Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'm losing my faith in the human race when I read stories like this. See you in Heaven Officer Barker.

My New Watch

I began my new watch today and everything’s going fine.
I just wanted to let you know that I would be checking in on you from time to time.

It’s really different here, but in a good way,
Although the change was sudden, rest assured there is nowhere else I’d rather stay.

I work with a crew of true heroes, who always do their best,
They always do their part, and watch over all the rest.

I can’t change what happened on that fateful night
But remember that I will forever continue to fight.

Please tell my family I love them and I’m with them all the time.
Help my wife when I can’t and give a kiss to that sweet child of mine.

I walk a new beat that seems so far away
But you can reach me, and I’ll back you up, you only have to pray.

I have to go now for there’s a rookie on the street.
I have to do my part, for it’s not his time to walk this special beat.

In memory of all our fallen brother’s and sisters of Law Enforcement

D/S T. Arnold 416

Ofc BJ Horn
Adrian, MI PD

January 17, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are w/ you and your family.

Chris Agostarola
civilian

January 17, 2008

My heart and prayers goes out to Police Officer Eric Barker, his family and the DeKalb County Police Department. May GOD bless you!

Sgt. Garey Bostick
Office of Naval Intelligence Police

January 17, 2008

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

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

January 17, 2008

my thoughts go to you,your family and fellow officers,thanks for keeping this world safer!Rest In Peace! from belgium(europe)

francky wygers

January 17, 2008

Officer Barker Rest in Peace. You and your Family are in our paryers.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Dept.

January 17, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

January 17, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 17, 2008

From a brother in blue across the ocean, Rest In Peace Officer Barker.

Prayers and thoughts sent to family friends and colleagues.

Police Officer
Australian Federal Police

January 17, 2008

OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO DEKALB COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE BAKER FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.

Levett
CMPD

January 17, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

MPO KD HOWARD #1864
DEKALB POLICE DEPT. UNIFORM DIVISION

January 17, 2008

May God rest your sole and bring comfort to your family and loved ones.

Sgt. J. Cramer
National Police, Denmark

January 17, 2008

I AM SO SORRY TO HERE OF OFFICER BARKER'S DEATH MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. REST IN PEACE OFFICER BARKER. GOD BLESS YOU

SGT. RUSSELL GRIZZARD
CARROLL COUNTY GEORGIA SHERIFF'S OFFICE

January 17, 2008

My wish for the family is love, peace, and understanding. I pray that God touch you and be with you now and in the days to come. May the pain you feel now and will feel as time goes on and days pass by be lessened by the NEVER ENDING LOVE OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.

Amanda Firth
Wife of Police Officer

January 17, 2008

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

January 17, 2008

May God Bless you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Wanda Ryan, Reserve Deputy
Reeves County SO, TX

January 17, 2008

God bless the family of this Honorable DeKalb Officer. My prayers are with you in this time of need. Be strong and know that the person(s) responsible for this senseless act will be brought to justice.

SPECIAL AGENT
USSS

January 17, 2008

For once, I have no words...my brother in blue, rest in peace. And for your family there is undending prayer.

Miller
CPPD

January 17, 2008

May God wrap His loving arms around Officer Bryant's families (personal & law enforcement. I will continue to hold you guys up in prayer.

Det. Sgt. Latricia Allen
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

January 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and department. Rest in peace brother.

Ptl S. Carr #3464
Griffin PD

January 17, 2008

God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace as you sit with the angels.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

January 17, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

January 17, 2008

Rest in peace and may your family find comfort knowing your at peace and with GOD. Watch over your family just like what son is doing to us. You and your partner are HEROs and will always shine in glory.

Lorna A. Ring of Suisun City, CA.
Mother of Officer Joselito A. Barber EOW 08-13-06 Seattle PD, WA.

January 16, 2008

Someone killed a Police Officer today,
As part of American died,

Heaven has anothe Hero today walk proud
Officer Eric Barker,
your job here on earth is done for the day,

I will keep your family,freinds,and fellow
Officers of the DeKalb County Police Department.
in my prayers,
I know and feel your pain through this time
of time of this tragedy sadness and grief,

Go rest on High Mountain Officer Barker
May Peace be with you,

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff.
Maryland.

January 16, 2008

I am once again sitting in the chair where I first got the call. It has barely been 24hrs and mourning for you, Officer Bryant, and both your families comes and goes like the tide. We have charged one. We will catch the others. It still won't bring either of you back to your families or to your fellow officers. Rest easy brothers, we will continue to stand as The Thin Blue Line. I only hope we can do it in a way that honors you both.

MPO JM Ware#2465
DeKalb County Police Department

January 16, 2008