Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, October 22, 1867
Reflections for Police Officer Richard B. Richardson
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
October 23, 2020
One hundred and fifty years ago deserves a salute of valor. Rest in peace Officer Richardson.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother. We remember and honor you on the 150th anniversary of your E.O.W.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
October 23, 2017
Every year since 2009 I have made the blue ribbons with the 51 names of the Oakland Police Officers who have died in the line of duty. Your name is the first and sadly not the last. It is my honor to do this for the fallen officers. The ribbons hang on a tree outside the Warehouse Bar and Grill in Oakland, California for all to see the sacrifice they have made to keep us safe. God bless you all and rest in peace.
A grateful citizen
February 23, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Richardson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
January 18, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 142nd anniversary year 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 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.
Yesterday I attended the memorial service for your four fallen OPD brothers who joined you after being shot in the darkest day of OPD history.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 28, 2009
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.
Van DenBerghe
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October 18, 2007
Thank you and know that your sacrifice will always be remembered!
Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
October 6, 2006
Thank you for your service to your community. Rest in peace.
A citizen
October 23, 2004
DAY IS DONE
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.
GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER, OR THE SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.
LOVE, GOOD NIGHTM,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL, SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.
FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.
THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY.
AS WE GO THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.
It is said that EVIL flourishes when good men do nothing.
To the family of this brave Officer who gave all so that others might live, I extend my deepest sympathy and gratitude for your continued sacrifice.
To those of us who were left behind who still wear the badge, the mission continues... tomorrow is another Tour Of Duty... May God comfort you with the knowledge that you DO make a differance.
Box Elder County Sheriffs Office Utah
Deputy Troy S. Pilivi Alpha Squad Leader
Box Elder Metro S.W.A.T.
Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)
October 23, 2004
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