Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are a hero, Maay GOD bless you and your family.

SGT. Watkins

January 29, 2010

This was a poem I was given after Don died and I really liked it.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time and always.
Lisa Schultz

ASCENSION

And if I go,
While you’re still here
Know that I live on,
Vibrating to a different measure
behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me,
So you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar together again,
both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest,
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart,
…I will be there.

By Colleen Hitchcock

Lisa Schultz
wife of Don Schultz #4410 PPD EOW 5-12-04

January 29, 2010

One more good man gone. If we mourn one, we moun all. Rest in peace.

Anonymous

January 29, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler as well as to the Gilbert Police Department. Rest in peace Lieutenant Shuhandler, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 29, 2010

I find it difficult to write what I am feeling. You were a good friend and and example to me. I will forever cherish the memories of working side by side with you. May you rest forever in God's peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and all my brothers and sisters of the Gilbert Police Department.

Jeff Chapman
Farmingtong Police Department, NM (Former Gilbert PD)

January 29, 2010

The global brotherhood of cops mourns over the loss of one of their own. Dutch cops are no exeption. Rest in peace Lieutenant Shuhandler. We will take the watch now.

Brigadier Eric Jansen
Rotterdam City Police Netherlands

January 29, 2010

R.I.P. brother in BLUE. My thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family.

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Hobart

January 29, 2010

For Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler:

Hardly any situation is riskier that the interception of a vehicle by the law officer on patrol. Unknown is the occupant's past misdeeds. Inside can be a wanted felon. Only minutes before having committed a heinous crime. They can attack the officer leaving him/her to die; the vehicle and occupants then speeding away.

Those who would attack a law officer should know that all law officers alerted will respond to join the hunt. We will do before all else. We have done it before. We did it for Eric. We will do it again. Forever.

We pray for Eric's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. We pray they bring aid and comfort to all who grieve. May they each remember Eric for the light that he brought into their life.

I am proud to render Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Lt. Shuhandler's family at this time. He is unfortunately another hero lost. RIP.

Just a private citizen

Anonymous

January 29, 2010

Another warrior gone, God Speed my brother. May the Lord hold your family tightly in this time of need. Thank you for your service and how you represented us all. I know your fellow brothers in blue will take care of your loved ones and make sure the two thugs are prosecuted to the full extent.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police NC

January 29, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Sgt. Mona McKinley, Retired
City of Elgin, Illinois

January 29, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Lieutenant Shuhandler.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

January 29, 2010

Very tragic and Sad . My prayers and thoughts are with your Family and Your Agency . May you Rest In Peace.

Officer G. Maggi
Phoenix P.D.

January 29, 2010

Words can't take away the loss, just know your family is our prayers.

Officer Jason Robey
Unified Police Department (Utah)

January 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Lt. Shuhandler. Thank you for your loyal service sir.

Sean

January 29, 2010

Eric,

Words can't begin to express the sadness and devastation felt in this senseless and cowardly act. I'll never forget you, your work ethic and your constant practical jokes. I am proud to call you my friend and I'll miss you terribly. We will meet again, my friend, and we'll keep working as I know you would have us do. The Gilbert Police Department will never be the same without you.

Ofc. J.Dana
Gilbert PD

January 29, 2010

A PART OF AMERICA DIED....

Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield 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.... 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... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,....
And a part of America died.

Randy Keenan / Sgt-Retired
Alameda, CA PD

January 29, 2010

My prayers, and the prayers of my agency are with the family and friends of this honorable hero. Peace be with you all, and may the love of our Lord calm your pain.

Lieutenant J.D. Ross
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2010

The prayers and condolences of our officers go out to the officers, employees and most especially the family of Lt. Shuhandler. He is a hero, not for how he died, but for how he lived.

Chief David Gottschalk
Fairplay Colorado Police Department

January 29, 2010

To the family and friends of Lieutenant Shuhandler,

On behalf of Session 48, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences. We thank the Lieutenant for his bravery, selfless service and leadership. He is a great loss to the Gilbert Police Department and the law enforcement family. May he begin his watch in a better place.

Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Respectfully,


Session 48

Session 48
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

January 29, 2010

Lt Eric Shuhandler's Family, Friends, and all the Gilbert PD Units and the Units in that area at in my Prayers, thoughts and have my Heartfelt Sympathy.
So very Sorry my Brother. May God Bless.

Officer
Kentucky

January 29, 2010

Thanks for your competitive spirit at Diamondback's fantasy camp. It was a pleasure knowing you.

Brent Rosencrans
friend

January 29, 2010

Lt. you served your community well. You have answered a higher calling. Watch our backs and we'll take it from here. God Speed Brother, may you rest in peace.

To the Shuhandler family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. He will always be remembered.

Dep. B. Eilola
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office/Fellow LEO

January 29, 2010

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Lieutenant Shuhandler. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

January 29, 2010

How sad that useless individuals like this will get a trial...Rest In Peace Lt....Godspeed

Former LEO

January 29, 2010