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Patrolman John Ritter, Jr.

Ridgefield Park Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Tuesday, September 7, 1920

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Reflections for Patrolman John Ritter, Jr.

Patrolman Ritter,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ridgefield Park.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 7, 2020

On this 100th anniversary of your death I’d like to say that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 7, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Ritter. One hundred years later and always cherished as a hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 9, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 93rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 29, 2013

Patrolman Ritter, thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

March 25, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 22, 2007

Thank you sir. Your bravery and courage will never be forgotten.


Delaware State Police

September 7, 2006

From my dear hometown of Ridgefield Park, NJ
Rest In Peace officer Ritter.. I attended his memorial services this past year or so

Explorer Matt Spadaro
Malboro Police Explorer Post 105 (NJ)

September 2, 2006

John, you are so honorable. The passage of time will never diminish that. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.) ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

July 31, 2004

No one is without reflection. Thank you for your service to man, country and God. You are a hero and you still live when someone pins the tin. God bless.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

September 7, 2003

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