Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The pain of this incident is felt thousands of miles away. Sleep in peace, my brother in blue. You are in a much better place now. You and your wife and family along with the hospital security guard that was also killed, are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deputy Melanie Thomas-Meyer (Retired)
Charleston County Sheriff's Office - South Carolina

August 23, 2006

Hero, Thank you for your service. Go now and walk God's beat. Rest in Peace.

Inv. Moulton
Warner Robins PD

August 23, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Corporal Sutphins wife, daughters and family at this difficult time. May you feel comfort in your loss, knowing that your husband, father and son carried out his oath to protect and serve.
His acts of courage and bravery both on this day and May 9, 2003 kept many other people out of harms way. He will always be remembered, for the law-enforcement family is strong and does not forget when a brother is taken.
My prayers are also with the Sheriff's Office. Your intense search protected many lives on the Virginia Tech campus and your many, many sleepless hours are over. May you now mourn and reflect on the loss of Corporal Sutphin.
Corporal Sutphin you gave the ultimate sacrafice without hesitation. Montgomery County has lost a fine deputy. Your unselfish acts of bravery showed that you were a true warrior. May God bless you and welcome you to Heaven.
Hopefully, I will one day have the pleasure of backing you up on the streets of Heaven.

Deputy Sheriff
Sheriff's Office Southwest Virginia

August 23, 2006

Corporal Sutphin made the ultimate sacrifice for the Blacksburg/Christiansburg community. We would like to thank him and his family for protecting our community during our hour of need. God bless his wife, twin daughters and mother.

Christiansburg Resident and Virginia Tech Student

August 22, 2006

Corporal Sutphin,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of grief. "Protect and Serve" does not get anymore real than this. I thank you for your sacrifice and service to the law enforcement community and for setting a standard of excellence for all to follow. You will be missed! God Bless!!

Officer
Roanoke County PD

August 22, 2006

HEROES
Major Duke Briley, US Army

They didn't seek thanks or any praise for a job tasked out to do. It is taken as a given, they're there when you need them, forever willing, tried and oh so true.

Always ready for the call, the last they did receive, They stood to fight and die for in all that they believe.

Duty is not a hollow word and dedication is a creed, The flag and freedom, that we honor, our words are backed by deeds.

I will ever wonder, and ask the question, why dear lord, just why? They had to go, a family cries, another hero dies...

I see their faces in my dreams, tough and young and brave. They were good men we loved them all, we wish they could have stayed.

The hollow words mean nothing, or the blame for what went so terribly wrong. Our fallen comrades, they lay asleeping, will never hear, that same old tiresome song...

We bow our heads and wipe our eyes and look to a brighter day, Remembering and forever proud, those whose motto’s thusly read: "de oppresso liber, we do not quit, and we lead the way..."

Former Chesterfield Co Police Officer

August 22, 2006

God Speed Corporal Sutphin on your last dispatch. You are the finest example of a hero. God Bless the loved ones you leave behind. Thank you for your service. HEROES NEVER DIE!

Sgt. C. Saylor
Albuquerque Police Dept.

August 22, 2006

NEVER GIVE UP!
Thank God you got that piece of garbage!

You will NEVER be forgotten.

Police Officer
NYPD

August 22, 2006

HERO, WARRIOR, DEDICATED, PROFESSIONAL! The words that define this fine man! My thoughts and prayers are with Cpl. Suthpin's wife and two daughters. God Bless you!

Sgt. Clay Jones
Harrison County S.O., MS

August 22, 2006

To the family of Corporal Sutphin -
Your lose is great and no words will ease that pain, but please know that you are being lifted in prayer by many this week as we reflect on the sacrifice he made. He died protecting so many - including my son - and because of that he will never be forgotten. A VT Mom

A greatful mom

August 22, 2006

My sympathies to Corporal Sutphin's family. May he rest in peace.

SFC William Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret

August 22, 2006

HERO! Rest in peace,Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

August 22, 2006

A hero on earth and now a hero in heaven. Rest in peace with the other heros in blue, brother Sutphin.

Special Agent
US Department of Homeland Security

August 22, 2006

Rest in Peace fellow Warrior. May GOD take you into his arms and forever protect your soul! You have done your duty on earth protect those in Heaven!!!! A Job well done!!!

1st Sgt. Ken Keesee
Virginia State Police

August 22, 2006

God Bless The Sutphin Family and the Montgomery County Sheriffs Office.

G. Sexton Cornett
Sister of a Police Officer

August 22, 2006

I am very grateful for all those who like Cpl. Sutphin, sacrifice such a large part of their lives to keeping us safe. The news that Cpl. Sutphin had lost his life by such a senseless act of violence breaks my heart. Our community has lost another true hero. My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Sutphin, your daughters and to all the men and women at Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Rhonda Rash
Christiansburg resident

Rhonda Rash

August 22, 2006

Family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Sutphin: My deepest sympathy goes out to you in this time of loss and hurt. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Corporal Sutphin, thank you for your service to your community. May you rest in peace in Heaven.

K Houston
Citizen of Asheville, NC

August 22, 2006

Eric, It was great to see you Saturday night at the Shell Station since I had not talked to you in a while. Little did I know that Sunday morning would be the last time I got to talk to you and I told you to be careful over there and you said don't worry we will. I told you I would catch up with you Labor Day Weekend when I was in town again. Eric you were always there whenever I needed someone to talk to and could always give me good advice and I was always so appreciative of that. You were and always will be my hero. I will always remember you with your smiling face, I don't think I ever saw you and you weren't smiling. You will be greatly missed by everyone.

Chris Christensen
Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Christiansburg Virginia

August 22, 2006

May God Bless this family. Eric was a wonderful person with a very positive outlook on life. I was very lucky to live in a community with someone like himself watching out for my family and friends. God Bless you and your family!

Crystie and Little Dave Currie

Crystie and David Currie

August 22, 2006

May God Bless this family. Eric was a wonderful person with a very positive outlook on life. I was very lucky to live in a community with someone like himself watching out for my family and friends. God Bless you and your family!

Crystie and Little Dave Currie

Crystie and David Currie

August 22, 2006

To the Sutphin family remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We the Dinwiddie Co. Sheriff's Office would like to express our sympathy. Montgomery Sheriff's Office the work is left up to you to finish. Keep fighting everyday. Also remember that God will take care of you.

Dinwiddie Co. Sheriff's Office

August 22, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother

Trooper
NYSP - SP Binghamton

August 22, 2006

OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE SUTPHIN FAMILY FROM ALL YOUR BROTHERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM COVINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT.

PATROLMAN
COVINGTON PD

August 22, 2006

Rest in peace blue angel. God bless all families involved in the tradgey.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

August 22, 2006

Another warrior has joined the ranks of too many soldiers before him. You lived a warrior's life, proud and strong. You died protecting those who cannot protect themselves. May Jesus gladly swear you in as you join His Heavenly force, where you will no doubt be proud to guard the Throne of God.

Sleep peacefully, my brother. You have earned your rest.

Lieutenant J.D. Ross
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

August 22, 2006