Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

There is way to much evil in this world,but WE WILL PREVAIL. To the family,friends,and the Indiana State Police ,please accept my condolences.


Sgt BR SEXTON
Okla. Dept.of Corrections

Sgt BR SEXTON
Okla.Dept.of Corrections

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your job is done. We'll take the watch from here.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

July 6, 2007

God bless you Trooper Rich for your service. Rest In Peace brother....

PATROLMAN
CHICAGO POLICE

July 6, 2007

There is no such thing as a routine traffic stop.

To the family, you won't get over this but will get more used to it with time. COPS has a lot of survivor stories. Please lean on COPS. Their survivors are great people.

I'm sorry.

John Greene of Lebanon In.
Surviving Brother of Master Trooper Mike Greene EOW 2-5-1993

July 6, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

July 6, 2007

Rest In Peace Trooper Rich. Your family is in my prayers.

Detective
Chicago PD

July 6, 2007

You are a true hero. Your shift is done but not your memory. God Speed Brother!

Deputy Brooke 769A
Carroll County Sheriff, MO.

July 5, 2007

I wanted to tell you that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The price you have paid gives the rest of us a reason to go on with what we have sworn to do. God's peace be with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville
Eutaw Police Department

July 5, 2007

My prayers are with you. May God Bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

"He was a son. He was a dad. He was a brother. He was a friend. But most of all, to all of us, he is a HERO!"

Cpl. Brian A. Phillips
La Porte Police Department (IN) / President - Hoosier Heroes Inc.

July 5, 2007

My prayers go out to your family. May the Lord give them strength during these difficult times. Thank you for your dedication and service. May you rest in eternal peace your watch is over.

Citizen
Los Angeles, California
Friend of Deputy Piquette E.O.W 07-07-2006

Citizen

July 5, 2007

my deepest sympathy goes out to you during this time. it's been a year since my husband was killed in the line of duty, but sometimes it still seems like just yesterday. i remember how difficult the first few months were and i just wanted you to know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. maybe you also find comfort in knowing that officers and their families from all over the country are remembering you. remember david with pride and honor, and, though it sounds impossible now, LIVE ON, because you know that he would want you to.

grace and peace to you,
carla h. lyon, widow, asst. chief deputy keith lyon, knoxville, tn. eow:05.09.06

July 5, 2007

I pray for your family and friends and thank you for your service. Rest easy.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

July 5, 2007

"Yea though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4

Lt Jason Edmiston
Hermiston (OR) Police Department

July 5, 2007

Trp Rich, may you rest in peace. You've paid the ultimate price and will never be forgotten. God bless.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

July 5, 2007

Someone killed a Master Trooper today and part of America
died, May the Love and the comfort of God be with your
family,friends,and co workers of this hero,
Master Trooper David Rich you will be missed by all that
loved you, Rest in peace Blue Angel,

Mother of a Police Officer in MD.

July 5, 2007

Dave, It's only been a few short hours that you were so violently taken from us. A lot of us went to the Post after being notified of your death. It's so hard to believe! I just worked with you earlier today! We are
all in shock, but we will band together to get through
this. Connie and your kids will be in my thoughts and
prayers. Watch over your family and friends as we struggle
to get through this. Ginny/Dispatcher but most of all friend.

Ginny/Dispatcher
Indiana State Police/Peru Post

July 5, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

July 5, 2007

Trooper Rich, thank you for your brave and selfless service. My prayers are with your family, friends, and Police brothers and sisters.

Timothy Reise
Nashville, TN (cousin of Chicago Police officer)

July 5, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

July 5, 2007

Rest in peace brother! God bless you and your family.

The policeman stood and faced 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 too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

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

Deputy Jeff Riggins
Randolph County Sheriff's Dept. IN

July 5, 2007

Rest In Peace "SIR".

TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 5, 2007

You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Sgt. J.L. Brewer
Retired L.S.P.

July 5, 2007

Another brother taken from the law enforcement family. We will continue to serve with pride for the ones who have went ahead of us.

God be with your family

Renee Ingersoll
SCPD 616

Police Officer Renee Ingersoll
St. Charles Police Department

July 5, 2007

Rest in Peace Trooper Rich
You can provide aerial support from the heavens for your loved ones and fellow law enforcement officers.

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

July 5, 2007

Your family and the ISP are in my family's prayers.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

July 5, 2007