Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the White family and the Phoenix Police Deapratment,
I wanted to extend my deepest apologies and condolence I understand the feelings of pain and sorrow you are all going through it hurts deeply to lose a brother in blue as well as a family member to his wife and 2 children I can only sit in my home and pray that their was something I could do to ease your pain we just lost an officer here ourselves and it hurt but by losing several members of my own family I can relate to that pain aswell and it is not only sad that a good man was killed but also that a mother and father lost a son,possibly a brother or sister lost a brother,a wife lost a husband and more sadly and maybe yet more importantly 2 children lost their dad again to the family and the whole department I am truely sorry and I do not know if it will help any but sometimes can relieve the pain just knowing that on that saturday God called home and angel one of his children perhaps there was a stronger need for Eric there to patrol the streets of heaven maybe God thought he could look after a small child there that had no parents and was born abandoned and needed some extra love maybe he noticed that Eric has a family member up there that he just felt he could no longer live without either way you can be sure he is home now he is resting he is protecting small children above and he is now watching over all of you who are still here but will one day see him again God Bless you all

Hunter
LCSO originally/now bossier city PD

September 2, 2004

Eric,

I had the honor of working with you when we were assigned to the Maryvale Precinct. The few months I was able to work with you was a pleasure. You showed such great skills, ability to deal with people and show your prestige and brilliance in tactical situations that made me amazed. How an officer with such little time on could act so experienced.

You will be missed by many brothers and sisters throughout this world, but I will remember you for your honor, courage and bravery.

Semper Fidelis

Police Officer Fredric Montaldo
Phoenix Police Department

September 2, 2004

My heart and prayers go out to the family of Eric... especially his wife. I am the wife of a phx officer and I know what it is like to wonder if your husband will come home at night. In this terrible time of tragedy please take comfort in knowing that because of Eric, and men and women like him, our citizens can lead a safe life. On behalf of all the Phoenix Police Dept and their loved ones... Deepest Condolences. Eric is now one of the great heroes. Rest in peace.

The Wife of a Phx Officer

September 2, 2004

It is lovely indeed, it is lovely indeed.
I, I am the spirit within the earth ...
The feet of the earth are my feet ...
The legs of the earth are my legs ...
The bodily strength of the earth is my strength ...
The thoughts of the earth are my thoughts ...
The voice of the earth is my voice ...
The feather of the earth is my feather ...
All that belongs to the earth belongs to me ...
All that surrounds the earth surrounds me ...
I, I am the sacred words of the earth ...
It is lovely indeed, it is lovely indeed.

-Navajo Song

Steve
Maricopa County

September 2, 2004

I just wanted to take the acknowledge the sacrifce of Officer White. Although I have never met Officer White, I have met members of the Phoenix Police Department throught the Nawtional Public Safety Football League. It was with anticipation that NYPD Football team and I looked forward to our trip to Phoenix in April of 2005. At that time I will take the time to properly pay my respects to Officer White. For now I can only think of how the world is a better place due the sacrifice of law enforcent members such as Officer White.

DETECTIVE PATRICK J. DONOHUE
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 2, 2004

Sad beyond belief. Tragic beyond
description. All of America mourns
with you.
May God heal the body and spirit
of Officer Chris Parese. May God
bless everyone who will forever miss
Officer Eric White and may He be
particularly close to his family, friends and co-workers at this
devastating event.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

September 2, 2004

Pride Integrity and Guts

Some of you may know my face, but not my name. Most of you have seen me around the city and some have even met me, but not always under the best of circumstances. Some of you have even spoken to me on the phone, when you called me while I was working.

Most of you have an opinion on how my job should be done, but would never take my job if it was the last one on earth. And some of you who don't even know me, hate me because of my job. But when I go to my job, I go to make a difference and so I can fight what everyone else fears.

When most would be running away from danger, my job requires me to run towards it. I do this in the hopes of making a difference for someone else I don't even know. Most people say I make too much money, because my pay is published in the newspaper. But don't think twice about hearing about another sports player sign a 20 million dollar contract for 6 months a year of playing a "game."

Since my job's base pay isn't the best I must work extra to pay the bills. Including working extra shifts on holidays, and pick up side work at construction sites as well on my days off, most still complain thinking I am greedy, but don't they realize that I to must pay taxes, have a mortgage car payments and kids in collage as well?

Don't they understand that I am not paid for what I do, but for what I am willing to do for them? After all how can you properly compensate someone to risk their own life and face danger everyday they go to work?

And when I go to work I am punched, kicked, spit on and called every name in the book for doing my job. And every night I leave my house to go to work I realize I may not come back home in the morning. Because when I go to work I can be stabbed, shot, drown, fall, be electrocuted, or die in a car accident rushing to help you.

My job also requires me to carry special "tools" to help me do my job. Sometimes even while doing my job I have to defend myself from someone attacking me. Although, the newspapers will report to you that I "beat someone down", and not that I defended myself from an attack.

While at work I must also carry a gun to protect you, but should I have to use it, the media reports to you that I "gunned someone down" or that I "shot and killed" somebody, and not that I defended myself. Don't they realize that I shoot to live and never to kill?

Also when I go to work I wrap a protective vest around me to help keep me safe through my shift. I use this vest so that I will be allowed to live to the end of my work day. And hope and pray that should something bad happen that this vest helps keep me alive so that I will be allowed to see my children grow.

When I go to my job, I will see more pain, sorrow, agony, death and destruction in one month than most of you will see in an entire lifetime.


And to the ones who don't know me, I unforunetly will meet most of you at the worst times in your life.

You often will call me to come help you out with a problem. But if you have a really big problem you can get me at a special 3 digit number and me and my coworkers will race to your house, just to help you no questions asked. All you have to do is call and we will be there for you, no matter what time, day, night or holiday, rain shine or blizzard.

Sometimes my job also requires me to deliver lectures, babies and even bad news. I am also the one required to ring your doorbell in the middle of the night, swallow hard and advise you that a loved one will not be coming home tonight, then I spend the rest of my shift wondering why I ever took such a job.

Some people even refer to me as a "pig," but when I hear that word called to me or one of my coworkers I think of Pride, Integrity and Guts, which everyone in my profession needs to do this job.

Me and my coworkers must be able to have muscles of steel, have a sense of humor and put ourselves into dangerous situations and face danger head on all in a days work.

We must act in a second and make a decision in the blink of an eye, and spend the rest of our life hoping we made the right choice in that split second. If not we can be arrested and charged with breaking a law, be sued for violating someone's rights, or end up with even a worse fate.

My job requires me to take an oath to be their and to risk my life to protect you. And it is an oath that me and my fellow coworkers have taken and is one that we will not break.

What, you ask is my job, I am your local police officer. And what do I ask in return of doing all this and risking my life for you, nothing at all because it is my job and my hope, of being the one who makes the difference.

Officer David Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

September 1, 2004

Family, friends, and co-workers of Officer White:

Another brave officer was taken from his watch too soon. It is apparent to me that Eric served his county and community with pride, bravery, and integrity. Eric will be greatly missed.

Although I never knew Eric, his taking affects all of us that kiss our families good-bye and leave our residences to go to work. We just never know exactly what will happen during our watch.

My family's thoughts and prayers are with Eric's family in this time of need. Please rest assured that Eric will never be forgotten. To the members of the Phoenix PD, you have lost a great officer. We are very sorry for your loss.

Eric, rest in peace. I find comfort in knowing that I now have another angel watching over me. Thank you.

Officer David Barela
Mesa PD, Mesa, AZ

September 1, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Officer White

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

September 1, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Thank you for your services. RIP.

Sister of Police Officer

September 1, 2004

Our heartfelt thoughts go out to everyone in your agency and to the family.

May you rest in peace brother White. You have served your shift..

Deputy George A Reed
Williamson County Sheriff's Office

September 1, 2004

Bravery.. Your family and department has a long hard road ahead. I hope everyone will remember you as a brave officer that put the safety of others ahead of personal fear. Thank you and Godspeed.

patrolman
New Castle County Police - Delaware

September 1, 2004

Job well done my good and faithful servant. Thank you for your service to family and country. God bless the family of Officer White.

PO Mineer
Chapel Hill PD

September 1, 2004

You guys did what needed to be done and took charge of the situation knowing what the out come may be. Godspeed brothers!

Trooper Mark Holthaus
Washington State Patrol

September 1, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of Jersey City FOP Lodge #4 I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the members of the Phoenix PD.

Sgt. W.G. Kierce, Secretary FOP Lodge #
Jersey City NJ P.D.

September 1, 2004

I met Eric back in '99' when I first started with Superior Court. (I worked in IA Court @ Madison St. Jail)
He was alwas very cordial in the horseshoe and was a great help with my work. When he left the Sherrif's Office for Phx PD I was saddened, until I learned he was patroling the Maryvale district( where I used to live)... My children loved it when he would stop by my residence in his patrol car to make sure we were safe and sound...
Eric spoke of Collene and the children often, as well as his landscaping business that he was very estatic of...
Eric was of great comfort to me when my own mother passed last year and he was greatly excited of going back to Chicago bacause his own father was retiring from the force there... Eric was soooo proud. He wanted to be just like his father...
Erice was one of the FEW people I contacted to help me land my new job here in California.( I GOT THE JOB!!!)

Eric is AND was a very good friend and I and truly devistated learning of his demise. My children and I will miss Officer Eric White greatly...

Foxx Family

Karen Foxx

September 1, 2004

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Officer White and to all the personnel of the Phoenix Police Department who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

September 1, 2004

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer White.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven. Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

September 1, 2004

On behalf of the men & women of the Joliet Police Dept. we would like to extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Ofc Eric White's family and his brothers and sisters from the Phoenix Police Dept. Thank you for your courage and your unselfish service. God bless & may he rest in peace.

Police Officer
Joliet Police Department

September 1, 2004

True heroes walk amoungst us and we never know it until they are gone. You are a true hero and you will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 1, 2004

Thank you Brother for your dedication and faithfulness to duty above and beyond the call. Your sacrifice is a tribute to the world as to what the Thin Blue Line is all about. Rest in Peace and know your loved ones are not alone. We are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

September 1, 2004

I will miss you Eric. It was an honor to work with you and to be your friend. My heart goes out to your family especially your children. Their father is a hero and will always be remembered in my mind and my heart.

Officer Pete Borquez
Phoenix Police Department

September 1, 2004

So long, but never goodbye.....
We will not forget.

officer wing
phoenix

September 1, 2004

Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;

Psalm 23

September 1, 2004

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends John 15:13

#1320
HTPD

September 1, 2004