Lakewood Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Sunday, November 29, 2009
Reflections for Police Officer Gregory James Richards
Having felt the pain of losing a friend and fellow officer only a few months ago, I sympathize and empathize for those of you left behind that were close to these brave officers. I pray the families and fellow officers will know that their loved ones are not and will not be forgotten and that all may find peace in this time of pain. One day all of our tears will be wiped away. In the meantime, our lives and communities are safer because of special people like Officer Richards. Your watch is over now, brother. Rest in peace.
Officer Josh McCrary
Plumerville PD, Arkansas
November 29, 2009
Words can not express how terrible I feel for you and your family. I learned about this tragedy while at work today. May you rest in peace and may God bring peace to you and your family.
Pvt. James Leary
United States Park Police
November 29, 2009
God bless you for your service. Rest in peace.
R. Camp
November 29, 2009
RIP brother
Anonymous
November 29, 2009
God speed to you and your partners. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the fallen officers of Lakewood. May the coward responsible be caught quickly.
Jason
Metro Nashville Police Department
November 29, 2009
Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service. Gone but not forgotten.
Mother
Oakland PD
November 29, 2009
Gods speed. RIP brother.
Anonymous
November 29, 2009
Today and forever we mourn and stand by The Lakewood Police Department, The State of Washington, and the families of the 4 Police Officers tragically taken away. May God Bless all of you and may the departed rest in peace.
Anonymous
November 29, 2009
Rest in peace brother, you will not beforgotten by the thin blue line. Our prayers go to you, your dept, and your dept. Its definitly a black sunday for LEO's.
ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.
November 29, 2009
So very sad to hear about what happened to these officers. Was saddened even more when I found out that one of the officers was someone that I knew. I emailed Greg through Classmates.com a while back and was happy to hear that he was keeping up with his love for music. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Tamara "Carr" Copeland
friend from High School
November 29, 2009
God Bless the four brave officers who gave their lives in the Line of Duty
Sgt Pat Connolly
NYPD
November 29, 2009
Rest in Peace. A tragedy.
Just a Cop
NYPD
November 29, 2009
Your family is in my thoughts, I cant beleive this happend. Im so very sorry it had to end this way.
A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS. ©2004
Emory - Arlington, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff matthew j Lane, EOW 5/30/2003
November 29, 2009
Rest in Peace Officer Richards. Thank you for your dedication and service to your fellow citizens.
Anonymous
November 29, 2009
There's a reason I cried
When I heard four officers had died
The reality hit hard in the life that we live
To a job where people are asking you to constantly give
FOUR of the finest today paid the ultimate price
And with pride and honor made their greatest sacrifice
The public has no idea on a day to day, what you went through
And how many lives that are now touched, the killer never knew
How you sometimes went to work, with very little sleep,
Duty and honor, a vow you must keep
And like most cops you were most likely underpaid
But it's a job you loved, the one for which you were made
To protect and serve, is how you lived your lives
My heart goes out to your now widowed wives
It's a knock on the door every officer's spouse fears
And that's why today my eye's are filled with tears
Our thoughts and prayers are for the families that will be without
A father / mother, a husband / wife, a brother / sister who will be missed beyond doubt
Heaven called FOUR of your finest home today
A price anyone who loves an officer hopes they will never pay
Lord, Watch over each and every unsung hero we pray
So they can be with the ones they love at the end of their day.
by
Jenny Peery
Spouse of
Officer Michael Peery ~ K-9 Officer
Anderson (CA) Police Department
Police Officer
Gadsden Police Department
November 29, 2009
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