Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I heard about this tragic event last night. My thoughts and prayers are with both officers, their families and the members of the DeKalb Countyh PD. God Bless you all

Sgt. Bill Kraus
South Bend, IN PD

January 16, 2008

R.I.P. Thanks for making the world a better place.

Officer
Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

January 16, 2008

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

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

January 16, 2008

Eric, the Lord's house awaits you...enjoy your eternal reward. We will fight the good fight for you.

Matthew 5:9

An Ohio brother
Montgomery Co. Ohio

January 16, 2008

Rest in peace...and may God bring peace and healing to your family.

Kimberly
DVIS/Creek Co. Sheriff's Office

January 16, 2008

Thank you for your service, God bless you sir

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company St. Louis, St. Louis County DSN 2966

January 16, 2008

To the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Barker;
I am truely sorry for your loss. I pray that you will find strength through being there for each other in the days, weeks, and months to come. The bond of family, (whether it be blood or brotherhood) is going to be so very important to finding your way through this terrible ordeal. Please know that I and my family are sending our prayers to heaven for your family and your officer.

Jennifer Mayo
Sister of fallen Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La.

January 16, 2008

OFFICER BARKER, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME IN THIER LIVES. MAY THEY KNOW HIS LOVE, COMFORT AND PEACE. TO YOU MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 16, 2008

GEORGIA LOST ANOTHER HERO, OFFICER BARKER YOU ARE A HERO, YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

OFFICER MARC RILEY
POWDER SPRINGS POLICE

January 16, 2008

Thank you, Officer Barker, for your service to the people of Georgia and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

January 16, 2008

I arrived in the office this morning to the news of the ambush. I heard about the search for your assailants but they did not tell me how you were. Then I heard you were gone.

Two weeks ago, we had an officer down call go out and I started running for the door. But I am only a civilian, I had to stop and watch my colleagues race to the scene without me. Fortunately the officer was bruised and battered but alive. I wish I could do more. You could and did.

May all who knew you and all who loved you find comfort in your devotion to your fellow citizens. May the cowards responsible for your death be caught and face justice. May your memory be a blessing.

James M. Grant, Civilian Employee
LAPD Van Nuys Division

January 16, 2008

Gods speed you brother and may your family be at peace knowing that you are in a better place.

Specialized Officer D. S. Lapides
Sandy Springs Police (Georgia)

January 16, 2008

May God comfort the families, friends and co-workers of Officer Barker. He is a true hero, and this is a tremendous loss for all of law enforcement.

Anonymous
Honolulu Police Department

January 16, 2008

I know what your family is going through right now. The worrying, the pain, the tears...it's all unbearable. My first cousin was killed in the line of duty two years ago. He was a Wiggins Police Officer in Mississippi. I know he has welcomed you into paradise with his great big hug and charming smile. May God bless you and your family. You are a hero!

Meghan Breland
Respecting Citizen

January 16, 2008

Sending thoughts and prayers. RIP my brother.

Deputy Sheriff K. E. Phelps
Henry County Sheriffs Dept GA

January 16, 2008

Rest in Peace with God, Eric. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

January 16, 2008

I had the opportunity to meet you on a few occasions while I was still with DKPD. You were a true man who cared about and supported what was important in life, your family. As with all the other fine officers that we have lost, we must all vow to remember the sacrifice that you made and continue the battle. Rest In Peace.

Officer S. Whitaker
Lawrenceville PD/ Former DKPD 2149

January 16, 2008

Rest in peace, Officer Barker. Thank you for your dedication to duty and for your service. May God bless and keep you.

Linda Orlomoski, Emergency Dispatcher
American Ambulance Service, Inc.

January 16, 2008

Eric was one of the nicest people you would ever meet.
We have truly lost a wonderful man.
To the family, we will keep you in our prayers and pray he keeps you in his grace and mercy. May he give you comfort.
I know words can seem futile at this point, but know Eric was admired and loved by many. I was privilidged to know him.
To the Officers of the South Precinct, know that Fire Rescue is here if you need us. We are one family.

Captain M. Crosby
DeKalb County Fire Rescue

January 16, 2008

Thank You brother for your hard work! R.I.P and I send my condolences to your family and police family

Officer B.Loveless
Wake Forest Police, NC

January 16, 2008

Eric I am sure we passed each other on I-285 or somewhere in Dekalb. The blue line has been stricken again. It is sad that two officers had to lose their life for a senseless act. Rest in peace Officer Bryant you and your partner are 10-8 with God....thanks for your service.

Reserve Officer A.L. Sullivan #49
City of Snellville Police (GA)

January 16, 2008

Police Officer Eric Barker,

Thank you so much for making this world a better place. Let us remember when others run from a dangerous situation it is you that took the oath to face the dangers of that situation to save others in harms way.

DeKalb County, the State of Georgia, and The United States of America, have lost a true warrior that was murdered by an individual(s) that Police Officer Barker had sworn to protect.

Police Officer Barker may you rest in peace and keep on patrolling your beat in heaven as one of God's bravest officers.

Detective Parker A. Adrine Jr. #38
Shaker Heights, Ohio Police Department

January 16, 2008

Hearing about this brought back so many awful memories of two of our officers who were gunned down very much the same way on April 31, 2007 (Sean Clark and Jeff Shelton). Our hearts are completely broken to have this happen again. May God with the family and friends of both Officers Bryant and Barker always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you endure this ever-painful time. God is with you and justice will prevail. Thank you both for your brave and dedicated service...you will NEVER be forgotten!!!

CMPD Wife, Charlotte, NC

January 16, 2008

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND DEKALB COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF POLICE OFFICER ERIC BARKER. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

POLICE OFFICER ERIC BARKER YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

January 16, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother with your partner who lost his life next to you. Your career was cut too short also. Know that your felloow officers will not rest till the skells are caught who did this act. They are gutless wonders. Keep watch from above and we'll take it down here. My condolences to your family and the DeKalb Cnty PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 16, 2008