Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace, Chief

Detective Jocelyn Greiner
Duquesne Univ. Police Pittsburgh, PA

August 7, 2007

God bless you and your family. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 7, 2007

Chief Richard,
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. My thoughts are with your family, friends and department at this difficult time. You will always be remembered as the hero who was not afraid to choose a career that asks for more than anyone should ever have to give.

Pennsylvania citizen

August 7, 2007

I pray God will lift your family and fellow Officers up and comfort you now at this most tragic time.

Dispatch Supervisor
White Settlement Police Dept Texas

August 7, 2007

Please accept the condolences of our agency.

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

August 7, 2007

All this because some idiot thought it would be fun to out run the police. When will they ever learn!?!?

Chief Richard, thank you for your service. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten. Watch over your family as they begin this long, dark journey without you.

Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform as well.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

August 7, 2007

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Police Chief Richard,

As a survivor, each EOW notice hurts no matter who it is or where they are from. You still feel the same pain and emptiness. We are so sorry for your loss and your family will be in our prayers through this difficult time of your fresh grief. May you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care and understand. May the wonderful memories you have together carry you through this time of sadness and tragedy.

Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Sandra Crouch
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91

Maryland Transportation Authority Police

August 7, 2007

I am sorry for the loss of your Chief of Police.
Susie
Barling, AR

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

August 7, 2007

Chief thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Port Barre Police Department. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 7, 2007

Chief Richard, during your tour of duty you have served your community and state with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Chief Richard you all are our thoughts and prayers. You all are now part of a much larger family that will be by your side always. To the men and women of the Port Barre Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Chief your actions speak volumes of the type of cop you were, you where out on the street with your troops doing "real police work". It would have been my honor to have worked for you. God Speed....Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

August 7, 2007

Chief thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Port Barre Police Department. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 7, 2007

Chief Richard,

Even though I had only met you a few time I could tell that you were a good man and all ways looking out for your town. Your work here is done now go work for the lord. Rest In Peace my brother.

Deputy Cheyne Platt
St.Landry Sheriff Office

August 7, 2007

Thank you for your unselfish service, which will always be remembered. May the love of God comfort your family, friends, and co-workers. Rest in peace, Sir.

Matt. 5:9
Isaiah 40:8

CSO Evans
Wise County, Texas - Adult Probation

August 7, 2007

Chief, you were out there with your guys mixing it up and helping them and you made your last call. May you rest in peace, Sir.

Patrolman Zack Harmon
Kittery, ME PD, Great-Nephew of Chief John Connor, EOW 12-20-30

August 7, 2007

I too lost my dad very suddenly without any goodbyes,my prayers for you and your family may you rest in peace

daughter of a deceased police chief

August 7, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief David Richard, and the Port Barre P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Chief Richard, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 7, 2007

My heart and prayers go out to the family and fellow officers. God Bless you all.

Deborah
Sister of EOW 8/1/07

August 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Chief David Richard and the men and women of the Port Barre PD. May God be with you all.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyrhills PD - Florida

August 7, 2007

A chief was en route to aid his men. My utmost respect SIR - rest in peace knowing that your sacrifice will be felt by all. God's blessings, Chief.

Former officer

August 7, 2007

May you rest in peace Chief Richard knowing that your service was appreciated and helpful to so many.
To the members of the Port Barre Police Department, family members and friends, know that he is watching over you and guiding you along the way.

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff Office (Indiana)

August 7, 2007

Session 43 Mourns your loss and we will not forget our brother.

Zone 5 Academy
Schenectady, N.Y.

August 7, 2007

Our hearts go out to Chief Richard's family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead. Just know that we think your spouse and dad is a hero to many of us citizens and friends. All of our love from the Volunteer State of Tennessee.

Barb J. McFalls
Friend/police supporter

August 7, 2007

CHIEF RICHARD-THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR WONDERFUL PROFESSION. AS SERGEANT ON PATROL, I APPRECIATE THAT YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO HELP YOUR PATROL OFFICERS WITH A VEHICLE PURSUIT. IT SAIDS ALOT ABOUT THE CHIEF THAT YOU WERE. I PRAY FOR PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING 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

August 7, 2007

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

August 7, 2007

Chief Richard, Thank you for your service, we will take it from here for you and serve with honor in your name and all fallen officers. When you arrive at heave gates say hello to my son in-law Josh Norris EOW July 5th 2007, he could use your guidance since he is still wet behind the ears. To the family of Chief Richard, this is a dark and hard time, but you will be in my families prayers and with time the hurt will leave but his memoir will last forever with you and all those that he touched.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

August 7, 2007