Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

What a tragic, tragic incident. Know that there is a lasting hero status here for you. While the policing community will mourn for you, you can rest in knowing there are Brave, BRAVE men and women who courageously face the evils of this world and know that every day could be their last...and yet they STILL do it. You are to be honored, sir.

Heaven Was Needing A Hero
Performed by JoDee Messina

I came by today to see you
Oh I had to let you know
If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time
I'd have held you, and never let go

Oh, it's kept me awake nights, wondering
I lie in the dark, just asking why
I've always been told
You won't be called home
Until it's your time

I guess heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

I remember the last time I saw you
Oh, you held your head up proud
I laughed inside
When I saw how you were standing out in the crowd
Your such a part of who I am
Now that part will just be void
No matter how much I need you now
Heaven needed you more

Cause heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

Is Heaven was needing a hero
and that's you

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

December 1, 2009

They got him!!!: the coward who shot you and all the other officers! That loser won't be stopping at the pearly gates...

Anonymous

December 1, 2009

May you and your comrads rest in peace. Your brothers and sisters in law enforcment will walk the beat from here.

Detective Darren Gros
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

December 1, 2009

There are no words,,,May you Rest in Peace.........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Texas PD

December 1, 2009

God Bless. Rest in Peace

Master Sergeant James Kofshur
Illinois State Police

December 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the Lakewood Police Department.

Kristi Horton
daughter of Asst. Chief Emma Horton, Goodman Pol. Dept. EOW - 9/8/00

December 1, 2009

May you rest in peace my friend.

Officer Hersh T Hoaglan
Pearland, TX PD / WA Academy Classmate

December 1, 2009

I offer my sympathy to the Richards family. I have been exactly where you are now. My father was gunned down in febuary 2008. Although you will never get your loved one back, just remember that they are always with you and watching over you.

cody biggs
son of fallen officer william king biggs kirkwood p.d. mo

cody biggs
son of fallen officer william king biggs

December 1, 2009

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

Officer
Goergia

December 1, 2009

On behalf of the City of Muskegon Police Department, our prayers are with your family and Department. May He who is the great comforter of all be with you all during this difficult time.

"Go rest high on that Mountain because your work here on earth is done". (Vince Gill) Rest in Peace brother, we have your watch from here.

Ofc Mike Lamsma
Muskegon PD, Michigan

December 1, 2009

May God grant Officer Richard's Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends, the Serenity to Accept the things they cannot Change, the Courage to change the things they can, and the Wisdom to Know the difference...May we never forget this Blue angels Sacrifice...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Township Police

December 1, 2009

Prayers for your family and loved ones........ It hurts and reminds us (Pittsburgh, Pa) of our 3 fallen in April 08.
Officer Greg Richards, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SELFLESS SERVICE.

Roberta Schick
Officer's daughter & mother......

December 1, 2009

No words can take away the pain of this senseless act...
but please know that there are many who care about each of the families that must try to heal. My condolences to each
family member and those whose lives were touched by this.
Sylvia

Sylvia, Beverly Hills, MI
citizen

December 1, 2009

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 1, 2009

Rest in peace brother,and thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out the the family and agency. You will not be forgotten!

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

December 1, 2009

Our Thoughts are with your family, during this hard time, just remember that there is a great big family of police officers that are there to help and support you in this time.

Anonymous

December 1, 2009

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your loved one. He is truly a hero and his service will never be forgotten.

With Love.

Anna Marie Hall
Wife of Sgt. M.J. Hall, Coats NC Police Department

December 1, 2009

I am so saddened to hear of this senseless loss of lives. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of these fallen heros.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore Police Department

December 1, 2009

May the Lord Jesus Christ give comfort during this time. Thank You for your service.

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

December 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers. I am so sorry for your loss. Officer Richards will never be forgotten.

Dawn Patrick
Sister of Indiana State Trooper Scott Patrick EOW 12-22-03

December 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and brothers in blue. Your sacrifice is felt across the nation, rest in peace my brother in blue!

Det/Sgt S.White #0985 (ret)
Youngstown Police,Ohio

December 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, fellow officers and the City of Lakewood. May you rest in peace.

Private Citizen
Pittsburgh, PA

December 1, 2009

Such an unfair loss of beautiful life! May God watch closely over your loved ones. You will not be forgotten Brother!

Deputy
King County Sheriff's Office (WA)

December 1, 2009

I and my famliy are so very sorry for your loss. All our prayers are with you. I have gone by the police station last night and tonight to say a prayer and to also shack hands of any and all officers at the memorial out front of the station. God bless you and your families.

Love Always:
Jacki Carroll

Jacki
Lakewood resident

December 1, 2009

Rest in peace brother.

Anonymous

December 1, 2009