Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

June 30, 2008

Honored brother, rest assured...though your watch maybe complete, your memory, spirit and sacrafice will never be forgotten. May the good Lord bless those closest to Cpl. Findley. Rest in peace.

Officer C. Stallings
DCSO, Nashville, TN

June 30, 2008

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Findley, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

June 30, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir..........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

June 30, 2008

Rich I had the Opportunity to work with You and Steve up in Beltsville and it was a Blast. I watched you grow from a snot nosed rookie to a seasoned Veteran. You made me laugh alot with some of your comments like.. "What do you mean we can't do that??" I had the honor of escorting you from the Emergency Room to Baltimore and its something I'll never forget. These next few days are going to be tough but I know you're in heaven looking down wondering why we're making all this fuss over you. Rest in Peace My Brother and Thanks for the Memories... Your smile will be missed more than you know... God Bless You and Your Family... Tell Steve we miss him too... Richie

Cpl. Richie Vargas #1833
Prince George's County Police Dept.

June 30, 2008

My heart felt like it stopped when I heard the news of your passing. And that you were also killed on my birthday. It seems like we just buried Steve and now this. Rich you will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you made for us and the citizens of Prince George's County. GOD BLESS you and your family

Detective Dave Thompson #2393
PGPD / District IV I/S

June 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your police family as they go through this hard time.

Carrie Layman - Wife of Officer
Howard County Police Dept

June 30, 2008

Corporal Findley thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. God bless you, your family, and the Prince George's County 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

June 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and members of the Prince George's County Police & Fire Department. May you rest in peace Corporal Findley.

Sgt. Garey Bostick
Office of Naval Intelligence Police

June 30, 2008

Rest in peace you will never be forgotten.

Police Officer First Class
Fairfax County Police Dept. VA

June 30, 2008

You will not be forgotten my prayers go out to your family GOD BLESS YOU

DFC W. Merrill
Baltimore Co. Sheriff Office

June 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer and Fellow Firefighter Findley. As a member of both of these departments he put his life on the line everyday to keep others safe! Just remember he will always be looking down and taking care of his family even though his is not there physically but will always be there in spirt!

Susie (Gardner) Trader, FF/EMT
MVFD #45

June 30, 2008

God Bless, Brother

Pfc. Shaffer
Taneytown Police Dept.

June 30, 2008

Rich, I am deeply saddened to hear of this senseless tragedy. I know that your service will never be forgotten and may you rest in peace with our other brothers and sisters in blue who gave the ultimate sacrifice . It was a great pleasure to have served with you on the same squad at DisVI where I got to know you and enjoyed the late night ping pong games at the firehouse. My family and I will pray that God looks over your family and protects them the way that you always did. God's speed.

Cpl. Ray Sambataro #1094
PGPD Retired

June 30, 2008

* GOD’S LENT CHILD*


“ I’ll lend you for a little while, a child of mine,
“ God said, “For you to love, the while he lives,
and mourn for when he ‘s dead”. It may be six
or seven years or forty- two or three; But will you, till
I call him back, take care of him for me ?

He’ll bring his charm to gladden you and
(should his stay be brief) you'll have his
lovely memories as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay, since all from
Earth must return. But there are
lessons taught below I want this child to learn.

I've looked the whole world over in my search
for teachers so true, and from the things that
crowd life's lane, I have chosen you.

Now, will you give him all your Love ?
Nor think the labor vain ? Nor hate me when I come
to take, this lent child back again ?

I fancied that I heard them say, “Dear Lord,
THY WILL BE DONE”.
For all the joys thy child will bring,
the risk of grief we'll run.

We will shelter him with tenderness, we'll love
him while we may and for the happiness
we've known, forever grateful stay.

But should thy angels call for him much sooner than
we've planned, we'll brave the bitter grief
that comes and try to understand.

tina

June 30, 2008

I recall sitting with him and his wife at the table upstairs at the fire house. And they were such a great couple with two little girls i told them that I want my marriage to be just like theirs. They were the best of friends. Kelly know that he will always be by our side and watching over u and your girls. Rich will forever live on in the hearts of those he touched and he touched so many.

friend of family

June 30, 2008

Hi, Mr. Rich! (pretend I'm waving like silly from across the street) Your friendly smile, goofyness, and compassion will be sorely missed. Your children will be reminded of the great man you are, not only by me and Joe, but by my children who also love you dearly. With all sincerity, "Mrs. Kristie."

Kristie L. Masilek
Friend, Neighbor

June 30, 2008

Rest in Peace brother...

Lieutenant
BOP

June 30, 2008

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD Community Policing

June 30, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Richard Findley, and the Prince George's County 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. Corporal Findley, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 30, 2008

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch from here.

Trooper 1/C
Maryland State Police

June 30, 2008

We are all saddened by your tragic death and are rallying to care for your sister and family here. Rest in peace and know you will always be remembered.

Officer
MCPD

June 30, 2008

Thank You Sir for Your Service. God Bless You and Your Family.

J.Mullens
Federal Bureau of Prisons

June 30, 2008

Corporal Findley,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

June 30, 2008

To Corporal Findley's family,
My heart goes out to you all at this moment. I'm so very sorry for your loss. These men and women are not hero's because of how they died, their hero's because of the way they lived their lives in the service of others!

A Greatful Baltimore citizen

June 30, 2008