Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother Eric, you are indeed a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

August 21, 2006

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace brother.

Lt. Steven Rodrick
Wiggins Police Department-Ms

August 21, 2006

To Cpl Sutphin's family-
My name is Khris Hylton and I'm the Wife of Off. Scott Hylton, please, please, please let me know if I can be of ANY help. Eric was there for Scott at one time and I want to be there for you now. CPD & FCSO knows how to get in touch with me. God Bless and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Khris Hylton
Floyd Co Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

August 21, 2006

To the family, friends and loved ones of Corporal Eric Sutphin and his fellow officers with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department:

On behalf of our family, I wanted to convey our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered with Rric's line of duty death. May you be comforted by your law enforcement family, and other police survivors who have walked the same path you now embark. I do not doubt that Heaven has another hero today, but how I wish it were not your beloved Eric. His valor and courage will be forever remembered and revered. May his memory continue to inspire.

I was horrified to learn of the previous incident in which
Corporal Sutphin was wounded in 2003. His heroism cannot be honored enough as he continuously gave his all.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the fifteen years of distinquished and dedicated service Eric gave to his community and the citizens of Virginia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 21, 2006.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/06

August 21, 2006

Corporal Sutphin,

The entire law enforcement family has lost one of its finest. I didn't know you, but I know officers like you. Selfless and always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. You did this today in service to the people of Virginia.

Rest In Peace brother Sutphin, your shift is over.

Edward F. Beck ( Ret )
Stone Harbor PD, NJ. Cousin of Eugene Miglio EOW 6-2-95

August 21, 2006

REST IN PEACE.GOD be with your family

August 21, 2006

Corporal Sutphin,
Thank-you for you service. Your heroic actions and vigilance serve as an example to us all. You protected your community and kept it safe, sacrificing your life in the line of duty. Your community has suffered a great loss. You will always be remembered as a hero. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

August 21, 2006

Corporal Sutphin..i've been watching the coverage of your incident & the manhunt for this monster..your brothers/sisters in blue will fight the good fight until he is captured..

You - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
mi

August 21, 2006

A true hero, may your family cherish your memories and the scum that took your life be punished. Rest in peace, sir. Your displays of heroism will not be forgotten.

The Franks Family
California Highway Patrol

August 21, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. NOW ITS TIME FOR YOU TO PATROL THE STREETS IN HEAVEN WHERE TRUE HEROS LIKE YOURSELF GO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT. WATCH OVER US AS WE CONTINUE TO PATROL, YOU WILL REMAIN IN THE HEARTS OF MANY SO YOUR MEMORY WILL NEVER GROW OLD.
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

August 21, 2006

Eric you were always funny and a prankster when we worked at cpu. I always looked forward to working with you and knowing that you had my back. God bless brother,thank you for some of the most funniest jokes and working experiences of my career. Roger Ret ACPD#65

Roger
ACPD RET

August 21, 2006

God bless you and your family Corporal Sutphin. Only a few are able to be law enforcement Officers, and you were one of them. We do a tough job, and the worse thing that can happen to any of us, is to lose one of our own. From San Diego CA, my thoughts and prayers go out to Corporal Sutphin and his family.

Police Officer
San Diego Police Dept.

August 21, 2006

May God watch over your family during this tragic time. May He also guide your spirit in the right direction. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 21, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

August 21, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

OFC. CAMPBELL
ROYAL PALM BEACH POLICE DEPT. FL

August 21, 2006

hero

August 21, 2006

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Sutphin family. He will be missed by his family (wife, daughters, and Law Enforcement family). Obviously Corporal Sutphin was an outstanding law enforcement officer and showed unbelieveable courage and dedication from what was left on his bio. Rest well Corporal and we will take it from here and see you in Heaven some day.

Tony Ruggeroli
Houston Police Department

August 21, 2006

May you rest in peace and may God bless your wife and children in their time of sorrow.

Tammy Knepp, deputies' wife, BCSO
Brevard County Sheriff Office

August 21, 2006

Rest in peace brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

V-28
US Border Patrol

August 21, 2006

On behalf of my family and myself, I wish to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of Corporal Sutphin. Mere words cannot express the feelings of grief and compassion that is felt for the family and for your department during this time of great sadness. Trooper Barry joins the more than 18,000 officers that have laid down their lives in the performance of their duty since the first known death of a law enforcement officer. These are the true heroes among us.

Please know that you are not suffering alone. Members of the brotherhood have a tear in their eye and feel heaviness in their heart. My family and I mourn alongside you and wish you all a sense of peace and tranquillity in this troubled time.

Probation Officer Christopher M. Hess
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Adult Probation and Parole

August 21, 2006