United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, August 8, 2004
Reflections for Special Agent Rick Alan Ulbright
Agent Ulbright,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
August 8, 2024
Calm, cool, collected, he was always the voice of reason when I was frustrated by what I thought were slights and unprofessional behavior around me, really when it was mostly me. Rick was more of a friend than a realized at the time and wish I would have never lost contact. My ears still ring from an incident we were involved in at Ramstein, believe it or not it the tinnitus makes me smile thinking about Rick and his calm, cool voice and always present smile.
Ray McMurphy, Major, US Army Retired
Former Special Agent AFOSI, Former SMSgt USAF (Security Forces/AsMA)
December 27, 2022
Worked with Rick At Det.3 37ARRS, Grand Forks AFB,N.D. He was a great guy and a mentor at the time. Laughed a lot and was excited to be starting his new position with the OSI. I was sad to hear that he lost his life, he will be missed!
Jim McCray, Sgt.USAF Veteran
Co-Worker at Det.3 37ARRS, USAF, Grand Forks,N.D. 1984-88
March 9, 2022
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 8, 2020
Thank you for your service to your contry
None Nick Mottola
None
August 8, 2020
Rest in peace hero.
Lt. Jim Russo
October 24, 2019
I just want to say that today is a big day for my family on my grandfather's 14th anniversary of his death and even though I was only 2 months old when he passed that he will never be forgotten for what a great man he was. Rest in Peace Opa
Alena
grandaughter
August 8, 2018
Rest in Peace Special Agent Rick Alan Ulbright. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of The United States of America.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the scum who murdered you burn in hell. I pray that the hounds of hell are ripping their souls apart.
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX
August 7, 2016
I worked with Rick in Europe. I remember him as a family man and a good agent. A solid investigator who possessed a level of integrity we all should strive to achieve.
Sad to see you have left us brother.
RIP.
Special Agent Michael M Clarke
AFOSI
December 22, 2015
Sending our thoughts & prayers to the family of Special Agent Ulbright as well as his colleagues at the USAF OIS. Our deepest appreciation for your service and sacrifice in helping to keep our country safe. We will always remember...
Cover Your K-9 Team
The Police & Working K-9 Foundation
August 9, 2015
Never forgotten
Lt. retired
State of FL
August 8, 2015
Special Agent ULBRIGHT ... the passage of time will never diminish our sincere appreciation for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for us. God Bless You and your Families : Red, Army, and Blue
grateful civilian
August 8, 2015
A sad, but very sincere thank you, Special Agent Ulbright, for your many years of dedicated law enforcement service with the USAF OSI. May God bless and be with you, your loving family and those who were touched by your life, and the members of the USAF OSI. May you now rest in heavenly peace, Sir!
Special Agent Charles McNichols [Retired
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command [CID]
August 8, 2015
Your sacrifice is not forgotten, May you R.I.P.
Ron Skeeters
Surviving Son Trooper Bernie Skeeters
Illinois State Police
EOW 5-20-1982
August 8, 2015
I remember Rick from my days at Nellis AFB. He would visit us and we would have great conversations. He was a great guy. I thank him for his service and his sacrifice.
Derek A. Smith
Former AFOSI Special Agent
July 22, 2015
Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.
Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
December 7, 2012
SA Rick Ulbright, Thank you for your service! I pray that your family has found some semblance of peace since your passing. I am sure you are sorely missed and the hole left behind is immense and frequently unavoidable. I completely understand, having gone through something similar myself. Your body may have passed from this world, but your spirit lives on in all those you touched and inspired.
We only met once, I helped carry you from that building in Kirkuk. I have never forgotten that night, nor your face. I can't describe the disappointment when I learned you passed, I thought we won more than a couple of hours. I think of you occasionally and I want you to know that you will never be forgotten.
Flight Sergeant 'Avengers'
USAF Security Forces
September 12, 2012
You have not been forgotten. Continue to watch over your loved ones.
Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 8, 2011
Mr. Ulbright and Family,
On 7/6/2011, the current AFOSI class at FLETC will reflect on your service and the ultimate price you paid for our freedom. We will contemplate your dedication and train to provide the level of excellence you exhibited. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
J - Civilian
AFOSI
June 4, 2011
An expression of gratitude for your service and a prayer for your family on this 6th anniversary of your passing.
Thank you.
Anonymous
August 8, 2010
Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Thank you for your dedicated service to others and to your Country. You have not been forgotten.
Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 7, 2010
Rest in Peace Agnt Ulbright. On the anniversary of your passing I just wanted to let you and your colleagues know that you are not forgotten.....
Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
August 8, 2008
Agent Ulbright,
On today, the 4th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
August 8, 2008
Hero's are never forgotten! Continue to rest in peace brother.
Paul Bodenhamer
Police Officer
Dept of Veterans Affairs Police
Police Officer - Paul Bodenhamer
Dept of Veterans Affairs
April 10, 2008
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
March 12, 2008
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