Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service. My thoughts are with you, your family, and the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department.

Trooper
Minnesota State Patrol

April 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Stiles Jr. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIPS Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

April 9, 2009

RIP brother Richard.

May God bless your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

April 9, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

April 8, 2009

Our hearts go out to your family and friends, may god be with them in this time of need.

Anonymous

April 8, 2009

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

April 8, 2009

Thank you, Deputy Stiles, for your service to the people of Louisiana and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas

Janice Brown
civilian

April 8, 2009

My heart breaks and goes out to the family, friends and law enforcement brothers and sisters of Deputy Stiles. I know all too well, this pain. Our questions rise and the answers never come. God has a plan for these men and women in blue. His army is strong and I have faith that we will all see our fallen on the other side. Rest in Peace Deputy Stiles.

Michelle Lees Beck
Wife of K9 Cpl. Mark Anthony Beck, BRPD E.O.W. 02-25-2008

April 8, 2009

Deputy Stiles, I wish to thanks you for your brave service to your community. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy 980
Prince George's County Maryland

April 8, 2009

To Deputy Richard Stiles Jr., to all family members and friends who call him beloved, and to his law enforcement family:

I was so sorry to learn of Richard's death and extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered. Words are insufficient to describe the sadness I feel for the Stiles family. May you find comfort in your faith and the support of the law enforcement community.

There are many police survivors who share this same journey with you, and that community will be there to support you. Richard's memory will be forever honored and revered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Richard gave to his community and the citizens of Louisiana and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 7, 2009.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 8, 2009

I know of no words that will suffice. No words that are adequate. I just want the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Richard J. Stiles Jr. to know there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior during the coming days.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

April 8, 2009

Anyone who pins on the badge is truly special! Blessed are the Peacemakers........those who have fought and died know the meaning of LIFE the protected will never realize.

Lake Sam 4

Lake Sam 4

April 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family of Deputy Sheriff Richard J. Stiles Jr. as well as the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department. Hero's never die! they live in our memories and hearts. We will never forget your sacrifice! May God comfort all.

Kathy Stevenson wife of
Sgt. Howard Stevenson EOW 1/9/2005

April 8, 2009

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY STILES. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. DEPUTY STILES, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 8, 2009

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Deputy Richard Stiles Jr. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Deputy Stiles and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

April 8, 2009

On behalf of all officers in Missouri, we extend our sincere sympathy to this fine officer's family, fellow officers and friends.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

April 8, 2009

Rest in peace Sheriff Stiles!
You will not be forgotten!
VALAWENFORCEMENT salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

April 8, 2009

R.I.P. BROTHER WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE

Anonymous

April 8, 2009

May God be with you this day. I am so sorry.

Michele
wife of Sgt. Larry Russell EOW 1/2/2004

April 8, 2009

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

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

April 8, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Richard. We thank you for your Dedicated Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Garland

April 8, 2009

God has called another hero home... My prayers are with Deputy Stiles' family, friends and coworkers. Rest in peace Deputy Stiles.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

April 8, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 8, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 8, 2009

Rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.....

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

April 8, 2009