Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in peace brother! May God be with the Barker family at this time of sorrow. Your watch here on earth is over, watch over us now and keep us safe.
Friend/Colleague of Dep Jason Saunders EOW April 3, 2007

Wendy Reid, Communications Officer II
Campbell Co 911, Rustburg, VA
January 22, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007


Take Your Rest Now Brother, You Kept The Badge Well.....

Officer Mark Larkin
Sophia Police Dept. Beckley, West Virginia
January 22, 2008

Two very brave and courageous men who entered the unknown have given their lives for their community. They are true heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. I hope the community will show its outrage, as well as appreciation for the sacrifice Officer Bryant and his partner made. My deepest sympathies and prayers to the family, friends and brother/sister officers of Officers Barker and Bryant. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you and your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
January 22, 2008

Rest in Peace brother and your family will be in my prayers.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
January 22, 2008

Thank you for all that you did to try to make South Dekalb a better place. You will never be forgotten by any of us or your brothers. Yours and Ricky's legacy will live on. May you rest in peace!

South Dekalb Resident
January 22, 2008

Wow as I sit here almost a week later in tears my heart continues to hurt. There is a song what a friend we have in Jesus. I am so glad that I can say what a friend I had in Eric. He was a blessing in my life. I knew him before he became an officer and when I found out that he was signing on, it didn't surprise me. Because he believed in helping people and standing up for what is right. As much as I am hurting I am so grateful that we both knew GOD and I know that GOD makes no mistakes. In saying that I say to all please stay encourage because GOD is still in control. And if we learn to lean on him he will go before us and prepare a way. My friend Eric rest in peace and may GOD continue to be with your family at all times.

First lady Korinne Riden
Living Proof Ministry/Friend
January 22, 2008

Rest in peace my brother. My prayers go out to your family. To the wife, you must stay strong for those beautiful children and remember that Eric will always be there with you in heart and in spirit. He was a wonderful person. Stay encouraged and blessed. May God continue to keep you and bless you all.

SFC Regina Clay
Career Counselor
January 22, 2008

What a heartbreaking tragedy! Two fine young men ruthlessly cut down while serving their community. R.I.P

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit
January 22, 2008

Rest in Peace, P.O. Eric Barker. Your wife and children will forever be in my prayers and those of your fellow officers and the citizens who are in your debt.

Detective
Chicago, IL. Police Department
January 22, 2008

Some Give All,All Gave Some.Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That A Man Lay Down His Life for His Friends.

John 15:13

May God be with the families of those two officers

CONSTABLE CHRIS A. MILLS
TENNESEE CONSTABLE
January 21, 2008

YOU WILL ALWAY BE MISS MY BROTHER MAY GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY. I WILL ALWAYS WEAR THIS BADGE WITH HONOR JUST LIKE YOU MY BRAVE BROTHER.

OFFICER AM WINSTON #2661
DEKALB COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 21, 2008

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten and neither will you. We never understand why we have to lose our loved ones and there never seems to be a good reason why. I pray your family finds peace. I will remember you always!!! What a true HERO!!!

Peace be with your family
Sharon Atkins Identical Twin Sis of Norfolk Officer
Sheila Herring EOW 01-16-03

Sharon Atkins
January 21, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten. We have your watch from here.

Police Officer
January 21, 2008

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished, an officer's final tour of duty is finished. "Officer Down", is our greatest fear, and once again I hold back a tear.

Officer A. Brown
Hoover Police Dept.
January 21, 2008

The wound will heal with time but the scar remains forever so he is never forgotten.

Amanda Inzer wife of Alan Inzer
EOW 01/25/07 Calcasiue Parish SO, LA
January 21, 2008

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police
January 21, 2008

REST IN PEACE!!

J. Rivers- Edwards OKES
January 21, 2008

"To those who lived the good life, faught the good fight, and gave the ultimate sacrifice...we will never forget..." God bless you brother. You will always be in our hearts. Go now and walk your beat on heaven's streets...

Officer M. Fisher
Kennesaw State Police
January 21, 2008

Another lost redbird you are gone but will never be forgotten. REST IN PEACE

sgt boyd
friend
January 21, 2008

Thank you, brother, and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Officer J. Beck
CCPD
January 21, 2008

Its painful to lay in bed at night knowing you two great officers are not coming home. I have close ties with the guys who work south pct and I sit and listen to what you all go through. Thank you for trying to make South DeKalb a better place to live. I know the pain your families are going through and I share their pain. God will heal all in time. You guys will be missed.

E.K. Jackson
City of Decatur Police
January 20, 2008

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Barker, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer
January 20, 2008

Sir, you have my greatest respect! When will the public realize the danger involved in your job. I will pray for you, your family ad friends. My Grandson, Officeer Christopher Nicholson (MD) age 25 was ambushed by a bastard that was charged with hours before killing his ex girlfriend, then my grandson too.Hope you meet him and many other fallen offices in heaven.


god Bless!!

January 20, 2008

Thank you for your service

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department
January 20, 2008

First I would like to let the family know that my heart is with you in your time of sorrow. Eric was a wonderful man. He was the type of person that could give you hope when you could not find it in yourself to believe. Althought it is so hard to believe that his preciuos life has come to an end on this Earth, I know that he will always be working his call in the Wonderful place of Heaven.
To his mother, I will pray everyday that God will give you the strength that you wil need to go on in life(keeping Eric's dreams alive). Also, I want to take this time to let brothers know that my prayers are with you. And to his lovely wife and children, whom I have never met, I pray that God be with you all and that every day is a day of strenth and empowerment because the Eric I knew would have not wanted it any other way. God bless you all and in time may His peace be with you.

With the greatest love that I could send. I love you all.

Eric C. Barker-"One of a kind man"

Sylvia
Family Friend
January 20, 2008