Deputy Sheriff Ricky A. Yates Harris County Sheriff's Department Texas Tuesday, January 25, 1994  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 22 of 2

Happy Father's Day!! We love you and miss you! We are so PROUD to be able to call you Daddy.

Amy
daughter
2009-06-27

Hey daddy,
Well tomorrow will be 15 years and it only seems to be getting harder. We had a really good Christmas this year. everyone got together like the old days. It was really nice, dont do that as much as we all should. We really miss you. The kids are doing good, its such a shame on what they had to miss out on not getting to know you. Well its getting late and its gonna be a long week, so just know we all love and greatly miss you!

Amy
daughter
2009-01-24

Daddy I miss you...

Adam

2008-12-14

Rick,
It seems as though it was only yesterday that the angels took you home. I have always hoped that the angels were Mom , Dad and Robert. I say good morning to you every morning as I slide my hand over your name on the memorial wall on the building. I hope you feel it. It has been a little stormy lately. All are o.k. Anytime I met up with someone you worked with, They always express how they really liked working with you. You have many friends here.
I just stumbled across this site and thought I would say hi. love,Phillip

Senior Deputy Phillip Yates
Sibling Harris Co. Sheriff's Office
2008-09-25

Miss you .... Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Wife
2008-09-23

We made it through another one... this one was the worse.... Quite a a bit of damage to the house this time.... but other than that all made it through with out getting hurt.... A tree got Amanda's and Amy's Expedition and Excursion and then Abby's bedroom.... not too bad ...all fixable.. Getting too old for these storms... miss you .. wish with everything in me you were here... well. good night .. till later... love you ..Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Wife
2008-09-19

Hello.. sweetheart.... another holiday behind me.. Texas dodge the bullet this time on the hurricane.. three more out there.... just a few lines to touch base and let you know how much I miss you.... days get longer with time... will get off now ... till later .. love you with all my heart.....Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
wife
2008-09-02

Hello baby... miss you so much wish you were here so bad... it can never be put into words... love you ...Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Widow
2008-08-10

hey daddy,
I miss u so much!! God I hate it that u arent here. Its rough right now, its almost school and Im dreading it. Abbs is doing ok, I think we have just about got her convinced to go to 1st grade. Anyways its getting late and tropical storm Eduaord is supposed to hit tomorrow have to finish preparing, just wanted to let u know we love you and greatly miss u!!!

Amy
daughter
2008-08-04

Hey Sweetheart... just a quick note to let you know you are still in my heart always... miss you ... love you.... Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Widow
2008-06-25

hey daddy
It's almost Father's Day and I cant get you out of my mind here lately. I really do wish everyday that you could have met your grandchildren- they are really great. I cant tell them enough on what they had to miss out on everyday. you were so loving and we miss you every second of the day! Im sorry I dont get to the grave enough===too much guilt takes over!! I love you and im truly sorry for that morning! miss u

2008-06-05

Just a quick not to let you know I miss you so... a holiday weekend .. Adams b.d. and Abby's and Caleb's , too.. so wish you could be here...Love you ..Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
wife
2008-05-23

Hello... sweetheart.. tomorrow is National Police Day.. thinking of you as always and missing you more as time goes on.. Monday was our anniversary.. 36 years... Wish you were here... The memorial was so bittersweet but nice... see you soon .. love you ...Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Widow
2008-05-14

Hey, just a quick hi and to let you know I love you... Miss you so much.... Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Wife
2008-04-06

Missing you so bad today... for some reason this is a bad year....love ya ..till later...Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Wife
2008-03-25

Happy Birthday Daddy!!! I miss u so much!! Things are okay--its a pretty stressful time right now. trying to get Abby diagnosed correctly. Wish u were here, you would really be proud of your grandkids--they are all adorable and such good kids!! I am trying to help mom with your grave and cross, its just so hard going there!! I just want to say that I love and MISS you horribly and you are not forgotten!! We think about you all the time!!! Love always Amy








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Amy Braswell
daughter
2008-03-16

Just wanted to wish you a *Happy Birthday* and let you know how much I miss you.... I love you and again Happy Birthday .. wish you were here.... Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Wife
2008-03-16

Hey, Sweetie ,, just missing you today.. almost spring.... grandbabies are all well and everyone else except Jerry is not doing too well .. I can't believe it has almost been a year since he almost died...wish you were here.. love ya with all my heart.. till another day..Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Wife
2008-02-24

Just a quick note to wish a loving Valentine day and to let you know how much I miss you...The days are passing by fast and it won't be long till it's you birthday.. I love you ...Your wife ...Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
wife
2008-02-10

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-02-07

Tomorrow is the day again.. hard week... just dreading that day.. memories all over again.... extra tired this week... not feeing too well this week .... miss you so bad.. cold tonight and rainy... 14 years ago it was hot that day... well kind of hard to think tonight ..just going to shower and rest .. love ya with all my heart... good night sweetheat.... Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Wife
2008-01-24

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2008-01-22

Hey... Thanksgiving is just around the corner..... the holidays are here again... miss you so this time of the year ... maybe one day I won't miss you so much.. people ask me some of the silliest things.. have I forgotten what you look like.. it gets easier with time , doesn't it... no it doesn't you just learn how to hide it better... all the grandbabies are doing good.. Abby is doing better in school this year.. Caleb looks just like you.. that is Amanda's baby.. he is eight now.. such a good athlete.. wish you were here to see them.. sometimes that is the hardest part of all this.... well .. need to get to bed.. I open in the morning... business is doing great ... I know you would be so proud... miss you and love you so much... Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
Wife
2007-11-07

Hello,, sweetheart.. hot today.. last of August... looking forward to fall.. Miss you so much.. need some time alone to think... things are so hectic at work... well...just wanted to talk to you .. miss not having you here... trying to keep it together... geting harder everyday.. just widh you were here.. love you so..... Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
widow
2007-08-24

Hello Sweetheart.. missing you so much this day.. rained a hard rain most of the afternoon... think of you everyday.. Just wanted to let you know how much I miss and love you... talk to soon Love Ya ..Charlotte

Charlotte Yates
wife
2007-08-01