Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Cory Allen Ricks of the Seward County Sheriff's Office.

Sergeant David A. Gomez
Los Angeles Police Department

January 21, 2006

Unfortunate things happen to great people. You are a hero and will always be remembered. R.I.P. Brother.

Officer Mischel
Fairburn Police Department

January 21, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Seward County Sheriff’s Office. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy Ricks deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Ricks is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

January 21, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

DEPUTY RICKS, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

January 21, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

January 21, 2006

God speed and God Bless brother, you fought the good fight. We'll take it from here.

S.West, T-2
DPS-THP Corpus Christ

January 21, 2006

The Detectives of the the Greensboro, NC Police Department Criminal Investigation Division extend our deepest sympathies. Heroes never die!!!

Captain Gary Hastings
Greensboro Police

January 21, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 21, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother Ricks. May God watch over your family and friends.

Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside,IL PD

January 20, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Ricks. May God give you comfort during this most difficult time.

Larie Minnery
mother of officer John Kevin Lamm EOW 1-1-98

January 20, 2006

Sorrow torments us as we say goodbye,
We remember our brother who was taken to soon
A man of honor,a man of pride
If love could have saved you,
you wouldn't have died
Rest now my brother for you are in Gods arms, on his golden streets you will fear no harm.

God bless the family, friends and fellow brothers of Deputy Cory Ricks
We are truly sorry for your loss.

Deputy Beckey Evans
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office TX

January 20, 2006

On behalf of the wives, girlfriends, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and families of the officers of the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, we express our sincere condolences for the loss of your officer, husband, son, and friend. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you,
LEO's Wife
Lyon County Sheriff's Office

January 19, 2006

Rest in peace, brother...

Ofc. K. Batchelor - motorscout
Homewood, AL PD

January 19, 2006

What an unfortunate, tragic event that ended your life far too soon, Deputy Ricks. You now join the others that patrol a greater beat. Watch over the rest of us. Rest in peace, brother.

179th KLETC graduate

January 19, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. You have given your all and we are grateful for your dedication & faithfulness to duty. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

January 19, 2006

To Deputy Ricks family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

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

January 19, 2006

Another colleague has gave his all. We may be an ocean apart but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

"The Policeman 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, Policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church, have you been true?"

The Policeman squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those 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 wasn't 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've a place for me here,
Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much.
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the saints often trod.
As the Policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, Policeman.
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."

PC Dave STUBBS
Staffordshire Police, England

January 19, 2006

May you rest in peace Deputy Ricks.
We will pray for you and your family

SGT (RET)
NJDOC SOG K9 UNIT

January 19, 2006

End of Watch
I've gone as far as I could today.
I did a good job and fulfilled my duty
I'm tired, but am willing to do more
I got called to protect the other angels
The message was loud and clear
The voice said I need you here
God called and I answered
Now my watch is complete
And I go home in peace

God calls the god one home. rest in peace for the world was safe while you were here. R.T.Wright

Federal police Officer
US Department of Veteran Affairs Police

January 19, 2006

As I awoke this morning, I heard the news. My heart sank as I learned of the loss of another officer. To the family, friends and fellow deputies of Deputy Ricks, my deepest sympathies. Deputy Ricks, you are a true HERO! Thank you for your service. You have answered the ultimate call. Rest now my brother, your watch is over. We'll take it from here.

Don Hazelwood, Surveillance Officer
Fairfield Co. Juvenile Ct. Lancaster, OH

January 19, 2006

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI

January 19, 2006

God's Speed my Brother.
Recruit SALETC CLASS 05-03

RECRUIT DREHER, DOUGLAS
Tucson Police Department

January 19, 2006

God Bless you Deputy Ricks, My thoughts and prayers are sent to your family, friends, and to the Seward County Sheriff's Office. I also would offer condolences to the juvenile's family who also lost a loved one. God Bless and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA

January 19, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Our thanks goes out to you Deputy Ricks for your service and dedication. Please tell ofc. Hurst the crew at CPD think of him often.
Amy & Bill Lang

Amy Lang, wife of CPD ofc. William Lang
City of Columbus Police, Ohio

January 19, 2006

Rest in peace brother. My heart is with the family, friends, and fellow police officers at the Seward County Sheriff's Office.

Corporal Shawn Gilcrease
Alvin Police Department, Texas

January 19, 2006