Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

August 31, 2012

For Trooper Eric M. Workman:

Our duty as patrol officers on the highway is often a tedious and boring job, however the tide changes almost instantly, especially when we effect an arrest. We are thankful for the immediate response of other law-officers who made it to the scene to permit the perp to elect a final dispostion in this case. We regret that our brother Eric would become the next law-officer statistic in a deadly enounter.

We pray for Eric's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.

We are proud to render Trooper Eric M. Workman, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

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

August 31, 2012

My God bless and look over these fine officers and their surviving families. It is unfortunate that this tragedy ever happened, but it did. Hopefully, we will learn from this very costly situation that every suspect is a danger to our welfare and deserves our constant vigilance.

Special Agent (Retired) William Bertolan
Bureau of ATF, U.S. Treasury Department

August 31, 2012

I hail from a family of law enforcement officers, Federal and local. My deepest condolences to those family, friends and co-workers of these two brave men. May peace be with you all as you continue the journey. God Bless!

Scottye Williams

August 31, 2012

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

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

August 31, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 31, 2012

Troop, I know we didn't meet each other but we are all family when we wear the badge so well pray for you and your family. May God open his kingdom gates for you .. . . . . . God Bless from a former PO of Martinsburg WV PD and now a Trooper from New Jersey.

DSG Steve Urbanski
New Jersey State Police

August 31, 2012

‎"Policeman's Heaven"
Author: Unknown
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No Lord I guess I ain't,
because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a Saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my work was rough.
Sometimes I have been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep.
I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
but if you don't I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly
for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets
You've done your time in Hell."

CPD Wife

August 31, 2012

Rest in peace Trooper Workman and Trooper Bailey Thank you both for your service.

OFFICER JAMES ''SPEEDY'' HARKINS
HIAWASSEE POLICE DEPT. GEORGIA

August 31, 2012

To my fellow BROTHER OF THE BADGE, you will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to his family.

sheriff
cook county sheriff

August 31, 2012

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your family. I pray that they will have great strength & comfort to get them through. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Samantha Jones
Spouse of Fallen Patrolman Jerry Jones, EOW 9/13/09

August 31, 2012

Thank you for bravely serving the people. Condolences to your loved ones, friends and colleagues.

Grateful citizen
Madison, WI

August 31, 2012

You have joined with your partner Brother Marshall Bailey in Gods kingdom to serve alongside all of our loving and heroic brothers and sisters who have all paid the ultimate in protectin Gods children in their communities. Jesus has warm, loving and comforting arms to hold you. Those left behind will care for your family and keep your name and honor alive for years to come. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired Det.
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chaplain FOP

August 31, 2012

Rest in peace Trooper Workman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and to the members of the West Virginia State Police. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Trooper J. Cottrell, u/411
Kentucky State Police, Post 8

August 31, 2012

Rest in peace Trooper workman. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thank you for your service.

Officer Terry F. Zech
Veteran Affairs Police Dept, Detroit, MI

August 31, 2012

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

August 31, 2012

Rest in peace Corporal Bailey. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

Officer Terry F. Zech
Veteran Affairs Police Dept, Detroit, MI

August 31, 2012

Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Sgt. Shawn McDaniel
Interlochen Center for the Arts

August 31, 2012

Trooper Workman, although I didn't know you, you were a graduate of WV State and a Yellow Jacket just like me. Your memory will go on and even in death, you are still serving your fellow man by being an organ donor. Your family will continue to be in my prayers. WV State black & gold yellow jackets forever.

ann johnson
WV State alumni

August 31, 2012

The story of these Troopers is tragic, indeed. No words do it justice. They will be forever missed and respected.

Patrolman
Newark, DE.

August 31, 2012

While I have not lived in West Virginia for 26 years, I am still proud of the image and professionalism displayed by the WV State Police

Assistant Chief R.K. Jordan
Fort Myers Fire Department, FL

August 31, 2012

Rest in Peace Brothers you have paid the ultimate price.

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 suspect who 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 lonely nights
The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,
Just as if he 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
Yep, somebody killed a Policeman today,
In your town and mine
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie side
He answered the call, of himself and gave all
And a part of America died today.

Retried Detective
Coral Springs PD, Florida

August 31, 2012

Way too young to go!!! Praying for your family, friends and co-workers!!! Rest in peace! You are a HERO

Shelly Ragsdale
Surviving Spouse of Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

August 31, 2012

Corporal Marshall Lee Bailey and Trooper Eric M. Workman, Rest In Peace, my brothers...enter into your rest brave troopers...and know that we have your watch now...to your friends and families our deepest sympathies in this time of pain and grief...we share in your sadness, even if we did not know them, personally...when you put that uniform we are all family...

Retired
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department

August 31, 2012

It is a very sad situation when a civil servant die in the line of duty. I only hope that friends and family will remember Trooper Eric Workman as a man who gave his life for the protection of fellow law abiding citizens. He'll live in the hearts and minds of those who knew him. Although I did not know him, I do share his line of work and now this is a hard job, a job that you have to like, a job with many sacrifices. May he rest in peace.

AGENT LUIS FIGUEROA-ROSARIO
PUERTO RICO POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 31, 2012