and women of the Phoenix PD. May God be with you all.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

September 22, 2007