Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Trooper Rich and co-workers. We are so very sorry for your loss. We know your pain all to well and we pray that God will wrap you in His love and strength. Trooper Rich, thank you for the SACRIFICE you made in doing your job to help and protect others.
You will never be forgotten!

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
PFC Brian Thomas Gleason
8/9/2000

July 6, 2007

Dave,
I want to apologize for crying in your car last night as I drove it back to the post. The picture of you with your kids tucked above your visor just tore me up. Your example as a husband and father is one we could all learn from. It was truly a pleasure to have served with you. Thank you for your dedication to service and devotion to duty. You will be missed! - LT

Psalm 18:1-4
I love you, O Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn
of my salvation, my stronghold.
I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.

Lieutenant Dave Kirkham
Indiana State Police

July 6, 2007

To the family of Trooper Rich,
I wish to share my sympathy to his wife and children. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories help you with your loss. Your husband is a true hero.

Pamela Cook
Widow of Thomas Cook EOW 9-27-06

July 6, 2007

My sympathies to Trooper Rich's family, friends and colleagues. He did not deserve to be brutally gunned down trying to help someone by some lowlife. Being a twin myself, my heart goes out to his three children and especially his twins whom will grow up without their Daddy. May Gof bless them all.

SFC William L. Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret.

July 6, 2007

Today we shed a tear for another brother officer who paid the ultimate sacrifice. A void now remains in the hearts and soles of his brother and sister officers of the Indiana State Police.

May God give both his family and friends the strength to carry on.

Rest in Peace

Detective Retired V. Iello
NYPD

July 6, 2007

How sad, God Bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten.

Penny McManama
mother in law of Craig Blann EOW 09/06/2004

July 6, 2007

We lost our hero here on March 1, 2006, NYS Trooper Andy Sperr. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Wife of a NYS Trooper

July 6, 2007

TROOPER RICH WE WILL CONTINUE THE FIGHT IN YOUR HONOR. TO THE RICH FAMILY YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER DIED MAKING INDIANA A SAFER PLACE FOR US ALL, YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.

PATROL DEPUTY
JASPER COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT (IN)

July 6, 2007

Thank you brother for you made the ultimate sacrifice .Life is made up of many heroes and you are one.Rest in eternal peace my brother for a job well done.

SFC Marion WATTS
US ARMY/MP RETIRED

July 6, 2007

My prayers go out to you and your family. Rest in peace my brother...

Trooper
New York State Police

July 6, 2007

I will be with sadden heart praying for Trooper Rich's family , friends, & co-workers in this tragic and sad time. Mr Rich is a true hero and we will honor him as we honor all in this tough field of work. Your brothers in blue will take over the watch. Battery!! Attention!! I salute you Trooper Rich may you patrol the heavenly skies.... RIP Sir.

Lt. Joseph Panko
Security Supervisor

July 6, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF MASTER TROOPER RICH,MAY YOU BE IN GODS LOVING ARMS AT THIS TIME OF LOSS. MAY THE LORD KEEP HIS HANDS AROUND YOU AND YOUR CHILDERN. TROOPER RICH,THANK YOU SIR FOR YOU SELFLESS SERVICE TO OUR STATE. EVEN AT THE TIME OF YOUR DEATH, YOU WERE IN SERVICE TO OUR CITIZENS. NO GREATER SACRIFICE COULD BE ASK OR GIVEN. MAY YOU BE BLESSED BY THE HOLY FATHER FOR YOUR SERVICE. THANK YOU.

77-25
sullivan county sheriff office (indiana)

July 6, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of this fallen hero. Rest in peace, Trooper.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police (MD)

July 6, 2007

MASTER TROOPER RICH-WHAT A COMMENT ABOUT YOUR CAREER-YOU DIE HELPING A MOTORIST THAT YOU THOUGHT WAS IN NEED. THANK YOU FOR 18 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR WONDERFUL PROFESSION. YOU ARE A HERO TO ME AND MANY AND YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. YOU MAKE ME PROUD TO WEAR A POLICE UNIFORM EVERYDAY. I PRAY FOR PEACE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WAVELAND, MISSISSIPPI

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 6, 2007

Rest in Peace brother......

Officer D.M. Horton
Durham Police Dept. Durham NC

July 6, 2007

to the family of Master Trooper David Rich,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that Trooper Rich is our hero today and every day that he was out one the road protecting us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Trooper Rich will always be remembered.
Sandy Patrick
mother of Indiana State
Trooper Scott Patrick
E.O.W. 12-22-03

Sandy Patrick
mother of Trooper Scott Patrick

July 6, 2007

God bless you Master Trooper. Thank you for protecting us and keeping us safe for over 18 years. I pray you will continue to watch over us from heaven.

Final Inspection

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 of us who carry a badge
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 to steep.

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

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

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

There was silence all around the Throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the Policeman waited quietly,
for the judgment 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."

Peace Keeper, Master Security Policeman
SMSgt, USAF (Ret)

July 6, 2007

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
1 Timothy 4:7,8
REST IN PEACE

Mark A. Drennen Sr.
Civilian

July 6, 2007

My prayers go out to the family of Trooper Rich, it's a shame that a real life hero has been taken from us. But now he watches over all officers from up above.

Sgt. Kenneth Latour
J.P.S.O.

July 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Master Trooper Rich's family. Rest in Peace brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Officer Matt Burton
California Highway Patrol

July 6, 2007

My husband and I are praying for you, your family, and your department. Please watch over us as we continue to put on our uniforms each day. Rest in Peace M/Trooper David Rich.

PO and Wife of a PO
Michigan

July 6, 2007

God bless you,your family and the Indiana SP Trooper Rich.
May you rest in peace.

Sgt. (Ret)
NJDOC SOG K-9 UNIT

July 6, 2007

“I will be strong and courageous, I will not be terrified, or discouraged; for the lord my God is with me wherever I go.” Joshua 1:9

I think Orson Welles said it best “People Sleep Peaceably in Their Beds at Nights Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to do Violence on Their Behalf. To the people, family, friends, and department to witch this brave warrior served you have my deepest thoughts and prays. Sleep well my hero and God Speed!

DEPUTY THOMAS GAI JP344
JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE

July 6, 2007

Master Trooper:

May you be remembered for who you are and the lives you touched. Help guide us through the day. God rest for yor time and service is truely appreciated.
You are not forgotten.

Inspector 57526
US Customs Detroit

July 6, 2007

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU TROOPER RICH, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR FRIENDS, THE INDIANA STATE POLICE, AND ALL OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY THAT FEELS THE PAIN OF SUCH A LOSS.

P.O.
BELLWOOD PD, IL

July 6, 2007