Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Brother. I served with you in Panama (534th MP) and on several occasions had the opportunity to work with you. You were a true professional and outstanding NCO. You will be missed.

Ray Liles(SGT)
US Army

July 8, 2011

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on?Thank you for carrying the flag Officer Colonroche.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings Co. Sheriffs Office

July 8, 2011

I am sorry to hear of your loss that was a part of your heart, I am sure. You or your husband or family know me, I am the widow of a military veteran and also the mother of an Hollister Missouri police officer and a private investigator.I have made it my mission to pray for our law enforcement and there departments and there families, I am determined to help others and I know through prayer that will do it. GOD BLESS YOU and help you in the days ahead. Ann

Ann Wingender
a praying friend

July 8, 2011

When I think of three words to describe Eli, I think of Brave, Fearless and Determined. That is Eli. That is the legacy he leaves in my mind to reflect on. To see how small the world can be, 25 years ago, I was at my college homecoming half-time show where they presented a airshow for us. A man jumped out of an airplane thousands of feet up and landed on the 50 yard line with a football in his hands. The crowd went wild in amazement. 20 years later my husband would introduce me to "Eli" his partner the Policeman/Paratrooper. It has been a pleasure to know a great Career man of Police Officer/ Paratrooper. "Eli great work and Service, you are resting in Our Heavenly Father's Arm now. I will continue to pray for your family. God Bless You and Family!

Aretha Murdock
Officer F.R. Murdocks Wife/Eli's friend

July 8, 2011

Rest easy now my Brother in Law, as your watch on this earth is over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County FL. Sheriffs Office

July 8, 2011

July 7th was the first night back to work for me after Eli's death. It was a very difficult and long night. After I heard any calls coming in from dispatch wishing I could hear Eli's call number 106. After never hearing his call no. 106 really made this bad dream I thought I was having a reality. It is going to be a long time and some lonesome days for myself and fellow co-workers here at the Sanford Police Department. To all the Law Enforcement families throughout the nation, please continue to pray for our brother's family and all family members who have lost a police officer in the line of duty.

Patrol Officer/Officer F.R. Murdock
Sanford Police Dept. Eli's Partner

July 8, 2011

We are looked upon as protectors. This brother has completed his chapter here on earth. Family and friends I mourn with u even though personally I know him not. Celebrate his life and what he has done and accomplished during his tour of duty in this life. He is know with the Grand Architect of the Universe and the Protector of all. His wings of protection still huver above u. God Bless U All!

j bingham
certified officer

July 8, 2011

Thank you for your grateful service to our country and to our community. May God bless your family and your fellow co-workers. There is no greater love than for a man to lay his life down for a friend.... RIP...

Riley Godley
Lee County SO

July 8, 2011

Rest in peace, Brother.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

July 8, 2011

To the Eli Colonroche Family, friends, co-workers, etc....I have a son in Law Enforcement here in Georgia....and I must say....I keep a heavy heart, as, unless you have a loved one in this field or the Military....no one KNOWS how you just dread that "phone call or visit". I live approx. 200 miles from where my son works, so it's even harder for me. But...I consider us ALL "one BIG family". My heart-felt condolences to ALL of you. May God be the one to give you the strength to get through this and all of the days to follow. Officer Colonroche was a very brave man & hero. He not only served his Country.....but he served the citizens where he lived, and I don't think he will ever be forgotton. May he rest in peace, and may God bless each and every one of you through your time of sorrow and healing. My prayers are with you all.

Anita G. Taylor
Mother of Son in Law Enforcement

Anita G. Taylor
Mother of Son in Law Enforcement

July 7, 2011

Officer Colonroche thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Friend

July 7, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Sanford Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

July 7, 2011

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Officer Colonroche's family, and Co-workers.
May they each be comforted and find peace.
May his memory and faithful service be remembered by all.

Rev. Tony Wells
Earle Police Comission, Earle Arkansas

July 7, 2011

REST IN PEACE ELI AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT HOME AND ALSO WITH YOUR FAMILY AT SANFORD POLICE DEPT.MY FAMILY HAD THE HONOR AND PRIVILAGE TO KNOW YOU FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND WE CAN ONLY DESCRIBE YOU AS FUNNY,COURAGEOUS,DEDICATED,LOVED,AND WELL RESPECTED BY ALL THAT KNEW YOU.

~~10-42~~

JULY,5,2011

DEPUTY P.A. PHILLIPS
HARNETT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

July 7, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Elieser "Eli" Colonroche.

Thank you for your dedicated service.

Sgt. Randy keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

July 7, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

July 7, 2011

Rest In Peace Officer Colonroche, May God be with your family during this difficult time.

Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

July 7, 2011

As a fellow officer that just completed 30 years with the Durham Police Department and now one month into my second Career, my sympathy goes out to the Colonroche Family and my Prayers are with You. Take heart knowing that "Eli" was doing what he loved...we don't do this for the money, we do this because we love it!

Godspeed Officer Colonroche, You have Served Well!

Sergeant Robert McLaughlin Jr.
NC Central University Police

July 7, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD,NJ

July 7, 2011

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

Niles, Illinois Police Department

July 7, 2011

Rest In Peace brother! May God continue to give your family strength and courage!!

Officer Chris Minor
Wake Forest Police

July 7, 2011

Very sad to hear of this. Thank you Eli for your service to your nation and the community of Sanford. Rest easy, we have the watch from here. God bless you, your family, friends and comrades.

CPT Chad Smith
Ft Bragg Police/ PMO

July 7, 2011

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Officer Colonroche today and always.. Thank you Officer Colonroche for your service to your community and our country.. You are a HERO Sir..

Joyce
Sister of OFC John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

July 7, 2011

For my borther in Arms while I was assigned to the 534th Military Police in Panama 89-91. May you rest in Peace.

CW4 Stormy McLemore Ripley
U.S. Army

July 7, 2011

My wife and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Colonroche's family, friends, co-workers, and agency. Rest In Peace Officer Colonroche, we'll carry on for you.

Sergeant Mike Allen (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

July 7, 2011