Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers go out for each and every person affected and though nothing can be said or spoken that will make the pain go away, know there are many people who are praying in support of you and in remembrance of your wonderful husband/father/family member/co-worker and friend.

Console one another, as well as those who come to pay respects, as a show of kindness to family, and to show Pride, Integrity and Honor for someone who was willing to place a uniform and protective vest upon his body in hopes of helping protect his community as that community has lost a friend.
If you shed a tear for another, it will help cleanse your soul as it is our memories that will get us through the years.

Life starts out innocent, pure and true with a hope that our last breathe will represent a life full of happiness, fulfillment, wonderful memories and an endearing desire for our loved ones, friends and persons with whom we had contact to have enjoyed our time together.

When thinking of someone, there is no doubt that wonderful memories will flourish and that there will be reflection, but remember that whatever trigger causes a memory, whatever thought crosses your mind, whatever event occurs, that you fondly embrace the life, the love, interactions and personality of that person, which was given to us all.

THANK YOU for being one of the good guys. THANK YOU for your service to the citizens', but most of all THANK YOU for being you.

Our time here is fleeting and over in an instant though the enduring legacy of a family member or friend can be seen in the love shared forever-after by those who love them. Because of yesterday, I live today, in hopes of reaching tomorrow a better person.

Though I have made mistakes, accept me, as I accept you and show me the way …..Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Rest in Peace Lt. Eslary as you continue to watch over your brethren and family until you meet again with a kind smile and a loving embrace.

Deputy Robert Craig
Boone County Indiana Sheriff's Office

May 10, 2015

Who was Lieutenant Eric Eslary?
He was a 40 year old man
He was a son.
He was a husband.
He was a father.
He was a student.
He was a trainer.
He was a fisherman.
He was a hunter.
He was a sports enthusiast.
He was an animal lover.
He was a firefighter.

But, most of all he was a law enforcement officer, not just an officer but a K-9 officer who relied on his partner and his partner relied on him.
On Monday May 4, 2015 he put on his uniform as he had done for years, said goodnight to his family and went to work the 11 to 7 shift with his partner Blek at his side, not knowing what the night would bring.
Less than 3 hours later his day would come to a tragic end. Pennsylvania State Police will determine what caused the accident.
Eric had a true love for Law Enforcement and his community. His goal was to make the Ligonier Valley and the County a better place to live. Eric was the first Officer in the Township to have a K-9 partner. Over the next 13+ years Eric mad an impact in not only the Ligonier Valley but everywhere in the County. It’s hard to find someone who did not know Eric and his partner.

Losing Eric will be a loss for the Law Enforcement community, The Ligonier Valley, Ligonier Township Police Department, but most of all his family, Mary Beth and their 6 children. They will need our support for a long time.
Most of all Eric was a FRIEND.

Lt. Eslary, Rest in Peace, We have got it from here.

EOW 5-5-2015

Daniel Stevens - Deputy EMC / PIO. retir
Westmoreland County (PA)

May 9, 2015

My thoughts are with the family and wish them peace in this difficult time.

Darlene P Hollister Civilian
Cottleville Missouri

May 8, 2015

Rest in Peace My Brother in Blue

FTO D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

May 8, 2015

Rest in peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

May 8, 2015

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

May 8, 2015

Oh, my heart goes out to the families of blue and blood. I pray for Comfort for this beloved wife and children left behind as they mourn their loss. God be with you all.

Nancy Turmell-Richards
Retired Michigan Auxiliary Officer

May 8, 2015

Eric, An awesome friend, a customer, a policeman a father and a very kind man. You will be forever remembered.
Thank You for your kindness, your friendship and your
loyal service. We will always miss you. Our hearts have been broken. You are back with Ando now but as we continue to
pray for Blek's full recovery we hope Mary Beth will bring him
to say hi to us just as you always did. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Beth, all of your children and all of your
other adorable pet members you would show us pictures of.
Our thoughts are with all of your officer friends and the huge void everyone will forever feel. We will always tell wonderful
stories of you to any and everyone. Rest in eternal peace
friend.

Nelsons Arrows
Dotty and Connie

May 8, 2015

Lt Eslary, rest in peace our brother.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

May 8, 2015

Lieutenant Eslary, you were taken far too soon and for no good reason. You will always be remembered by those who know and love you for the life you lead, as a hero. May each and every one of your children forever be reminded of all the good you did in life and may you always be at the side of your wife.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

May 8, 2015

Rest in Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

May 8, 2015

Thank you Lt. for your hard work and dedication, leaving this world a better place than the one you entered. May God and St. Michael provide your family at this time, with the strength required to move forward with the knowledge and solace that you will always be at their side.

Retired - Juvenile Probation Supervisor
Allegheny County Juvenile Probation

May 8, 2015

Our community will always be touched by such an exemplary individual. Thank you for your service, kindness, presence and care. As we are left to wrestle with such a senseless death, God's speed, Eric, to the next life and beyond.

Patricia Jacobina
Community member

May 8, 2015

Rest in peace Lt and thank you for your tireless efforts to create a safer and better world than the one you entered. May God and St. Michael watch over your loving family and provide them with the strength to continue their lives knowing that you will alway be with them spiritually and be by their side.

Retired - Juvenile Probation Supervisor
Allegheny County Juvenile Probation

May 8, 2015

RIP Brother. Lt. Eslary's Wife, Children, family, coworkers and friends are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all!!

Officer Rhonda Evanson - Retired
Cranberry Township Police

May 8, 2015

R.I.P. Lieutenant Eslary, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Ligonier Township Police Department in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you, and may God keep you in his loving care my brother as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James E Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

May 7, 2015

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Ptlm Frank Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department

May 7, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

May 7, 2015

RIP Brother, My thoughts and prayers are with your family, your partner and the Ligonier Twp. Police Department.

Sergeant Tony Gillingham
West Newton Police Dept

May 7, 2015

So sorry to hear this news. This is the town where my parent grew up. From all of us in the Prince Georges County Police Department in Maryland, we send our condolences to your Department and his family

Cpl David Moyher #2207
PGPD

May 7, 2015

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Lieutenant Eslary for your 17 years of service and dedication to your community.

Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

May 7, 2015

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 7, 2015

Dear Lieutenant Eslary family and friends:
We are very saddened by the tragic loss of your husband, father, comrade, brother. May the God of all comfort, our Lord Jesus Christ, give you peace and strength during these very difficult days. You are in our prayers. Thank you for your outstanding service to the community, Lieutenant Eslary
From the daughter of a retired Maryland State Police Lieutenant

Jenny
daughter of Maryland State Trooper (retired)

May 7, 2015

Prayers to you Lt. Eslary, your family, friends, VFD, and Ligonier Twp PD. You will be missed by all.

Lt. Phil Martin
Jefferson Hospital Security Staff

May 7, 2015

God bless you LT.

Trooper
Maine State Police

May 7, 2015