Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Greg,

Edmund Burke once said, "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." You did something Greg and took it upon yourself to make a difference for all of us. Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten! Me Ke Aloha Pau Ole a Hui Hou

Detective Dave Cruz
Tukwila Police Dept

December 4, 2009

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
May God bless your family during tragic time.

Detective
Troy NY PD

December 4, 2009

May he rest in eternal peace and may the Good Lord watch over and protect the brothers, sisters and loved ones that he left behind.
Condolences to the Richards family and the brothers and sisters of the Lakewood Police Department.

Tom Sontheimer FF/Medic
Savannah MO Fire Dept

December 4, 2009

Officer Owens,
It saddens me to hear about another loss of the Law Enforcement Community. We have been hit hard this week. But you can rest assured your family is proud of you, and so are we. Your family will be in my prayers. You died a true American hero and this nation and your community are forever in your debt. Rest in peace Brother, we'll take it from here.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

December 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
WEstminster City Police Department

December 4, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the entire Lakewood Police Department.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

December 4, 2009

Greg,
You were my childhood and my young adulthood. I remember so many events with The Wilson Wildcat Marching Band; that was our true love. Everyone always thought we were brothers. Same height, build, hair color and texture. You are the brother I never had. Travels to Hawaii, Washington DC, Disneyland, Olympics we played them all. You are my hero Greg. When we performed at The Tournament of Champions at Chaffey College in 1985, you asked where I got my button. The button that said " Drummers Have Fast Hands". I said they dont have anymore for sale; I gave it to you. You looked like Christmas arrived and you wore that everywhere. November 29, 2009 from all those years of us drumming and practicing, one drummer did have fast hands. Good job getting off that shot! I Love You brother.

Brian

Brian Kiblinger
Childhood Friend

December 4, 2009

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

December 4, 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.

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

December 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your co-workers and your loved ones. Rest in peace brother...

Detective Sergeant
Buffalo,New York Police Dept

December 4, 2009

You will be missed by all, thanks for giving us your all. You never took thought for yourself and you continued to serve us and never look back. Thank you, you were and will always be a blessing.

Captain Wm. Williams
Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police

December 4, 2009

In God’s Arms



So many names

Upon the wall,

And God’s arms

Holds them all.

Fathers and sons,

Sisters too,

Died for the badge,

Died for the blue.

Hopes and dreams

Died also that day,

With their last breath

Such a sad price to pay.

Though others will follow

In their shoes,

There’s room for them

In God’s arms too.

In God’s loving arms

These men shall ever rest,

Their badges shining proudly

Upon their blue chests.

John and Brigit Clary
Federal Way PD

December 3, 2009

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Dy. R. Murphy
J.D.S.O.

December 3, 2009

To the Family of Officer Greg Richards,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Snelson
mom of WV Trooper B W Linn
EOW 11.3.07

Anonymous

December 3, 2009

Thank you, Officer Richards, for your service and sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends in the face of this tragic loss. Thank you to all law enforcement personnel who put their lives on the line every day in service of our communities.

Julie High

December 3, 2009

Rest in Peace !!!!

Deputy Marc Ayers
Broome Co Sheriffs Office, Binghamton NY

December 3, 2009

Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace officer Richards.

Anonymous

December 3, 2009

The thing I remember most about Greg was his smile and politness. He and my son Brian were drummers in the Wilson High School Marching Band. I was a flag mom and my husband was Band president, so we spent a lot of time with these kids. He and my son spent a lot of time together and Greg was very serious about his position on the drum line----he was the Captain. He was a year older than my son and was driving, so he would pick up Brian and they would go on double dates together. He came to our home several times and Brian would go to his. They would practice the drums. Greg always had a good heart and a great big smile for everyone. We were very saddened to hear of his fate and our love and prayers go out to all of his family. We will miss him terribly. We Love you Greg. The Kiblinger's

Just a Mom and Grandma
Sons were friends in high school

December 3, 2009

May you rest in peace Officer Richards.

Your family and friends are in my thoughts.

Jonika
sister of Det. Jared Jensen EOW: 2/22/2006

December 3, 2009

Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right.

Psalm 106:3

Assistant Chief L. Clark Arnold
Bowling Green (KY) Police Department

December 3, 2009

Officer Richards

RIP brother, thank you for your service to this nation. The DB who took your life will be forgotten very fast but you and your brother officer will shine forever. Save a place at the table for the rest of us. My thoughts any prayers are with your family during these trying times. God bless you.

John

John Conaty (Captain) retired
Ingham County Sheriff Office

December 3, 2009

My prayers, thoughts and sympathy to the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer Richards. Even though I did not know you, your photo with that heartwarming smile will live in my mind forever. You did all you could to bring this monster murderer down before you were so swiftly taken, and I am certain that your courage probably saved the people who were customers and witnesses in that coffee shop. May God bless your soul and may you find peace knowing your children will be cared for. I thank God that the murderer's life has ended and he will no longer be able to harm anyone else! We owe you so much for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten!!

Anonymous

December 3, 2009

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, TO THEM I HOPE YOU CAN BE STRONG..... KNOWING THAT THE WHOLE COUNTRY MOURNS YOUR LOSS. WE'LL BE HERE FOR YOU.

DEPUTY LEONARD ARMIJO
BERNAILLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

December 3, 2009

Stand easy Officer Richards and rest in peace.

Anonymous

December 2, 2009

Dear Family,
I just want to let you know that my heart goes out to you your three children and the whole Lakewood Police Department...I have walked in your shoes and know what you are dealing with...
I lost my husband (Det. Jarrod B. Shivers) on 1/17/08 and it was the most difficult time of my life...Your husband Greg was a true hero and he did a job that not everyone can do...It takes a very "special" person and he filled those shoes...Just always keep his memory alive with not how he died but in the way he lived...That has truly helped me deal with the pain and loss...
With much love from my family to yours, Nicole Shivers

Nicole Shivers

December 2, 2009