Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

For Deputy Sheriff Dean Ridings:

Our duty as law officers takes us to the brink of danger performing many and various duties. The marine patrol officer has no less risk than any other duty. As on the highway, the involvement in a serious collision brings with it tragedy, including death. No law officer, despite his duty, is free of risk. It is our lot.

We regret the loss of Dean, and are thankful that his partner was assisted by others who were vigilant and caring.

May Dean's family, friends, co-workers and all those who care about him be ready to reach-out to one another during the period that lies ahead.

As a retired trooper, and a Lake County (FL) deputy sheriff, I am proud to render Deputy Dean Ridings a final salute.

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

June 20, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss of Deputy Sheriff Dean Ridings. Our hearts are with you all as you honor and mourn him. We thank him for his sacrifice. With many thoughts and prayers,

Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

Jordan Voltz
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

June 20, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Dean Ridings~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, Deputy Sheriff Ridings.

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

June 20, 2010

Thank you for your service. May Gob bless your family, friends and department.

Patrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department, VA.

June 20, 2010

You know, I look at this website almost every single day and I never imagined the day that I would see you here. You died doing something that you loved and something that made you, and all of us, proud. I will never forget hearing your voice over the radio just minutes before saying "390, property check, Lake Anna State Park". The words "officer down" is something that I never wanted to hear come across my radio and at that minute, in my heart Dad, I knew that it was you.

I want you to know that you still are the best father I could ever ask for and I want you to know that everyday when I put on my uniform, it will be for you. Thank you for being a great dad and just so you know our time together is not over.

The best thing you could have ever taught me is how to be a great father myself. At times I am thankful that he is not old enough to remember this but at others I would have loved to hear him say your name. But dont worry, he will know what a wondeful grandfather he had.

We all love and miss you dad.

Nick

Deputy Nick Ridings
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office

June 20, 2010

GOD bless both officers, thier families, friends and brothers and sisters,,may GOD heal, help you find peace thru the angels HE will send to be with you,,in JESUS name,, amen

capt danny garland ret. & denise
retired police officer ,,georgia

June 20, 2010

RIP Brother...

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

June 20, 2010

Deputy Dean Ridings - you will be missed. god speed. My prayers are with you and your family.

Communications Operator A Henderson
Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office

June 20, 2010

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 20, 2010

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

June 20, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

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

June 20, 2010

Neither you, nor your service will be forgotten. You've clearly passed along an immense sense of duty to those who follow in your footsteps and we're all better off for it. Thank you.

Jamie Walker
Fredericksburg Police Dept

June 20, 2010

May God bless and comfort your family. Rest In Peace.

Agent
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics

June 20, 2010

The Ridings family as well as the Spotsylvania S.O. will be in my thoughts and prayers. Deputy Ridings, thank you for your service sir. May you rest in peace my brother.

Deputy JC Miller
Stafford Co Sheriff's Office

June 20, 2010

You will live on in the memories of those who knew and loved you. Thank you, Deputy Ridings, for your service to your community. RIP and prayers of strength for your family and friends.

PPO Jane Brown
VADOC P&P

June 20, 2010

Deputy Dean Ridings's Family, Friends, and all the Units at the SCSO are in my Prayers, thoughts and have my Heartfelt Sympathy. THANK YOU for Your Service my Brother.
So very Sorry. God Bless.

Deputy
Kentucky Retired

June 20, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Deputy Ridings during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

June 20, 2010

Rest in peace, Deputy Ridings. Thank you for your service to your community. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed.

Kathy B
Citizen

June 20, 2010

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

June 20, 2010

I attended the academy with Deputy Ridings son, who is also a Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Deputy. When I heard the news yesterday, I couldn't help but feel saddened for his family and my former classmate. I can't imagine what they are going through right now, but I want them to know they have many people praying for them. To Dep. Dean Ridings, may you rest in peace. Thank You for your service!

Steve Fowler
Former Law Enforcement Officer

June 20, 2010

Rest in peace Sheriff Ridings!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

June 20, 2010

Dean - I know you are watching us from above. Your enthusiam and sense to want to help others will be greatly missed. You are leaving behind a legacy that all LE's will inspire to follow. Rest in Peace Brother, for your Unit 390 will continue in our thoughts and prayers.

Dep J Jones
Your Friend - Spotsylvania Sheriffs Office

June 20, 2010

Sorry to hear that you were taken from us. But rest assured we got it from here. Rest easy my brother.

Tpr Paul Maiatico
Florida Highway Patrol

June 20, 2010

Dean,

I only met you for a short time, but I always saw that you were smiling and courteous and never had anything bad to say about anyone. This is a tragic and terrible loss, Godspeed brother. To the family of Deputy Ridings your in my thoughts and prayers.

Deputy Polliard Unit 476
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office

June 20, 2010

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Deputy Dean Ridings. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Deputy Ridings and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Memebers and Staff

June 20, 2010