Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this diffucult and trying times. May the person responsible be brought to justice for such a cruel act.

BH
LEO Hopeful

December 2, 2009

May you rest in peace Officer Richards. My thoughts and prayers are with your friends, family, and fellow officers.

Tonya
Wife of VA LEO

December 2, 2009

Rest easy friend, we have the watch from here...

Officer C. Weidenbach
Arizona Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol

December 2, 2009

Greg,
Having a hard time dealing with you not being in this world with us. I stood next to you for years on the drumline, grew up together, sbared dreams and laughter. You threw like a girl, thats why we always made you drive the getaway car in our late night/early morning eggings of the Los Altos drummers. What a wild ride we had those years. You are the brother I didnt have. You will always have that great looking family of yours honoring you and your legacy. Wow, my friend the hero. You probably saved bystandards and never knew what you had done. We all know what you did Greg. I remember The Tournament of Champions at Chaffey College we performed at. You told me you wanted a "Drummers have fast hands" button like mine, I let you ha e mine. You thought it was Christmas! 24 years later you proved it, drew down and shot that fugger. I will think of that button and you often in my lifetime. I love you brother.

Brian Kiblinger
Childhood friend and high school bandmate

December 2, 2009

I and my family wish to express our sincere sympathy to Greg’s entire family and friends. This is not the way that any of us think that we are going to leave this world. The person was dealt justice by the hands of one of our other brother officers. Our prayers are with everyone in this time of great loss. Greg and the other officers and family belong to the largest family in the world, The Law Enforcement Family. Our prayers are with you all now and for always. May God bless everyone.

Detective Bill Humphrey
Retired

December 2, 2009

I never thought I would be leaving four reflections in one day. Dear Officer Greg Richards, and family, and friends, I have heard how you fought for you and your comrades lifes' so hard. You are a true warrior and I salute you. What you must have seen and suffered no one will ever know. You are honored and loved for your willpower and fight to the end.

Anonymous

December 2, 2009

To the family, friends, and co workers of Officer Richards;
Our hearts broke as the news conveyed your terrible grief. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you begin this difficult journey.

Personally, my son was killed on October 9, 2003 in the line of duty. I know your grief.

May God be with you.

Mary Fisher
Midland Co. Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy Alumni

December 2, 2009

I and my family wish to express our sincere sympathy to Greg’s entire family and friends. This is not the way that any of us think that we are going to leave this world. The person was dealt justice by the hands of one of our other brother officers. Our prayers are with everyone in this time of great loss. Greg and the other officers and family belong to the largest family in the world, The Law Enforcement Family. Our prayers are with you all now and for always. May God bless everyone.

Detective Bill Humphrey
Retired

December 2, 2009

Rest in Peace brother. Your family will never be forgotten. I know of no words that can ease the pain your family suffer caused by your murder. May God watch over you and your family.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 2, 2009

As we mourn your deaths God and the saints are piping four heroes aboard. "Well done good and faithful servants". You shall never be forgotten.
We pray for your families, assist them as we do, and wish them fair winds and following seas.

My soul hurts for you.

Patrick Knowles, PO2 (veteran)
United States Coast Guard

December 2, 2009

Ofc. Richards,

Thank you for your service!

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and department.

Lt. K. Winslow
Springfield, IL Police Dept

December 2, 2009

It is with a heavy heart we offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Greg Richards. He will be missed, he will be mourned, and he will be remembered. Rest in peace Officer Richards, we’ll take it from here.

Elk Grove Village FOP Lodge #35
Elk Grove Village, IL PD

December 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are you now and always

Marjorie Harron
wife and mother of Phila Police officers

December 2, 2009

I had the honor of working with Greg at Simpson Timber in Tacoma. He was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers for the families of all the fallen officers. May u all rest in peace.

Hollie Fultz
Friend

December 2, 2009

I am very sorry to the friends and family,Co-workers My heart aches with you. May god always have your back. Thank you for being who you are a fellow officer.

Paul Shaffer/1411

Police Officer
Doolittle Police Department

December 2, 2009

Rest easy blue warrior, your shift is done.

Thank you for your service, courage, bravery, dedication and sacrifice. Your brothers and sisters in blue and your family will carry on, tho with heavy hearts and the citizens of Lakewood, current and past, will remember you, forever.

I might have met you, I might not. But I know that my family that still reside in the area were lucky to have such a warrior in their midst.

Brian
a past Lakewood resident and brother officer

December 2, 2009

There are no word that can express the pain the families are feeling right now. These 4 officers are the true meaning of heroes. Officer Richards, you are a hero. Even though mortally wounded, you fought the scumbag to the end and managed to shoot him. Your actions define the thin blue line. You fought for your fellow officers, so this loser of society would not get away. I will always be reminded of your bravery in the face of danger. To Officer Kelly of the Seattle P.D.--My hats off to you. Thankyou for putting this piece of garbage in the place he belongs--Hell

Sgt. Marc Camarote
Baltimore City Police Department

December 2, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother. You will be missed. God bless your Family and Agency.

Cpl. Eugene Raffety
BRPD Baton Rouge, La

December 2, 2009

Rest in peace. You and your partners are true Heros and God loves you. My thoughts goes out to your family and fellow officers

Officer Peter Vanetie
Haarlemmermeer PD (The Netherlands)

December 2, 2009

Three Years Ago we lost one of our beloved Deputies to tragedy, as I hear the news I pray for your families and friends. It takes a special breed to do the job and a special family to support it. May God look over you and your family and guide you to move mountains and change lives, I will pray for you all. If your family needs any thing please just ask.
LT. Al Wright

Lt. Al Wright
New Boston Fire Dept. New Boston TX

December 2, 2009

Officer Greg Richards

Go rest in peace brother, for your job here is done.
May god rest your soul, bless all your loved ones and fellow officers.

"Hero's in Life, Not Death"
Ontario Police Memorial

D/C Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

December 2, 2009

God bless you Officer Richards. Prayers sent for your family, friends, and co-workers.

Chris Walley

December 2, 2009

RIP You made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and take care of you family. Not even safe anymore during downtime.

Officer Dennis Hernandez #3077

December 2, 2009

On behalf of the Palos Park, Illinois Police Department we extend our sincere thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Officer Greg Richards. We mourn his loss with our fellow brothers and sisters of the Lakewood Police Department.

Rest in peace Officer Richards.

Village of Palos Park Police Department
Palos Park, Illinois

December 2, 2009

"We Remember the Officers"
We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.

We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.

We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.
By Brad Miller

LEO Wife
RUPD, VA

December 2, 2009