Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I wish express my deepest sympathy to the Freeman family and to the men and women of the Huntsville Police Deparment. I never knew Officer Freeman, but still he is part of the family as are you. Officer Freeman joined a long list of men and women the came before us and now guides and protects all of us.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1

Chuck Porter
Morgan County Sheriff's Office

December 16, 2007

Our hearts and prayers go out the the family of Officer Freeman. We did not know you but we know that because of you, and your fellow officers, that we were safer for having you watch over us. Be with God and be at Peace. Thank you.

Don & Sheila Eiermann
Huntsville Citizen

December 16, 2007

To the family and friends of William Eric Freeman,
Our hearts break over this terrible, senseless tragedy.

Please know that we will always remember Officer Freeman and
we will continue to pray for the healing of his family and friends.

Rest in Peace Officer Freeman

Georgia Joyner
Wife of Lt. Juan C. Joyner, HPD

December 16, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Huntsville Police Department. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Officer Freeman's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

December 16, 2007

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family in their time of need and sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace Brother!

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

December 16, 2007

Off Freeman, may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

December 16, 2007

Those who lay down their lives for the safety of others are the true heros. May you rest in peace Officer Freeman. God will comfort your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandy, wife
HPD, Lt. Barry Pendergraft (ret.)

December 16, 2007

Although I only met Eric for a brief time while teaching his academy class, he stood out to me. He was a quiet man but his demeanor and presence was one of a man in control, having a lot of maturity. We will miss you my brother. May God give your wife and children peace during this time of sorrow. You served with honor and distinction. Will see you soon in God's precinct in heaven.

Dennis Wooten

Retired HPD Major Dennis Wooten

December 16, 2007

I called my wife from Iraq last night only to find out the tragedy in our department. Your passing was felt all around the world. We will continue to pray for and watch after your family. Rest in Peace brother, you will be missed and never forgotten.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matt 5:9.

Officer Ronnie Dickey
HPD Officer

December 16, 2007

With a heavy heart I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends of Officer Freeman. I do not know why this had to happen here again. I remember coming back home (Huntsville) shortly after my fiance' was killed thinking "ahhh, I'm home where all is well, but no, it was not." The incident with Golden occurred and it stirred so many emotions of sadness and disbelief. Here we are again, and I have to say at the top of my voice "Why!?"

I am trying to find the words for the family of Officer Freeman. You are going through so much right now, and I for that I am sorry. It is something that changes you forever. I want you to know however, that you will make it through this time, and that there are so many prayers going out for you. I hope these will sustain you in the times you just don't want to feel the pain anymore. We will never understand why this happens. Just please know that you are never alone. You are thought of often. God bless you and the HPD family.

Shani Lake, former DOC Officer
Fiance of Cpl James Crump, Fayette(AL)EOW6/7/03

December 16, 2007

On behalf of my department, condolences to the family, friends, and department of Officer Freeman.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

December 16, 2007

Your service to your community will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and department in thid difficult time.

Sgt. Russ Nance
Prattville, Al Police Department

December 16, 2007

R.I.P. brother, May Angels lead you home

Deputy Sheriff 6454
L.A.S.D.

December 16, 2007

..........our deepest condolences to the family of officer eric freeman . there are no words that could ever express the sorrow within us . i pray that you know you have a much larger family , lean on us , we are here .......eric , my brother , thank you for sharing the thin blue with me.........rest gently , we have the watch from here................

officer val pickens
b'ham pd/b'ham , al

December 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you rest in peace, Officer Freeman. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

December 16, 2007

My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Police Officer William Eric Freeman. May God grant him eternal rest, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

December 16, 2007

I can't believe you're gone. We were planning to build a woods field this winter to add onto the existing speedball fields you had together already.
I'll never forget when I was still in communications and you were cut loose on your own, Baker changed forever. Suddenly the 'mellower' side of town wasn't quite so mellow, as someone managed to run from you each week. If only they knew who they were running from! I loved to have you on a call with me when I hit the streets because I knew if they took off, they were as good as caught. When I was brand new, we chased that fat guy (on 10 year old misdemeanor warrants) along the tracks on St. Clair and I fell down, tore my pants, lost a magazine, lost my radio and then almost got run over by a minivan. I felt like such a stupid rookie but thankfully you were there with me and we got him good.
You also were a hell of a drug hound. Remember the guy on Pulaski Pike with the ounce? haha...you had him talk himself straight into it! Or the guy not long ago who threw the drugs out of the car, you opened your door, scooped them up and bluelighted him all at once? That was great. Again, you proved things could be found and trouble stirred up if you tried hard enough. Your drive inspires us all. It's good to have guys around who remind you how great this job can be.
You welcomed me around, along with my family, and I'll always appreciate that. My mother came down to visit and when she rode with me and we ate with you at Zaxby's, you guys hit it off so well, I felt like the outsider there! My stepdad came along to the paintball field during the visit and I was afraid he would feel out of place with you and your brothers, but you took to him, gave him a beer and didn't want to charge him for anything. He had such a good time. I remember gunning for you during the team games because you would beat me one on one every time nearly, although I'd never admit it. When I brought Charlotte to your house, I was afraid she wouldn't let me go off and play, but again, your family showed how great it is and she had a fantastic time with all of you. You kept telling me how cute she was, then played guitar for her as she danced up a storm. I've always appreciated that, and thinking of you two together makes me smile.
I'm so sorry. I'll do whatever I can for Les and the kids, we all will. I promise they'll get taken care of, you don't have to worry about that. I'm sorry and I miss you.

December 16, 2007

Even now that we broke up,He was still a very,very Great Guy!!!! And when I die I know that I will See you!!!!!

Tonya
X Wife

December 16, 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

December 16, 2007

Rest in Peace,Brother. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Huntsville.To all the officers of the Huntsville Police Department,please accept my condolences.

Sgt.BR Sexton
Okla.Dept.of Corrections

December 16, 2007

Dad we love you see you in heaven!!!!!!!

Cole and austin freeman
our dad

December 16, 2007

Dad we love you so much but you will not be forgoten. See you in heaven.

cameron and emily freeman
our dad

December 16, 2007

May God bless your family and you. You chose an honorable profession in which we see the worst in life. Thank you for protecting others at the rist of your own life.

Paul Tittle
Chaplain Grundy County S.O.

December 16, 2007

I am Eric's uncle and brother to the grandfather of the children; I served almost 20 years with HPD. I know it is a different enviornment that our officers serve in today than we I worked. The thoughts and prayers of our family go out to Eric children and family. We stand in awe of how quickly a life can change, but we take comfort in the grace and peace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. God's Word tells us this: no greater love has any man than that he would lay down his life for his friends. That's what Eric and thousands of officers all over this land do everyday. God bless and protect you all.

Lt. Randall Duck (fomer)
Huntsville Police Department

December 16, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. William Freeman~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and suport with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, P.O. Freeman!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

December 16, 2007