Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Agent Choc Ericsson, and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Agent Ericsson, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

November 21, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

November 21, 2005

Agent Ericcson..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..you are gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

karen
l.e. student..mi

November 21, 2005

Agent Ericsson's death was extremely tragic and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

PS Thomas Reindel
City of Rennens Police (Suisse)

November 21, 2005

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Agent Ericsson. This sad criminal act goes to show that we in law enforcement really never rest and that protection of others is the noblest of all causes. God Speed.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

November 21, 2005

I know there is no "acceptable" reason for a Law Enforcement Officer to give his life in the line of duty but if by some small chance that it is necessary then I can see nothing more appropriate than to do it in the defense of your own loved ones.
Agent Ericsson took action as any of us would have done if our families were involved. I have no doubt that if that POS was allowed to continue on without being stopped by Agent Ericsson other persons in the community would have been seriously injured or killed.
Agent Ericsson's Family and loved ones should regard him as a Hero. He is.
Rest easy, We have the watch now .

Police Officer
Newark NJ Police Dept.

November 20, 2005

To Agent Ericsson family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD< Fl 11/6/86

November 20, 2005

There are no words that can comfort you at this tragic time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and family as well as the department. All our love Donnesa Golden wife of Daniel Golden E.O.W. August 29th 2005

Donnesa Golden

November 20, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the wife and children of Agent Ericsson. May God give you the strength you need to get through this time in your life.

Donna J. Mathews
wife of an Officer

November 20, 2005

I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a brave officer and friend. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife and children

Assistant Chief, Chris Mathews
Ashland Police Dept, Ashland, Alabama

November 20, 2005

This is totally unfair and so very wrong. My heart goes out to the family. Mrs. Ericsson, your husband IS a true hero and will never be forgotten. God bless all of you; our prayers are with you.

Michigan

November 20, 2005

GOD Bless you and your family
May the punishment be swift and severe
Rest in Peace

Master Detective/Fmr Narc Investigator
Chesterfield County Police Department

November 20, 2005

GOD Bless you and your family
May the punishment be swift and severe
Rest in Peace

Master Detective/Fmr Narc Investigator
Chesterfield County Police Department

November 20, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Choc, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage. God bless you and your family.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

November 20, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Choc Douglas Ericsson and his fellow officers with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs:

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to entend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Agent Ericsson was tragically killed in the line of duty. His valor and dedication will always be remembered.

May you all be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. There will be many who will stand with you each step of this painful journey you are now facing.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Agent Ericsson gave to his community and citizens of Oklahoma, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 18, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 20, 2005

From all the members of Police Wives Online we would like to send our deepest sympathy, and prayers to Agent Ericsson's Family, department, and friends.
You are a true hero, and you will be forgotten! Thank you for your service.

November 20, 2005

Rest in Peace, Brother

Deputy
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

November 20, 2005

Rest in peace sir. God bless.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

November 20, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Agent Ericsson deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Agent Ericsson is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department. NC

November 20, 2005

rest in peace....i cannot find the words to write...i am speechless that this would happen so close to your home....may god look over your family...

sgt spurlock
columbia county sheriffs office

November 20, 2005

rest in peace....i cannot find the words to write...i am speechless that this would happen so close to your home....may god look over your family...

sgt spurlock
columbia county sheriffs office

November 20, 2005

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Agent Ericsson. Thank you for your service.

MJW #643

November 20, 2005

Unbeleivable! I never seem to stop being amazed by the things that we see on a day to day basis in the capcity of our jobs. To have his experience on your own front lawn would be a little un-nerving for any of us. I guess the Lord needed this man for something special.
To the family, friends, and extended family in blue, please except our condolences and know that your loss although it is not the same is felt in a ripple all the way here in GA. Thanks to the family for letting this man be a servant unto the Lord and trying to make this world a better place for us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your local family in blue never let you needs go un attended. Thanks to the Lord also for sharing this man with us for the length of his life here on Earth.

Cobb County Police Department, GA.

November 20, 2005

I salute you for your dedication to service. No man should have to lose his life protecting his community, but it makes it even more tragic when he is also protecting his family. You are a true hero in every sense of the word and your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Orlando Police Dept.

November 20, 2005

God be with the family and police community. It is a hard thing to go through, we just lost one of our men in blue the beginning of Oct and it is something you never want to hear or think about. God be with his wife,children,mother, father,siblings and all. Be with those dispatchers
working that day and his co-workers. That is something I dont wish for anyone to have to go through.

Sr Disp B J Kendrick
Chesapeake Police Department

November 20, 2005