Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I cannot believe how long you have been gone. I miss you man!

Deputy J.D. Shipp
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

March 1, 2007

Rick,
We graduated from HCHS together. I was in the Coast Guard Active Duty when I heard the news all the way in California. I was extremely saddened not to be able to attend your funeral. Your sacrifice inspired me to become a police officer. It is hard to believe it has been 11 years. My thoughts are on you always my brother.

--Mike

Detective Michael Brock
Kennesaw P.D.

January 5, 2007

I went to the Police Academy with Rick. He was a very pleasant person and I think of him often, especially when I look at our class photo. I do not think that there was a nicer guy in that class. He was a true gentleman.

God bless his family and his Department.

James B. Wilson III
Academy Friend (FCPSTC)

December 27, 2006

Ricky, I think back now over ten years ago when we were cooking out at your house. I remember when you told me you were going to work for Forest Park P.D. I remember watching the news report on the morning of 1-3-96 as I fell on my knees unable to believe what I was hearing. I,ve spent the last decade as a career firefighter/paramedic. I married a wonderful girl that puts up with me. I try not to think about your funeral. Instead I try to remember the good times we had together as friends. The wife,kids and myself sleep safe knowing that you are still on patrol. I miss you buddy. Now and always. God bless.

D. Martin
Fulton Fire

October 18, 2006

A decade has passed since your tour of duty ended but you have not been forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family ever let that happen. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol guarding the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

September 27, 2006

Well Ricky , Its been years babe and theres not a day that goes by that i dont think of you, i moved from Forest Park about 3 yrs ago im up in the mountains now.. You Would Have Loved It Here!!!!! I wanted to thank you for taking me under your wings so many years ago. I went by your memorial the other day when i was down vistining my mothers grave i stayed and talked to you a bit and cried Alot!!. I Miss You Ricky as do alot of others. You were my angel of mercy!!!!

Sheree

August 18, 2006

Rest in peace my brother...

sgt keith mackey
biltmore forest police

June 29, 2006

Hi Ricky! The strangest thing happened last night while I was sleeping.I was talking to Mama and she was telling me how you use to stop by and check on her all the time and how much she loved you as we all do.When I came to the computer this morning then this sight just came to my mind(did not even know it was here) so I came to it.I just want you to know that your family loves and misses you very much.Lamar and Judy are super people and I know they were so very,very proud of you.You are with your grandparents now and watching over your family.I Love You Ricky and you will NEVER be forgotten.Aunt Jackie

Jackie Collins
Aunt-Judy's sister

June 15, 2006

Rest in peace Ricky.

Detective
Forest Park Police

May 20, 2006

SIR,

Everytime I walk into the Department I salute your memorial. You have made the ultimate sacrifice doing a job only a select few can do. Now you are employed by GOD to watch over us, because you are truly Forest Park PD's angel. My goal is to serve as you did and do it honorably and proudly everyday just like you did. Blessings

Larry McAllister
Forest Park PD

January 21, 2006

Hey Rick, It seems like yesterday that the three amigos were roommates and talking about being police officers. Charles did an outstanding job just like you and if I can be half the officer you are that will be an accomplishment.

Officer Toney Waldorf
Richmond Police Department

January 5, 2006

Ricky,
I was only 11 when you were taken. I didn't think it was fair. I am to enter the police academy in January. You are my insperation to do so. I drive by your memorial everyday and every night I pray that you are watching over me still keeping me safe. Lots of love and respect. Rest in peace!

December 2, 2005

Officer Cash,
I never meet you, but you see you are a hero. I join the Army many years (1976) before you became a police officer, and retired the month after your death. In the years that have passed each time I come home I stop by the site of your traffic stop check on the marker and ask why, I always get the same answer. With my mother living seconds from there I only wish I could respond to your 10-33. Rest in peace sir, you may be gone but know you will never be forgotten.

Deputy
Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office Va.

November 14, 2005

Ricky,
Its been almost ten years, but it sure doesn't seem like it. Your smile and your chuckle will never be forgotten. I remember the morning you left us as being the most difficult one many of us has ever experienced, I guess thats becaused you touched all of us so much.
I saw your son for the first time in years a short time ago, and I know how proud you must be - he is a nice young man.
You continue to change peoples' lives for the better in ways you couldn't imagine.
Remember the possible burglary call? I still smile when I see you become one with that pole when the sleeping dog awoke.
Thank you Ricky, I will never forget you!
Chris

Capt. Chris Matson
Forest Park P.D.

October 4, 2005

Ricky, You and I grew up together in McDonough. I was so very proud when I found out you became a police officer. I think of you often and know that your family misses you daily. You were and will always be a brave soul. Please watch over us and keep us safe.

April 6, 2005

Cash I had to put the black band on my badge again for another partner. I still think of you and remember how good we worked together. Of course you worked well with everyone. A big smile comes over my face when I remember the theft call at the elementary school. I just chuckle and grin. Miss you buddy.

TC Scott
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Georgia

March 18, 2005

Thank you for your service Sir. We salute you

February 26, 2005

Thank you for your service Patrolman Cash. Rest in peace brother.

Officer
Maryland

January 3, 2005

Officer Cash,
I never got to meet you...I'm new to the force...but I wish I had. The other knight while on a call, I met your family. I just wanted you to know that your family honors you and is proud of you. Rest in peace brother.

Off.
Henry County P.D.

September 27, 2004

Well brother what can I say. As a new member of the APD, I feel like after reading your story this could have happened to me. Keep your watch in heavens streets, you've done your time in hell.

Officer
Atlanta PD

August 25, 2004

Ricky,
Hey, did you see the title? Lieutenant, who would have thought. I can still remember the first night I rode with my FTO and we were running through the dark woods. I was thinking to myself, what did I get myself into? I just want to thank you for being that FTO. On the night you left us as I heard the help call and was responding to the scene I kept thinking it's Ricky! I also can remember thinking everything will be ok. Once I arrived I knew things had changed. After it was all over I almost left policing. As you know I had only been released from FTO status a short time. But, I wondered what you would you have done, if it were me instead of you? I know I made the same choice you would have! I think of you often and will continue to keep up the good fight!

LT. J Delk
Forest Park Police Dept.

July 24, 2004

Ricky,
seven years ago I worked for F.P.F.D.
on the night someone took you away from
us.The incident changed my life and made
me a better person and to treat life as
being a little more precious.I write this years later to let you know I graduated the police academy today and
we were told to visit this web site and i became overwelmed with emotion to personaly know so many officers that had
lost there lives.I want you to know your
still a hero and i know you will be riding with me on my tours.Rest in peace
brother.

Firefighter/Paramedic/deputy W.J.C.
B.C.S.O.

May 17, 2004

Rick,
I miss you and think of you every day. Although It has been almost eight years since you left us the pain is still with me and it seems that it will never go away. I will never forget you and the times that we spent growing up together. You will always be in my thoughts.
Love,
Jason

Deputy Jason A. Cash
Cobb County Sheriff's Office

September 1, 2003

I Miss YOU!!!! I will never forget you Ricky.

Johanne Welch
Union City Police Department

Ricky, I miss you soo much!! I think of you everyday, and I see your picture before I walk out of my home to do the job we both trainned to do. I just wish that that last time I saw you I would have told you ho much I cared for you. Thank you for the difference you made in my life. I will never forget you, never!!!

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