Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Sir, You will be greatly missed.You will not be forgotten.

Samantha Trujillo
D.P.D. Explorer

September 8, 2005

Thank you for your dedication and courage. You will not be forgotten!

Mr. G
Arizona Ranger
Teacher

Omar Gallardo
Arizona Ranger/ Teacher

September 8, 2005

You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Alma Barth
Cochise County Sheriff's Office

September 8, 2005

Your commitment and dedication to the people of Arizona will never be forgotten. Que Dios lo bendiga y que descanse en paz.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police

September 8, 2005

Officer Rios..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!

girlfriend of a leo
michigan

September 8, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Ramon, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham

September 8, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. GOD ILL WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND WE WILL WATCH THE BAD GUYS. QUE DIOS LO BENDIGA.

DEPUTY SHERIFF L. GUTIERREZ
MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

September 8, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. GOD ILL WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND WE WILL WATCH THE BAD GUYS. QUE DIOS LO BENDIGA.

DEPUTY SHERIFF L. GUTIERREZ
MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

September 8, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Rios. May the Lord comfort your family. Thank you for your dedication and service.

September 8, 2005

My co-worker, my friend, my hero. To many people cops are just cops, but to those of us who know first hand what you go through everyday, you're more than can ever be explained. You are my respected co-worker with your professionalism, courtesy, and respect for all, who was always willing to answer the call. You are my friend, whom I could depend on, laugh with, joke with and even sing Karaoke with. You are my hero, who everday answered the call and put your life on the line so that we may feel safe and protected and could live a life of peace. You did this all and more without hesitation and never once asked for anything in return. Now you've answered one last call as God has called you home and I know down deep in my heart that you continue to be the special officer you've always been, watching over us from above. My co-worker, my friend, my hero. I will greatly miss you but forever keep you in my heart. May you rest in peace!

Lisa
DPD dispatcher

Lisa Campoy
Douglas Police Department

September 8, 2005

Saying goodbye to a friend/co-worker is never easy. Nothing can ever prepare you for the day you realize he is gone forever and his voice will no longer be heard, his laugh will no longer be shared, his dreams...his opinions...his jokes...have forever been silenced. I feel privelaged to have known and worked with such an honorable man. His work and service to the public was by far more than outstanding. My heart goes out to the entire Rios family, I don't know your names, but I know your pain. Because, I not only new the man/officer you mourn today, but I loved and cared for him...he was my friend.
Ray,
We miss you, may your soul rest in peace!

Ana Peraza Dispatcher
Douglas Police Dept

September 8, 2005

Rest in Peace. You will never be forgotton.

ryan
resident of AZ

September 7, 2005

In Valor there is Hope. May God Bless you and your family. Rest in Peace Brother.

.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

September 7, 2005

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Rios.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

September 7, 2005

To the Rios Family, Christi and children, and the brother officers of the Douglas Police Department, and Cochise County S.O, and Border Alliance Group (BAG) my condolences on your loss of a father, son, husband, partner, officer and friend. The community of Douglas, the County of Cochise, the State of Arizona, and the United States of America has lost a precious member of the "thin blue line". Rest in Peace Ray your shift is over, we will take it from here. Vaya con Dios.

Charlie Stemple (former Douglas PD Sgt., and Cochise County S.O)

Charles Stemple
Customs and Border Protection-Seattle

September 7, 2005

I was saddened when I heard about Officer Rios. I was a police dispatcher in Douglas and worked with Officer Rios. May you rest in peace and may you always look over your brothers in blue. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife, your children, and your siblings. You will be greatly missed...

Cynthia Barraza-Adams
Mesa Municipal Court/MPD

September 7, 2005

Thank you for your service; you personified the heroes that make up the Thin Blue Line. May you rest in peace knowing that your death was not in vain and will never be forgotten.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God."

September 7, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

September 7, 2005

RIP BROTHER

Reserve Deputy Enriquez
MCSO Montgomery County TN.

September 7, 2005

To Officer Rios family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

Dios Los Bendiga

Terry MIyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

September 7, 2005

Mis condolencias para la familia y amistades del Oficial Rios. May God provide the strength to the family, friends, and the Douglas Police Department to deal with this time of loss and sorrow.

Agent Sylvia Acosta
Douglas Border Patrol

September 7, 2005

God Speed brother Rios. Keep a watch on all you brother and sister Officers, as we continue the fight, that you fought so hard for. God Bless your family and friends.

Ofc W F Schrader II
Lakeland Florida PD

September 7, 2005

To the family of Officer Rios:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this hard time. May GOD BLESS YOU!

The Final Inspection

The Police Officer stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Officer, how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?"

The Officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges, can't always be a Saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough.
And sometimes I've been violent, because the streets are awfully tough.

But, I never took a penny that was not mine to keep . . .
Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around, except to calm their fear.

If you have a place for me here Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I've never expected or had much, but if you don't . . .I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the Police Officer waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer, you have borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you have done your time in Hell."

Jesus and DeeDee Lozania
ICE & CBP

September 7, 2005

On behalf of the Green Valley Fire District and the Santa Cruz Valley Firefighters Association L4125 we extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Ramon Rios and to his family in the Douglas Police Department. God Bless you.

Captain Ken Shultz
Green Valley Fire District, Green Valley AZ

September 7, 2005

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Rios. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. May God bless.

Officer T.T.Royster
Huntsville Al. Police Department

September 7, 2005