Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Rife,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC and was assigned to the Marine Barracks at 8th and I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 2, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement family. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 2, 2021

Thank you sir for your service. You will never ever be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

September 5, 2020

What a great man.
He brings me a smile and a big laugh every day.
Thank you for watching over us.

MPO James Eckert
MPDC 7th District Retired

July 14, 2020

A humid hot summer night I recall in the streets and the dispatcher was cracking out calls to the Seventh District units. We were all pretty exhausted in those days from constant running . I wish often that I had recordings of just how insane it all was as one after another came calls for everything a cop can be called for. But one thing I have never forgotten was one of the frequent neighborhood brawls with all the usual screaming and yelling and 7 d units just wanting to clear the scene and be out of there. Rife turned to one of the loudest and most antagonistic of the crowd and he wagged his finger back and forth , hitched up his pants like a High School Football coach and said " It's all fun and games until somebody looses an eye "! He cracked everyone up and defused the whole scene. Your humor and good nature will never fade. I have given my life to God since the days we all chased that radio. God Bless you and all of our Police Family then and now. Coop . I pray to see you again.

PFC .Brian L Cooper
MPDC Seventh District. Retired.

June 21, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

June 2, 2020

Rife was in my academy class. We had some very funny times. If his relatives read this know that Cliff was respected and loved from the very beginning of his law enforcement career.

Ofc Joe Zelinka
MPDC. 3D. Class of 90-24

May 25, 2020

Cliff,
Wow!!! It’s been 15 years since you were killed. If there is a police force up there where you are I know you are leading the way. I’m just sorry you never got to enjoy that motorcycle you so wanted. Love and miss buddy

Sgt Joseph Haggerty
MPDC

June 3, 2019

Rest in peace Sergeant Rife.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2019

15 years ago today. I wish I would have been a better friend. Miss you.

Detective Jeffrey Folts
Metropolitan Police Department-Friend

June 2, 2019

Think about you often... We used to cut up in roll call with SGT Otts. Semper Fi Marine.!

kerry pool
MPDC

July 5, 2017

Never forgotten Marine

Dwayne N Johnson
MPDC

June 15, 2017

Still missing you. Maybe someday.

Detective Jeff Folts
MPD-Friend

June 3, 2016

Cliffy, it has been a long time since you left us and you are still missed. All of us that worked together in 7D are at the ends of our careers and I wish you were here to enter into retirement with us. I will never forget the fishing trips in WV or the great times we had at work. Keep us safe and we all will be joining you soon enough.

JW
MPD

June 16, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 2, 2015

21 years ago today, you were my Best man at my wedding. Thanks.

Detective Jeff Folts
MPD-Friend

September 17, 2014

I remember meeting you for the first time back in 1997, when I worked at the Payroll Office at the MPD headquarters because I handled payroll matters for the district you were assigned to. What stood out most about you was your sense of humor, which I experienced more of when we worked together at the Academy. I was shocked and saddened to learn how you died, and have never forgotten you although 10 years have passed since that terrible day. R.I.P., Sgt. Rife. R.I.P., and I know you look out for your family from your home Above.

Anne F. Roberts, Civilian Timekeeper
Metropolitan Police Department, DC

June 28, 2014

I remember meeting you for the first time back in 1997, when I worked at the Payroll Office at the MPD headquarters because I handled payroll matters for the district you were assigned to. What stood out most about you was your sense of humor, which I experienced more of when we worked together at the Academy. I was shocked and saddened to learn how you died, and have never forgotten you although 10 years have passed since that terrible day. R.I.P., Sgt. Rife. R.I.P., and I know you look out for your family from your home Above.

Anne F. Roberts, Civilian Timekeeper
Metropolitan Police Department, DC

June 28, 2014

It seems like yestersday since you left us Cliff. I also remember every detail of that day. It was a terrible day for the unit, MPD and your family. I think about you often and that day. Take care buddy..

Captain Robert Halbleib
Friend

June 3, 2014

Ten year later, you still live on through those that proudly served with you. You and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Thank You.

Recruit Officer Y. Babich
Metropolitan Police Department MPA Class 2014-2

June 3, 2014

Ten years! It has been a long time and I still remember every detail of the day you were killed. I wish I could have done more for you and your love ones. Be safe to everyone else that carries a gun and wears a badge. Folts

Detective Jeff Folts
MPD Coworker and friend

June 2, 2014

You have been loved and missed everyday for the last 10 years and I will never forget you my friend!!

Ofc. Curtis Reed II
MPD

June 2, 2014

Cliff, your Father "Duke" has joined you in God's loving arms. Just know that we will continue to be their for the rest of your family and we continue to keep you, your family, and coworkers in our thoughts and prayers.

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

January 27, 2014

Your in my prayer..keep my beer cold!,

dwayne johnson
MPDC

October 8, 2013

Miss you

Kristine Rife

June 2, 2013