Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer
Tim Huffman as well as to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Rest in peace Officer Huffman, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

May 7, 2013

RIP Brother

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

May 7, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Tim Huffman. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Arizona will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

May 7, 2013

to the family, friends and Director Robert Halliday
Arizona Department of Public Safety. You are in my thoughts and prayers. may God hold and comfort you now and always. John 15;13

A.S. Batson Patrolman
Cherry Police Deaprtment Goldsboro, NC

May 7, 2013

God bless.

Officer Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

May 7, 2013

God's peace and speed Officer Huffman. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

May 7, 2013

RIP Officer Huffman. My prayers go out to both your family and to your law enforcement family. Godspeed !!


Officer Wilfred King
Orono ME Police Dept.

Officer: Wilfred King
Orono Police Dept, Orono Maine

May 7, 2013

I was at the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial last night when Governor Brewer announced this painful news--bitter irony that as we gathered to grieve the pain of years past and too many officers fallen, that one more would be added to the list. But I know this: Officer Huffman died in the service of others, and there is no more honorable death. And I know from 30 years of living with a police survivors' family, that he and his family will be honored, respected, and loved by the state and by the many who have walked in these shoes already. You will survive, and your loved one will not be forgotten....

Gary McCaleb
Wife is DPS survivor of Officer Bill Murie, EOW 11/19/80

May 7, 2013

Thank you for your service, Officer Huffman. Your service will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, we will assume your watch.

SGT. Ret. Dennis Norling
Phoenix Police Department

May 7, 2013

Rest In Peace Sir, you've earned it! My heart and prayers go out to Officer Huffman's family and friends and to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Another hero torn from the Thin Blue Line...

Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Lake Forest Police Services

May 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family during this extremely difficult time. Rest in peace Officer Huffman.

S. Cumming, Special Agent
DHS/ICE

May 7, 2013

Thank you for your service sir. Your watch is covered now. Rest easy.

Officer M. Burke
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office

May 7, 2013

God bless your service Offcr. Huffman. Your dedication and honor will shine eternally bright as a witness for others.
May God strengthen your family, colleagues and friends in the grief and bring comfort and peace to their hearts and spirits.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Department, Coquille, Oregon

May 7, 2013

As a daughter of a retired DPS Officer I know well the sacrifice that is made when an officer is killed. Every time your loved one puts on his or her uniform there is always a chance that they wont come home.

The Huffman family gave up one of their own in the line of duty. My heart and prayers go out to them in the loss of their loved one. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for the State of Arizona, His life. May God give you a hero's we;come when you get to heaven officer Huffman. Thank you for your service.

Deborah Mitchell
Daughter of Retired DPS Sargent G. D. Mitchell

May 7, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

May 7, 2013

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:4

Nikki Coking
City of Glendale, Arizona

May 7, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 7, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Another hero taken too soon. God bless. Rest in peace Hero Officer Huffman.

CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ
SURVIVING SISTER of DEPUTY SHERIFF
STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987

May 7, 2013

Rest in Peace Trooper Huffman, Bless your family and the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

TFC Widener, Len
Connecticut State Police

May 7, 2013

Thank you for your service, brother. Rest well.

Officer E. Moser
Phoenix Police Department

May 7, 2013

Far too many Troopers in far too many states have given their lives in such a manner. No way is a good way, but this way is so avoidable. We’ve all been there where we lose track of what’s in front of us as we drive along the highway and we far too often see the cost of it. This truck driver who seems to have been completely out of touch with what was ahead, despite all the flashing lights, will now live with this the rest of his life. Not punishment enough maybe, but certainly a harsh, self imposed one.
Officer Huffman, you are a hero. You did what you could to try to safeguard those entrusted to you and it cost you. You made the ultimate sacrifice but all who know and love you more have made a major sacrifice as well. The physical void you have left can never truly be filled, but so long as they keep you forever in their hearts and minds, you will never really be gone. My prayers are with the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 7, 2013

Officer Tim Huffman rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved
one, and pray for you during the days to come. Tim will
be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,badges gleaming and
shoes like glass, They are your brothers and sisters of
Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the
ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome you
to this hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue
Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to
say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners.
A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another
member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips, Ms, Usa Ret
Retired Lt. Walnut Grove Ms. Police Department, Ms Dept. of Corr

May 7, 2013

Lord please be with all Law Enforcement Officers. May your light and love surround us all at this time and help us with whatever our individual needs may be. I pray Ofc. Huffman's family will be comforted by angels and by the Lord's presence. There is no way to mourn well, but please let them know they have a large family who feels their pain and understands their heartache. Help them know they are not and will never be alone...

“Then there are the wolves,” the old war veteran said, “and the wolves feed on the sheep without mercy.” Do you believe there are wolves out there who will feed on the flock without mercy? You better believe it. There are evil men in this world and they are capable of evil deeds. The moment you forget that or pretend it is not so, you become a sheep. There is no safety in denial. Then there are sheepdogs,” he went on, “and I’m a sheepdog. I live to protect the flock and confront the wolf.”

To all my fellow sheepdogs out there, watch yourself, watch your brothers and sisters and watch your 6...


Spouse of
Officer T. Downing
Arizona Department of Public Safety

Officer Yvonne Downing
Yuma Police Deparmtent

May 7, 2013

So Sorry for the family and follow officers that have to deal with this lost

On behalf of all Truckers we are all sorry for your lost and hate to see it was one of us that did this, every job has people that don't like following rules and the driver broke the biggest one in my book....

Truckers & Cops all believe in Safety on the highways so please don't think that all Truckers are all bad....

My God be with everyone in this time of need

R.Hall Driver
Truck driver & Nephew to a Deputy Sheriff

May 7, 2013

Rest in peace troop!

Lieutenant Ramos
Texas DPS

May 7, 2013