Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Deputy Jerry Ridgell. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

May 9, 2004

Dear Ridgell Family and Friends,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please take some comfort in two verses from the Bible: "Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted." Matt. 5:4 and "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the Children of God." Matt. 5:9. God Bless.

Ofc. Mike Snyder
Coral Springs PD, Florida

May 8, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Deputy Ridgell's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Chicot County Sheriff's Office. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Deputy Ridgell, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

May 7, 2004

Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Rest in peace Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Detective Bronson Painter
Macoupin County Sheriff's Department

May 7, 2004

To the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Ridgell may God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. My heart and prayers are with you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee D. Azure
EOW 08/06/02

May 6, 2004

Rest in Peace.

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

May 6, 2004

Your actions prove your commitment to your fellow man and officers. I pray your family and friends will find comfort in your actions and selflesness. "Go rest high on the mountain"

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

May 6, 2004

Deputy Ridgell,

Rest in Peace Brother......My prayers are with your family and Chicot County Sheriff's Office. GODSPEED...

Officer
NC

May 6, 2004

God bless the blue angels.
Those willing to go, everyday into the valley of the shadow.
and those who now find peaceful shelter on the other side.
You are forever in our hearts and prayers.

ACooper
Emt

May 6, 2004

Another good man gone. Rest in peace.

Deputy Matt Gray
Arkansas

May 6, 2004

Rest in peace knowing that you did a Job Well Done.....

1942
PPD

May 6, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Jerry, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten,

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

May 6, 2004

May God bless Deputy Ridgell,his family and the CCSO.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Rest in peace brother.

Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy Class 89

May 6, 2004

Deputy Ridgell,

The way you hurried to the side of a comrade is exactly what you should be remembered for. I hate that we lost you, but your legacy is invaluable. I salute your duty, sir, and I celebrate your memory- and your example.

Deputy Ross Mueske
U.S. Marshals Service

May 6, 2004

God bless you and your family at this time of great loss. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis Police

May 6, 2004

God bless you brother, for showing up when you didn't have to. You died a hero's death on your day off.

anonymous

May 6, 2004

God bless and thank you sir for your service. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

CBP Officer
Customs and Border Protection

May 6, 2004

Thank you for your service.

Alex Mcleary
Civillian/UK

May 6, 2004

Warrior!

May 6, 2004

Bless you, your family and friends and fellow officers. You will not be forgotten........

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

May 6, 2004

Rest In Peace Blue Angel.

Jesus Welcomes you Home.

May 6, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 6, 2004

On behalf of the Pittsfield Police Dept., we offer our condolences to the family and friends of Dpty. Ridgell. God Bless.

Officer Rodney Minoty
Pittsfield Police Dept. ME

May 5, 2004

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, YES HE DIED A HERO AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS ONE. DEPUTY RIDGELL GO PATROL THE STREETS OF HEAVEN NOW BROTHER, WE WILL CONTINUE YOUR FIGHT. TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY PLEASE LET GOD CONFORT YOU

Sgt. W.M. Riley
Aragon Ga Police dept

May 5, 2004

Yet the life of another hero is taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Ridgell. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

May 5, 2004