Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 12, 2018

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Westerville Division of Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 12, 2018

My condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Eric Joering. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

February 12, 2018

Deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the families of Officers Joering and Morelli, and to the men and women of the Westerville Police Department. May the memories of your loved ones linger in your heart, and your grief be quickly assuaged. God bless and keep you all.

Luke Blaser
Lieutenant (Ret.)
East Moline (IL) Police Department

February 12, 2018

"The Final Inspection"
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 talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

February 12, 2018

Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.

Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be blessed the children of God.

Matthew 5:9

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

February 11, 2018

RIP Brother. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now. Protect from above.

Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)

February 11, 2018

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle Jr
Civilian

February 11, 2018

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

February 11, 2018

Prayers for the family and friends. God has given them a new beat to patrol. Everyone on Earth will never be the same but know that they will be always watching over everyone down here.

Lori Collins
Aunt of Deputy Ethan Collins EOW 1/4/2006

February 11, 2018

Rest In Peace Eric. I remember the kindness you showed others, even as a little kid. Never a cruel word was spoken by you. May your family find comfort in knowing the Lord has you safe in His hands. Thank you for dedicating your life to save another. You were in it to protect and uphold the law. God rest your weary soul

Nikki DeAscentis civilian
Nikki DeAscentis family friend/childhood neighbor

February 11, 2018

Officers Morelli and Joering were true heroes of law enforcement. Our little community has lost two amazing officers and people. May you rest in peace, and your killer suffer in eternal hell.
Thank you for your service, you will be missed dearly.

Nicholas Timm

February 11, 2018

I am saddened by the tragic loss of this officer. My thoughts and prayers and with your agency and the families of the fallen. May the full weight of the law fall upon the offender.

Rest in peace brother.

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

February 11, 2018

Rest in peace Police Officer Eric Joering, and may our Lord give comfort and strength to your family and friends during this trying time. Thank you for your service to your community and to our country.

CBPO(Retired), Luis Otero
Department Of Homeland Security/ Bureau Of Customs & Border Protection

February 11, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

February 11, 2018

Our hearts go out to the Westerville Police Department and the families of these two officers.

President Julie Black
Indiana FOP Auxiliary

February 11, 2018

My condolences to both Officers families. There is no routine call in law enforcement and this incident shows just that. Thank you for your service Officers Joering and Morelli. May you rest in peace!!

Lou Ronghi (Retired Police Chief)
McDonald Police Department (Ohio)

February 11, 2018

Rest in peace Officer Joering. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice along with your partner will not be forgotten.

TERRY F ZECH OFC (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

February 11, 2018

RIP HERO

BRIAN MOLYNEAUX civilian
citizen

February 11, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

February 11, 2018

Avenue of Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Officer Jim Weaver
LAPD

February 11, 2018

My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Eric Joering during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Officer Joering.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

February 11, 2018

GOD BLESS OFFICER JOERING.

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

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

February 11, 2018

Rest in Peace Officer Joering. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

February 11, 2018

RIP Sir! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Deputy Sheriff Retired Tim Emmons
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

February 11, 2018