Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The first thing I saw when I entered the station for the first time was your face on the memorial wall. It’s serves as a reminder to all the sacrifices that this career may require. Although it’s been 27 years, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace Ofc. Cash

Ofc L. Moriaty
Forest Park PD

January 3, 2024

I still miss you but I don't think that will ever change. A Lot has changed since my last reflection. I'm at Henry now. Didn't want to really leave Forest Park but thing change and things happen. I've managed to make it on our crime suppression unit as a CPL/Field investigator. Nelson ended up back at HCPD in training and we spent a good bit of time talking in his office and with new recruits about you. As I'm sure y'all are up there together now, he is no longer with us. Big Daddy is to I'm sure. I lost a friend of mine on 11/08/2021. That still hurts pretty bad, just couldn't get to him fast enough before things went south. I'm sure he has introduced himself to you by now. Well I just wanted to check in. I love you.

Cpl/Inv J.Cash
Henry County PD/ Your son

January 3, 2023

Ofc. Cash, I never had the privilege to meet met you in this life, however I was a police officer working the morning watch the night you were taken from us. I attended your funeral and saw your wife and son, Josh. He was just a young child then. They touched my heart in a way I'll never forget. I've thought about them ever since. Today, 26 years later while at work, a police officer came into my store. While paying for his merchandise we started talking and I told him I was a retired officer. He then asked if I had known you. At that moment I realized he was that little boy I had last seen at your funeral 26 years before . I was speechless. I'm sure you already know this but I could see how much he loved and respected you. Seeing him in his uniform 26 years later was one of the most humbling and emotional experiences of my life. I know you are so proud of him too. I believe everything happens for a reason and I just want you to know that I will pray for him every day, that God will watch over him and keep him safe. Rest in peace my brother. I look forward to meeting you in the next life.

Sgt. M. Masters
East Point Police Department (Retired)

October 18, 2022

I was young when this happened but still remember it. His kids and wife are in my prayers as well as all of Forest park police.

Michal Gordon
Citizen.

January 4, 2021

Thinking of you Ricky, I continue to salute you sir for your service and sacrifice.

I started my career in Forest Park in 1985 and relocated to another agency in late 1986.

Retired Captain Rick Luongo
Union City Police Department

January 3, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Cash.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 2, 2020

20+ years later and i still remember that night. Me and your son must have been the same age and experienced the lost of a father that day. My father was involved with that case. I came across this online out of curiosity. I never knew what exactly happend that Wednesday of 1996. I'm glad your family is well and may you continue to rest in peace officer cash.

Anonymous

April 26, 2018

Hey Dad, I miss you a lot. They put me on Adam team. Capt Skwira is a great Captain. He really doesn't take any shit off no one,that's what I like the most about him. I get along pretty good with the rest of my team as well. Lt.Gladden is a human bloodhound, Sgt Kempf has made a home for his boot in my ass, but he means well. Sgt Bulligton is funny, Owens is a little goofy, Foster is a walking history book, Cantrell is a princess until she gets mad, Sparks is kinda reserved but funny when she starts talking, Groenewold, well he's just Groenewold.
I just switched back to night shift. I like nights alot more than day shift. I was on patrol on Jan 3. All I could do was think about you. I think about you all the time. I've meet alot of people in the city who still talk about you. They think it's cool that I'm working in Forest Park. I visit Nelson a good bit. He misses you alot. Hell every body does.
I hate that my children will never meet you. I take Brantley to see your picture at the PD. To him you are PawPaw. Hope you don't mind. Everley is the sweetest baby ever. Lauren is the best wife I could have ever asked for.
Well just wanted to tell you how things have been going. I love and miss you.

Josh Cash

Patrolman A-31 Josh Cash
Your son/Forest Park Police

January 10, 2018

My heart aches for your family, as you were taken to young. Your courage and bravery are remembered today and always because you died fighting to make the world a better place. I am honored to be your brother, and may God forever bless those you left behind. Rest in Peace my brother.

Sergeant Barton
Garden City PD

January 10, 2017

Ricky, we are going to be grandparents!! I've often wanted to write on your post. Now is the time. Your only daughter is going to have a son and or daughter herself. How it still hurts and I'm still so confused about what happened. You would be amazed at Cheyenne. She looks just like you, she moves just like you. I thought you would like to know that she is with Josh at the moment. I couldn't be happier with that. Josh is still a spiting image of you. He always was. They have and are having Two grand babies you would love as much as your children. Josh and Cheyenne have talked to Tray, even met him I believe. Cheyenne makes me so proud as she would you. The stories she wrote were so creative. The day she graduated I could not have been prouder. She lifts her eyebrow the same as you and Josh. She drags her feet. I remember when that drove me crazy about you. I adored it with her. She is a bit messy, she's comfortable with her things surrounding her, exactly were she puts them. She did not get the chance to know you and to this day that breaks my heart. Your only little girl.She has your nose thank goodness and is as beautiful as a daughter can be inside and out. Your grandchild from her and James Yates - James being a man you would most certainly approve of - is 10 weeks at the moment. She's the strongest lady I know. Yet she still has a heart that feels a missing part when it comes to you. She's absolutely amazing Ricky. Thank you for blessing me with her. Thank you for giving her Josh. Or giving Cheyenne to Josh. I could never write because I knew it would be painful and to this day it is. I talked about you to Cheyenne often. Yet I tried to keep her from hurting more that she does when it comes to you. I know your police family excepts her as one of their own. You were the best decision I ever made. Again you blessed me with her. You are missed, loved and thought of daily.

MARY KALINA
WIFE / MOTHER OF YOUR CHILD

October 2, 2016

I remember this like it was just yesterday it's hard to believe it's been 20 years. May you rest in peace my thoughts and prayers have been with your family every since then and will continue to be with them until I'm called home.

Reverend JP Morgan
Retired

September 18, 2016

Rest in peace, Ricky. It has been 20 years but it seems like yesterday.

Liz Baker
Clayton County District Attorney's Office

May 11, 2016

Hey Brother, I went by your grave today and said a prayer. I remember 1996 like it was yesterday, the sights and sounds the day you were taken from us so early. I think about you often.

Lt. Jim Warner
FPPD 1998 to 2001

January 3, 2016

Its been 20 years Ricky since I saw you for the last time. A lot has happened since then, but rest assured, you have a fine son to be proud of and have had times spent with him. I'm sorry I couldn't do more that night brother and know you are missed.

RIP Brother

Doc Roberts
Iraq, 2016

January 3, 2016

20 years gone. In a moment. Josh is all grown up. Got a wonderful wife and you have an amazing grandson. I miss you man. Wish you could see them. I still remember the call from Michelle. Thanks for the time I had with you my brother, my friend.
Wish it had been different.

Det. Charles Israel
Fairburn PD

January 3, 2016

Its be 19 years brother. Everyday that I put this uniform on I think about you. Please continue to watch over all of us! As always you will be in our hearts and mind

Captain Bobby Godsey
Paulding County Sheriff's Office

January 3, 2015

Ricky,

Your grandson is absolutely beautiful. Josh is indeed, an awesome daddy. He reminds me so much of you and Josh. You would be so proud of Josh. He loves Lauren and Brantley so much you can see it in his face and his actions...you can hear it in his voice when he talks about them. He got his heart from you.

Missing and remembering you always...

Shelia

January 3, 2015

Ricky,

On December 29, Josh married Lauren, his high school sweetheart. And believe me, she is a sweetheart. Josh has loved her since he was 14. Now Josh is 22 and he and Lauren are expecting your first grandson on May 17. Josh is so excited. He is going to be the best daddy. Thank you, Ricky, for the gift of our son and grandson. Even though you are not here with us, you better believe that precious baby is going to know you!

Shelia

January 30, 2014

Remembering you today, as always my brother !

Ray

FF/EMT-B Ray Bramblett
Forest Park Fire Department

January 3, 2014

I wish I could have met you. Well I did but I wasn't old enough to remember you. The way people describe you reminds me alot of my brother I think he is a lot more like you than he even knows. But I really just wanted thank you for the gift of just the best brother anyone could ask for. There isnt anything me and him wouldn't do for each other. I know youve been watching over him. Thank you rickey. rest in peace

Jordan

October 17, 2013

Offficer Cash,

I recently met your daughter, Cheyenne. She is my nephew's girlfriend. She is such a beautiful girl! Looking at your photograph here, I see you in her so much. I know it has been so hard for her growing up without you in her life, but I know you have been with her and watching over her all along. She's a Senior in high school this year. You would be so proud of her. She's funny and engaging and sensitive and I like her very much. She's been to visit our family several times now and we always enjoy having her. Though she was just a baby when you left this world, she would not even be here if you not given her Life. I hope that the sadness she feels at your absence will soon turn to only Love and Joy when she finally realizes this amazing Gift you gave her. May her life be everything she wants it to be. May her life be a living legacy and testament to your own. When she walks across that stage to receive her diploma next spring, give her a strong sign to let her know that you are with her....Always and Forever.

Anonymous

August 28, 2013

Ricky,
I still think of you often! I could not have done my job without you. You were the best apartment security cop anyone could have ever had.
Hugs to you and your children
RIP Ricky!
PS jimmy and Kellie are up there with you now-don't raise to much heck!
Kristie

Kristie Underwood
ex- Apt. Manager - water oak village

May 15, 2013

Wishing so badly that you could go fishing or hunting with Josh.

Hugs,
Shelia

Shelia

January 3, 2013

Officer Lewis, remembering you on this day.

Wayne Thomas
McDonough, GA. resident

January 3, 2013

Officer Rick lewis will be missed

Hassan Elghoul
Friend

June 25, 2012