Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy brother we'll take it from here. Always remember that HEROES ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.

PO S.Harris #273
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

September 20, 2007

To all the Phoenix brothers in blue, may Peace be with you during this tragic time. With most of my family living in Phoenix, it's always been my home away from home and my heart breaks for all of you as if I were a citizen. Know that the nation grieves with you and we will forever remember your fallen hero. Though we do not know your faces, we are your PD Family. To Officer Erfle's wife, children, and family, our prayers are with you. If I could give you the answers I would, if I could bear some of the pain for you and give you a moments peace, I would. God Bless.

An Officer's Wife
Colorado Springs Police Department

September 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Erfle and the Phoenix Police Department during this dark time. Nothing can replace his loss, but may the man, the father and the officer he was lift your spirits. Rest in Peace Sir.

Officer
California Highway Patrol

September 20, 2007

An Angel in the sky must leave his place of rest,
Gently tucking his wings beneath his armored vest.
For Duty has called, there is much work to do
Little did he know, this one is dressed in blue.

Arriving on the scene, he knows just what to say,
"Follow me, fallen brother, I'll show you the way."
"Your duty has ended, your work is now through."
"Come hang your hat beside mine, I'm a cop, too."

Rest in Peace

Sgt. Egea
Phoenix Police Department

September 20, 2007

The message was rapid as eagles can fly,
From neighbor to neighbor, on waves through the sky.
A hero has fallen, another’s been slain
Another young family is left with the pain.
It hasn’t been long, only short weeks at most
When it was reported while working his post
A great one succumbed while giving his all
Another young family, another did fall
The crying is heard across desert and sand
Another ‘s been called by God’s loving hand.
How can we continue, for those we hold dear?
How can we can we continue, to wipe away tears?
For these are young men that are greater by far,
And never consider how grand they all are.
They move toward the heavens with meek gentle ways,
And leave us behind to echo their praise.
Shout out for them all who answered the call
And pray for their blessings, for giving their all.

My sympathies go out to the families of all slain heros.
W Meckel
A grateful citizen.

Wendy Meckel
Private citizen

September 20, 2007

Our prayers to all family, friends & fellow officers.

Chief D. Whiteley
Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Chief Danny Whiteley
Poplar Bluff Mo. Police Dept

September 20, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother. you Your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.

Police Officer First class
Fairfax Co Police Dept. VA

September 20, 2007

Thank you for answering the call to duty and protecting your community. May your death serve as a constant reminder to those of us who are left behind, to never take anything for granted and to always live life to the fullest. May God bless your wife and children and all the officers patrolling our Nation's streets and alleys.

Sergeant II Brian Thomas
Los Angeles Police Department

September 20, 2007

We are sorry for your loss. Officer Erfle's officer down announcement will be read at our roll call, so that our deputies may reflect on his sacrifice and service to his country and community. God Bless America!

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Flint Michigan

September 20, 2007

God bless you always. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 20, 2007

May God comfort your family and friends, rest in peace brother.

Ofc Minardi & family
New Haven PD,Ct

September 20, 2007

Officer Erfle, during your tour of duty you have served your city and your community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Erfle you all are in our thoughts and prayers. You all are now part of a larger family that will be by your side always. To the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. God Speed..Brother

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

September 20, 2007

Officer Erfle, you are a hero to the community of Phoenix and the state of Arizona. You will not be forgotton nor will your actions, god bless you for doing what you wanted to do, which was protect and serve. RIP brother we've got it down here, walk those golden streets with god.

Officer R.L. Martens
NPD Virginia

September 20, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Nick Erfle as well as to the Phoenix Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Erfle, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 20, 2007

Officer Erfle,
Talk about a true American hero!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Rest assured justice was done and you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

September 20, 2007

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 20, 2007

When will our borders be more secure so that we can stop murderers coming into our country and killing our citizens? I am reminded of Phoenix Officer Ken Collings who was killed years ago by an illegal, who after murdering Ken went back to Mexico to hide. It took years to get his murderer, at least this time the murderer was caught immediately.
My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Officer Erfle. Thank you for making our streets safer. You sir are a true Hero!!

A Citizen

September 20, 2007

To Officer Erfle

Thank you for your service and rest in peace.

To Officer Erfle family
This is a dark time for you , but think of things that will bring a smile to you, those thinks that identified and made him the man he was. My family prayers are with your family and we understand the feeling of lost you have (Joshua Norris EOW July 5th 2007), since we have just made it thru to the other side of our own dark time. You will cry more tears than you could every believe one could, but he will always be with you, that gentle wind which touches your cheek to dry your tears is him from heaven.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

September 20, 2007

Nick,

I served with the Tolleson Police Depatment for a bit and have since moved on and to another state. I worked closely with a lot of you Phoenix Officers and miss that. I check ODMP every morning hoping never to see another AZ officer on it, and I came across you.

My heart saddens when I think about your family and the grief they must feel, but I know, and I hope they soon realize, you gave all in doing what you loved, and I am sure you are patrolling streets of Gold.

Although I no longer serve as an officer, I will NEVER lose my brotherhood with all of you who do.

God Bless Nick!

Former Officer
Tolleson P.D

September 20, 2007

Rest easy Nick. You will be missed, and we wont forget. We'll take it from here, your job is done.

Fausty
Phx PD

September 20, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFFICER ERFLE, HIS FAMILY AND THE PHOENIX PD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. OFFICER ERFLE IS A HERO IN SERVING HIS CITY AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

SGT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

September 20, 2007

Officer Erfle will forever live in the hearts and minds of those he touched. RIP brother.

Scott
AZ Dept. of Juvenile Corrections

September 20, 2007

Clustered at the pearled gate,
An honor guard so tall.
A chosen breed of fearless men,
that gave their very all.

Some were old and some were young,
but all were in their prime.
All have paid the highest price,
though none had chose the time.

A medal hangs around their neck,
that glistens in the light.
Presented for their valor,
in the quest for what is right.

These men that walked the darkest streets,
and stood in trouble's way.
Knew the time might come for them,
when they'de be called to pay.

They paid the highest price there is,
they gave their very life.
They left behind their loved ones,
Often children and a wife.

But now they stand a tribute,
to what we all defend.
A policeman sworn to duty,
My partner, yes, my friend.

Rest in peace brother!

Lt Ted Kamena
Claremont P.D. CA

September 20, 2007

Nick you busted your butt everytime you hit the street and you always had a smile n and put one on the people around you. you will be greatly missed at the peak but you and i know you have some good company up there to patrol with. we wil take from here on earth if could take up with the squad up there saddely all fom our precinct.

Ofc.
Phoenix PD

September 20, 2007

Dear Julie and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I will always remember Nick fondly and the times he spent with Lance at our house growing up. I pray that in the days to come you will find peace knowing that Nick is safe in the arm's of Jesus. God Bless You!

Terri Sondag
family friend

September 20, 2007