Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was saddened yesterday to learn that another brother had been murdered. Rest in peace.

Corporal
PSP, Troop M

January 14, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper Paul Richey as well as to the Pennsylvania State Police. Rest in peace Trooper Richey, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 14, 2010

Rest in Peace

May angels greet you at the gate.
May they watch over your family and kin.

You will be missed.

US Park Ranger
National Park Service

January 14, 2010

Rest in peace brother.

DWCO S.D. Klopfer
Pennsylvania Game Commission

January 14, 2010

KNOWING PAUL FOR MANY YEARS HE WAS MORE THAN A STATE TROOPER BUT AN EXCELLENT FATHER, HUSBAND, AND PERSON. HE PUT HIS FAMILY FIRST BEFORE EVEYTHING AND HIS LOSS IS WILL BE FELT FOR YEARS TO COME. MAY HIS FAMILY FIND PEACE IN THE FUTURE. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY MANY.

NOEL BARTLETT
OIL CITY FIRE & VENANGO CO. 911

January 14, 2010

We pray that your community heals with your loss of a leader that has given the ultimate sacrifice. No one should have to do this. We hurt for you here in the Washington area and know your pain. Prayers surround you now and know that when you hurt we hurt.
God Bless...
A saddened Seattle offiers wife

Seattle PD
Wife of officer

January 14, 2010

R.I.P. May God Bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing you son, brother, husband and father with us. He will forever be remembered and never forgotten.

Lieutenant
PSP

January 14, 2010

Rest In Peace. SALUTE!

PO ADAMS
NYPD 46 PCT

January 14, 2010

RIP brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

ARK
Wichita PD

January 14, 2010

Trooper Richey,
Hero's live forever! And you are truly an American hero. This country and your community are forever in your debt. I will prey for your family and ask that God comfort them in this difficult time. Rest in peace now brother, we'll take it from here.
You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

January 14, 2010

Rest in peace Trooper. My heart goes out to your family and friends and to your fellow brothers and sisters of the Pa. State Police. Heaven is a safer place today, for it has another Trooper on patrol. The Troops of the Pa. Sate Police have the watch now. You will never be forgotten. God bless and thank you for your faithful service.

Master Trooper Jack A. Wise, Jr.
Virginia State Police Retired

January 14, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

January 14, 2010

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER FORE WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.

RETIRED DEPUTY/SGT
IOWA

January 14, 2010

For Trooper Paul G. Richey:

Of all the calls for assistance that we respond to, the law officer has the most to fear when arriving at the scene of the domestic complaint. Unknown is the situation. Tempers flare, heated words have been exchanged, and agitation is at it's peak. The responding officer rolls onto the scene, but no amount of preparation is enough.

Most domestic situations are simply a call for an intermediary and violence is usually avoided as informal "counseling" takes place. Another call is answered and peace has been made.

However, the worst situations can occur. Today, involving our brother Paul, the worst did occur - he lost his life. Another who was disturbed and twisted beyond description used a firearm to kill Paul suddenly, from hiding, and without warning. And then, as most all cowards do after slaying a law officer by surprise, he took his own life. Selfishly, too, the culprit killed his own innocent spouse. Such is the deed that we have seen before - and, sadly, that we are sure to see again.

Paul, on this day, has demonstrated, as others have done before him, that he would not swerve from the path of duty. He has demonstrated clearly that despite the ridicule and criticism, and sometimes the insults to our profession, we stand as soldiers-of-the-law. We are not priests or ministers. We are not scientists or professors. We are not anything when we wear our badge-of-office other than soldiers sworn-to-duty, sworn-to-protect and sworn-to-die - if need be, to keep others safe. It is our duty. It has always been our duty. It always will be our duty - forever.

We pray for Paul. May he graciously be welcomed into the presence of our creator, as he is met by the legion-of-heros who have gone before him. May they embrace him as the latest hero-among-heros. He has earned his place among them. We pray for Paul's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. We pray they never forget the all of the reasons Paul brought light into their life. May they be ready to reach-out, at the appropriate times, to give one another strength and support.

I am proud to render Trooper Paul G. Richey a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 14, 2010

Tpr Richey, you'll never be forgotten. The coward who took your life will forever live in hell. May you rest in peace our brother.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

January 14, 2010

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Richey. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

January 14, 2010

God bless you Brother Richey. There is no possible way to make any sense of this. I do know that you will never be forgotten...ever. You gave your life trying to protect another without flinching...you are a true hero. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and two children. May god comfort them during this time of incredible sorrow. My prayers are also with the rest of your family, friends and every Trooper who worked with you at the Franklin Station. Stay strong. We all mourn today.

Trooper
PSP- Troop M

January 14, 2010

May God bless you and your family Trooper Richey. You are a hero for the service you gave during your life. Your family and brothers should be proud to have known you and served with you. Watch over them now and may u rest in peace. Thank you.

citizen

January 14, 2010

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 14, 2010

My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and friends. You are a true hero and will not be forgotten. You and your family are in my prayers. Good Bless.

Agent K. Scalzott
State Parole

January 14, 2010

O' worries me, O' worries me poor, poor Trooper Richey. Taken from us in his prime. God must have a special plan for you up stairs.

Murphy
n/a

January 14, 2010

Rest in peace

Anonymous

January 14, 2010

You can rest now my brother, your shift is done. May God hold your family in his might hands and help them through this troubled time.

SSA H. J. Cook, Jr.
Virginia State Police (Retired)

January 14, 2010

Rest in peace Trooper.My prayers to you and your family.you are a HERO.

Patrolman
Upper Darby Twp.Police

January 14, 2010

Rest in Peace Sir.........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

January 14, 2010