Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

P.O. Richards Rest in Peace.

C.O.Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

November 30, 2009

So sad the times we now live in and the changes that have come upon this career. The world has not changed for the better and it just lost four heros who existed to make it safer for all of us. My heart goes out to the families, especially the children, who won't know their parents because of this cowardly act. The rest of us will continue to fight in your place and carry on your beliefs. Your brothers and sisters in blue will look over your families, as you continue to look over all of us from afar. See you on the other side, rest in peace.

Officer B. Smith, Tucson Az. Police Department

Ofc. B. Smith
Tucson PD

November 30, 2009

After hearing this story, my heart just hurts. I do not know you, nor do I know where Lakewood is, but I cried after hearing what had happened. You went out a hero. Thank you for your dedication and for being so brave! We need more heroes like you. May you watch over all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. You will not be forgotten! RIP brother!

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Officer Richards,
Thank-you for your service. You will always be remembered as a hero. Our deepest sympathies to your family and the brave men and women of the Lakewood Police Department. Your community has suffered the loss of four of its bravest and finest. May God keep you and hold you. Your brothers and sisters in blue will not rest until justice is served. Rest in peace, our brother.

Corporal Dean Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

November 30, 2009

IT IS A TRAGEDY TO HAVE TO LEAVE ONE REFLECTION FO A DOWNED OFFICER HERE I SIT AND LEAVE 4.....GOD SPEED BROTHER MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
JOHN 3:16 PSALM 21

DET L.D. CALHOUN
NAUGATUCK CT POLICE

Detective Larry Calhoun
Naugatuck CT Police

November 30, 2009

Hugs and heartfelt travel thousands of miles across the ocean.
I am currently traveling through Europe and the horrible news has reached the Romanian TV stations just a few minutes ago.
I am so very sorry to have lost Officer Greg Richards and words cannot express my sadness.
My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends.
God Bless!

Gina Enache-Raw, M.A.

Gina E. Raw
Mental Health Therapist, Puyallup

November 30, 2009

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Greg Richards as well as to the Lakewood Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Richards, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

November 30, 2009

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Greg Richards at this most tragic time. Brother Richards you made the ultimate sacrifice and you are a “Hero“. Officer Richards thank you for your Dedication to your job and to your Community in keeping it safe. “May you rest in peace”. “You will never be forgotten.” God will take care of you now. “God Bless you and your Family”.

Deputy John Williamson K-9 unit
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

November 30, 2009

Please recognize that police officers risk their lives, every day, to protect people and neighbourhoods, and deserve the respect and gratitude of the citizens they serve.
Heroes in Life, Not Death.

Robert Waller President
Halton Regional Police Association - Canada

November 30, 2009

I am very sorry to such terrible news. I will pray for your family. Please accept our condolences on behalf of the Madrid family.

Anthony Madrid
High School friend

November 30, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy, and the loss of one of our true warriors. May god be with your family in these hard times. I will forever remember the sacrifice you have made, and I as a fellow warrior will continue to make this world safer. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice, may GOD accept you into his kingdom with open arms. Rest in peace my friend.

MPO Vincent
Asheboro Police Dept.

November 30, 2009

On behalf of the 5,658 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Richards’ family as well as the members of the Lakewood Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

November 30, 2009

Our heart and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL David Muphy
TX DPS

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace, Officer Richards, Officer Griswold, Officer Owen, and Sergeant Renninger. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. My deepest condolences to your families and to your Brothers and Sisters in Blue. You are in my prayers.

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace brother. God awaits you in a special place for hero's. God Bless your family.

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

November 30, 2009

God Bless you and your family.

Detective #40
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

November 30, 2009

Words will never describe how I feel about this incident. I pray that your families will be strong and be able to carry on. Your time on this earth should not have ended this way. Rest in peace brother. May God Bless you and the members of the Lakewood Police Department.

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

November 30, 2009

To the Family of Officer Richards,
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one so tragically, and I pray that the hand of God will comfort you in this difficult time. Please know that you have the largest family in the world here, through his law enforcement family, that is ready to take your hand and help you in any way that they can.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9

Jillian Hutchens
Daughter of Sgt. Mickey Hutchens-WSPD EOW 10/12/2009

November 30, 2009

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Richards - you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Such a senseless tragedy. He will never be forgotten.-Jayne McEntee, sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee, EOW 7/05/05

Jayne McEntee

November 30, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
Words cannot express the sorrow and hurt I feel right now.
How can anyone take a gun and shoot 4 people in cold blood.
We will keep them in our prayers during this holiday season.
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City, Colorado

Mamawolf
Pirate Internet Radio

November 30, 2009

our family and police officer are in thought and prayer fallen officer family

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Thank you, Officer Richards, for standing in harm’s way in defense of the defenseless, for caring for the forgotten, and for lifting your fellow man wherever possible. Now your earthly struggle is done brother…rest at peace in the arms of the Lord.

Chief Danny T. Mccoy
Roanoke Regional Airport

November 30, 2009

Dear friends,
God bless those who gave their lives protecting our lives.

Matthew Crawford
Citizen

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother You Have Paid the Ultimate Price. May Our Thoughts and Prayers Be With You and Your Family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are also with the Lakewood Police Department. May God have the strength to help your families and co-workers through this difficult time.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department

November 30, 2009

Officer G. Richards, thank you for your years of dedicated service protecting the citizens of this country. I am both angered and saddened by this tragic event and I hope to see justice swiftly served to your attacker. My deepest sympathy is extened to your family and the families of your fallen brothers and sister. Rest easy sir, you will not be forgotten.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

November 30, 2009