Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathies to you in your loss. While words are never enough, know that your family will remain in my prayers, and that I am praying specifically for God to comfort you and give you peace during these days. Officers and their families across the nation are holding you up - remember the happy days, honor his life and service to his community, and determine for YOUR life to make a difference, as well.

Deputy Shane Williams
Dallas Co. Constalble's Office Pct.2

February 1, 2008

Hey Chris, I remember growing up with you when we in school. You was my friend from the 1st grade to the 4th where we went our seperate ways. So many years later yet I remembered you as soon as I heard because you never forget the good people or good friends....

Rest in peace.

civilian Victor Viruet
friend

February 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy and lots of prayers go out to your parents, family, friends, and entire department.I know that the wings of Angels, softly carried you high into the heavens above!God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

February 1, 2008

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

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

January 31, 2008

God Bless you Detective. God Speed. You did not move on in vain.
Peace and Strength to your family.
JG

John G
Mount Vernon Resident

January 31, 2008

To Christopher,

You were like a son a to me. I love you and I will truly miss you. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss you terribly. I love you, my little "Widley," "Widley" :)

P.O. Arlett Lee
Mount Vernon, NY PD

January 31, 2008

The Family of Chris,

I had the honor of knowing your Hero. He was a gentleman, well mannered. What a sweet spirit. I know that we will see him again, because he is truly an Angel resting with the Lord.

Grace & Peace,
Wendy Nelson

Retired Correction Officer
Westchester County Dept. of Correction

January 31, 2008

I pray for you now and your family. May the angels walk with you forever.

Officer Wayne Johnson
Seattle P. D.

January 31, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9/24/1976

January 31, 2008

On behalf of the City of Peekskill Police Department we would like to say thank you for your service to Mount Vernon and New York State. You are truly a hero God Bless you, your family and fellow Officers at Mount Vernon.

Det. Gallaher

Detective Todd Gallaher
Peekskill Police Dept.

January 31, 2008

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Detective Ridley -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Detective Ridley -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs Police Protective Association

January 31, 2008

IT IS AN HONOR TO BE ABLE TO TELL YOU HOW GRATEFUL I AM TO HAVE OFFICERS LIKE YOURSELF PROTECTING THE STREETS OF THIS COUNTRY. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU, GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, POLICE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, YOU ARE A HERO SIR JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENGERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 31, 2008

I am so so sorry to the family, and I am praying for the Ridley family. Christopher was a very good young man and made alot of mothers, and Young African American Men proud of his heroism, he will be missed . My prayers are with you Stanley Ridley.(father)
Sincerily
Serapher Conn-Halevi,
Chief Marshal
Mt Vernon Marshal Dept.

Family Friend

January 31, 2008

Detective Ridley,
I heard about your tragic death and I am so saden. What a terrible mis understanding. You were doing what any good and caring police officer would do, risk your own life to help someone in need. YOU ARE WHAT ALL HEROS ARE MADE OF. Rest in peace Detective Christopher Ridley.

Pfc. Denny Washington#1714
Prince George's County Police/former Maryland State Trooper

January 31, 2008

What a sad and unfortunate incident...My prayers are with your family and those that love you.

Sherri

January 31, 2008

What a terrible tragedy. May the Lord be with the family, friends, and Mount Vernon Police Department. I also will pray for the other officers involved. I cannot begin to imagine the pain they must be in. God Bless you Detective Ridley.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

January 31, 2008

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

January 31, 2008

The members of the Albemarle County Police Department (VA) are filled with sorrow to learn of the loss of your officer. May you find strength enough to work through this terrible tragedy.

Lieutenant James Bond
Albemarle County Police department

January 31, 2008

It is difficult to find words to express my feelings on learning of the death of Detective Ridley. My father a police officer in Mt. Vernon was killed by "friendly fire" 59 years ago and the loss remains even today. My prayers and thoughts are with the family of this young officer. God bless you Christopher.

Geraldine Mascari Garvey

January 31, 2008

This is a tragedy to all parties involved. Prayers go out to the family and Mt Vernon NY PD.

Police Officer
El Paso, Texas Police Department

January 31, 2008

Chris,

You may have not been with the MVPD family for long but you shall live in this department's, this city's and MY heart forever!

RIP my brother

P.O. DONALD MOORE, JR.
CO-WORKER

January 31, 2008

"My heart goes out to the family of Officer Ridley~!! I live in the next county over and all i can say is, "THIS NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED"~!! END OF STORY~!! please, please, get FAT ASS AL SHARPTON, OUT OF THE LIME LIGHT. HE HAS NO PLACE AND NO BUSINESS, IN THIS UNBELIEVEABLE TRAGEDY~!!! NOOO, BUSINESS MR. SHARPTON~!! LET THIS OFFICER REST IN PEACE, WITHOUT YOUR POLITICAL CRAP~!! TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER RIDLEY, HE WAS AND IS A HERO, BUT YOU NEED NOT HAVE MR. SHARPTON IN THE MIDST OF ALL THE PAIN~!! RIP OFFICER RIDLEY"

Retired Correction Officer

January 31, 2008

First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Detective Ridley. I thank God for allowing a person like himself to come into the field of law enforcement. I would just like to encourage the family and to let them know that earth has no sorrow that HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL! Be encouraged because the word of God declares, "To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord!"

Ofc.ZDW
Quincy P.D.

January 31, 2008

Rest in peace brother! May God be with the Ridley family at this time of sorrow. Your watch here on earth is over, watch over us now and keep us safe.
Friend/Colleague of Dep Jason Saunders EOW April 3, 2007

Wendy Reid, Communications Officer II
Campbell County Public Safety

January 31, 2008

Hey buddy, I hope you know that you are in a place that many of us wish we could be. You did the right thing and you will always be remembered for your actions. I only wish the other officers involved had someplace for me to tell them that I am behind them.

Thank you for your service Chris!!!

-Eric

Deputy Eric Essinger
Washington County Sheriff, Wi

January 31, 2008