Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Family and Friends of Chief David Richard
I am So sorry for your lost May god be with you at this time. My prayers are with you and the chief at this time.
God Bless You

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.

Angela Carrillo
Kenner Police Young Exployer

August 6, 2007

God bless you and may you rest in peace.

Inv. Wes Gerig
Plano Police Department

August 6, 2007

It is a true leader of heroes who puts himself in harm's way, especially to help another. Our community has lost such a person. Let us remember the fallen and do our best to live as they lived. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Chief Richard and his Department.

Sgt. Richard Butler
United States Park Police

August 6, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

August 6, 2007

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

August 6, 2007

Thank you for your service.

May peace, strength and courage be with those whose lives you've touched.

Chicago Citizen

August 6, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Chief of Police David Richard. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

August 6, 2007

My prayers go out for the family of Chief David Richard. I wish to thank his family for the services of Chief Richard. Well done faithful servant and enter in peace and eternal rest. God bless. Margaret S. Hood

Margaret Hood
Citizen

August 6, 2007

May God wrap his arms of comfort around your family during this time of great loss. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Police Officer
Greenville Police NC

August 6, 2007

To the family, friends and fellow officers of Chief David Richard I'm sorry for your loss.

To you Chief Richard THANK YOU for your service. Your actions will never be forgotten.

Columbus, Ohio

August 6, 2007

My prayers are with Chief Richard's family and comrades. It hurts everytime I receive one of these emails. Losing this officer was such a waste! May God bless his family and ease their pain. So many of us hurt with you!
Terri Cook
Sister to Sgt. Gaylon Ledington
Rapids Parish, LA Sheriff's Department EOW 07/10/06

August 6, 2007

Chief Richard, thank you for your brave and selfless service. My prayers are with your family, friends, and all your Police brothers and sisters.

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

August 6, 2007

Chief Richard, you will never be forgotten. May God watch over you and your family at the Port Barre Police Department. Rest in peace Chief.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

August 6, 2007

god bless you chief, not many chiefs i know would roll hot to assist their cops,prayers for you and your family.

perry e duffy
San Mateo Sheriffs office Ret.

August 6, 2007

HEARTBREAK AFTER HEARTBREAK. SO MANY OF OUR BRAVE OFFICERS ARE LOSING THEIR LIVES WHILE SERVING HUMANITY.
MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GRANT ETERNAL PEACE TO CHIEF RICHARD.
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND BROTHERS AT THE LOSS OF THE LOVED ONE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH COMFORT IN YOUR GRIEF.
ELFRIEDE HALL
(WIDOW OF SLAIN SHERIFF BOYD L.HALL OF TETON COUNTY, WYO._

MRS. ELFRIEDE HALL
WIDOW OF SHERIFF B.L. HALL

August 6, 2007

My condolences to the family and to the co-workers of Chief Richard. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Corporal G Moseley
Cleburne PD, Texas

August 6, 2007

Chief Richard,
I have all the respect in the world for any Chief helping his Officers on the road, thank you for your service. We will never forget you sir.

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company, St. Louis County Police 2966 retired

August 6, 2007

Chief Richard,
Thank you for attempting to back up your officers. That shows what kind of a person you are. You don't hear about top brass getting involved that much and I'm sure it meant a lot to your people. My prayers go out to your family and the Port Barre PD. You are a true hero Sir, and you could be my Chief any day.
Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

August 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Chief Richard. Rest easy brother.

Deputy Trevor Barber
Polk County Sheriff's Office

August 6, 2007

So very sorry for your loss. I thought that some of the words of this poem may speak to you as they spoke to me.

"No farewell words were spoken.
No time to say goodbye.
You were gone before we knew it
and only God knows why."

May God give you the strength you need.

Mother-in-law of a fallen officer
in Oklahoma City
End of watch: 10-20-05

Anne

August 6, 2007

Your family and friends and Police Family will be in my prayers. Officer Richard you will not be forgotten and will be remembered in my daily prayers. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and sacrifices you made in protecting the people of Louisiana. God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Arms.
Respectfully
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

August 6, 2007

Chief, now you can walk Heaven's beat and watch over us here. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Port Barre Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

August 6, 2007

JOB WELL DONE CHIEF.

SGT
WISCONSIN DOC

August 6, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts and deepest sympathy to the fellow officers and family,
Rest in peace Chief
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

August 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members who are left behind and cannot follow...rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

August 6, 2007