Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rick-
Over the years, the pain seems to fade. At night when the phone rings, my heart still skips a beat as I think, "Who was it this time"? I will always remember our last conversation, in the locker room. It was about our children. I really enjoy seeing fathers who love their kids, as much as I do mine. I picked up some paperwork the night that you were killed. I saw your Jeep and thought, "What is Rick doing here?" I only wish that I knew what would happen, just hours later.
I went to the wall to see your name next to other fallen brothers and sisters. It was tough, but Lori was with me. I'm not big on sharing my feelings, but thank you for all that you have given us. Semper Fidelis.

Sgt. Mike Ritchie
Winchester Police Department

Sgt Timbrook,

Though it has been 2 years since you were suddenly taken from our community, I will NEVER forget you. I will never forget how you were taken at such a young age while protecting us and all that we have. Your wife, son, family and friends are still in my prayers everynight that passes since your death. Rest in peace.... know that your family is taken care of here on earth, until they can be with you once again.
Thank you again for all that you gave while you were here.
October 30, 2001

Anonymous

It's been almost two years since your life was taken and it still seems like yesterday. I'm doing my best to pass on all you ever taught me to the law enforcement recruits and your jokes too. I won't forget you.

J-man

Anonymous

Rick,

We met a few years ago at in-service in Waynesboro. I was profoundly impressed by your professionalism, your all-important sense of humor and the quick rapport you established with all of us. Your "DT refresher for old and slow police veterans" was one of the best in-service classes I've ever attended. I had mentioned the class in general and you specifically often when discussing how academy training SHOULD be.

I was STUNNED to hear that you'd fallen, as were others LE's I know who knew you. It shows that if an officer of your caliber can fall, it can happen to anybody. After you've been in LE for a length of time, you quickly get a feel for people and you, sir, were a true "cops cop."

The City of Winchester and the Commonwealth of Virginia lost one of its best.

Rest well, Brother

Lt J C Snipes
MWCPD, Fredericksburg, Va