Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Hite,
While I was in church on Sunday, feeling grateful for my family and life, you were in the middle of the fight of your life on the very streets I drive every day. We are honored by your dedication and sacrifice to preserving the safety of our city. We are deeply saddened by this tremendous loss to our community and the pain your loved ones feel. Rest in the Glory and Peace of our Lord.
The Harting Family
Tucson

June 6, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

June 6, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Hite’s family as well as the members of the Tucson Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

June 6, 2008

May your spirit have a joyous homecoming. I pray your family and friends find comfort in the heart felt words left by your extended Law Enforcment family. "Rest high on the mountain".

D/Sgt. Vence Woods
Office of Criminal Invest, Michigan DEQ

June 6, 2008

Officer Hite,

Thank you for your service to this Country both in the military and as a police officer. You made the ultimate sacrifice in trying to make this world a safer place for us to live. I offer my deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time. Rest easy sir, you will not be forgotten.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

June 6, 2008

Officer Hite, You, your family and your extended family at the Tucson PD will be in my prayers. May god embrace you. Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the son's of God..

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

June 6, 2008

Erik,

I am at a loss for words... You are missed every passing second of every day! I have so much respect for you! It has been my honor helping your family and friends in this time of need! As you had always described... Your family truely is BEAUTIFUL! I can't stop thinking of calls that we took together and multiple interactions that we had talking about our families. Thank you for all you have contributed to this life! You are greatly missed!!!

Officer Melissa Ayun # 48377
Tucson Police Department

June 6, 2008

Every time I saw Erik, he smiled and said something nice. I'll miss him.

June 6, 2008

I'm deeply sadened for the loss of a great officer. My prayers are with the family. God Bless Ofc Hite and his family.

Ofc Egurrola 47233
Tucson Police Department

June 5, 2008

Erik,

It was truly an honor to know you. You were my first "Rookie" or as you would put it, Trooper. I know we meshed well and so well that you told your first trooper, " If you like Timmy Matthews style of F.T.O.ing then you'll love me and if not, you'll have a long five weeks." I will never forget how lucky I was to have had you as my first rookie as an FTO. During our downtime we spoke of your family and current events. You always expressed how much you loved your family and how proud you were of your son. You glowed of joy when you and your wife had your baby daughter. I had my fingers crossed for the two of you that the day would come for the baby to arrive as did Christal. You always spoke highly and proudly of the personnel in the United States Air Force. Never once do I remember hearing a swear from you no matter the circumstances. Remember the prank you played on me to help me quit my nicotine habit? You know, the time we went on a call in sector 1 as Usbaldo recalls. I left my can in the car and when we got back it was gone. You know I always blamed Matt for that but usbaldo came clean a couple of days ago. Too funny, I can hear your chuckle and see your smile now. Thank you for that effort. You would be proud though, it has been about a month now in case you didn't hear me when I was at Tomahawk. We spoke of your first Trooper before he came back to me to wrap up field training. It is good to see you in him but saddening at the same time bro, I miss you and can't even begin to express the sorrow I feel for your family's loss. You are no doubt one of the most pleasant people I have been around and could always count on you to put a positive spin on things. I know you are proud of how he is doing so far. I had no doubts that you would train others well. Erik, rest in peace my friend, it's been rough seeing your locker two down from mine knowing you're not going to be back. I will continue to pray for your family. Good bye buddy, you have left an everlasting impression on very many lives, Good bye.

Ofc. T. Matthews #43123
Tucson Police

June 5, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

June 5, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

June 5, 2008

All of heaven hushed when God announced his arrival.

June 5, 2008

Erik, by all accounts you were an exceptional man. You volunteered 21 years of your life in service to your Country, then volunteered again to spend your AF retirement serving your community. You were also a family man, a father, a husband, a son. And a good Christian witness, too. I KNOW you are in His holy Presence right now.... and I hope that thought can bring solace to those you left behind. Until we are all together again in Paradise, rest easy Erik - we have the watch.

CSO Huber
Tucson PD

June 5, 2008

Sir, your duty to your country and your community does not go unrecognized. Thank you for your service. May God Bless You.

Sergeant
Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office

June 5, 2008

My condolences for the family of this brave hero.

June 5, 2008

God Bless You, Erik Hite. I knew and worked with Erik for nearly three years. What a tremendous human being. Mere words cannot do justice to the man he was. Rest in Peace Erik and thank you for your service.

Ofc J. Stone #47518
Tucson Police Department, Ops Div East

June 5, 2008

We will listen with our hearts when you embrace us. God Bless you.

Detective Margaret Lenard
Tucson PD

June 5, 2008

God bless you Erik, and all you've done for our country and community. You will never be forgotten and the world will never be quite the same without you. Jim & Jennifer

Ofc. Jim Sullivan and wife Jennifer
Tucson Police Department

June 5, 2008

OFC. HITE,
I AM INSPIRED TO THINK THAT YOU JOINED TPD AFTER RETIRING FROM THE ARMED FORCES. THAT SAYS ALOT ABOUT YOU AND YOUR DEDICATION TO PROTECTING OTHERS. GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.

K9 HANDLER ROBERT DERFUS
MARANA POLICE

June 5, 2008

Erik, I spoke with you last week about helping out with Spanish Training for the "new kids" coming to post basic. You were just finishing up a 5 week stint of field training and you were so happy with how your rookie was doing, but looking forward to having a few weeks by yourself. You were a hell of a cop, a fantastic field trainer and a leader to many of your co-workers. Words cannot express how much you will be missed. God Bless you Erik....but keep watching over us and the "new kids" as we send them out to the mean streets.

Sgt. Tammie Penta
Tucson Police Department

June 5, 2008

My condolences and prayers for you and your wife and children and family, friends and Police Family. Thank you Officer Hite, for your dedication and hard work and your bravery, the sacrifices you gave in protecting the people of Arizona, You will never be forgotten and will be remembered in my every day prayers God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Arms
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Philadelphia PA., wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

June 5, 2008

Godspeed brother! Rest assured the members of your department will take care of your family from here.

Trooper Mark Holthaus
Washington State Patrol

June 5, 2008

May you rest in peace and may your loved ones, friends and family know His love and comfort.

June 5, 2008

Thank you Erik for your dedication to this community and the sacrifice that you made. You are a true HERO and may God bless you and your family.

Ofc. Collamore
Tucson Police Dept

June 5, 2008