Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We will keep you in our memory and your family, friends and loved ones in our prayers. You are a hero Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC BErkeley Police Department

September 19, 2007

We will keep you in our memory and your family, friends and loved ones in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J> Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Departm

September 19, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER ERFLE PERSONALLY , I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

September 19, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother

Police Officer
Chicago P.D.

September 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God's peace be with them. You are a hero to all who mourn your sacrifice.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville
Eutaw Police Department

September 19, 2007

You confronted evil and did not waiver...May Angels lead you home, R.I.P. brother

Deputy Sheriff 6454
L.A.S.D.

September 19, 2007

Julie and family,

I was a classmate and roommate with Nick while we attended Alexandria Tech. College Law Enforcement program in Minnesota. Nick was a special person then and I can see by all of these entries, Nick did not change. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Trevor Wright (Wheaton, MN)

Deputy Sheriff Trevor Wright
Traverse County Sheriff (MN)

September 19, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue. May God be with your family and your department during this loss of our brother.

Corporal Seth L. Sullivan
Arab Police Dept. Alabama

September 19, 2007

Nick,
I never would have imagined that the next time I saw you would be under these circumstances. Working third shift with my squad & you and the 72K (later to be 72J) squad was always fun. I knew I could count on you. You were an incredible officer and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. ~Meliss

Ofcr M Myers
Phoenix Police Department

September 19, 2007

God Speed Ofc. Erfle. Your time has passed but we down here working the beat shall carry on in memory of you. You made the ultimate sacrifice and for that we shall always be greatful. May you rest in peace brother.

September 19, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Erfle, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

September 19, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your fellow officers took care of your killer. My condolences to your family and the officers of the Phoenix PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

September 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of another hero. This is always a difficult time, and as a police officer myself, I know in my heart that Officer Nick Erfle was doing what he loved to do. If there's any comfort at a time like this, it's knowing that he was doing what God called him to do. God Bless you Nick, and God Bless your family, friends, and co-workers as well.

Officer Clayton Maier
Bismarck Police Department ND

September 19, 2007

Rest in peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Matt
LVMPD

September 19, 2007

Rest now Warrior, for your battle here is done. But while you rest high on that mountain, keep a watchful eye on your brothers and sisters that battle on. Take heart in knowing the Lord keeps a hero's family in the palm of his hand. I am not ashamed to have wept at your loss, and am honored to call you brother! Justitia et fortidudo invincibilia sunt (Justice and courage are invincible)

M. McGuire
Tucson PD (AZ)

September 19, 2007

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

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

September 19, 2007

Our hearts still aching from the loss of Ofc. George Cortez, we now mourn the loss of yet another member of the AZ Law Enforcement family. I thank you Ofc. Erfle, our brother and comrade, for the ultimate sacrifice, so that we may be safer in our communities.
My condolences to the wife and family of Ofc. Nick Erfle, our hero.
Rest in peace at the side of St. Michael. God bless.

Neart, Gra agus Onoir (Strength, Love and Honor)

CSS K. Martin B1162
Crime Scene Unit, Scottsdale PD (AZ)

September 19, 2007

My friend and brother, I learned so much from you about life and this wonderful career. I will never ever forget all the laughter and times we shared. Rest in peace Nick, I love you to the moon and back. I along with your other brothers and sisters at the peak have the watch from here.

September 19, 2007

To the family of Officer Erfle
I am sorry for your loss. You and Nick have made the ultimate sacrifice and the pain of your loss is immeasurable. I hope you are able to find comfort during this time. There are no words....

Diana Jones
citizen

September 19, 2007

Thank you for your committment to the safety and security of your fellow citizens. Your fellow officers will miss you deeply. God bless your family in their time of need.
Kevin Goodman

K-9 Officer K. Goodman
Emeryville Police Depart. California

September 19, 2007

Sir
I am at a loss for words to explain this tragady. Your fellow officers were forced to make sure this suspect would never again invade our country and take another life, for you sir stopped a forgein invader from indangering innocent american lives. May the Lord be with your family and co-workers as they struggle to deal with this sensless act. But i am sure they know you fell making Phoenix and our country a safer place. A greatful nation will be forever in your debt.

Public Safety Super. Gary Mintz
Warren Wilson College Dept of Public Safety

September 19, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

September 19, 2007

Sincere condolences to the family, friends and department of
Officer Erfle. May he rest in peace, and may God bless and keep you all. My prayers are with you.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

September 19, 2007

There aren't any words that can explain the sadness that the loss of this fine Officer brings.
Sir, my family and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Officer Dan Metzler
Gilbert PD, AZ

September 19, 2007

They say peace officers are a one in akind breed. Officer Erfle you was a hero of your community. My prayers and thoughts are with your family, friends, and department. You lost your life for a good cause trying to protect the citizens of phonix thank you for your service. From all the peace officers in missouri Rest in peace brother we have the watch now.

J. Salisbury
Peace Officer in MO

September 19, 2007