Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Hite, you took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Tucson and this great country. In the performance of your duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater example of honor. May your loved ones, friends , co-workers find peace. May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day. Rest in peace Officer Hite, we have got it from here..

Your Brothers in Law Enforcement

Vince Iello
NYPD

June 2, 2008

God bless you and your family, brother. You have given your all! You and your family are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

June 2, 2008

Erik, you will not be forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice to your community and your country. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you rest in peace brother...10-7, good night.

Ofc. Lemas #44427
Tucson Police Motors

June 2, 2008

Erik,

Our deepest prayers go out to your family during this very sad time. May they find the strength to get through the very hard times that will follow. We too lost a fellow brother in January of this year (Luis "Louie" Aguilar). Your fellow brothers and sisters at TPD will forever remember your dedication to your job and your country. Please watch over us as we too, like you did went out everyday planning on coming home to our families.

Rest in peace.

Agent C. Duarte
U.S. Border Patrol Yuma, Az

June 2, 2008

Erik, rest in peace.

God welcomes you to his table.

postal inspector t. weisend
uspis

June 2, 2008

Officer Hite,
God bless you and your family. You paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our community. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

Vaya Con Dios brother! We'll take the watch from here.

Law Enforcement Rangers
Bureau of Land Management - Tucson, AZ

June 2, 2008

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer's final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it's our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it's a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don't come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer's final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it's our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
-Unknown Author

The law enforcement community grieves, as another officer has been taken to heaven. Rest in peace sir, your brothers and sisters will take the watch from here. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Wife of Detective
AZ DPS

June 2, 2008

REST NOW WARRIOR,FOR YOUR BATTLE HERE IS DONE.
BUT WHILE YOU REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN, KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE ON YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS LEFT TO BATTLE ON.
TAKE HEART IN KNOWING THE LORD KEEPS HERO'S FAMILIES IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.
I AM NOT ASHAMED TO HAVE WEPT AT YOUR LOSS, AND AM HONORED TO CALL YOU BROTHER!

JUSTITIA ET FORTITUDO INVINCIBILIA SUNT
(JUSTICE AND COURAGE ARE INVINCIBLE)

M. McGuire
Tucson PD

June 2, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

June 2, 2008

It is with heartfelt sympathy that I would like to offer condolences to Police Officer Erik Hitee of the Tucson Police Dept. Arizona, that I wish to offer up my prayers and heartfelt thanks for serving the citizenry of Tucson, Arizona. God bless and make his presence known to your family, friends and loved ones. Thank you for your service, Sir, and you will be remembered.

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

June 2, 2008

May God hold your family, friends, and fellow officers in his loving arms giving them the faith and vision you held to see a brighter tomorrow. May his comfort cover all who loved this true AMERICAN HERO. Blessed are the peace makers..... Rest in peace my brother.

Tim Jones FTO/Warrant Officer
Chandler, Texas Police

June 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 2, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Police Officer Erik Hite. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

June 2, 2008

I stood at attention and saluted as your motorcade passed today. Nothing could stop the tears from flowing as you passed by in the ambulance with a full honor escort of motors and patrol cars. Today we lost an officer but gained a guardian angel. With a heavy heart I say 10-7 and goodnight sir.

a sister in blue
TPD

June 2, 2008

Thank-you

Joe
citizen

June 2, 2008

To the Family, Friends, and Fellow Officers of Officer Hite,

Look to the Lord in your time of sorrow, he will guide you through.

-Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go- Joshua 1*9

Thank you for your sacrifice, you will all be in our prayers!

PCSO LT2

Lieutenant Tamatha Villar
PCSO

June 2, 2008

I know of no words that can lessen the pain the Hite family feels in the loss of their beloved Erik. I'm so very sorry that he is gone, and that his life was taken by such a depraved and indifferent individual. Erik, I wish you a pleasant and wonderous journey.

S/Lieut. Ron Thompson (retired)
The Ohio State Highway Patrol

June 2, 2008

A hero in life and death. Another sad, sad day for law enforcement and the community that Officer Hite protected. Our loss is the worlds loss. Condolences from the Arizona Chapter of the Concerns of Police Survivors and our families.
Earl Fisher
Mountain States Regional Trustee
Concerns of Police Survivors

det earl fisher
phoenix p d

June 2, 2008

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Green Valley Fire District and GVFFA L4125, we extend our deepest sympathy to the family, TPD family, and friends of Police Officer Erik Hite. Officer Hite has made the ultimate sacrifice, and we thannk all of our law enforcement brothers and sisters for protecting us and our community. Our Prayers are with you all.

Captain Ken Shultz
Green Valley Fire District/Green Valley Firefighters Association L4125

June 2, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

June 2, 2008

Officer Hite, You will be deeply missed you are a true hero and I pray for you and your family in this very difficult time. You should rest easy my friend. We will all take comfort in knowing you are now walking your beat in the Kingdom of Heaven at God's side. The city, as will all of us, will mourn your passing. God speed my friend!

#K301
P.P.D

June 2, 2008

Erik:
We hope it gives your family some comfort to know that you died doing what you loved, and that you died fighting...a true, true hero... just as our son did in December. May the Good Lord and the Father Bless you and keep watch over you and your family. May you watch over and protect us all as you stand guard with Saint Michael and our Christopher and all fallen Peace Officers, just as surely as our Father has called you home. God Bless Officer Hite's Family and especially watch over them.

Karen Highbarger
Mom And Stepfather/Officer Chris Nicholson EOW:12/19/07

June 2, 2008

Godspeed Brother. Thank You.

Federal Air Marshal Service

June 2, 2008

Thank you Officer Hite for your service and sacrifice.. You are a Hero... May the Lord be with your family and friends today and the difficult days ahead..
Rest in Peace Sir!!

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

June 2, 2008

GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU BROTHER. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND MAY THE PAIN CEASE A LITTLE SOME DAY. WALK THE BEAT UP THERE AND WE WILL DO THE SAME HERE UNTIL THE DAY COMES THAT WE MAY JOIN YOU ON THE SAFE STREETS IN THE SKY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIFE OF SERVICE FOR THE COMMUNITY YOU SERVED AND FOR THE UNITED STATES. GOD BLESS YOU SIR AND THANK YOU, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

FLAGSTAFF POLICE DEPT.

June 2, 2008