Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you Brother. We continue the fight...

"A Fellow Officer"

June 14, 2007

Thank you for your years of service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

May 29, 2007

Back in 1976 I was hired on along with 3 other people one being David aka Rocky. We worked together for about 3 years than Rockey went to the Highway Patrol which surprised me because David really didn't like working traffic. I was with MWCPD for about 11 1/2 years and left the service and moved out of state. Today 3/3/07 is the first time that I heard that David isn't with us. I'm shocked and saddened by this news and would like to express my heart felt sympathy and condolence's to his family, God Bless You. I never forgot David nor will I ever.

Former Det. William M. Smith
Midwest City Police

March 3, 2007

hey dad i love ya and miss ya ( so does mom and mack)
love you so much
alli #24

allison eales
daughter

February 23, 2007

i love you dady and miss you

allison eales
daughter age 13

October 26, 2006

Warrior.

Anonymous

October 16, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

September 24, 2006

Rocky, You and your family are on my mind again today as it so oftem is, especially at this time of the year. The weather is cool, like it was then. I was there the night God called you home to be with him. It has made a lasting impact on my life. Kellie is such a wonderful model for your children. She honors you in every way. Sleep peacefully brother. I will never forget that fateful night and I am not alone in my thoughts.

Deputy Pam Crutchfield
Sequoyah County Sheriff's Department

September 21, 2006

Rocky and I were in the same platoon as Marine Corps basic officer students in Company E, Class 5-73 of The Basic School in Quantico. We became friends early when we discovered that we wore the same watch, a Rolex Submariner, and also shared the same desire for adventure and excitement. I remember once that instead of studying for a major exam, we went rappeling. Despite not studying, he still did very well on the exam, and I did very poorly. He was an outstanding athlete and we would frequently compete in the fitness tests. His military skills were also supurb, and I am confident that he was also an outstanding Oklahoma Trooper.
I did not learn of Rocky's tragic fate unitl last fall from our fellow classmate, Bill DeWeese. My deepest sympathy to Rocky's family.
It is indeed tragic that our nation loses our best warriors who are also friends, fathers and sons in senseless violence.
I think of Rocky often and wish his family and his children the very best. He was a good guy, and I will always remember him.
Very Respectfully,
Kenneth F. Herrington III
Col USMCR (ret)

Ken Herrington
USMC Basic Officer School classmate

June 28, 2006

I was just in a WMD Tactical Operations Class with one of the brave men who was with Rocky the day he ended his tour of duty. Raymond spoke highly of you and he would always him you. RIP Brother!

Patrolman Jason Shelby
Lexington Police Department, TN

March 17, 2006

Kelli, Ali and Mackie,
You have all been in my thoughts. No one could ever fix the wrong but I hope that you all have some peace in the decisions that were made. You have all been a such a inspiration to the other surviving families. Know that you are loved.

Kelly Van Krevelen
surviving sister of
OHP Trooper Chris Van Krevelen
J952 E.O.W. 11/28/02

Kelly Van Krevelen
Communications, Enid Police Department

November 23, 2005

"Justice Served"

Lt. Don Hyde, Jr.
Calera Police Department

November 21, 2005

Justice at last, your killer has been sentenced to death. May he also suffer God's rath. Rocky, you are missed and will also be rememberd for your courage and service.

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

November 20, 2005

I met you and sat next to you at a region 6 traffic safety conference held at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol academy.You stood out among all the troopers that were their, I was shocked to see that you lost your life in the line of duty. I prayed for you and your family, Your with our lord now, God Bless you brother.

Officer Rick Poolaw Retired
NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE

September 14, 2005

Rocky was my friend since about 1977 I would say, when he was stationed in Tulsa at Troop B. We shared many laughs together back then and I fondly remember a few stunts we pulled together. Rock & I were also brother Marines which established a lifelong bond between us, just like our mutual involvment in law enforcement. Rock, your physical gifts to me a cherished keepsakes. But your personal gift of friendship is by far the greatest gift of all. God blees my friend, my brother.

Rick Lawrence

Rick Lawrence

August 16, 2005

I read in "24/7" A voice of Law Enforcement a letter by Trooper Eales daughter Allison. Obviously Trooper Eales was a outstanding police officer, but the greatest father. Allison, my son just joined our police service and I am so proud of him, like you of your father. God bless you and your family. Sgt Rocky Maze

Sgt. Rocky Maze
Edmonton Police Service

July 7, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, September 24, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Trooper David W. Eales who died in the line of duty on this date five years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Trooper Eales' sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

September 24, 2004

Mrs. Eales,

I met you briefly in Cozumel in August, 2004. We spoke of your husbands death and how it seems the suspects have all the rights and the victim's have none. I just wanted you to know I admire your strength and courage in getting through this tragedy. God bless you and your two children!!

Ofc. Chris Teague
Broomfield Police Dept., Colorado

August 6, 2004

I felt this same way when Dad's killer set free, where's the justice. I can't imagine what goes through a persons mind when they hand out poor justice like this. Rest in peace my friend we will still carry on even though it seems the ones we serve don't care. You were and always will be a true hero and never forgotten. Watch over us my friend.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

February 19, 2004

The trial is over AGAIN. I cannot fathom what the jury was thinking in their sentence of your murderer. How can you have lost your life & two others injured & your assailant be found "Not Guilty of Discharging a firearm" ? Your "gunman" will only serve a few years (for MURDER). I hope the "Jurors of our peers" can sleep at night knowing they have placed all law enforcement officers lives at risk. I hope they never need an officer in an emergency situation. I would blame no person if they never chose to be in law enforcement. You gave your life the the ordinary citizen of this great state, for no reason, IT NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED.

Your wife is left to raise your two beautiful children alone & to keep your memory alive & she will remind them daily that you loved them enough to die to protect them and others like them. God bless her & your children.

You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

February 12, 2004

Rocky I was thinking about you today and remembering how full of life you were. It seemed every day was an adventure and you meet it head on. We are praying the D.A will hurry up and schedule a new trial this year so justice can be rendered. Rest in peace my brother, you are not forgotten.

12/17/03

Son of G Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

December 17, 2003

God bless, Troop. I only hope that the very system you died for doesn't let you down. You will never be forgotten as a hero doesn't die. May your family know that their extended family does care and that you made a difference.

September 24, 2003

Rest in peace troop, we have the watch now.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

September 24, 2003

I never met Trooper Eales but I've trained with some of the OHP Tac team guys. They are a great bunch. Trooper Eales died doing his duty and he is a hero. God bless you and your family Rocky.

Sgt. Phil Paz
Oklahoma City Police Department

I only met Rocky a few times when he was on the pike, although as a young Trooper I was inspired by his physical condition and the way he kept his uniform squared away. It was inspiring to see a Trooper with 20 years on the patrol still shining bright, enjoying his job and looking forward to his position and missions on the tactical team. He is greatly missed, and my heart still hurts everytime I see his son in that little brown shirt carrying Rocky's round brown. It's such a waste that a good man has to die in this war on drugs.

TROOPER RONNIE HAMPTON #237
OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL