Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

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

The policeman 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 streets are 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 policeman waited quietly,
for the judgment of his god.

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

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, thank you for your service and dedication to the law enforcement field, its men and women like you that make everyday a better plac to live.

Detective
Gadsden Police Department

September 19, 2007

Even though I never met you, you are my brother. You are a brother to all of us in this business. Our family is now short yet another hero. Thank you for your service. When my service is over, I will shake your hand and know my brother. God speed Officer Erfle. You will NEVER be forgotten!

Detective
Mesa Police, AZ

September 19, 2007

Sorry to hear the loss. May the angels watch over your loved ones left down on earth.

Brian Benenhaley, Detention Officer
Pinal County Sheriff's Office

September 19, 2007

It is always sad to loose a brother, may you rest in peace and may God watch over your family and fellow officers.

Ofc W. Flesher
Retired

September 19, 2007

You protected our streets and made the ultimate sacrafice. RIP brother, your family is in my prayers.

OFC. Sonny Gerber
Former Bullhead City, AZ PD, current Grover Beach, CA PD

September 19, 2007

God Bless you Officer Erfle for your service. My condolences to your family, friends, comrades, and those that you love and care about. May you rest in peace and be remembered forever.

Sergeant Kenny Eckardt
St. Louis Missouri

September 19, 2007

A HERO may be gone....a HERO will never be forgotten....R.I.P. May your killer rot in hell

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

September 19, 2007

The wound will heal with time but the scar remains so he is never forgotten.

Amanda Inzer
Wife of Deputy Alan Inzer EOW 01/25/07

September 19, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgoten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

September 19, 2007

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

September 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the officers from Squaw Peak Precinct, Officer Erfle's family and the rest of the Phoenix Police Dept.

Officer Erfle, you are now serving beside GOD in heaven. You will always be remembered and loved for the sacrifice you made.

You will never be forgotten. GOD Speed

Police Assistant M.E.
Phoenix PD

September 19, 2007

Prayers to the family, friends and co-workers from your brothers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Retired Trooper K.T. Kinard
South Carolina Highway Patrol

September 19, 2007

You made the ultimate sacrifice Ofcr. Erfle, and you are a hero. Thank you and God bless you and your family.

Ofcr.
Tustin PD

September 19, 2007

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

May God bless you and your family. Watch over your brothers and sisters as we continue the fight.

Ofcr. Michael Horn
Paradise Valley PD

September 19, 2007

Officer Erfle Rest in Peace fellow BROTHER IN BLUE. To the famiy of Officer Erfle your husband and father is a hero.
May god be with you all.

Patrolman, MN

September 19, 2007

Nick, you are a great cop who worked hard every shift. You will be missed. You will always be a hero to me and the other offices at the Peak. God bless you and your family my friend.

Tim
former Phoenix PD

September 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayer to officer Nick Erfle's family and the Phoenix Police Dept.

Gee family

September 19, 2007

I am sorry for your loss.
Susie Cross
Barling, AR

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

September 19, 2007

Justice was swift and absolute. God bless you Ofcr. Erfle!

Valley LEO

September 19, 2007

You will be missed brother! My thoughts will be with your family.

Deputy T. FitzSimmons
Pinal County Sheriff's Office

September 19, 2007

Thank you for everything you have done for us. You a true hero and my prayers go out to your family.

Officer Harnois
AZ DPS

September 19, 2007

Another tragic Law Enforcement story for 2007.

I pray that our Lord watches over your family and friends during this tragic time. I know the He will comfort you in his arms and protect your children. You are a "True American Hero". Rest in peace now my friend, you've earned it. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 19, 2007

My prayers go out for the family, friends, and Dept.

Never Give Up

go over, go under, go around, or go through.
But never give up.

t. kessler

Asst. Warden
Corrections Corp. of America

September 19, 2007

Nemo me impune lacessit

E.A. Bradley
Boise Police

September 19, 2007

Prayers are with you and your family. Watch over the rest of us brother.

Special Agent
BIA Northern Nevada

September 19, 2007