Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It was an honor and a pleasure to serve with you Shu. You will be greatly missed around the station. Take care of us from up there.

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GPD

February 2, 2010

you'd be so proud of the response eric...makes me proud to be associated with that group of people and the determination to catch them. no one else hurt and bad guys in jail..heaven just got a lil' bluer..give rob a hug ... R.I.P. ERIC.

senta eilola
spouse of local leo

February 2, 2010

I awoke the next morning to the news of what had happened. The family in blue is extended but it hurts just as much as if it was one of my guys. Thank you for your service to the City of Gilbert and to the State of Arizona. You will be missed by all. Rest in peace knowing that we have the watch now. God Speed Brother

Sr Patrolman Brett Jensen
New Mexico State Police

February 1, 2010

Eric, I will cherish the time I spent with you training recruits at ALEA. You brought passion to the academy and demonstrated the warrior mindset on a daily basis. Rest in peace my brother. We will never forget!

Sgt. Rich Stringer
Glendale PD, AZ

February 1, 2010

All too often, we stand in doubt.
All too often, we do without.
But those who know of all we do,
stand in awe of men like you.

God bless such as him, their families
and the country they stand for.

Det. Sgt. Harry Keeler (retired)
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Anonymous

February 1, 2010

Rest in peace sir, your sacrifice for the citizens of Gilbert will always be remembered.You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. May God bless you and your family.

OFFICER
AZDPS

February 1, 2010

Eric,
When I got the page about your incident I knew we would be have to say so long. It was a pleasure working with you and getting to know you. We will all be standing tall and proud for you. Please rest in peace knowing that we will never forget you. RIP Warrior.

Officer Spidell
Maricopa County S.O.

February 1, 2010

I have known Eric since he was just a baby. He was my next door neighbor growing up in New Jersey. The sweetest boy grew up to be a hero!! My heart goes out to Joyce, Dara & Marty and his beautiful daughters. I love you all very much!!

Sheryl Barsky
His next door neighbor from NJ

February 1, 2010

God Bless Lt. Shuhandler and his family. Thank you for your service Sir.

Anonymous

February 1, 2010

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. My prayers are with your family and department.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

February 1, 2010

Rest in peace Lieutenant

Lt.
NYPD

February 1, 2010

I thank you and your family for the ultimate sacrifice. So many take for granted that you protected all of us from the very ones who should have feared you. Though the loss is unbearable to those left behind, we know justice will be served in the end.

"For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer."

With the utmost respect and honor in your memory,

C Krauger
Wife of Proud Gilbert PD Officer

February 1, 2010

I went to school with Liewtenant Schulandler. I was so sorry to hear what happened to him. His friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Christina Tremper
sister LPD #288

Anonymous

February 1, 2010

L.T. Thank you for your service to all the citizens of Arizona.

You will never be forgotten sit...

Border Patrol Agent I. Alfaro
Border Patrol, Casa Grande, AZ

February 1, 2010

I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers will be with Lt. Shuhandler's family and co-workers. God Bless!

Lt. Ryan Smith
Martin County Sheriff's Office - NC

February 1, 2010

Lieutenant Shuhandler,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

February 1, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 1, 2010

I became familiar with Eric when he was a Recruit Training Officer at the basic training academy and again during his lieutenant's oral board. He was knowledgeable, competent, physically fit; becoming a tremendous role model and leader for the young recruits and officers. His love of street level police work never diminished as illustrated by what he was doing when murdered. You will be mourned, missed, but not forgotten. May God bless your family, friends, and agency during this most difficult of times. Rest in peace, your watch is over; we will carry the torch from here.

Dean S. Nyhart, Commnader
Arizona Department of Public Safety

February 1, 2010

I can only imagine what your family is going through. My sincerest condolences are with you. May God give you the strength you need to get you through this difficult time. Brother in blue you will never be forgotten.

Family In Rockaway NJ

Anonymous

February 1, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

February 1, 2010

Thanks for your service. I'm sorry you were ambushed by cowards. Thanks to the LEOs involved in the swift apprehension. I pray for comfort for your family and I know you are resting in the palm of the Lord. I look forward to meeting you and others like you on the other side some day.

Cpl. Andrew Young #112
Sansom Park Police Department, Texas

February 1, 2010

God Bless you LT, your family, friends, and fellow officers. It has always been a pleasure to serve with you. Rest in peace. Now you wear the badge of an angel, fly safe!

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MESA POLICE AVIATION UNIT
MESA POLICE, AZ

February 1, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother...Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the brothers and sisters of the Gilbert Police Department.

PO Thomas Brock Ret/Disabled
New Jersey Police Honor Legion

February 1, 2010

My dearest sympathy to all of the family and partners of Lieutenant Shuhandler. My agency lost Deputy Phillip Rodriguez due to a fatal car accident a few years ago. I can tell you from experience, you will never forget Eric. It does not get easier with time. The only thing that helps you heal, is to stick together and support each other through this tough time. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Deputy Merryman
Mohave county Sheriffs Office

January 31, 2010

May you rest in peace & may the Lord comfort your family in this time of grief & sorrow. You are truly a Hero, giving the ultimate to protect & serve, you will never be forgotten.

Linda
Retired SCHP dispatch supervisor

January 31, 2010