Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Richie,

Last night was our second annual Dodgeball Tournament. The kids have had so much fun from picking teams to practices and designing tshirts. We had a great time watching this fun competition (so much your thing). Connor's team won the kid's division and the "golden wrench" hasn't been out of his sight. It was fun to watch everyone have such a great time. I always get a little choked up, though, by the support from the police, family, community and our friends. They "get" how much this means to us and that helps so much when things get a little too unbearable. Once again, I felt you there and I think I even heard you laughing. We love you and miss you.

Laurie
wife

June 3, 2006

I am so full of emotion as I write this, I am overcome. I cannot begin to imagine the terrible suffering your family has endured. I will pray that they will be blessed with healing and understanding. Your memorial here is a testament to the great person that you must have been. You undoubtedly touched the lives of many, in ways you were unaware of. You continue to touch the lives of people everyday. You have made an impact on my life, and yet we have never met. God bless your family as they continue to grieve your loss and celebrate your life.

P/O #5434
Phila PD

May 28, 2006

Dad,
Dodgeball is coming up and I got alot of my friends involved and everyone is so excited. My sophmore year is coming to an end and i can't believe i will be going off to college soon, I wish you were here to help because I will admit that I am scared. I am also presenting the Officer Richard Lawn Good Citizen Award at Gwynedd Square. I have never been good at speaking infront of people but I know that you would want me to overcome my fears and I want to show the people in our community what an amazing person you are. I Love You So Much Dad!!!

<3
Katie

Katie
daughter

May 27, 2006

Daddy,
I miss you so much! I wish you were here to celabrate the good moments an dhelp me doring the bad ones!

Kelly
Daughter

May 26, 2006

Rich,
As Police Week comes to an end once again,I am reminded of how fortunate I have been to be related to you and serve with you in such a great calling.. Standing at the Wall the other day, I could surely feel your presence in the courtyard. I was glad to see friends, family and partners of loved ones that have been with you for the last three years. It was comforting,even though very little words were spoken. My hope is that everyone that has known you, visits with you in this special place..Thank You Rich...

Bob Lawn

May 20, 2006

Dear Dad,

We are 0-7 to start. I am on the Cubs. I have pitched, and am pretey good. Talk to you later.

From,
Conor Lawn

Connor Lawn
Son

May 12, 2006

Dad,
I miss you so much! I wish you were here to help me through middle school because it is so hard and I need you to get through it! I love you! You will always be in my heart! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Kelly Lawn
His Daughter

May 12, 2006

Richie,

We missed you so much yesterday on Megan's special day. You would have been so proud of her. She looked beautiful and was as sweet and gracious as ever. She loved your flowers and knew you were watching over her. I felt you several times giving me the strength to keep smiling. We love you!

Laurie
wife

April 30, 2006

I miss you! I wish you were still here with me and helping me get through some things!!!

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Kelly
His Daughter

April 14, 2006

Felt you around last night watching over us at DARE Graduation. Wish you were here pal! We miss you.

April 6, 2006

I miss you.

March 29, 2006

Dad,
I miss you. Today I had a basketball game and I scored 4 pionts. I also got punched in the face by that Sarah girl who went to preschool with me and I got a fat lip. I am trying out for Penndale's softball team I am not sure if I will make it, so help me. I am also on Mr. Gallagher's softball team for Nor- Gwyn and I am on Sarah's (cousin) team. My Computer App. teacher died and I was a little sad, but I did not know her yet because I only had her for 3 classes. I wish you were here and helping me get through Middle School and helping me make the softball team. I love you so much and say hi for me to everyone in heaven. Agian, Love you so much. XOXOXO

Kelly
Richie's Daughter

March 18, 2006

Dad,
I love you so much and miss you. It's been hard since you aren't here, but you'll always be in my heart. I had an indoor soccer game on my birthday and I scored. People jumped on me and it hurt, but it was fun.I'm nervous for softball because I'm up a level and kids pitch. Help me do good in softball. I love you.

Megan
daughter

March 18, 2006

Sorry it took so long to write a message but it has been difficult to do so. As you know you are always in my thoughts and prayers and I know you are watching over all of us.
Today I just had to pick on Connor in DARE Class. This kid had his shamrocks on and a smile as big as possible. He reminds me so much of you. At times I find myself just staring at him remembering some of our conversations about our families.
Your family was blessed to have a father like you and I was blessed to be able to call you a friend. I will continue to watch out for your family and be there if they ever need my help. They are great kids and your wife is so strong. I dont know how she does it. I see other family members on occasion and give a wave but I just cant stop and talk. I hope they understand.
Please continue to watch over us and I'll be over to talk to you again soon.

Sgt Scott C Clark
Upper Gwynedd Twp

March 17, 2006

Richie I am sorry I have never written. I always read these reflections but just couldn't do it. I could never bring myself to try and put my feeling into words. I always try to act so tough, like there is a magical shield protecting my emotions, if I don't share them then they are not real. I miss you more than words could ever say. Everytime I look at Laurie, your beautiful children & Mom and Dad it breaks my heart to know your not here with them(I know your always with them though). Everynight I find myself sadder and still waiting to wake up from this nightmare. I miss you so much I can't begin to explain it. Please just continue staying by our families side, we will always need you. I miss you and Love you so much!

I Love You

Tricia, Sister of Richie

March 1, 2006

I miss you like crazy and going through somethings in high school I just wish you were there to give me advice, but everytime something happens i think of what you would do and how you would handle the situation, and it helps so much. I <3 you.

Katie (daughter)

March 1, 2006

Dad,
Its been pretty hard for me lately without you. I am sure you know that my middle school field hockey coach past away recentely and I can't help but wondering why people who have taught so much to others are taken away from us so early. I miss you and I love you.

Katie (daughter)

February 25, 2006

Dad,
Its been pretty hard for me without you lately. I am sure you know that my middle school field hockey coach past away recently and I can't help but thinking how can people who have taught, people so much be taken away from us so early? I miss you so much and I just wanted to say I love you.

Katie (daughter)

February 25, 2006

Such a strange occurrance this morning. I opened my email and found a note from your wife who visited my son Michael's page and personal site. I then opened ODMP to visit your page and there you were in the we remember section already waiting for me. I know the pain your wife feels in her heart and like my family, your family is keeping your memory alive through foundations and helping others in your name. This is what you would want them to do. There are no magical words I can say to help ease their pain except that you are a true hero and will never be fogotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family forget you. Keep watch over your loved ones and help ease their pain and protect them. I will end with:
"Always in our hearts
Always in our words
Forever young
Forever blue
Our Guardian Angel."

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

Bob Gordon

February 14, 2006

WE DO NOT NEED A SPECIAL DAY

I do not need a special day to bring you to my mind.
The days I do not think of you are very hard to find.

Each morning when I awake I know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache as I try to carry on.

My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you no one will ever know.

My thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still.

There will always be a heartache and often a silent tear,
But always a precious memory of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staircase and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to Heaven and bring you home again.

I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain,
To walk with me throughout life until we meet again.
(Author Unknown)

Laurie

February 14, 2006

Happy Valentine's Day! You know what I'm thinking and feeling. I miss you.

Laurie

February 14, 2006

Richie,

It was 18 years ago today that we got engaged and started planning our future. It didn't end up being as long as I wanted, but it was definately filled with alot of love happiness and goodness. You kept your promise to me of making me happy and always loving me. I wouldn't trade one day that I got to spend with you. I am so thankful to have had you in my life, but I still miss you like crazy. I still talk to you constantly, but I still wish you would walk through the door and give me one of your smiles. I miss seeing you and hearing your voice. Thank you so much for the wonderful years you shared with me. I know I am truly blessed to have had you in my life. I love you.

Laurie

January 30, 2006

Wow, Richie...you must be loving the view for the Penn State games...oh man.

Erin

January 9, 2006

Thinking of you through all 4 quarters and all 3 OT's. You would have loved it! I miss you.

January 5, 2006

All I have to say is "kickers..."

Hope you enjoyed the game, it is just one more thing in a long line that was just not the same without you.

I miss you.

January 5, 2006