Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolences to the Fontes family, friends, and brothers and sister's of the Honolulu Police Department during this time of bereavement. I worked with Eric for a number of years on the graveyard shift. He was hard working, always positive, and a pleasure to be around. He will be missed. God speed Eric! Take your place amongst the Lord, stand proud, and walk your beat in Heaven.

Officer Rob Guillermo
Federal Way Police Department WA; Honolulu PD D8 (2001-2008)

September 14, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir......................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Police Dept. Tx.

September 14, 2011

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

September 14, 2011

Rest in peace brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the HPD during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

September 14, 2011

God Bless You and May You Rest In Peace Officer Fontes. Thank You, Terry Granato

Terry Granato
Border Agents Mom

September 14, 2011

My deepest condolences at the tragic accident that took Officer Fontes life. Thank you for your service. RIP.

Helene pawlikowski
civilian

September 14, 2011

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

September 14, 2011

Rest in peace my brother.

Det. JP McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Department

September 14, 2011

Officer Fontes was not only a great officer, but a great friend too. Those of you who knew him would agree that he was a one of a kind and true to who he was. I will truly miss you! To his wonderful kids and beautiful wife, may God be with you during this time in your lives and know that Fontes has gone to a better place now where he can watch over you all and keep you safe. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I love you brother!

Christie "Karoly"
Friend

September 14, 2011

PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEARTBROKEN CONDOLENCES FOR THE MOTHER AND FAMILY OF OFFICER FONTES. I KNOW THE PAIN OF LOSING A SON. MY SON WAS KILLED BY A VEHICLE WHILE LAYING TIRE STRIPS (EOW 07/31/2007), OUR SAFETY OFFICERS ARE HEROS. R.I.P.

BETTY ELLIOTT
CHP MOTHER

September 14, 2011

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

SGT Mike Allen (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

September 14, 2011

God Bless Offcier Eric Fontes and his family. Thank you for your service.

Sgt.Det. Robert Spinney Ret.
MBTA Transit Police Massachsuetts

September 14, 2011

Rest in Peace, Thank you for your service.

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

September 14, 2011

My Deepest Condolences To The Family And Friends Of Officer Eric Fontes ....May You Continue To Cherish The Memories Causing Him To Live On In Each One Of Your Hearts .

THERESA MELODY
none

September 14, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 14, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD,NJ

September 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Fontes, his family, his friends and with all the men and women of the Honolulu Police Department. RIP my brother in blue.

Rick Moore (Retired Sergeant)
ALexandria Police Dept, Alexandria Va. - HASP 1966 -1969

September 14, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Eric.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

September 14, 2011

As Nancy had mentioned, I too was also one of his Instructors at the Academy and I concur with her, HE WAS A VERY FINE YOUNG MAN to say the least. Eric, Rest in Peace my brother. You have touched so many lives with your constant Positive attitude, constant Smiles, and uplifting spirit. Most of all, I will always admire your HUMILITY and your true "ALOHA SPIRIT." I will miss you my brother [aka: Balboa]. May GOD watch over your Family as you sit by his side, and please watch over the rest of us too. Much Love and Aloha to you my Bradda Eric "Balboa" FONTES.

Detective J.CASTRO
Honolulu Police Department

September 14, 2011

The Broken Badge

He put on the blue late one night,

His badge upon his chest polished so bright,

Though his badge was old it shined like new,

For it was much loved by this man in blue.

His badge was his promise to all who came his way,

“I’m here to serve you,” it seemed to say,

A silver badge with edges straight and true,

Just like the heart of this man in blue.

He didn’t see the car that took his life,

He slipped away crying out for his wife,

His broken badge clung bravely to his chest,

A shattered witness to his last breath.

His badge once shiny, bright, and new,

Now lies broken, bent, and blue,

A silver badge, now broken in two,

Just like the hearts, of his brothers in blue.

Rest In Peace Officer Eric Fontes. You are our hero.

Officer William Badua and 'ohana
Honolulu Police Department, D5

September 14, 2011

R.I.P. brothr Eric Fontes!!!

Husker Street Officer

September 14, 2011

Thank you for your service. Your watch is ended. May you now rest in peace good sir. Prayers for all who are effected by this loss.

Chaplain Paul Grady
Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville, TN

September 14, 2011

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

Friend

September 14, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Fontes. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Honolulu PD and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed & God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

September 14, 2011

Thank you for your service, Officer Fontes. May you rest in peace. To the family, friends and extended law enforcement family at the Honolulu Police Department, you have my heart-felt sympathy. Nothing can replace this fallen warrior, and he will be greatly missed. May all of you find peace during this terrible time.

Reserve Sergeant L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

September 14, 2011