Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the friends and family of Ofc. Hite and the entire Tucson Police Department,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May God keep you in his prayers and help you comfort each other in your time of need. Ofc. Hite is now patrolling the streets of Heaven with our dear Lord and our "brothers and sisters" in blue who had made the Ultimate Sacrifice. Rest easy Ofc. Hite, we will take it from here brother. My sincere condolences, Ofc. Cooper

Police Officer Michael Cooper
Aurora P.D.

June 3, 2008

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

June 3, 2008

The Final Inspection

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

-Rest easy brother, we'll take the watch from here...

Officer C. Weidenbach #6395
AZ Dept. of Public Safety - Highway Patrol

June 3, 2008

Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Border Patrol Agent
Nogales, AZ

June 3, 2008

Semper Fi. And may God bless your family. You are a hero.

June 3, 2008

Another senseless murder of one of our brothers. God be with you Officer Erik Hite and your family both blood and blue, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

patrolman brian quinn
bethlehem city pd

June 3, 2008

May god look over officer Hite and his family. Please know that with all sadness that his family has become a member of group that none have wanted to join, but some are trying to make it easier for others. Know that all of Arizona Cops is here when you are ready

Jason Fontana
Brother of San Jose PD Officer Jeffrey Fontana
EOW 10.28.01

Jason Fontana
Arizona Cops

June 3, 2008

Erik:

My prayers are with you brother. You will be missed. You're in Heaven now, with some pretty good company... Tim and Pat will show you the ropes - God, its like FTO all over again. When you get settled in up there, keep an eye on us down here. It may seem like a long time now, but we will all be together sooner than you know.

To Erik's family: You all are in my prayers. I know how you all feel right now - It wasn't so long ago that I lost a good friend at PCSO. God bless you all... Just remember, that In Valor, there is Hope. Erik did not die in vain. Those responisble will be judged, and Erik will live forever in our hearts.

T.J. Jeznach
Ariz. DOC (Ret.)

June 3, 2008

Rest in peace.

June 3, 2008

A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten....R.I.P. May your killer rot in hell

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

June 3, 2008

It seems like we were just here with Pat not to long ago. I had the privledge of living in the great and wonderful city of Tucson from 1989-2003. I moved back to the greater Cincinnati area five years ago to go to the police academy. I get, like most of you an email when an officer is taken from us. I work thirds tonight and am doing that normal cop stuff during the day, getting things around the house and getting some sleep. A piece of my heart died when I saw another officer taken. I have always been proud to know that only 8 TPD officers have died in the line of duty. I think of you guys often, teams 1 through 4 and the other members of the brotherhood. VON CON DIAS

Patrolman Mark Sand
Former Tucson resident

June 3, 2008

When I heard the news that two Pima County officers had been wounded and Officer Hite had been killed, it made me very angry and extremely sad. In the back of my mind I worry every day about my son, Luke, who is a TPD officer. Being a 27-year veteran of the Vigo County Sheriff's Department, I know all too well that we put our lives on the line 24/7 to protect our friends, neighbors, and the citizens of our communities, and that the risk is great. This act of violence, like all the others is meaningless. Erik is a true warrior and a hero. He gave his all and he will never be forgotten. On behalf of my family and the officers at the Vigo County Sheriff's Department, I send our condolences to Erik's family, friends, and co-workers at Pima County and TPD. God Bless you Erik

Lieutenant Tim A. Gossett
Vigo County Sheriff (IN)

June 3, 2008

Rest in Peace brother, my prayers to the family and friends.

SBPA Efrain Sella
US Border Patrol

June 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.

Wife of Police Sergeant
Kirkwood, MO

June 3, 2008

Rest in peace brother

Police Officer
Utica Police Department, New York

June 3, 2008

This is a sad time, not only for Tucson, but for all Law Enforcement. My heart and my prayers go out to not only the immediate family of Officer Hite, but to the extended family of Law Enforcement Officers worldwide who are working to make their areas just a little safer. You have our sympathy and our support. I feel the loss of our brother along with all of you. (I grew up in Tucson, started to work for TPD; my father's suicide at the start of my testing process put this off; moved to family home of Alabama, became dispatcher, then police officer, retired, now work in Northern Alabama at Police Department as Secretary and Spanish Translator.)

Leah Ray
retired police officer

June 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Hite. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD (OH)

June 3, 2008

Please accept the condolences of the deputies at the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Flint Michigan

June 3, 2008

Thank you officer Hite for you service..rest in peace..Gone but never forgotten..

k.baltierra
Riverside County Sheriffs Dept.

June 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ofc. Hite's family, friends and our fellow officers of the TPD. Rest in peace, Sir.

AZ Narc

June 3, 2008

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Officer Hite.

You will always be a hero in my eyes, brother.

God bless you!

David Cohen
Former TPD Officer

June 3, 2008

Officer Hite, thank you for your service to our Country and the citizen's of Arizona. Watch over your family as they begin this long, dark journey without you. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

June 3, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Erik Hite, and the Tucson P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Hite, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 3, 2008

RIP borther in blue. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

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Sgt. Borrero
Beaumont PD

June 3, 2008

On behalf of the Fraternal Order Of Police, Lodge # 50, In Lancaster, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our Country, God bless you and your family.

Larry Kilbarger Ret.
Lancaster Ohio Police Department

June 3, 2008