Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Heaven has another HERO today. May GOD bless you all.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

September 14, 2005

Ray I will miss seeing you on all the baseball games that our boys will play together in the future. Also seeing your patrol car parked outside the fence when you were on duty. Rest in peace.

Medeguari Family

September 14, 2005

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the overwhelming support and love we have received in the loss of our son and brother, Ray. To his family at the Douglas Police Department who were at his side every minute from his last breath to his departure from this earth. To the Emergency Medical Teams quick response, doing everything possible to keep him here with us longer, only to realize, his job was done. To Dominic, and his staff at Brown and Page who did everything in their power to ease our pain during this difficult time. To the community of Douglas, family and friends, who came together for our family when we so much needed you. To the enormous law enforcement family we never knew Ray had who came from all over to comfort us and lay our son and brother to rest with the great honor he so deserved. To the City of Douglas, who worked diligently to help provide such a beautiful farewell. Our gratitude is infinite. Everything was done in such a professional yet personal manner. There are no words to show how very proud we are of Ray and of all law enforcement that put their lives on the line everyday for our protection. You knew about our grief and you showed kindness and care. The world’s a better place because of people like you, who give unconditionally of yourselves. We thank God that there are kind-hearted people on earth. May God bless each and every one of you. And remember, when you don’t make that complete stop on that corner, or breaking the law, Officer Rios is still watching.

Ramon and Margarita Rios
And Family

parents of Ramon Rios
Douglas Arizona

September 14, 2005

Officer Rios is my brother. Truly a man in every aspect of what a man could ever be. We will truly miss him and I shall always remember him for the great Brother he was. Although he is gone, I feel his spirit still here. His hands were still working with us as his funeral preparations were being planned. Sgt Davila said to me that when he encountered a slight bump along the way during preparation, someone would call and ask if it needed to be taken care of. That was Ray, taking care of bussines. To all Agencies who gave so much on these very emotional days, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your reward is in Heaven adn Ray will be waiting.

Mrs. Dolores Molina
Social Security Administration

September 14, 2005

MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY AND FELLOW OFFICERS OF OFFICER RIOS. WE MOURN THE LOSS OF ANOTHER BRAVE MAN.

DEPUTY K. MCCAULEY
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

September 14, 2005

You will not be forgotten Officer Rios. God Bless!

Law Enforcement Rangers
BLM - Tucson, AZ

September 13, 2005

godspeed officer rios. watch over us all and thank you for your commitment and dedication to Our cause. 10-42

p.o. mainieri-240
chesterfield p.d. (mo)

September 12, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Rios' wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you all. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian K. Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

September 12, 2005

Condolences to the family and friends of Ofc. Rios and the entire Douglas Police Dept. Thank you for your years of community service and dedication to your fellow man. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

September 12, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Ramon did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Ramon be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Rios' family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (The Davis County Sheriff's Office and COPS will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Ramon but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Ramon will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Ramon, even for a short time. I pray that Ramon and Dennis will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

Thank you Officer Rios for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

September 12, 2005

Sleep well Officer Rios.

Robert Vanderpool, Refuge Officer
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Douglas, AZ

September 11, 2005

I remember Ray when he worked for Cochise County Sheriff's Office. I was shocked to hear that such a good man and Officer was take from us too soon. I was born in Douglas and grew up just down the road in Elfrida. I know it hit the community of Douglas and Cochise County hard when they lost a true hero. May God bless Ramon Rios, his family, Douglas P.D. and the people Cochise County.

Deputy Victor Alvarez
Yuma County Sheriff's Office

September 11, 2005

Ray, I didnt know you that well, however I will always remember passing you in the hallway in the staiton. You always had a smile on your face and always asked how things were going with me. It was a sad day for me when I heard you had passed away. I will never forget how sad I was at your funeral.
PPlease wath over your family and the rest of out here completing teh job you so loved.
Rest in Peace my Brother

Senior Deputy S. Ray
Cochise County Sheriff's Department

September 11, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Ramon Rios and the Douglas Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Ramon... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

September 11, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Rios. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Mike G.
Federal Law enforcement Agency

September 11, 2005

It always saddens me to loose a fellow brother, especially when it hits so close to home. I remember Ray since I was a kid and he worked for the schools. He always had a smile on his face; which was so contagious. I will miss you. keep an eye on us, we'll take it from here. Que en paz descanses hermano.

A. Carrillo Deputy Sheriff
Pinal County S.O.

September 10, 2005

Officer Rios,

Thank You, for the duty that you
have given to our state.

Now, it is your time to rest and wait
for the Resurrection.

May our Heavenly Father be with your
family.

Francis C. Head
AZ. RANGERS

First Lieutenant Francis C. Head
AZ. RANGERS

September 10, 2005

Vaya con Dios, caballero. Enterran en paz.

Major Donald Hall
Arizona Rangers

September 10, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER
RIOS, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

September 10, 2005

Rest Brother, you deserve it. Your family is in our prayers.

Lt. Barry Pendergraft
Huntsville Alabama P.D.

September 10, 2005

I MET RAY IN THE POLICE ACADEMY AS WE WERE BOTH STARTING OUR CAREERS. RAY'S LOVE OF LIFE AND HIS DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON ME. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO RAY'S FAMILY,FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS.

officer/k9 handler BOBBY DERFUS
MARANA POLICE DEPT.

September 9, 2005

Ray I wanted to tell you how fortunate I am for having met you, and worked with you. More than a co worker you were my friend , my brother. I will never forget that smile and your great sense of humor. I thank you for your dedication to the job you loved. You taught me that no matter how bleak times seem there will always be brighter days ahead. you will be greatly missed. Since you've been gone my worlds been dark and grey.......... Rest in Peace my friend

Jenny Carrillo DIspatcher
Douglas Police Department

September 9, 2005

The greatest Honor that can be given is to never forget. Thank you brother for your service. To the family and friends: May the Lord comfort you through each other.

Sergeant Thomas Presley
Huntsville Police Department Honor Guard

September 8, 2005

we will all miss you even if we did not know you as well as the people that worked with you. but we can all say you sure love to smile and you were always happy and we will miss that. we know that we wont see you walk in to one of our meetings and see you smile. we will miss that. rip Off. Rios 520

douglas police explorers
douglas police explorer

September 8, 2005

ray my you rest in peace. now your off to a new world, but you in this world you will always be remembered for the person that you were. I know that your family will be in good hands of all the men in blue. they will keep the sreets safe like you once did for us. i know you will do your part from up above by looking over all of us especially your family. rest in peace 520 and we all know you will always be 10-7(out of service) for ever but you will always be in our hearts. rip fellow officer

gloria jacobo
douglas police explorer

September 8, 2005