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Well time has passed, things have happened and things have changed. I am not with the department anymore but honestly, I am glad of it. I was ready to go and had been for some time and your loss was the last straw for me, but trying to find a way sometimes comes in ways that are not understood and definitely unexpected. But I believe, and have always believed that God has a plan, and everything that happens is in that plan. We may not understand what the reasons are, but they are not for us to understand, they are for us to take and learn from, drive on and try to lives our lives better today than we did the day before. I hope that I have been able to do that. I am happier now, but there still isn't a day that goes by that you don't cross my mind. I talked to a guy that got here to Fort Riley with me at the same time, he was a operating room tech while he was deployed. He isn't in medical anymore becuase of what he has seen. We sat outside one night and talked over our experiences and losses, and it helped, but the pain was still there. I still have a hard time watching LSU play football. They stationed me in Kansas with the 1st Infantry Division. Well, I have rambled on long enough. Know that you are in my thoughts daily. Sgt. Daniel Hogan Officer Freeman, we never met and I do not know any of your family, but every time I travel from Fayetteville to Huntsville I find myself turning into the cemetery to say a prayer and thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for your community. You continue to touch lives. Anonymous We miss you and think about you daily. Anonymous Eric, Kara Just stoppin in to let you know that you are not forgotten. We miss you brother. HPD Hey brother, sorry it took me a while to come to this but between you and Daniel, it has been hard. I remember how we used to joke on you for working so hard, and man, you sure could get yourself into some good cluster$$$$$, but I have to hand it to you--You were a hard worker, and died enjoying what you loved to do. I will never forget that pursuit you brought up to North end over the stolen Wal-Mart merchandise which ended up in a major mess (but a lot of fun)! You know, Eric, you represent those that are not afraid to get out and really stay busy doing police work, unlike many who sit around doing nothing all shift long and talking bad about the hard workers. Brother, I miss you and wish I could talk to you again. In Valor, there is Honor! HPD Eric HPD Eric. I can't believe that it has been a year since you left this earth. We all know that you are in heaven watching over us. Just keep a close eyes on all of us this year as we go forward and take care yourself. Tell Golden that we all still miss him as well. Anonymous Well, it's a year later and the pain and shock is still there. I went last night and put out some new flowers and picked up the ones the wind had blown over. It's amazing how many people still go and honor you. You have touched so many lives in your time here and even now. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers always. Dearly missed but never forgotten A friend My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this first anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten. James Sheppard We don't forget you Eric. We Miss you. Anonymous Tomorrow will be one year. I still think back to that night, that time in my life where I never saw it happening again. I just wish I could have said goodbye first. I had just seen you shortly before it happened and I wish I could have done something to prevent it. Its still so fresh, as is the first time it happened. It scares me to think that it will happen again, and I fear it might, as painful as that is. Eric, I just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for being you, the guy that left such an impression on everyone. You are more than a hero, you a an icon, an idol, someone that people strive to be half of. You and Kelso were destined to be icons from the moment you pinned that badge. You both carried such a glow about you. I hope your family is doing well. I just hope that tomorrow isn't real hard on them. We miss you brother, and hope to be reunited again someday. Until then, just know that we love you. Your warmth still sticks with us and your reflection will live on forever. You are the definition of the word pride. Godspeed my friend. HPD Its been almost a year. WOW! We still miss you very much. Rest in peace, brother. You are not forgotten!! HPD God bless you, your family, and your fellow officers at HPD. I'll be thinking of you during my shift tonight. RIP Brother! John Well its gettin close to that time brother and the pain still hits me as bad as it did that night. I try to ease the pain but no matter what I do the memory still shadows me. Not that I want to forget I just want the pain to go away. I still laugh to myself, however, when I remember seeing you pass in front of me driving that "dinosaur". That car was a clunker. You drove it though with a smile on your face the whole time. I know this was short for being so long since Ive been back but Ive got to head home. Keep an eye on everyone and keep them safe. HPD Well this is the first time I've been back since the Day After. It's still surreal, and that's all I can say. Heck, Golden is still surreal to me. Will it ever go away? I've lost people I've gone to school with but their reality set in better than you guys. Wonder why that is? Anonymous THIS TERRIBLE LOSS HAS BEEN AN AWAKENING FOR ME AND MANY OF MY FELLOW BROTHERS IN BLUE. WE ALL TAKE CERTAIN THINGS SUCH AS A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AS A ROUTINE CALL. THIS HAS MADE ME LOOK AT EVERYTHING THAT I DO IN A DIFFERENT PROSPECTIVE. PATROLMAN ZANE BEARD Daniel's murderer was sentenced to death today. There is some form of closure in that. Now we have to look toward the future and hope your murderer gets the same punishment. hpd One on death row and one more to put there. Eric, I know you and "Kelso" are having a party in heaven tonight. Fellow HPD Officer The trial for Golden's murderer started today. I am hopeful he is convicted for what he has done. Hopefully justice will be served to both men who took you and Daniel away from us. Thinking of you and praying for your family every day.
officer freeman, you and i have had many encouters all on a good note. i will always remember u asking me, "what did you do this time" or "why you speeding this time" good memories very tragic time. sorry i didnt make it to ur funeral, but i couldnt do it. it was tremendously hard for me to do that. i love you man be easy and take care. cpl Hello Eric -
It's still hard as hell, bud. There is not a day that we don't think about you. We go to work, answer calls, stop cars, and inevitably, somebody always brings up a story about you, whether it's a citizen or a fellow officer. It's nice to know how many lives that you touched, and it's painful to go to certain places where I remember being on a call with you and you are not there. You would like these new guys. Things have changed a lot, but we have a pretty tight group. I'm sure you would have loved showing them the ropes. God bless and we will see you someday. We will have a lot of catching up to do.
it's been a hell of a week boy. you would be so proud of it all, only, there is something to be said about the finality of it. i say, just cuz it's over, doesn't mean it's OVER! eerily enough, we honored you @ the five month mark--to the day. or days, because both of them will forever be NOT IN EXISTENCE for me anymore. as long as i have direction, or a purpose, i don't embarrass you :) but left to my mind and memories, i get all kinds of stupid. the awe of it all, i get so sad every time i think of how you would just eat every bit of it up, and how, i know you see and know all now :) that's kinda funny, ya know it all--BUT YOU'RE NOT HERE ON EARTH for us to see you shine. i was one of the very few of us--46--that was able to go. we all wanted to be there, so for them, i counted minutes @ your name on the wall. one for each of us. i'm a geek, i know. so much more, so much to say--baby steps i guess. look over the ones you know need it the most. help them. i worry alot. give a shout to my peeps, and until then, god love ya darlin. and i do too. Trista Eric, I had the honor of escorting your parents during the Candlelight Vigil this week. Your mother told me the circumstances of your passing, and of how much you'd always wanted to be a police officer. God bless you and your family, and know that you will never be forgotten. Ofc. Emily Davies
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