Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Riddell,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 13, 2023

3 years ago while on a mounted patrol on the Louisville Loop my partners and I took a break and walked into a wooded area and noticed propped up against a tree was 2 shotguns 1 a sawed off 12 Ga. and 1 410 Ga. the 12 ga had a note attatched to it with this wrote on it..." This is the gun that killed Sheriff Deputy Jack Riddle on 18th and Broadway by Jim Mulligan 1933" we brought the guns back to the office and called the sheriffs office and asked about the officer, I was told that he was shot by a 12 ga, in 1933 and the guys was cought. I asked what should I do with the guns and if they wanted them. I was told no and end of conversation... I also called one of the news stations and told them the story and was told they would get back to me... that was 3 years ago. So I did some research myself and found the story you can see it if you search ( Deputy Sheriff Crockett M. "Jack" Riddell ) I found it interesting to find a pice of Louisville's macob history. My respect to his family.

larry sakai Captain
USWP Mounted Patrol

June 19, 2022

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

May God be with everyone!!!!!!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

April 15, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, 76 years after your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 12, 2009

God bless you Jack. A grateful Commonwealth thanks you for your sacrifice.

Matthew 5:9

An Ohio brother...
Montgomery Co., Ohio

April 10, 2009

Deputy Sheriff Riddell,
It has taken over 76 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

April 10, 2009