Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another senseless death due to lack of respect for law enforcement. Our prayers are with everyone that loved and knew this great man. Heroes live FOREVER!

-Deputies (Bullitt Co Law Enforcement)

DEPUTY GADDIS
BULLITT COUNTY (KY) DETENTION CENTER & BULLITT CO. POLICE DEPTS.

July 5, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother

Tpr
NYSP - Binghamton

July 5, 2007

Thank you for your proud service and brave sacrifice. May God hold your wife and children, family, and friends in His hands and wrap them in His love until they see you again in Heaven. Rest in peace, Trooper.

Wife
West Virginia State Trooper

July 5, 2007

Master Trooper Rich , thank you sir for your service and the ultimate sacrifice , thank you for sharing the thin blue with me , thank you for answering the call . GOD found you worthy and said well done my son . to the family of Master Trooper Rich , our deepest condolences . may GOD give you strength to endure your /our loss . you have a greater family than you know . you are in our prayers . sir rest , we have the watch from here .

officer val pickens
b'ham p.d./b'ham ,al

July 5, 2007

You are lost but not forgotten. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and your bravery will be forever carried in all of us who continue the fight.

Indiana State Capitol Police

July 5, 2007

May God rest your soul brother. Keep at peace knowing the rest of use will continue the watch.

Deputy Munroe
State of Hawaii Sheriff's Department

July 5, 2007

Your gone but not forgotten . Your a true hero God bless you and your family and friends and your coworkers the Rolniak family (eow Det William Rolniak jr 2-4-04)

July 5, 2007

Trooper Rich and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy my brother.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

July 5, 2007

Thank you for your service. You are a hero and will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. Rest in peace sir, we now have your beat. Our prayers go out to you, your family, and your dept.

CHARLES ROBSON
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

July 5, 2007

Thank you for your service and may GOD bless you and your family.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER

Dispatcher
Fairfax County Police, VA

July 5, 2007

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

July 5, 2007

You no longer have to carry the torch brother - God Bless....Walk a beat in Heaven's street now, friend.

Ofr. Jeff Daukas
Glendale Police Department

July 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper Rich and his family in this difficult time. Godspeed Brother!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

July 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers to the Rich family...Rst in Peace Master Trooper David Rich..

God Bless..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

July 5, 2007

Brother Rich, may you walk in the heavens and protect your brothers and sisters. You are a hero and you will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace!!!

Sgt. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi, Texas PD

July 5, 2007

Rest in peace Master Trooper Rich.



The Final Inspection
The Trooper 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, Trooper.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The Trooper squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
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 times 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 silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Trooper waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Trooper,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

John Perrine
Indiana State Police

July 5, 2007

Another officer down as a result of a scumbag with a gun. We are grateful for your service, Trooper Rich, and know that your reward is in Heaven. May God's peace be with your wife and children as they struggle to define their new reality.

Rest in peace, Trooper Rich; you will not be forgotten.

Family of Patrolman Clifton Miller
Rossford, Ohio P.D., EOW 05/14/1966

July 5, 2007

"The 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 who carry badges,
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 awful 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 times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I 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 silence all around the throne,
where saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for the judgement 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."

Maple Hts Police Dept (Ohio)

July 5, 2007

My thoughts are with Master Trooper Rich's family, friends, and ISP. Rest in peace Master Trooper Rich and thank you for serving your community.

Wife of Evansville, IN Police Officer

July 5, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Master Trooper David Rich~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Trooper Rich!

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

July 5, 2007

Rest in peace my friend. May god bless you, your family and the Indiana State Police. Our prayers are with you.

Captain Richard Williams
New Mexico State Police

July 5, 2007

God bless Trooper Rich and his family. Rest in peace thy faithful servant. We will take over the battle from here..

MASTER TROOPER J.R. FLEMING
NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

July 5, 2007

Master Trooper David Rich,

Thank you for your service to the people of the State of Indiana. My family's prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace my Brother. You served honorably and you will never be forgotten.

Sr. Trp. Curt Durnil
Indiana State Police
Bloomington District #33

SR TRP Curt J Durnil
Indiana State Police

July 5, 2007

Rest in peace trooper and may God be with your family. "Blessed are the peacemakers for they are the children of God"

Sgt Ken Sutton
Tennessee Highway Patrol

July 5, 2007

Thank You so very much for serving & your sacrifice!! You are a hero!!! I know your family & community praises you, thanks you & mourns your loss.. Rest in peace my brother.. Your tour of duty is completed.. We will continue the battle in your honor!!!!

Sgt. David Dufault
Hartford Police Dept: Hartford, Ct.

July 5, 2007