Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Erfle, thank you for all of your contributions to society as a law enforcement officer as well as the honor, courage, and commitment to duty that it takes to suceed in the law enforcement field.
My father is a police officer in Norfolk, Virignia, and trying to transfer to Phoenix, and I am a Mesa Police Explorer. God bless you and rest in peace!

You are a true example of the song Never Let Go by Bryan Adams
"Can you lay your life down, so a stranger can live?
Can you take what you need, but take less than you give?
Could you close every day, without the glory and fame?
Could you hold your head high, when no-one knows your name?
That's how legends are made, at least that's what they say.
We say goodbye, but never let go.
We live, we die, 'coz you can't save every soul.
Gotta take every chance to, show that you're the kinda man who;
Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go.
Can you lose everything, you ever had planned?
Can you sit down again, and play another hand?
Could you risk everything, for the chance of being alone?
Under pressure find the grace, or would you come undone?
That's how legends are made, at least that's what they say?
We say goodbye, but never let go.
We live, we die, 'coz you can't save every soul.
Gotta take every chance to, show that you're the kinda man who;
Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go.
Gotta take every chance to, show that you're the kinda man who;
Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go.
We say goodbye, but never let go.
We live, we die, 'but you can't save every soul.
Gotta take every chance to, show that you're the kinda man who;
Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go.
Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go."

Police Explorer Mike Haworth
Mesa Police Department

September 19, 2007

Watch over your brothers and sisters now. Most of all, watch over your family. Mine and my wife's thoughts and prayers will be with you, your family and your partnersd. Walk the streets of heaven now Officer Erfle.

God Bless You

Nate
Wisconsin Police Officer

September 19, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

September 19, 2007

Thank you for your service. Rest now, we've got your watch brother. God will watch over your family, and so will we. God bless you and yours.

Agent R. Colburn
U.S. Border Patrol

September 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Erfle, and my gutfelft thank you to the officer. As the daughter of a cop I know the well the feeling of dread you learn to ignore when your loved one begins their shift. I am so sorry that for your family the fear came true. I will be thinking of your family, Erin

Erin, civilian
dtr of law enforcement

September 19, 2007

Your Valiant sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sergeant, Az Dept. of Corrections

Sergeant B. Moore
AZ Dept. of Corrections

September 19, 2007

rest in peace brother, my prayers are w/ your family and co-workers. Watch over us...

Patrolman
Lexington KY PD

September 19, 2007

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law

September 19, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro PD, Louisville, KY

September 19, 2007

Nick,

You have made the ultimate sacrifice and I pray that our community understands just what that means. My prayers are with your grieving wife and children and extended family. How our hearts ache with the loss of your life. I am reminded by John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Gary Vigneault
Phoenix Police, Retired

September 19, 2007

Rest in peace brother! May god bless your family, friends and fellow officers. May he help them through these hard times. Thank you for your sevice. You will be missed. You are a true hero!

PO Bailey
NYPD

September 19, 2007

And another name is added. My heart aches for such sensless tragedies. You are a hero in every sense of the word. My heart goes out to you, your family, and your agency at this difficult time and those to come. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Communications Officer
Floyd County Sheriff's Department, IN

September 19, 2007

Rest in Peace.

He will not let you fall, your protector is always awake.

tim weisend

September 19, 2007

I will always remember Nick as one of the best friends and parters my son, Rob Rodarme, could ever have. You two made a great team. You will be missed by many.

Sgt.Bob Rodarme, retired
Phoenix Police Department

September 18, 2007

My heart, my thoughts, and my prayers go out to your wife, children, family, and your Phoenix Police Dept family. I have never met you but my heart is breaking.
Thank you for protecting us and thank you for all that you were.
Rest in Peace Sir.

Debbie
Wife of a Phoenix Police Officer

September 18, 2007

I want to send out my deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Nick Erfle a true HERO. To the members of the Phoenix Police Department, I also want to send my deepest sympathy for not only have you lost a co-worker, you have lost a friend. Nick will be watching over all of you. RIP Officer Erfle.

Patrolman # 6815
Utica PD, New York

September 18, 2007

I just thinking about how much citizens never appreciate the job you do to keep us safe. Then I see those who do care, like all these reflections posted just hours after your death. I know I am not part of the family yet, but I feel like I already am. I am torned apart when I know any officer is down. After all the work you've done, after all the battles of illness you fought, this is what it comes down to. I guess St. Michael needed another warrior angel. Keep fighting for us, Officer. You've done wonders for us here. You will be missed, and you will always be appreciated. Godspeed and sweet dreams.
"Heroes Live Forever"

Exp. Gonzalez
Phoenix Police Explorers

September 18, 2007

Rest in Peace brother. You sacrafice will never be forgotten. God speed. You and your family will never be forgotten. Watch over our backs.

Deputy Lance Spivey
Apache County Sheriff's Office, AZ

September 18, 2007

RIP brother, my thoughts and prayers are for you.

Ofc. Sonny Gerber
former Bullhead City, AZ officer, current Grover Beach, CA officer

September 18, 2007

Heaven has yet another hero!

COll M. S.
ADOC

September 18, 2007

Rest In Peace, Officer Erfle.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

September 18, 2007

Rest in peace, brother.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police Dept. NC

September 18, 2007

I remember you from the time I worked intake and the easy going and fun nature you possessed. Adam remembers your easy laughs and all around great personality.
My heart broke for your family today. For you sweet children who will miss their daddy's hugs. For your wife who has lost her prince.
Our family prays for yours and for the law enforcement family. God be with them and give them strength through these times of sorrow.
Rest brave Hero. Join Cortez, Holly, Dad, Schultz, Yoos, White, Wolfe, Salmon, and countless others in the home of our Father. Enjoy the easy smiles, and until we are all once again united, rest in peace.

~Amy Uribe
Proud Wife of PPD 7357
Proud Daughter In Law of Fallen Hero PPD 4276 EOW 5/10/05

Amy Uribe
Daughter In Law of Fallen Phx Hero 4276

September 18, 2007

Thank You for your service and sacrafice, you truly are a hero. May you rest in peace brother.

PO William Pataky
Yonkers New York Police

September 18, 2007

Thank you for your years of service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

September 18, 2007