Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten....R.I.P.

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

July 6, 2007

YOU'RE A HERO! AND YOU ARE AN AMERICAN PATRIOT! You served and protected the citizens of your state for over 18yrs. I will pray for your family and friends during this tragic time. I will also pray for the day that I return to this site and see no more new names. Rest In Peace Trooper!

TROOPER
NYSP

July 6, 2007

My deepest sympathies go out to you, your family, and your co-workers. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and I appreciate your willingness to serve so many years on the "thin blue line". Rest easy sir.

Sgt. Richard E. Wood Jr.
Montgomery Co. Pct. 1 Constable's Dept.

July 6, 2007

Trooper Rich,

Warriors are never forgotten! May God comfort your family and friends during this difficult and tragic time. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace sir. Godspeed..

PFC Kyle Penman-Motor Squad
City of Fairfax PD, VA

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Shannon Bunger
Indiana University Police-Bloomington

July 6, 2007

Rest In Peace. Your family will be in my Prayers.

4773
Howard County PD

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace, my brother. You will never be forgotten. May God wrap his arms of love and comfort around your family, friends, and fellow officers during this most difficult time. "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Officer J.W. Propst #3389
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte, NC

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace brother in blue for we will take it from here.
Watch over your loved ones, friends and fellow Officers with a smile upon your face and the warmth of your soul.



Though I have made mistakes, accept me, as I accept you and show me the way …..Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff Office (Indiana)

July 6, 2007

May you rest in peace Trooper. You gave your all, and no man could ask more of you. My heart goes out to your family and friends and your fellow Troopers.Heaven is a safer place today, there is another Trooper on Patrol.

Jack A. Wise, Jr. M/Trooper Retired #875
Virginia State Police

July 6, 2007

As I read this I was reminded just how crazy this world is. To think that this Trooper was stopping to render assistance to what he thought was a broke down motorist only to have his life ended in a split second........words can't even begin to describe the emotions. To the family of Trooper Rich, I am truly sorry for your loss, so senseless. We will keep you in our hearts and our prayers and know that God has a plan, and He needed David.

Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol

July 6, 2007

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

July 6, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE SIR.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 6, 2007

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,

an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,

and once again, I hold back a tear.

They patrol in the state, city, county and town,

in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.

The shape of their badges may vary,

but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.

They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,

but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.

To uphold the law is the job that they pick,

with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?

They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,

after their lives have met tragic ends.

Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,

to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.

Our Heavenly Father has called them home,

no more these dark streets do they roam.

Through trial and error they have given their best,

please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,

an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,

and once again I hold back a tear.




God's speed Dave.

Master Trooper Dave Miller
ISP Dist #13

M/Tpr. Dave "Stumpy" Miller
ISP #13

July 6, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

July 6, 2007

Words cannot express the sorrow I am feeling right now.
To the family and coworkers of Trooper Rich, I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Trooper Rich, you rest now brother. You are with a great group up there.
Never forgotten.

Dispatch Supervisor Billie Croymans
South Bend Police Department

July 6, 2007

I am so saddened to hear this news. My heart hurts for Officer Richs' family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you from the Volunteer State of Tennessee. All of our love is with you at this terrible time.

Barb J. McFalls
Friend/police supporter

July 6, 2007

God bless you brother and your family.

DFC Daniel O'Donnell
Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL)

July 6, 2007

My prayers are with the Rich family, friends and coworkers. May God be with you and guide you through these troubled times.

Trooper Rich, thank you sir for you many years of dedication, protection and service to us all... rest in peace sir.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

July 6, 2007

Brother:
How many times did we all do what you did, you were just doing your job.

May the good lord keep a watchful eye over your family.

Sgt. Thomas Meaney (Retired)
Scarsdale Police Department

July 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Master Trooper Rich. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

July 6, 2007

May you rest in Peace brother. Thank you for everything you have done. My prayers are with your family, friends, and the Indiana State Police. Go now and be the watchful eye over your brothers and sisters

Matthew
Milwaukie PD

July 6, 2007

RIP Master Trooper. You are a man who put the service of his state and his fellow man first and foremost. I thank you for your outstanding service to our state. May God bless your family, and God remind them that you, Master Trooper Rich was a great, selfless man who served the people of Indiana with Integrity, Service, and Professionalism. You will not be forgotten by your fellow Indiana law enforcement officers. You had a good tour of duty; 18 years is much experience. You would make a very effective FTO. May God be with your family to help them through this terrible time. Rest in Peace, Indiana State Police Master Trooper. Patrol the golden highways of Heaven; we have the watch now.

Deputy Sheriff
Marion County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

July 6, 2007

God bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

July 6, 2007

All of Boston mourns your loss. Thank you for your service

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department

July 6, 2007

Like you, I went to work tonight not knowing what the tour would bring me. Unimaginable grief bestowed upon your family, yet another repreive for mine. We are brothers who never met, and I pray that your family may find some comfort in the knowledge that thousands of people which they will never meet, weep along with them. May God someday give your children the answers to the questions that they shall seek. Rest in Peace Trooper Rich.

Police Officer
Chicago Police

July 6, 2007