Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are truly saddened at Ricardo's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

February 25, 2004

Though we never met, your death touched me profoundly. And there was no relief in the arrest of the individual who took your life. Why should he live, and you be taken away? Seems so senseless and unfair. God Bless you my brother, rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Detective Gail Russell
LAPD

February 25, 2004

Our prayers are with Mrs. Lizarraga, the Lizarraga Family and the Los Angeles Police Department Family. God be with you all.

State Trooper
New Jersey State Police

February 25, 2004

The Division Of Law Enforcement of the Florida Department Of Environmental Protection would like to extend our deepest condolences to the wife, friends, family, amd fellow brother and sister Officers of Richard Lizarraga. His shield will shine for ever. May God rest his soul.

Officer D.Cruz
Florida Dept. Environmental Protection Division Of Law Enforcement

February 25, 2004

A fallen brother that will not be forgotten by none. My heart goes out to the family, friends and fellow officers that have served with this fine officer. Your service is truly respected. God bless you!

Vincent Bedolla
Watsonville PD, California

February 25, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family friends and fellow officers of Officer Lizarraga. Rest in peace my brother.

Trooper
Indiana State Police

February 25, 2004

Twenty-four hours a day, inclement weather or shine, We stand tall, recognized by all as the only barrier between good and evil. We run towards gun fire, enter strange homes to quell disturbances, remind motorist about the privileges granted them to drive, and ensure children get home safely.

Not often enough We are thanked for undertaking so many overwhelming task - more in one ten hour shift than anyone else would even consider accomplishing in one month. We do take an oath to "safeguard lives and property, to protect the innocent and the weak and the peaceful", but We are also human beings requiring the same compassion and respect as everyone else.

We do our best with what we have to make right when all has gone wrong.

May God bless us and provide us with the strength and courage to carry on.

See you soon Ricardo.

Training Unit
Los Angeles School Police Department

February 25, 2004

I am sorry to hear of this great loss, once again one of my fellow brothers has given the ultimate sacrifice for the good of all. Fear not my brother we will continue your fight, and pray every night for your family that is left behind. God speed my brother.

patrol officer II Troy Vincent
Asheboro, NC PD

February 25, 2004

sorry to read about your loss i just loss my husband 3 weeks to the day he was killed in the line of duty also i can feel your pain and hurt i'm sorry for your loss. we have two kids and i know there are no words to say. your in our prayes . the wife of the riverdale det god bless .

a wife
wife of a det

February 25, 2004

Our Love and Prayers to Officer Lizarrada, his family and the LAPD.

From All Of Us With The
Dallas Police Dept. Texas

February 25, 2004

God Bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will NEVER be forgotten.

(former LAPD 5-89)

MPO David Rainey
King County (WA) SO

February 25, 2004

God bless the family and fellow officers of Ricardo Lizarraga. You made the ultimate sacrifice and will never be forgotten.

Officer Barajas, BGPD

Officer Barajas
Bell Gardens Police

February 25, 2004

May God Bless you, your family, and your fellow officers. We mourn the loss of a brother in blue.

Anonymous

February 25, 2004

My prayers are with the family of Officer R. Lizarraga. I am truely sadden by this lose of such a young officer.

God Bless You,
Inv. Lynn Shipman
Alachua Co. Sheriffs Office

Warrants Investigator
Alachua Co Sheriffs Ofc (Gainesville Florida)

February 25, 2004

God Bless the family and friends of Officer Lizarraga. May Officer Lizarraga's life not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Texas Police Officer

February 25, 2004

To the Family and Friends of Officer Lizarraga,

I am deeply saddened to hear the loss of a fellow Policeman.
His career was cut short, my prayers will be for his wife, family, and friends. May God bring comfort to them in their loss.

Police Officer Louis Lave
South Gate PD

February 25, 2004

Ricardo, you were taken from us too soon. But I promise that you will NEVER be forgotten by myself and my children. You & Tom represented the highest level of integrity and dedication to your job. I know you are with God and with other LAPD Brothers.....I will always keep you in my heart...along with your wife and family.

Norma Williams
Wife-LAPD Det. Tom Williams EOW: 10-31-85

February 25, 2004

We recently lost Dep. Brian Litz, he was also shot in the line of duty. I can now truly understand your loss because I lost someone I considered my brother. We in law enforcement are a family, and your loss is felt by us all. I am so sorry. I can only hope that God provides you with some comfort during this time.

Sgt. Erica Sonnier
Marion County Sheriff's Office

February 24, 2004

God bless Officer Lizarraga and God bless the LAPD..Stay safe guys..

Police Officer
LVMPD Southeast Area Command

February 24, 2004

A Part of America Died
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand in court
With counsel demanding his rights
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our country won't fly at half-mast,
to his name they'll add a gold star.
Yes, someone killed a policeman today.
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a cold dark street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
and a part of America died.


My thoughts and my prayers are with your family today and May god bless your wife for being so strong in such a time of despare.

Los Angeles Police Department/ Foothill Division

February 24, 2004

"No greater a man than he who will lay down his life for another." Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy Andrew S. Hynek
La Porte County, IN Sheriff;s Office

February 24, 2004

From all the Troopers here God Bless your family and your department.

Tennessee State Troopers
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 24, 2004

To my classmate... my teammate...and most of all, my friend. I wish I can unsee the things I saw that day. And how I wish I could change the things that happened. You were taken away to a better place, but you will forever remain in our hearts. Everyone who knew you, loved you.

Protect and Serve the people up there as you have done so valiantly down here. I won't say goodbye, I'll just say "See you later."

God bless the Lizarraga family.

Class 9-01

February 24, 2004

TO JOYCE,
I HAVE ALREADY LEFT A REFLECTION HERE BUT I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT HAS HAPPENED. IT HURTS ME SO MUCH TO THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH, ESPECIALLY AS A WIFE OF ANOTHER LAPD OFFICER. I SAW YOU AT THE VIGIL AND YOU ARE SUCH AN INCREDIBLY AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL STRONG WOMAN. YOU SHOW SO MUCH GRACE, INTEGRITY, PRIDE AND STRENGTH THROUGH THE MOST DIFFICULT TIME OF YOUR LIFE. I COMMEND YOU AND I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP PRAYING FOR YOUR BELOVED HUSBAND AND FOR YOU. JOYCE. CONTINUE TO STAY STRONG AND KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. GOD BLESS YOU. REMEMBER WE LOVE YOU!

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 24, 2004

Rest well my brother. Know that you have given the ultimate sacrifice for our cause. The world is better because of you and the LAPD. My thoughts are with you, your family and everyone in your Department. You died with Honor and Valor and you will not be forgotten.

R. Hoague, Deputy
Marion County Sheriff's Office

February 24, 2004