Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here,

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

November 30, 2009

Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and police family. RIP! Your brothers and sisters of law enforcement will continue to walk the beat as you protect from above. Thank you for your dedication. God Speed!!

Kelly
Sister of a Fallen Maryland State Trooper

November 30, 2009

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends~ John 15:13
In Deepest Sympathy

Helen Stone Moore
City of North Charleston, SC

November 30, 2009

Words cannot express the sorrow and anguish that I feel over the tragic loss of my LE brothers and sister. May your family, friends, and agency families have strength and comfort in your memory; and may we all remain ever vigilant against the evil within society.

Capt V M Sanders
Bannock County Sheriff's Office, Pocatello, ID

November 30, 2009

To Officer Greg Richards, his family and loved ones, and to his fellow officers with the Lakewood Police Department:

I extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss sustained when Greg and his three fellow officers were brutally murdered. May you be comforted by your faith and the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement. Other police survivors will be here to help you when you are ready. You do not walk this path alone.

Greg, your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. You will always be honored and revered. Both the pain and pride are forever.

This reflection is sent with the deepest respect for the many years of service to your community and the citizens of Washington, and the supreme sacrifice you and your family made on November 29, 2009.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer, Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 30, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the grieving family of Officer Richards. Please know that those of us who have experienced what you are going through now are sending up our prayers for you and your fallen hero. May his duty and sacrifice eternally stand as a testiment to all about him that your family will hold forever dear.

Jennifer Mayo
Sister of fallen Deputy Hilery Mayo Jr. EOW 6/9/07

November 30, 2009

Session 47 of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy in Schenectady, New York would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Greg Richards. We are sorry for your loss and his service will not be forgotten.

Session 47
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

November 30, 2009

Officer Richards, you will never be forgotten. Thank-you for your service. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince Geoge's County, Maryland

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

November 30, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Greg Richards~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 Richards.

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

November 30, 2009

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 30, 2009

Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotton. My prayers are with your children and loved ones.

Cheryl Forbes
SeaTac citizen

November 30, 2009

A PART OF AMERICA DIED


Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had gone off to war, .... Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast .... To his name they will add a gold star.... The suspect that shot him will stand up in court .... With counsel demanding his rights,.... While a young widowed mother must work for her kids .... And spend many long, lonely nights... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,.... And a part of America died.


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Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
Alameda, California Police Dept.

November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace

Lt B Cole
Lake Charles Police Dept (LOUISIANA)

November 30, 2009

Officer Richards,

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

November 30, 2009

Rest Easy!

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. His friends & family do not grieve alone. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only strength & peace through such incidents, and our comfort is the assurance that He will judge the guilty.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare
Salisbury NC PD

November 30, 2009

Officer Richards thank you for your years of service to your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Lakewood Police Department. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

November 30, 2009

You will never be forgotten by your Police Brothers and Sisters. Thank you for your service to your country and to your community. Rest in peace Brother.

I AM A WARRIOR — by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can’t. I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the downtrodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, for I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing, for it was my honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy:
For now, I stand with God!

Blessed are the peacekeepers

D/C Colin Davies #6745 (Ret)
Toronto Police Service

November 30, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

November 30, 2009

Your city, your state and our nation of law enforcement brothers and sisters are in total grief learning of the loss of you, your brothers and a sister to one sadistic action by a perp who has only hate in his heart for our brothers and sisters who serve to protect his rights. God must be as heart broken as we mortals at this action. He has received the four of You in His special group of brothers and sisters in the badge in His kingdom. As you rest in His arms be conforted in knowing Your rbothers and sisters left behind will care for your family and will never let your names be forgotten. Rest in peace. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap FOP

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Lakewood Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

November 30, 2009

Thank you Officer Richards for your service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. God bless you, your family, and the Lakewood Police Department.

Detective
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

November 30, 2009

RIP Brother...

Ptlm. M. Thomas
Foster Twp. Police Dept. (PA)

November 30, 2009

REST IN PEACE OFFICER RICHARDS

LISA VITON
GIBSON CO SHF DEPT

November 30, 2009