Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper, thank you for your dedication and service, and may God bless your family. Now go serve your God and R.I.P.

Lt. Billy Beavers
Berea Police Dept.

July 11, 2007

Master Trooper David Rich,

Thank you for being a warrior! We need more of you in our world so people don't get by with the terror that's happened to your and your family. My heart and prayers go out to your family. Again...thanks for being a warrior. I'm not a police officer, I'm not even a warrior, I'm only a civilian that cares about the safety and well being of my family , I am always thankful for the service of our ISP, and our city PD, although this perplexes my mind b/c things like this should not happen....God Bless You All!!!

Laura Brown

Laura Brown
US Citizen

July 11, 2007

My prayers will be with your family. Thank you for your service brother.

Ofc. McKinnon
VPD

July 11, 2007

Master Trooper and your family.
From one Trooper to another, Thank you and your family for the service you provided to both the State of Indiana and the overall mission of making the United States a greater and safer place to live. You will not be forgotten and may future Troopers respect your service and sacrifice.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

July 10, 2007

RIP Brother...may God bless your family and friends.

Ptl
Adrian Pd

July 10, 2007

God Bless you Trooper Rich for your service to the fine people of Indiana. Your family, friends, and co workers at Indiana State Police will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten brother.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept. Charlotte, NC

July 10, 2007

Thank you for your dedicated service to the community. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you.

July 10, 2007

My deepest sympathy to your family, department, co-workers and friends. To respond to the easiest of things and to be taken so quickly is rough. I respond to stranded vehicles everyday. Know not only do we have to worry about traffic stops, but know stranded motorists. It only hurts the good people. I am so sorry for your lose. Our department just lost one of our own on May 16, 2007. He was also an 18 yr veteran. God Bless to you, your family and your department.
I have not met you Master Trooper D. Rich, but please be our eyes in the ski, watch all of our sixes and keep the heavenly streets safe with Dep. Frank Fabiano #147. You guys are partners now and you will always be a partner of mine. I hope to patrol the streets of heaven side by side with you someday. God bless brother and be safe. We will miss you.

Deputy
Kenosha Co. Sheriff's Dept.

July 10, 2007

To Master Trooper Rich 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

July 10, 2007

To the many family & friends of Master Trooper Rich, I offer my sincere sympathy. My heart and prayers go out to each and every one of you.

Kathy M.
Aunt of a police officer

July 10, 2007

"No man is a failure who has friends." To the Family of Master Trooper David Rich, he was a man among men he had friends that he never knew he had. God rode with him on the roads of Indiana and he walks the streets of Heaven with God.

Sue and Ron Ahrens
Hoosiers

July 10, 2007

Dave, I met you on July 17th, 1989 as we became fellow classmates and squad members in the 47th recruit class for the Indiana State Police. We made it through the academy and graduated to be sent to different parts of the state. I sit and reflect on the time we spent with our classmates as we were formed into "Indiana's Finest" and then to graduation day and our first assignment as a new trooper. I have met your brother Bob on several times and we often spoke about you and your love for the outdoors. I was deeply saddened when I was contacted by another trooper and informed of your tragic death. My deepest sympathy goes to your widow, children and family. You will be missed but not forgotten. Rest in Peace Brother.

Master Trooper James Burkhart
Indiana State Police

July 10, 2007

The gates of Heaven now have another Strong Sentry in Blue. R.I.P. Trooper.

Off.W.B. Listul
Colo. Spgs.P.D.

July 10, 2007

An Angel has been gained in Heaven and a hero for us to remember on Earth!

Officer Taylor
FWPD

July 10, 2007

My heart and prayers go out to Trooper Rich's wife, daughter, and twin sons. The Indiana State Police has lost a fine officer and I know for many, a dear friend. God bless.

Chaplain David Copeland
White County Sheriff's Dept. Arkansas

July 10, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Master Trooper David Rich,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Master Trooper David Rich. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Master Trooper David Rich is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

July 9, 2007

My brother may you rest in peace and may God wrap his loving arms around your family and fellow officers giving them comfort in their time of loss.

Tim Jones Patrol
Chandler, Texas Police

July 9, 2007

Life just is not fair I don't care what people say. God Bless Master Trooper David Rich and his family & friends during this horrific time. Have mercy on his soul.

Ofc. Rob Trevino
Clinton PD, Clinton, MI

July 9, 2007

Family, friends, and fellow officers of Master Trooper Rich are in our prayers. Too many, too soon, too young.
Blessings to all law enforcement officers and their families.
Joseph Lauck, South Bend Police Officer
Julie Lauck, Superintendent, Logansport Community Schools

Joseph and Julie Lauck
South Bend Police Department

July 9, 2007

The only thing harder than wearing a badge is loving someone who does.
To the Rich family, May God Bless and Comfort you in the coming days and ease your pain like only He can. I know that this is the most trying time in your life, but please remember that so many are praying for you.
Take comfort in the fact that he is smiling down on all of those wearing a badge and that he will be walking the streets with them as they continue the watch.
"Blessed are the Peacemakers"

An Officer's Wife
Bowling Green, KY

July 9, 2007

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Rich's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

July 9, 2007

I never dreamed it would be me,
my name for all eternity,
recorded here at this hallowed place,
alas, my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty" I hear them say;
my family now the price will pay,
my folded flag stained with tears;
we only had those few short years.

The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest;
my sword I pass to those behind,
and pray they keep this thought in mind;

I never dreamed it would be me,
and with heavy heart and bended knee;
I ask for all here from the past,
Dear God, let my name be the last.

John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Grand Valley State University Department of Public Safety

July 9, 2007

Rest in Peace my Brother, God bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

July 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you who will mourn the loss of your loved one.There is no understanding being left behind. May God,your family and dear friends stand by your side throughout these dark days.

Gods blessings to each of Master Trooper David Richs family,friends and fellow officers.Another Blue Angel watches over us.

Deb McGinnis
Mishawaka Police Dept.

July 9, 2007

Thank you for your service. You are a true hero. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Tracie
MPD

July 9, 2007