Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Rich was killed 9 years to the day before my husband. Today is the anniversary of that sad day for two families within the Columbus Division of Police. As my thoughts dwell on how our lives were turned upside down, I cannot help but think about Officer Rich's family too, and hope that they are well. I see your son and his family at many of the memorial services and he wears the uniform you wore and seems to wear it with such pride. Be proud.

Becky Muncy
Widow, Sgt. Marc Muncy (E.O.W. 04/05/95)

April 5, 2004

"Joe" Rich was one of the finest men I have ever known. He worked special duty at the hotel where I was a night auditor. Having worked with him for 2 years .. I gained a special friendship that has affected my very thinking concerning law enforcement. He taught me to have respect for the law .. as it is mean't to be .. and not necessarily as it is. He was a fair and peaceful man that always had a good word and smile for anybody. I am a better man this day for having known him. The world suffers when good men are taken from it.

Chuck Sowards

December 10, 2003