Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers go out to Officer Freeman and his family. My father's family lives near Huntsville and near Fayetteville, TN., so I feel a connection to that area. Ofc. Freeman is in a better place and his heroics will not be forgotten.

Officer Paul Honea
Chicago Police Department

December 19, 2007

Eric,
You will never be forgotten. Leslie and your children have had the best gift of all, "YOU". They loved and cherished you like no other, you were everything to them. Your police family has been blessed as well. It was a honor to know you. God Bless you and your family.

You will be missed, Sondra

Sondra, HPA
Huntsville Police Department

December 19, 2007

God bless you for the job that you did. May the Lord be with your family and friends during this tragic time.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

December 19, 2007

God bless your family!

Who cries for the COP...
Walking his beat.
Down a mean street..
Where violent men hold sway..
Where life is cheap...
And Death doth keep..
His tally day by day..
Who cries for the cop..
When assault is made..
With flashing blade..
And guns that shatter the night..
And scanners sound...
Of "Officer down !"
Tells of his helpless plight...
Who cries for the cop...
When ambulance wail.
Tells a mournful tale...
Bringing tears to a widow's eyes...
Who gives a dang..
When guns go bang...
And a brave policemen dies?
Who cries for the cop...
With bloodstained shield...
As life doth yield...
And his labored heartbeats stop?
Tell me true... I'm asking YOU...
Who cares ? Who cries for the COP?

Written by: Thomas Cannon from Richmond, Va

Officer Cheryl Wooden
U of A Huntsville Poilice Dept

December 19, 2007

My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family...rest in peace brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston Co Sheriff Dept (MI)

December 19, 2007

Godspeed my brother.

Sgt. Jim McIntyre
Brentwood P.D., St. Louis, Mo.

December 19, 2007

God will provide.

December 19, 2007

I just wanted to say GOD BLESS you for giving the ultimate sacrifice to try and keep us safe from those who don't care about others. I did not know you, but my neice is engaged to your nephew Troy. The city was a better place because of you and your dedication to helping others. May GOD be with you and watch over your family and children. There is a special place in Heaven for people like you, and we know that you are now with Our Heavenly Father. You will be missed.

Robin Hayes

December 19, 2007

Prayers sent out for your friends and family during your time of suffering and mourning. Please know that his service was not in vain. He, along with many other officers, are now walking the streets of gold. RIP, and God speed...your work here is done. Thanks for paying the ultimate sacrifice in ensuring that others remain safe.

Haylee (sis-in-law) to Andrew Esparza #966
Irving, Texas Police Officer EOW 4.13.07

Civilian

December 19, 2007

Our prayers to your friends, co-workers and family. Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant
Michigan State Police

December 19, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir!!!!

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

December 19, 2007

Rest now my brother, your watch is over. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on your beat on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

December 19, 2007

Yet another brave man taken from the ranks of the Huntsville Police Department. While I grieve for Leslie and the children, my thoughts also remain with all of our officers, and with their families as they continue to worry and pray for their love one to come home at the end of his or her shift.
I am once again honored by the manner in which this department conducts themselves in times like these. When we discussed the worry we had for our officers, Captain Bryant said it best, "the more you ask of these officers, the more they respond in critical times, they are amazing". Eric was truly an amazing hero to us all.

Chief Rex Reynolds
Huntsville Police Department

December 19, 2007

Leslie,

My heart goes out to you and your children. May your memories, the love and support of your friends and family, and the support of the HPD family help you through this time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Wife of Huntsville Police Officer

December 19, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Freeman. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and Department in this time of suffering. It's time to walk a beat on Heavens streets for you have done your time in hell.

Cpl. Eric Nelson
Tulsa Oklahoma Police Dept.

December 19, 2007

I have known Eric for years and he exemplified the true goodness and decency that is in all human beings. I feel sorry for those who didn't benefit from knowing him. I am truly blessed for knowing him. All my prayers and hope for his wife and children. He will watch over you all from heaven. God's blessings.

Kristin Barnett
citizen/friend

December 19, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER FREEMAN, MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO MAKE IT THROUGH EACH DAY. KNOW THAT OFFICER FREEMAN IS A TRUE HERO AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEARTS.

POLICE OFFICER GARCIA
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPT

December 19, 2007

What a terrible thing you and your kids have to go through just know that there are so many people praying and you are not alone.

Crystal Willis

December 19, 2007

There are no words that can do justice for the sacrifice that you have made for all of us. I pray that you rest well and God will watch over your family. Please know you are a champion among men and a hero to us all.

Ofc. H. Smith
Florence Police

December 19, 2007

I remember the first time Eric and I worked together: I had just gone 10-8 on third shift and was dispatched to back up Eric on a traffic stop off of Whitesburg. The kid he'd stopped had drugs and Eric was also waiting for a STAC unit to respond. When I got there, Eric just grinned at me and said," What took you so long? Did you stop and get a biscuit?" We both just laughed before getting back to business...... I know we all have a lot of great memories like that and that's how I'm going to remember him....laughing and having a good time being a policeman!
Eric, we love you and we miss you, brother!

Officer Ricky McCarver
HPD

December 19, 2007

to hold urself responsible for the death of another, when you had no part of the wrong doing--that is silly. eric, my man, there are alot of people feeling guilty and responsible right now. myself included. i know you'd be like, come on now, but its hard to rationalize when you're mad at the world because of what's happened. the only one that's guilty is that dirty ugly hobo man, and i KNOW you were doing what you loved. it's just hard. wow, riding to the cemetery yesterday, even as solemn as the whole deal was, i could see your face lighting up at the honor of it all. it was definitely your day--i just wish i could do more. you'd think i could help a little--i was your youngest's age when my parents died, and your oldest's age when the ones that raised me died--yet, the words still don't come. just know i'm doing my best kid. like i said, i'm back again one more time, but as always, might not be the last time. grrr! :) i love you brother.

one more time
might not be the last

December 19, 2007

I wish for peace in your family through these trying times. Peace and acceptance will come eventually. Please remember the Lord will comfort you in your sorrows and pain. I will pray for you to develop the strength that is needed undergo the difficult task that lay before you and your family.

"Final Call"

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."


From the Family of Alan Matthew Ragsdale
KLD 11-27-01
Hohenwald Tennessee Police Department

Virginia Ragsdale
Parent to Krystin Ragsdale Columbia Central JROTC

December 19, 2007

To the family of Ofc. Freeman, I want to say thank you for sharing your son, husband and father with the city of Huntsville. The city is a little darker now that his watch is over. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the peace that only the Lord can provide will comfort you in this time of sorrow. May God bless and keep you.

Clay
Grateful citizen of Huntsville

December 19, 2007

You are my sons age. You could be my son. I never knew you, but your passing touches every member of our Police family. No less than any troop now serving in our military, you served our country on a front line.
Honor - Duty - Loyalty; are not mere words; they represent what we all serve for. It is a consolation to me to know you rest in the Hands of God now. Stand easy, you have done your duty.

Sgt. (Ret.) Francis K. KEOUGH
Lewiston (Maine) PD

December 19, 2007

Officer Freeman, Rest peacefully. Don't worry about us here on earth, we'll take the next call.

Reserve Officer Brian Lawson
Yelm Police Department

December 19, 2007