Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tomorrow I will be riding for fallen Deputy Overall. As part of the Michigan Police Unity Team and a Deputy (R) For Oakland County Sheriff Office I'll be embarking on a 397 mile bicycle ride leaving St. Joseph MI and ending in Petosky MI. Eric and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers and my motivation to complete this year's ride. Gone but never Forgotten!

Deputy - K Redlin (R)
Oakland County Sheriff Office

August 14, 2022

This year I will be riding for Deputy Eric Overall in the Thin Blue Shoreline bicycle tour. As a member of the Oakland Country Sheriff Department and a member of the Michigan Police Unity Team, I am honored to carry Deputy Overalls name and badge number over 400 miles in this years event.

Prayers to Ken and the family as the years pass the hurt begins to ease, but the memory and legacy will never fade.

It is an honor and privilege of mine to ride for Eric this year!

Keith Redlin - (R) Deputy Sheriff
Oakland County Sheriff Office

March 6, 2022

Dad,
You are missed daily. What we would give to have you back and for you to meet your first grandson. I love you. I will Never Quit.

FF/Medic Ken Overall
Son of Deputy Eric Overall

November 12, 2021

May your family know God’s love and grace to help them overcome the profound sadness.
I also pray for full and unyielding justice for this cowardly act.
God bless all peacekeepers on Earth.

A concerned citizen

October 21, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 30, 2018

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Eric was killed.

To the Overall family, fellow officers, and all who call Eric beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Overall gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 23rd, 2017.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 13, 2018

E, I met you your 3rd day on the job and while training you, I knew you would be a great , great Deputy...I never in my 29 yrs would ever think I would be here writing a reflection after losing you....I know you are with the best of Gods Warriors , playing Guitar , and just being you, God takes the best ….We all miss you brother......

Jimmy McLernon
Oakland County Sheriffs Ofice

May 29, 2018

E,

I never ever thought I’d be leaving a reflection on your end of watch memorial... I’ve posted reflections here for years, but I never thought I’d leave one for my best friend. The pain hasn’t subsided, my anger is still buzzing and my heart still hurts. I love you, I will take care of your son as much as I can, and I will honor you forever. Miss ya bud! #NEVERQUIT #664

Michael Mrozinski
Former LEO

May 20, 2018

As a fellow officer in Oakland County my heart goes out to the OCSO as well as his family. RIP brother, we will take the watch from here.

Police Officer Michael Skelly II
West Bloomfield Michigan

December 21, 2017

RIP brother Eric.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

December 10, 2017

Rest In Peace Sir

Correctional Officer J. Broadway
SCDC

December 10, 2017

My deepest condolences for the loss of Deputy Overall. My respects to all concerned.

P.O. (Ret) Donalld Current
NYCTPD/NYPD

December 5, 2017

It is truly sad to see how a officer was struck and killed by a suspect's vehicle.

Law Enforcement Student
Banning High school

December 5, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

December 5, 2017

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln

Sergeant E.Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

December 4, 2017

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of Deputy Sheriff, Eric Overall, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

December 1, 2017

You made the ultimate sacrifice. We'll all continue to hold the like in your honor.

Officer Jacob Lukas
Shelby Township Police Department

December 1, 2017

The DeKalb Illinois Police Department sends their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Eric Overall. We thank you for your service! God Bless!

DeKalb Police

November 30, 2017

Rest in peace Brother. We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

LT. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

November 30, 2017

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Overall. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

November 29, 2017

R.I.P. BROTHER Overall!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

November 29, 2017

Rest in Peace Deputy Overall. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Parole Supervisor Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

November 28, 2017

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over six years. I pray that Eric's life and death will bring glory to His name.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

November 28, 2017

I believe in dedication,
I believe in selflessness,
I believe in the men & women who lay down their lives for peace.

I believe in honor,
I believe in compassion,
I believe in the men & women who stand against injustice.

I believe in courage,
I believe in bravery,
I believe in the men & women who fight against the darkness.

In times of need and fear, When all else fails and hope feels lost,
I believe in the men & women who wear a badge and choose to stand the watch.

I believe in HEROES
I believe in Deputy Eric Overall

GOD Bless & GOD Speed

Cpl. Keith VanValkenburgh
Dearborn Heights Police Dept. (MI)

November 28, 2017

RIP my Brother, RIP.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Your sacrifice was far too great.

Inv. Q. Warren
Alaska, AGO

November 27, 2017