Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you, your family and all the police officers of the Tucson Police Department. May you Rest in Peace, Thank you for your service...

Trooper
New York State Police

June 4, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Erik Hite as well as to the Tucson Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Hite, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

June 4, 2008

RIP Officer Hite. Relenquish your watch over Tucson and continue the watch over your family. You will Never be forgotten. You are a hero.

Finn
Contractor, USBP

June 4, 2008

I did not know you, but with the unfortunate news of your loss and seeing how the department surrounded you and your family, I am truly proud to be a member of TPD! Officer Erik Hite, 4a37, 10-7, may you Rest In Peace and be our guardian angel from the heavens.

"And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your Heavenly Force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God, as we have been to guard the city of men." - A Policeman's Prayer to St. Michael

Monica A.Valdez & Family
Tucson Police Dept, Communications, PSO

June 4, 2008

Goodnight Brother,
May your soul find rest, and may God comfort your family. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Officer Beal CV29
CVPD

Officer Beal
Chino Valley PD

June 4, 2008

It was an honor to serve with you brother. You will not be forgotten. You will always be in our hearts and minds. My prayers go out to your family. You are missed. Rest in peace brother.

Ofc Taylor
Tucson PD

June 4, 2008

I will be with sadden heart praying for Officer Hite’s family, friends, and co-workers in this tragic and sad time. Mr. Hite is a true hero and I will honor him as I honor all in this tough field of work. Your brothers in blue will take over the watch. Battery!!! Attention!!! we salute you Officer Hite. May you patrol the heavenly skies. Rest in peace sir....

Lt. Joseph PAnko
Security Supervisor

June 4, 2008

Thank you Officer Hite for your service to our country and our city. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will never be forgot. You are truly a HERO!!!

Jennifer Sullivan
Wife of TPD Officer

June 4, 2008

You are a true hero and regretably join the Legions of the Finest. Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotton.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NYCPD

June 4, 2008

Officer Hite may you rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family. God speed we'll take it from here you will not be forgotten

Deputy M. Falquez #5793
Pima County Sheriff's Department

June 4, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. I am proud to be wearing the same uniform and badge as you. Godspeed.

Officer A. Sloane
Tucson Police Dept

June 4, 2008

Rest in peace brother, thank you for your service. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mechanicsburg, Ohio

June 4, 2008

Eric,
You will be sorely missed. My family grieves with yours and the legacy you leave is far greater than you will ever know. There are no words to express what your absence means to us, but we promise to continue the good fight until we are all joined together again.

Sgt. B. Parker
Tucson Police Department

June 4, 2008

Rest in peace - brother! May your family get the power & strength to live on without you.

D Spinsky

June 4, 2008

Many prayers go with the family and friends of Officer Hite. Our hearts break for all of you.

The Kelley Family
Tucson Resident

June 4, 2008

What a tragedy! I pray that our Lord watches over your family and friends during this sorrowful time. May God guide your children as they grow and become productive members of society. I can hope that your murderer get whats coming to him.

Rest well now my friend, you've earned it. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 4, 2008

RIP brother, thank you for your service to your country both in the military and as a police officer.

SBPA Colburn
USBP

June 4, 2008

Rest in peace brother, we will take it from here.

Ofc. Scott
Tucson Police Department

June 4, 2008

May God bless you and your Family. Rest Easy

Pima County Adult Probation

June 4, 2008

Thank you Ofc. Hite for your service to our country and our city. No words can truly express our sorrow that a hero and a wonderful man was called home to heaven too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and they won't be alone in missing you. Rest in peace brother.

Ofc. Campos & family

June 4, 2008

Officer Hite,

I did not know you well before Sunday, but had the honor of meeting your family who honored you at the hospital. The deep love and respect they demonstrated for you while you fought to hold on told me everything I need to know about you. Your lifetime of service, honor, and devotion to family live on in your family. You have not died in vain, we will never forget you. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for your fellow officers and citizens. God bless you and your family.

Lt. John Stamatopoulos
Tucson Police Department

June 4, 2008

Thank you for your service. You will be remembered. Your family is in our prayers.

SA
FBI

June 4, 2008

May you Rest in Peace Brother. For the family and friends of Hite, may God be with you.. Every Officer's thoughts and Prayers are with you. Hite, walk, and enjoy those streets of gold, for one day we will all join you... God has called another Officer Home to Join him in Heaven..

Another Brother In Blue
Alabama

June 4, 2008

Officer Hite,

Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Cindy
Apache Junction

June 4, 2008

Our condolences to the family of this well-loved and respected Tucson policeman. Losing one's life to protect and serve our community is the ultimate sacrifice and we shall never forget.

~Gray Family

Gray Family
Appreciative Citizen

June 4, 2008