Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our condolences to the family of this well-loved and respected Tucson policeman. Losing one's life to protect and serve our community is the ultimate sacrifice and we shall never forget.

~Gray Family

Gray Family
Appreciative Citizen

June 4, 2008

God bless you Eric Hite. May you rest in peace and god bless your family and dept!

Ashley F.
friend

June 4, 2008

Thank you for your serivce in the military & the police department. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and I am so greatful that there are heroes like you to protect us. You are a true american hero! May god bless your family & friends who suffer such a tragic loss.

Thank you sir! Rest in peace.

KL
TUCSON RESIDENT

June 4, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

June 4, 2008

Erik,

May god comfort your family in their loss. You are a true hero. We will miss you Brother, we wiil NEVER FORGET! 10-7, good night sir..RIP.

Ofc S. Boggie #46935
TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 4, 2008

Thank you brother for your service. We will never forget you. God Bless.

Sergeant Timothy Long
Long Beach Police Department CA.

June 4, 2008

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

June 4, 2008

Ofc. Hite,
Thank you for protecting our community and your dedicated service. Your brothers and sisters in Team One will never forget,and your family will be in our hearts and prayers.Rest in peace

Sgt. Will Corrales
Tucson Police Dept.

June 4, 2008

My neighbor ... a true friend. Always a ready smile, a wave and at time would just stop by to ask how we were doing. Welcomed us to this neighborhood when we were moving in. I feel like we've lost a member of our family. For all you wearing the uniform and badge, just remember, we who are no longer in uniform grieve with you and with his beautiful family. Our love goes out to him and his family.
Hal

Captain Hal Osborn, USN ret
Naval Aviator

June 4, 2008

my condolences to the family,ive never met erik but it still hits hard to hear another brother has been lost. may god be with the family in this time of need.

expl T.Drane
Chandler P.D

June 4, 2008

Officer Hite,
God bless you and your family. You made the ultimate sacrifice for your country. You are a true American hero, and your name will never be forgotten. Don't worry about your family Officer Hite, they will be well taken care of and I know they are very proud of you as are all of the Law Enforcement personnel in this profession.
Rest in peace now brother, we'll take it from here.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

June 4, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 4, 2008

Thank you brother for the ultimate sacrifice that you made to keep all safe from evil. You will always be with us in our hearts and memories. Fly with the angels....Brother!

Officer J. Douglas
Tucson Police Department Motors

June 4, 2008

A Part Of America Died,

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
What a tragedy to lose another officer by someone who has no respect for life. A person that hasn't any value for life and will kill a police officer will shoot and kill anyone.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this dark time of anyone's life.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL-BECAUSE YOU ARE HEROES.
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson

June 4, 2008

In the simple performance of duty,

he pinned on a badge,

checked his gear with a practiced eye,

and kissed his loved ones good-bye.

In the simple performance of duty,

he reported for work,

joked with his buddies at roll call,

and made his last trip down the squadroom hall.

In the simple performance of duty,

he answered the call

to help the helpless, to find the lost,

no matter the danger or how great the cost.

In the simple performance of duty,

he lay down his life,

for those in peril he tried to save,

our brave friend went to his grave.

In the simple performance of duty,

we honor his deed,

as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,

long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.

Never judge or regret, what he did, In the simple performance of duty.

God Speed My Brother, We will take it from her.....
WE WILL NEVER FORGET

Hunter Stewart
H.P.D.

June 4, 2008

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER, WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.
GODSPEED.

RETIRED DEPUTY/SGT
IOWA

June 4, 2008

Blessed are the Police Officers,
for they protect our lives,
guard our safety,
and keep the peace.

Thank you Officer Hite for all that you did. May you now rest in peace above.
You will never be forgotten. God Bless you and your family!
Kary Aros

Kary Aros
Wife of a TPD officer

June 4, 2008

G-d Speed My Brother

UC
ODPS-Inv Unit

June 4, 2008

Erik, I just spoke to you just the other day, and now you are gone. I remember you were making me laugh and had I known it would be our last laugh together I guess I would have made it last a little longer. I am hurting so badly right now, I cant even imagine the hurt your family feels. This is going to be my first day back to work, and I dont even know how I am going to get through the day without breaking down. For some reason my badge looks so diffrent now. I guess with prayer and thoughts of you I will manage. I will take your memory with me as I check 10-8 today. You were a great friend to me and I will never forget you. God speed my friend, until we meet again.

6535

June 4, 2008

Words are extremely difficult to find in expressing feelings of this magnitude. Officer Hite was a prime example of what honor, dedication, and the word hero mean. In his act to preserve life among the citizens of Tucson, he made the biggest sacrifice. He will be remembered and his honor upheld among Officers, Deputies, and citizens across the nation. When you reflect upon the person he was, do not think of how he died. Reflect upon the accomplishments he made and the lives he saved.

Officer J. Wilhelmsen
Tucson Police Officer

June 4, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. GOD bless you and your family. You are a hero to us all

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

June 4, 2008

Sir, you are a hero. Rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Police Officer M. LaFramboise #1270
Independence Missouri Police Department

June 4, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

June 4, 2008

Rest in Peace.

M.S.
ADOC

June 4, 2008

Rest in Peace Ofc. Hite, know that your pursuit of the suspect inspires us all to face the dangers we do everyday. Your memory will live on, and you will never be forgotten! "In valor there is hope!" GODSPEED!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury N.H. Police Department

June 4, 2008