Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As the mother of a police officer and a fire fighter, I can only imagine the heart ache Officer Hite's family must be feeling. My daughter worked with officer Hite and feels he would have been proud to "go" doing the thing he loved, and protecting the inocent. I have so much respect and pride for these men and women who get up every day not knowing if they'll come home. Thank you Erik for your dedication to others and a JOB WELL DONE! I will never forget your sacrifice-Ever.

Carol L Bratt
Mother of Officer Kit Dorman TPD

June 9, 2008

My sincere condolences to men & women of the Tucson Police Department, and also to Officer Hites family. Officer Hites service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Andrew Griego
Albuquerque, Nm

June 9, 2008

We are all deeply saddened by the loss of a fine public servant. Our thoughts and prayers continue with the family and the Tucson Police Department.

Allen Melcher, EPO
Federal Correctional Complex

June 9, 2008

God bless you sir, you are a hero. Thank you for your service and you will never be forgotten.

To Tucson PD:
Your fellow officers in Phoenix are thinking of you and praying for you now. Be strong and keep up the good fight.

Officer
Phoenix PD

June 9, 2008

Officer Hite,

Words cannot express my deepest appreciation for what you have done not only for our country, but the community of Tucson and the state of Arizona. The loss we have received to one of Tucson's finest does not go without action. I am soon to join the ranks of a Police Department here in Arizona, and I dedicate myself with every breath I take that the most recent officer placed on that memorial will be the last. Thank you again for making the ultimate sacrifice so that the citizens of Tucson can be separated from the evil you swore to put a stop to. Rest In Peace brother.

J.M.E.
Upcoming Law Enforcement Officer

June 9, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

June 9, 2008

We will carry the watch from here brother. GODSPEED

Y-444 USBP

June 8, 2008

farewell for now Brother. Rest in the knowledge you gave your all and did your share above and beyond the call. We are proud to call you Brother. May God Bless and comfort those loved ones who face these sad and trying times.

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights VA-XVIII

June 8, 2008

To Officer Erik David Hite's entire family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this extremely difficult time.
Thank you for your service to our country in the United States Air Force and protecting the citizens of Tucson as a brother in blue.
There is no more noble a cause than to lay down your life so others may see another day.
On behalf of the Phoenix Police Department WE SALUTE YOU!
We got it from here..
Godspeed!

Your family in blue~

Phoenix Police Department
Phoenix,AZ

Phoenix Police Department

June 8, 2008

Officer Hite thanks for all you did for the city you were the real hero that day, Officer Hite you were there for my city thanks so much you will forever be missed you smile and personality like no others. thanks so much for all you did

Citizen

June 8, 2008

Officer Hite, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your bravery and courage embody what it means to be a hero. Please continue to watch over us.

"In valor there is hope"

Dep Nice, R.D.
Pima County Sheriff's Department

June 8, 2008

We thank you for all your years of service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the friends, family, and co-workers of Officer David Hite.

Police Wives Online

June 8, 2008

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Officer Erik Hite. As parents of a Tucson Police Officer, not a day goes by without praying for the safety of our son and all his fellow officers. We know firsthand, the pride and commitment to service that our Police Officers have, and the unselfish way in which they serve our community. God bless and protect you all.

Robert and RoseMary Miranda
parents

June 8, 2008

I have such wonderful memories of us working together in T4. You were truly an amazing person. It has been an honor to be able to call you my brother in blue as well as my friend!! I know that your family meant everything to you. Rest assured, we will take care of them. I hope you know how much we are going to miss you and your fabulous personality! We always got in trouble for "saying it like it is"....I guess I will be flying solo for a while! You will NEVER be forgotten! Till we meet again!!

With much love,
Stacey, Terence, Trennon, Cole, Travis and Drew Hickey

Det. Stacey Hickey
Tucson Police Dept.

June 8, 2008

Yesterday a police sergeant from Tucson was passing through Texas (met him and his family at a local gas station) and he told me about the tragic death of Officer Hite. I read his story here and was taken a back by officer Hite's heroism.

I wanted to stop by and leave my deepest condolences for the family and officer Hite's fellow officers. He looked danger right in the face and charged on for his fellow officers.

Highest respects.

Police Officer
El Paso, Texas Police Department

June 8, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9/24/1976

June 8, 2008

Thank you, Officer Hite, for your service to the people of Arizona 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

June 8, 2008

Rest in peace young brother.
M. Nations
Lake City TN., Police Dept.

Patrolman Mike Nations
Lake City PD, TN

June 8, 2008

From my 8 year old son's words, "I am not sad, because he did it for his people!"

Officer Hite, "your people" are grateful for your service and sacrifice!

May we all pass with such honor.

Deputy Michael Moseley
Pima County Sheriff's Department

June 8, 2008

I knew and worked with Eric too briefly. A Good person a dedicated professional.
He will be forever remembered and missed!

Sergaent Martin Broderick
Tucson police Department

June 8, 2008

Another morning has approached
as I think of my officer again.
One of the many officers that swore
to serve and to protect,
and gave up his life in the very end.

That fateful day is something that
I am not allowed to forget.
It is that memory that reappears
each time I put on my headset.

And when I sit in front of the radio
and dispatch my officers to a priority call,
I silently hope and pray
that I hear them clear,
instead of hearing them take the fall.

You see, I have always read their voices
and sent back up when I sensed tension or fear.
But now, more than ever, it is their voice
I want to continue to hear.

Taking for granted that you will hear
an officer do another traffic stop,
just should not be done.
For it does not matter how routine
the stop or call may be,
it only takes one.

When one of our brothers or sisters
is lost in the field
the briefing room will then be left
with an empty space.
And in our hearts it is perceived,
that this brother or sister will
never be replaced.

It is my solemn vow to all of my officers
to give my very best,
and to be the voice they want to hear
in their worst times of distress.

It is for my officers that
my loyalty is firmly planted
And it is their voices
that I will never again,
take for granted.

Authored by: Paula Ann Gomes

Micaela Lopez, Communications Supv
Tucson Police Dept

June 8, 2008

We had such a great time working together in T4. It is truly an honor, not only to call you my brother in blue, but also my friend! You are going to be incredibly missed! I know that you will always be looking after us. I know that your family meant everything to you...rest assured, we will take care of them! You will never be forgotten! Till we meet again!!!

Det Stacey Hickey
Tucson Police Dept.

June 8, 2008

Our Hearts and Prayers go out to the family of Ofc. Hite, as well as our Brother and Sister Officers of Operations Division East. May God Bless our entire Law Enforcement Community, as well as our Brother and Sister Officers through out this great Country.
"QUE EN PAZ DESCANSES, MI HERMANO".
Ofc. A.Gallego #18671 - ODS
PCJCC Detention Ofc. M.Gallego and Family, Krystina.

Officer A.Gallego #18671
Tucson Police Department

June 8, 2008

To you and your family, I wish much love and peace. Your friendship and service to all is and was appricated so very much. You will forever remain in my heart and soul. I know you touched many lives. Thank you for your kindness, love, compassion, and friendship. Just thanks. I wish your family all the blessings in the world.

Diane Bradley

June 7, 2008

I was privlidged to know Eric as his basic training officers at the academy. Eric was very motivated and excited about becoming an officer, he had already served his country and now wanted to continue in service to his community and he did so with Honor. Eric was a leader both in his recruit class and in his squad. My brother you will be missed, General Patton said it best when he stated "We should not be saddend that men like these died, but be greatful that men like Eric lived...Go with God, our prayers are with you and your family...The Brandt Family

Sergeant Rob Brandt
Tucson Police Department

June 7, 2008