Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. BROTHER Workman!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

September 3, 2012

Rest In Peace Trooper Workman.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

September 3, 2012

Thank you for your service to the public. You and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of my family.
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Teresa Parsons
Kentucky resident

September 3, 2012

George, Connie and family,
Words cannot express our thoughts and feelings for each of you. We never had the honor of meeting Eric, but remember George, Connie and the Workman family from the years that we lived in Clay.
We feel that we would know how loved this young man must have been and how proud that his family must be of him.
May the Lord heal and soften that break in your hearts that you may share some of the love that you had for Eric with others.
God Bless

Lt. J. W. Vance, Retired
WVDNR Conservation Officer

September 3, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

September 2, 2012

Our sympathy goes out to the families of our fallen troops . Even though we did not know you. You both were a part of the WV family,

SOS/RN/ John and Pam Thorme
Federal BureU of Prisons/Valley Health

September 2, 2012

Rest in peace Eric and may GOD look over your family and the WVSP.

TFC Archie Forsyth
Louisiana State Police (Troop A)

September 2, 2012

RIP Trooper Workman. I pray that god comforts your family and friends.

Lt. Larry Lilly
Raleigh County Sheriff's office (WV)

September 2, 2012

I did not know you, but when I heard 2 WV STATE Troopers were killed in the line of Duty, My hart sank!!! R.I.P Trooper Workman u will never be forgotten.....and God bless ur family, friends and the WVSP !!!

Senior Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons

September 2, 2012

Rest in peace Trooper Workman, We lost a good man. God be with your family. You will not be forgotten.

Cpl Roy Gum
Concord University Police Dept

September 2, 2012

Rest In Peace Trooper Workman. We will continue the fight and never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made to keep those on your watch safe.

Officer C. Martin, Jr. #3136
Dekalb County GA Police Dept.
(Former Chattanooga, TN P.D. 1998-2011)

September 2, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

September 2, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

September 2, 2012

Rest in peace brother. You gave the ultimate sacrifice and we will never forget. My condolences.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at Potsdam

September 2, 2012

GOD BLESS TROOPER WORKMAN, HIS FAMILY AND HIS DEPARTMENT. MAY TROOPER WORKMAN AND CORP. BAILEY BOTH PATROL TOGETHER AGAIN IN A BETTER PLACE.

DEPUTY ALAN W. MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (AUGUSTA GA)

September 2, 2012

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW YOU,I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES OF OUR STATE AND OUR COMMUNITY.MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY.YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED.REST IN PEACE.

ANGELA TRUMAN
CITIZEN OF WEST VIRGINIA

September 2, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Trooper Eric M. Workman as well as to the West Virginia State Police. Rest in peace Trooper Workman, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 2, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

September 2, 2012

Trooper Eric Workman, may you rest in peace, your death was not in vain, you may have left as a result of a tragedy, but God seen that you served your time here on Earth beyond His expectations and decided it was time for you come home to His waiting arms, and the glory of Heaven. God will give peace and comfort your family and friends that were left behind until you are together again. Our thoughts and prayers to all of your family, friends and comrades.

Darlene Fields
WV Citizen

September 2, 2012

Rest In Peace Trooper Workman. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of West Virginia.

Sgt. Jarrod Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

September 2, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy E. Zargo #7027
Clay County Sheriff's Office (Florida)

September 2, 2012

Rest in peace my brother L.E.O. I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself, stand for good.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

September 2, 2012

My prayers are with Troopers Bailey & Workman and their loved ones.

Jim Stock, Drug Court Probation Officer
Northern Panhandle Drug Court

September 2, 2012

I am sorry for the loss of the two Troopers and the wounding of the tow truck driver. I will pray to the Creator to give all strength and a speedy recovery. May there souls and spirit be with the Creator, and there memory live on to give strength to all. A hoo Crow hop

Dennis Roberts
n/a

September 2, 2012

Another "Hero" taken. Your spirit will live on forever. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your department and most of all to your Loved Ones.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County, NY Police Department

September 2, 2012