Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department

February 4, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Detective Ridley. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD

February 4, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

February 4, 2008

Christopher, I never got a chance to know you, but from what I've heard you were an awesome young man. While we greive your life was taken too soon, you are in a better place now. I attended your life celebration and Rev. Dr. Richardson made sure you were sent off like a king. Your parting from this world, although tragic, serves as a wake up call and lesson for us all. I look forward to meeting you paroling the gates of heaven. Until we meet.....

The Smith Family
Friend of Stanley Ridley

February 3, 2008

Chris, May You Rest in Peace. Thanks for all the backups. You will truly be missed.

PO DellaMura
Mount Vernon, NY PD

February 3, 2008

i love you chris i will always remeber the good memories we shared together and i feel bad for anyonbe who wasnt able to share the memories i had with you and i feel bad for the people who never got to meet you cause you were a hero and you were a good person

cuzo jess
causin

February 3, 2008

Thank you for your service. You, your family and your department are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

February 3, 2008

God speed brother... We commmend and honor your sacrifice!

#101
EPPD MN

February 3, 2008

To Christopher,
You are an incredible hero and your story has touched me so deeply. I feel a deep connection to you and I feel as if I've known you for a long time. To your mom and dad, I cry for you every day. I too have lost a son and the pain is deep and permanent. This is a horrible tragedy and you will always be remembered and thought of. Your mommy and daddy have brought an an incredible angel into this world !!!! May you rest in peace forever and give your mom and dad strength to live with this sadness. Tearfully, Karin

Karin
Mount Vernon resident

February 2, 2008

Chris, I remember your shoes when you first came to MVPD and it brought a smile to my face...It was my pleasure to know you and your sweetness will always be remembered..I will miss you..R.I.P.

Police Dispatcher, Kristine Hare
Mount Vernon Police Department

February 2, 2008

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH RIDLEY...IN EVERY SQUAD THAT I WAS REASSIGNED TO....RIDLEY WAS KIND TO EVERYONE AND NEVER COMPLAINED ABOUT ANYTHING....HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL THAT LOVED HIM....YOU WERE A GENTLEMAN A SCHOLAR AND A HERO...REST IN PEACE....LOVE ALWAYS :=)

POLICE DISPATCHER, ELIANA COLON
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPT.

February 2, 2008

Detective Ridley,
You died doing your job, some older man couldnt defend himself and you jumped in. You did what any good dedicated and brave police officer would have done, But unfourtunately, you made the ultimate sacrifice. You are the example to your vocation and a hero to all. May god bless you and your family.

RIP Brother........

Sergeant Thomas Meaney - Retired
Scarsdale Police Department NY

February 2, 2008

Det. Christopher Ridley died a HERO. It was an HONOR to have known him, an HONOR to have worked with him. Rest in peace great warrior.....rest in peace...you are gone but you will NEVER be forgotten.

To all who read this, Christopher's dream was to be a Police Officer. He achieved that. His other dream was to put his little sister through college. So please make a contribution to the Christopher Ridley Foundation, c/o the Mt Vernon Police Association Roosevelt Sq. N., Mt Vernon, N.Y. 10550. All monies will be used to send his sisterto college. Thank you and be safe.

Det. Paul J. Puccini sh#151
City of Mount Vernon Police Dept.

February 2, 2008

To Detective Christopher Ridley family, friends, and the Mount Vernon Police Department; I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Detective Ridley for your service. A job well done, I salute you, you are a true hero. May your soul rest in peace.
Respect.......Honor.......Remember.......

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, MD

February 2, 2008

God bless the family, friends and associates of this fallen officer.

Chief Jay Stripling
Andrew College Police Department

February 2, 2008

As I sit here looking at the picture of Detective Ridley which was displayed on yesterday's Funeral Program, I see a calm, serene and gentle person, smiling. For me, Chris' soul is captured by that picture. While I cannot say that I knew him well, on those occasions when I saw him he was friendly, polite and respectful. He was not only an example for the young men of today, he was an example of what true heroism is all about--he lost his life while off duty and while trying to save the life of someone he did not even know. My prayers are with his parents and all of his family members.
The back of the Funeral Program says: "Notice of Change of Address: I have moved. . .I don't have a telephone yet, but just call God...He is listed in the Good Book on every page. . ."

Rest in Peace, Detective Ridley

Juanita Bethea

February 2, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Detective Christopher Ridley and to the entire Mount Vernn Police Department. Thank you Sir for your bravery, service to others, and the ultimate sacrifice. RIP

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

February 2, 2008

God most have needed a angel and he picked you, to watch over your fellow officers all dressed in blue. You are a hero to all especially your little sister. Your family is truly blessed to have a Officer like you. You and your family are in my prayers and may God someday help the wounds of your families sorry. God Bless you all.

police officers wife

February 1, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

February 1, 2008

Dear Mr & Mrs. Ridley,
I am so sadden by the lost of your young son. I pray that the Lord give you strength through this painful and very unbearable ordeal. My heart goes out to you and all that loved him so much. I have you all in my prayers.

Margie Rivera
Sister of Fallen NYPD Officer William Rivera E.O.W 11-24-04

February 1, 2008

Christopher Ridley was a very charming, smart, and dedicated young man. It seems like just yesterday that he opened his arms and welcomed me to high school. I will never forget you. You are definitely my hero. Although you can't see this now, I just wanted to let you know it was an honor to know such a gentleman as yourself. R.I.P. Chris, I love you!

MA-US Navy
Friend

February 1, 2008

You fought the good fight Det. Ridley. Now rest easy brother. The number of people who honored you today, officers and civilians alike, was a testament to your life. May your family find solice knowing you were a part of so many lives. God Speed.

former officer
New York

February 1, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family of Detective Ridley and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Detective Ridley for your dedicated service to the people of New York and the United States. May this be the last accident of this kind.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 1, 2008

God bless you and your family. You were and always will be a hero.

Mother of Sherrif in Ca.

February 1, 2008

"So also you now indeed have sorrow: but I will see you again and your heart shall rejoice. And your joy no man shall take from you....."Rest in peace brother.May your family find comfort and strength in their time of grief.

Ptl.Louis Calobrisi
Greeneville(Tennessee)Police Dept.

February 1, 2008