Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you now be able to walk on golden streets. Please rest in peace our friend.

Lisa
citizen

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace, brother

Officer R. Law

July 6, 2007

I have only gotten to work with the State Police for a short while. I have come to have a great respect for you. Police officers are a special breed to dedicate your life to others and put yourself in harm's way to protect me. God Bless you and your family.

Dispatcher - ISP

July 6, 2007

Today at the graduation for more than 120 new Indiana State Troopers, the following Scripture was read. It reminded me of Master Trooper Rich's sacrifice yesterday. 1 Timothy 4:7,8:

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.

We will be praying for the Rich family in the days to come, and for the entire ISP family.

Chuck Coleman
Chaplain, Indiana State Police

Chaplain Chuck Coleman
Indiana State Police

July 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Master Trooper David Rich.May God give you confort and strength during this difficult time.

L/Cpl J.E.Kimbrell
South Carolina Highway Patrol

July 6, 2007

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO WORKED WITH HIM...MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND MAY HE SIT ALONG SIDE THE LORD...AND WATCH OVER US .....GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER....

POLICE OFFICER J ROCCHIO
NCPD HIGHWAY PATROL

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your watch has ended, we will take it from here. I feel safer knowing that you and my dearest friend (Deputy Michael Page EOW 6/30/07) are watching over us. God Bless your family and co-workers.

Det. Claudia Phelps
Texarkana Arkansas PD

July 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go the friends and family of Trooper Rich, particularly for his young children. God rest his soul.

Major C. Broughton
Volusia County (FL) Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

My sympathy goes out to the Rich family. We are praying for you all. To my brothers and sisters in law enforcement let’s honor our fallen brother by staying professional in all we say or do. Remember we took the oath knowing we would have to protect all of the best and worse that mankind would have to offer. We do this job out of a sense of duty in our souls. Let that shine even now during this time of GREAT sorrow. Keep the faith and GOD…..PLEASE BLESS AMERICA

Gary Throgmorton
I.P.D. Retired

July 6, 2007

~~~Dear One, I see your picture and I look into your eyes and I know you're looking at the face of "GOD". Your ears are hearing "HIS" voice saying "Well Done My Son, Welcome Home". Your lips are singing praises unto your "Heavenly Father". Thank you "Sir" for all you've done for us. Your watch on earth is over. Rest in the arms of "GOD" brother. Sincerely, Julia Jones~~~

Julia Jones
In Respect of Trooper Rich

July 6, 2007

Peace be with you ....

Natalie Jensen
surviving spouse, CSPD Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

July 6, 2007

Trooper Rich displayed the truest characteristic of a law enforcement officer - he stopped to help someone in need. Unfortunately the person needed more help the Trooper Rich could give. God bless you Trooper Rich, you paid the ultimate sacrifice. Your death won't be in vain, we will carry on from here. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective III
LAPD

July 6, 2007

Who would think that things would go so terribly wrong, when just stopping to help a stranger on the road? Every minute of everyday, that uniform makes you a target. Officers, please keep yourselves safe.

God Bless this man and I pray that You have a place for him in Your heaven. Please Lord, comfort this family today and in the days to come. Amen

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

July 6, 2007

To the family; I am so, so sorry for your loss. I know no words can help, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelly LeCompte
wife of an officer, Greenville, NC

July 6, 2007

Our sincere condolences go out to Trooper Rich's family,friends, and co-workers. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt BK Henline
NCSHP

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace brother. Gods angels will now watch after your family on this earth.

Rick Weikle
Federal Bureau of Prisons (retired)

July 6, 2007

A true hero is measured by the actions taken in life. Master Trooper David Rich is, and will be forever remembered as a hero, may God Bless your soul Master Trooper Rich. God will have a true, dedicated, hero to patrol the streets of heaven.
One day you will be there to meet us fellow officers that will follow you into the gates of heaven, and if we maybe so blessed we will shake your hand and thank you for your dedication to the job.
May god wrap his loving arms around the family, friends, and fellow officers to comfort them in this enormous loss.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the men and women of the, Indiana State Police Department. Though we may never meet nor may we know your names, we feel your loss, and forever we will open our thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters of your agency, God Speed.

Sincerely Yours,
The Men and Women of the Mason County Sheriff’s office – Ludington Michigan.

Men and Women of the MCSO
Mason County Sheriff's Office - Ludington MI

July 6, 2007

My family extends our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and fellow Troopers of Master Trooper David Rich.
May God grant you the Peace that passes all understanding and guide you in the days ahead.

There is no routine traffic stop.

Thank you, Master Trooper Rich for your service. May God grant you the honor to patrol the streets of Heaven.

S. Glynn, a citizen

July 6, 2007

God Bless the Rich Family and the Indiana State Police. You are fraternally in our thoughts and prayers as a loss of one in blue is a loss to all.

Trooper
Maine State Police

trooper
Maine State Police

July 6, 2007

My condolences to Mstr Trpr Rich's family and friends.

Retired dispatcher
FCPD Virginia

July 6, 2007

Master Trooper/Detective Rich,
May you rest in peace. Every time I see a small garden snake, I will think of you with a smile. Thanks for making us laugh. You were a great man & Trooper here on earth, you have earned your seat beside our Maker! I was thinking last night, I bet Gary met you at the gate! What a wonderful thought.

Trooper/Detective
ISP

July 6, 2007

That is deciet in the most gut wrenching way. When an officer stops to "help" a motorist, only to be ambushed.
To the family: David died a hero and I pray for all of you.
I pray also for the Indiana State Police Barracks that David belonged to.

Jackie
Citizen

July 6, 2007

I just can not believe a traffic stop to help someone ended in this. I am so sorry. MY family is grieving for you. MY heart is breaking thinking of his children. God Bless you Master Trooper. Watch over your Brothers.

clg
wife of disabled officer in PA

July 6, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and fellow troopers.
Rest in peace
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts
Town of Oconomowoc

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace my friend, your in a better place now. You will not be forgotten.

Trooper
Troop L, New York State Police

July 6, 2007