Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of all Missouri law enforcement officers, dispatchers and the like, we extend our sincere sympathy to the family, fellow officers and friends of Officer Crittenden. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace our fallen hero.

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

September 8, 2009

Rest in peace brother

Officer Jody Bodway
Phoenix Police Department

September 8, 2009

To the Crittenden Family and NSPPD/MPD...from a portion of the "Bixby Letter" written by President Abraham Lincoln November 21, 1864.

".....I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they (he) died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln"

Mike Reuss Patrol Officer
Eagan Police Department

September 8, 2009

To the Friends, Family, and Brothers and Sisters in Blue of Officer Crittenden,
Please know that Today as we laid a close friend and brother to rest, Ptlm Chad Spicer of Georgetown PD our hearts and prayers are with you. We currently know all to well the heartache and loss that you are going through. I also know that the hardest days are still to come. I pray that your town and state honor your fallen as well as he deserves. Take care and rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior, and know that we are with you always. Your Brothers and Sisters of the Delaware State Police.

Cpl Blair 972
Delaware State Police Troop 5

September 8, 2009

Thank you for your service. Your dedication and sacrifice will never go unforgotten.

Rest easy, brother... See you on the other side...

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida

September 8, 2009

God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

September 8, 2009

You've fought a good fight... now rest easy.
To the Crittenden family thanks for sharing Ofcr Crittenden with the community. Keep the memories of Richard alive and hold them near and dear, they will make the hard moments a little bit easier. As known from experience, the void is felt daily - but you find ways to manage. With a heavy heart we say good-bye to another Hero in Blue!
See you on the higher ground!

a friend in LE
wcso

September 8, 2009

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

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

September 8, 2009

Richard when you get to heaven and St. Peter greets you, don't be surprised to find that your patroling heavens streets for you've spent you time in hell. Rest in peace my brother.

Sgt. T.D. Roy
Sauk Rapids, MN PD

September 8, 2009

Dear Rick, Anita, Koel,Kiel, and Christine,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss that is larger than anyone can imagine. You will be in our thoughts and prayers from this point on. God Bless you.
The Pintozzi family

Robin Pintozzi
friend of family

September 8, 2009

Rest in peace brother, justice was served. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your department at this time of sorrow.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

September 8, 2009

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

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

September 8, 2009

Thank You, for giving the Ultimate Sacrifice. Rest in peace, Officer Crittenden.

Officer C. Jansky
Avon PD

September 8, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Richard Crittenden~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Crittenden.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

September 8, 2009

I don't know what to say on here any more. I have written so many of these that I have run out of words. I don't want to just keep repeating the same thing for everyone either. All I know is, I hate it when cops die, especially in the line of duty. Rest in Peace Brother.

Border Patrol Agent Robert Powell
US Border Patrol

September 8, 2009

I'm really sorry for your loss.His memorial will be place in my virtual reality ( Second Life) at Blue Angel Garden. He will never be forgotten.

Ellie Kidder
Citizen/ CJ and EP student

September 8, 2009

I am not a police officer, but I did a study in seminary where I did a weekly ride along with the Atlanta Police department. I gained such a tremendous respect and apprecitation for what police do. I offer my prayers and condolences to Officer Crittendon's family and my prayers for all law enforcement officers.

Dean Brown minister
private citizen

September 8, 2009

You will be missed by so many, you will never be forgotten. Prayers are with your family. It was an honor to have known you. Watch over your fellow brothers in blue.

Michelle, Wabasha
Wife of LEO

September 8, 2009

I remember meeting Rick when I moved to N. St. Paul in December. He was in the Holiday gas station on Margaret having morning coffee. We chatted and he asked me where I lived, he knew just which house. It became a regular occurrance to stop in on my way to work and talk with Rick about things, crime in Hennepin County, places that were a problem in N. St. Paul. He always had a smile on his face. I remember seeing him several weeks ago when he was patrolling on the N. St. Paul motorcycle. He was wearing his cycle boots and had a smile on his face from ear to ear. The sun was out, it was a nice day and he got to have the wind in his face. I think that was a good day for him. I want to thank his family for sharing him with the community of N. St Paul. His loss is enormous and painfull to his family, it is also a huge loss to N. St Paul. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. God Bless you. Heaven holds a special place for you, you have earned it.

Brian Campbell
Hennepin County Probation/Parole Officer

September 8, 2009

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Richard Crittenden, and the North St. Paul 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. Officer Crittenden, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 8, 2009

I can't find words to express what I feel....you were a kind and loving father, grandfather, and friend..many hearts are weeping today here...
Rest dear Grandpa Rick

Anonymous

September 8, 2009

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Det. R. Murphy

September 8, 2009

Chief Dean Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Crittenden. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

September 8, 2009

Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten for your life and the ultimate sacrifice you have made.
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13

Officer N.R. Pearson
Albuquerque Police Department

September 8, 2009

RIP Rick. We only worked together for a short time but you left a lasting and lifelong impression on me. Your memory will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We lost a true hero.

Anonymous

September 8, 2009