Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Remembering your sacrifice on May 15, 2023, National Peace Officer's Memorial Day. We love you and miss you always!
Praying we make you proud.
Until we meet again IC48!
Love~
Connie & Noah Dean Emerick
Surviving wife and son

Connie Emerick
Surviving wife and son

May 15, 2023

Terry~
Remembering your sacrifice 28 years later. We're doing our best to make you proud and keep your memory alive. You are loved and missed every day. Days like today are difficult to get through, but God has been Good to us and carries us through these valleys. You would be proud to know our son just graduated with his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy!!! He wants to use his profession in serving others as well.
Until we meet again

Connie Emerick
Connie and Noah Dean Emerick

May 25, 2022

Happy Father's Day in Heaven!!!
We love you and miss you always!!!
Never Forgotten

Connie Emerick

June 20, 2021

Remembering the sacrifice of our beloved husband and dad 26 years later. Praying we always make you proud as we continue this journey without you by our side. We miss your presence in our lives every day! As long as we have breath , your name will be spoken and your memory will live on. We miss you and love you always IC48!!!
Connie and Noah Dean

Connie and Noah Dean Emerick
Wife & Son

May 25, 2020

Remembering the sacrifice of our loving husband and dad, Terry J. Emerick, 25 years later. You're forever loved and in our thoughts and prayers always!!!
Until we meet again~
Connie and Noah Dean
Surviving wife and son

Connie Emerick, surviving wife

May 25, 2019

Remembering your sacrifice and thinking of your family and loved ones that you left behind 25 years ago day. May solice be found knowing that we carry the torch of your memories and dedication.

Sergeant Ryan Nance
Illinois Commerce Commission Police

May 25, 2019

Today is the 25th Anniversary of Terry’s passing. The Illinois Commerce Commission Police Department acknowledges Terry’s sacrifice and the sacrifices of his family and honors his memory, today and every day.

Assistant Chief Steve Weatherford
Illinois Commerce Commission Police Department

May 25, 2019

Missing my true love on our 27th wedding anniversary.
Loving you Always!!!
Connie

Connie Emerick
Wife

August 3, 2018

Our son, Noah Dean Emerick, graduated from the University of Illinois~Springfield on May 13, 2017. He earned his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. He just finished prerequisite classes on May 9, 2018 and will pursue a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. Our Pride and Joy Always!!!
Keeping the Faith~Until We Meet Again!
We love and miss you always!!!

Connie Emerick
Surviving Spouse

May 15, 2018

Think of you often, especially when I go past certain points of interest. Lots of fond memories. I can remember going into Henry's at the time and telling you Leonard Kelly was hiring a jailer/dispatcher and that he would even hire a democrat lol. I'm doing my best to keep the weeds out of your field.

Deputy/officer
Fayette Co SO/Hillsboro PD

September 14, 2017

I think of you a lot but especially during May and this weekend. You had the best laugh and the goofiest country sayings. I'm honored to be able to have called you my friend.

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ICC / ISP

May 29, 2017

Officer Emerick's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 2-01-17 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

February 1, 2017

Merry Christmas! Reminiscing what our Christmas traditions were when you were with us and still missing those special times. Praying the Lord will continue to be by our side and give us the courage needed each day to carry out His will for our lives. Thank You Lord for your amazing love and the precious memories we hold on to of our loved ones celebrating Christmas in Heaven w you and also our loving family here w us. We thank you for your most precious gift...JESUS and the HOPE of seeing Him and our loved ones who call Heaven home again when our journey here is over. May we live our lives for you and may our light always shine leading others to you also. Our FAITH has grown stronger thru our pain as we put our TRUST in our loving Savior.
WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS TERRY...MERRY CHRISTMAS!
CONNIE & NOAH DEAN

Connie & Noah Dean Emerick
Your loving wife and son

December 25, 2016

Remembering a wonderful husband and dad on the 22 anniversary of your death. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. Although our time as a family was not as long as we planned, we know God had greater plans for you. We miss you so much but are so thankful for the precious memories that will remain with us forever. The Lord has been beside us every step of the way and all we can do is Thank Him. You would be(are) so proud of our son. He is beginning his 1st internship over the summer and continuing his education. We are doing the best we can but you are always in our hearts as we carry on with our lives. Until we meet again...

All our love~Connie & Noah Dean
P.S.
Give my dad and your dad a hug and kiss from us. Miss you all every day.

Connie & Noah Dean Emerick
Wife & Son

May 26, 2016

Terry was my friend,we worked together al the commerce commission police. he wanted to be a part of creating a better world. it is sad he was taken so soon.

retired trooper
il state police

April 8, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 25, 2015

Miss you, my old friend. Thank you for being part of my life. Our college years were better because of you. Your humor and your loyalty will stay with me all of my days. God Bless you and your family.

Eric Sweetwood
Friend of officer Emerick from his ISU Days.

February 4, 2014

Rest in Peace, Officer Emerick. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 19, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 15th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I hold your family in my heart's embrace today and pray for their solace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 26, 2009

Terry~I find it hard to believe that our son is a freshman in high school. This is homecoming week and today he was honored as a member of the Junior Varsity Golf team. He started the season 4th on the team and ended the season in 2nd place. What an accomplishment since he just started playing this summer. He would have made you a fine golfing buddy. He is so handsome and has a wonderful personality like you. He is so laid back and easy going unless you get him mad and then it's a different story. He says what needs to be said and moves on. Wow, I always admired that about you and now our son handles most situations in the same manner as his dad did. It still amazes me how much he is like you when he never got the chance to know the man who was blessed to be his father. He makes me soooo PROUD and I believe in my heart you are just as PROUD as you watch over us from above. Just a note that you are loved and will never be forgotten. 'Til We Meet Again~We Love You!! Connie and Noah Dean

Anonymous

October 9, 2008

You died of an all too common accident, but that won't diminish your service or
sacrifice. Wow! Your wife has raised your son all alone all these years. At least
one day the three of you will be reunited and can make up for lost time. Nothing is ever wasted with God.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

May 25, 2008

Terry~ It's hard to believe today marks the 14th year since the tragic day all of our lives changed forever. We miss you so much, but are comforted knowing where you are spending eternity. Until we meet again, know that you will live forever in our hearts and will always be "OUR HERO"!!! Thanks for all of the wonderful memories and the love you gave us daily. Rest in peace our wonderful husband and dad.

Connie and Noah Dean

May 25, 2008

Terry~May you always know that you are not by forgotten by your family who loves and misses you soooo much!!! We are doing fine, but this is a difficult month with the Police Memorials and the anniversary date of your death approaching. It's only by God's grace and our faith in Him that we carry on with our lives, but we miss your presence in our lives daily. our Your son is going to his 8th grade Graduation Dance on Thursday night and got his first "real tie". Boy, do I wish you were here to help him get his tie on correctly. Just another one of those things a young man needs his dad for. He's a fine young man and would make you proud!! It's hard to believe our son will begin high school next fall. Our baby boy is growing up quickly. We know you're watching over us as we travel along your memorial highway and everywhere else we go. WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS~NOW AND ALWAYS!!! GOD BLESS!!

Connie Emerick

May 21, 2008

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 2, 2008

Even after 13 years you are still thought of by those that love you dearly and those in the law enforcement community. Thank you for your dedicated service. Continue to watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 25, 2007