Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear sir.

I just want you to know that a day does not go by without Images of that tragic morning. You saved my family from a madman bent on killing us. It's because of you we are alive and I'll never forget your protection. My son ( who was a baby) at the time asked about the scrapbook I had laying around. I told him about that day and showed him a picture of you. He saw a picture of a real life hero. Your family has always stayed in my prayers.

Damon Collins.

Damon Collins

December 10, 2012

no words can describe the emptiness and pain that remains in our lives without you. We are forever changes because yu are not here. Love you forever.
Aunt Chris and Uncle Jerry

Aunt Chris and Uncle Jerry

June 8, 2012

Your birthday is right around the corner... Still think about ya every time I look in the back yard. You helped me cut down the big tree so that we could plant a new sapling, which is now bigger than the tree we cut down. You'll be in our hearts forever.

Mike, Meg & Greg
Good friends

June 5, 2012

Can't believe it's been 9 years. You are still missed and thought about often. Wish you were here.

Debbie Martin
friend

May 29, 2012

I read about you today after seeing a post on facebook from a friend of mine who was related to you. I am sorry to hear about the tragic circumstances that led to your death. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your surviving family members and surviving coworkers as they reflect on this tragic anniversary. Rest easy brother.

Senior Trooper J. Prince
MSP Trooper 4

May 28, 2012

Hi Cappa,

I can't believe it's been 9 years since that tragic day that you left this earth and went onto heaven. I think about you so often and remember all of the fun times we had together. I still remember you and I becoming friends with our big glasses. :) And I remember you calling me telling me about how you met this amazing woman, Rachel. I loved dancing at your wedding. :) You were right about so many things... You'd really love my husband Blaine. He's a good one, like you. I think often about how our kids (I have one now, Lucia) would be playing together and would be great friends just like we were. I know that you would love being an uncle to Rae's two beautiful girls. When I get overwhelmed with the thought of you not being here, I think about how you are such a hero, and that you loved your life and everyone in it. And everyone loved you too, Ryan. I also think about all the high school shennanigans we got ourselves into and I laugh. You really took care of all of us then. You were always so nice and kind to everyone you met. There are so many things in life that make me think of you, and I can't help but smile when I do. While your life was way too short, it was full of love. You and Rachel were such an amazing couple, and I know that you were truly happy. I really wish that I could call you and talk, but I know that you are watching over all of us. Missing you Ryan.

Krissy Detweiler (DiPlacido)
Friend to Ryan

May 28, 2012

Today, Ryan you are remembered with sadness, because this is the day you were called to glory. I also remember you with joy, having met your dear parents, grandparents, and family. How you loved life. Quiet, shy..listening. When you spoke you had everyone's attention. Caring, kind, happy in your life's profession,happy in your marriage to Rachel, happy with life. Today, I remember all these things, and in remembering them..I remember you.

Pat Nielsen
Aunt to Rachel

May 28, 2012

We love you still, Ryan. Missing you always.

Ellen Bunnell
Aunt

May 28, 2012

THIS MONTH IS ESPECIALLY HARD FOR US. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU! LOVE, MOM,DAD AND RAE

MOM,DAD AND RAE
MOTHER,DAD AND SISTER

May 14, 2012

Merry Christmas Ryan! Our thoughts are of you and all our memories of our celebrations together. We love you and miss you every day. Love, Mom and Dad

Robin & Rick Cappelletty
Mom and Dad

December 24, 2011

Thinking about you and your family.

Career Officer
Chesterfield Police Department

December 19, 2011

Just about every day I pass your picture on our wall in our home and think about old times. So today, I thought I'd just say hello and let you know that we miss you and think of you often.

Mike & Meg
Good Friends

December 1, 2011

Ryan, Happy Thanksgiving! We are so very thankful for our memories of you! We love you and miss you. Love, Mom and Dad

Robin and Rick Cappelletty
Mom and Dad

November 24, 2011

I don't go a single day without thinking of you and that day..Wish you were still here

Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department

September 22, 2011

Hey Cappa,

Just thinking about you today, as I often do. We all miss you down here buddy.

Zac
friend

July 12, 2011

Ryan talked to me in a dream about 15minutes ago. I was very disappointed when i woke up, because I was not able to talk with him in this world. I met Ryan in middle school 18 yrs ago and it seems like only yesterday. Being wrapped up in my own life, I haven't thought of Ryan in years. I do remember him being the nicest guy, with high moral character, and a great sense of humor. He was a great friend and a honorable man; I consider myself privileged to have known him.

E.P.
Friend

June 14, 2011

As you already know, I thought about you all weekend (all month, all the time really). I believe whole heartedly you helped make things a little easier for everyone this weekend. Your presence was felt and appreciated. I miss you!

Aunt Laurie

May 31, 2011

We remember you especially on the End of Your Watch. What a terrible, life changing day. What we would do to reverse time.

The Libells
Friends

May 28, 2011

We will always remember you, Ryan, with a smile. Hard to understand the 'why's' of it all even 8 years later. You gave your all '...a man who gave his life for a friend.'

Ellen and David Bunnell
Aunt and Uncle

May 28, 2011

To Ryan's family, friends and fellow Chesterfield officers: the tragedy of eight years ago changed our lives forever. Our friend, family member and colleague was taken all to quickly from us, leaving us his cherished memory and never ending smile and positive attributes that make our hearts hurt that he's not physically with us today. At the same time, we all have a guardian angel with a heart bigger than anyone can imagine to watch over us. God Bless us all!

Kim
Friend

May 28, 2011

Still Missing you, Still loving you, and still wondering! Thank You to all who continue to remember Ryan! Your support means so much to us!

Robin & Rick Cappelletty
Mom & Dad

May 28, 2011

May always brings back so many negative memories, and so many tears. I'll never forget the phone call when I learned of your death. Who would have ever known, as we hung out so many times, that your life would be so short. So many years later, I still question whether this all really happened.

We think of you often, and pray for your family each time. My sadness is for those closest to you that must live with the pain each day. As we watch your parents, wife and sister try to find their lives without you. One single moment and the choice of one person can change so many lives and so many times it seems unfair.

May we always remember to cherish the good memories (like when you and Rachel went to the Halloween party as a priest and a hooker), and may your life remind us that each moment is precious. I'll never understand.

The Libells
Friend

May 11, 2011

HAPPY EASTER RYAN! BECAUSE OF THIS BLESSED DAY WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ALWAYS!

Robin and Rick Cappelletty
Mom and Dad

April 24, 2011

Still missing you brother.

Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department

March 18, 2011

Ryan- you continue to remain in our thoughts and prayers, every single day. Please continue to look out for us. Never forgotten, brother.

Anonymous

March 7, 2011