Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Richard, You, your family, and coworkers remain in my thoughts and prayers.10 yrs later, I continue to tell people that you, a LEO was on flight 93. So many are not aware of this. They think that LEOs only died in NY at the Towers. Everyone agrees that you were instrumental in helping trying to take the plane back and ensuring that no other building would be hit. You and your fellow passengers are true heroes and paid the ultimate sacrifice so others could live.

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance
President Genesee Valley Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance/GV C.O.P.S.

September 11, 2011

Richard, today on the 9th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, while we remember all who were taken from us that day. We especially remember those who died trying to save others. I will especially remember you. I never knew you, but today as I go about my day and remember those lost on that day, I will continue what I have been doing and that is to let others know that a LEO was on board flight 93. There is no doubt in my mind that you were instrumental in protecting Washington DC and dying in an attempt to take the plane back so others would live.You will always be remembered.

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance
President Genesee Valley Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance/President GV C.O.P.S.

September 11, 2010

R.I.P Sir,
God Bless you, you are a hero!!

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic & Escort Unit

December 28, 2009

it might be years after the fatel crash in a rural field but you was a brave person to try to take control of that airplane when the tereest hijacked the plane

kody

October 24, 2009

To the family and loved ones of Manager Richard Jerry Guadagno and his fellow officers and most especially to Richard:

Mere words saeem insignificant to honor your heroism and courage which will never be forgotten. On this the eighth anniversary month of the tragic devastation wreaked upon our nation, those brave men and women who lost their lives safeguarding others are remembered and revered.

May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire. Your family had to endure losing a beloved hero and how I wish they had not had to endure this tragedy.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect and gratitude for the distinquished service Richard gave to his community and country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 11, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Department, CA; eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

September 19, 2009

Thank you for your courage for all human.Please rest in peace.say hello to our collage's student,who was on the same plane and,who is now with you.

K.O

September 16, 2009

I am forever in debt to you for your heroic actions protecting our country. Your sacrifice has not been, and will NEVER be forgotten. You are a true hero, Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida

September 11, 2009

You are not forgotten...thank you

Anonymous

September 11, 2009

Richard,
On today, the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

September 11, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR HELPIPNG PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 12, 2009

Thank you for all you have done for our country. Please know that you will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

September 11, 2008

It's now been 7 years. You are still, and will always be, a hero, Brother.

God Bless and may you and all those brave souls on that plane, continue to Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 11, 2008

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Keep watch over the rest of us as we protect our natural resources.

nc game warden

May 11, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 27, 2008

Sir
Every time i see the story of United 93 it brings tears to my eyes. No one should have to go through the horror you and the passengers of all the hijacked flights that day had to go through. You and your fellow passengers were in the presense of pure Evil and you took a stand, you saved thousands of lives and you sacrificed so others could live. I along with millions of Americans will never forget what you did that day and i will never forget the Evil that still faces those that remain. May the Lord bless the family you left behind and to know you all were heros. Heros die but they are forever remembered.

Public Safety Super. Gary Mintz
Warren Wilson College, Asheville NC

November 15, 2007

Thank you, Refuge Manager Richard Jerry Guadagno, for your dedication to God, your family and, ultimately, your country.

Your valor on United Flight 93, along with the other passengers who attempted to re-take the plane from terrorists on that horrible day, is a testament to your bravery, your forthrightness, and your knowledge that what you did was the simply the right thing to do.

It could not have been an easy decision, knowing that you would likely be sacrificing your life to save the citizens at the target intended by the terrorists.

I hope you know that a United Flight 93 Memorial is in the works and a temporary memorial is already in place. Where you and all the other passengers and crew is now a national park and is, like the site of the World Trade Center itself and the losses at the Pentagon that same day, considered "hallowed ground." I have proudly contributed to the Memorial fund and hope to be able to visit the memorial in person to pay my respects.

Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will never be forgotten. Your family and friends remain in my prayers.

God speed and God bless. Rest in peace, Mgr. Guadagno.

God Bless America.

LRVirgil, Civilian
Texas - Law Enforcement Supporter

September 30, 2007

R I P SIR

Mike, Boston MA

September 11, 2007

You are not and will never be forgotten. You and the other brothers we lost that day are HEROES and will be remembered forever! Rest high on the streets of Heaven!

Deputy Brant Pewitt
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Dept TN.

September 11, 2007

God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

September 11, 2007

Brother Richard I have often stopped by your memorial and thought of your valor. Your courage on that day brings credit upon all law enforcement officers and especially on the FWS. What better example of the committment it takes to be a LEO than yours? Fighting against great odds not for your own survival but for the lives of others whose names we will never know. Your actions without question saved lives and there are people living today who would have perished without your sacrifice. Thank you, for what you did, your sacrifice and for serving as an example of what every officer should be. We will not forget you nor let the story of your valor fade and each generation of Officers will know that on that terrible day Officers like you earned the title hero and gave law enforcement officers the right to the title "America's Finest".
Rest in peace now my brother, your duty well and truly done, we will keep the watch.

December 3, 2006

Just recently saw the movie United 93 and it brought back the pain of losing one of our own. You are not forgotten brother! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, rest easy and in peace. Thank you for your sacrifice and for walking the thin green line...you are a hero!

Refuge Officer
FWS

November 30, 2006

Warrior.

Anonymous

October 17, 2006

a hero lives forever...you will never be forgotten

September 13, 2006

You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your courage.

September 11, 2006

Thank you. You remain 1 of the first heros of that day. You and your fellow passengers saved so many lives just by giving yours

September 11, 2006