Laurens County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, July 14, 2011
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Roger Dale Rice, Jr.
heroes remembereB
by BARRY&INEZ TOMAS
YOU WENT TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY AND GLADLY GAVE YOUR ALL
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AS YOU ANSWERED THE MASTERS' CALL YOU FOUGHT FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVED IN AND WENT TO A FAR DISTANT LAND YOU LAY.DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR ANOTHER' THIS WAR WE CANT UNDERSTAND YOUR NAMES WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY A PLACE FOR THE BRAVE AND TRUE THE BATLE YOU FOUGHT IS NOW OVER' NOW THIS IS IN MEMORY OF YOU WE AS AMERICANS WE THANK YOU THERE' THERE'S NO WORDS TO EXPRESS WE TAKE OFF OUR HATS IN HONOR' AS THAY LAY DOWN TO REST SOME DAY WE WILL GET TO SEE YOUWHEN ALL BATTLES WON YOUR LIFE HERE IS OVER BUT THERE IT'S JUST BEGUN
barry thomas .sr
friend
July 28, 2011
May your wife and family know that your ultimate sacrafice was not in vain. May your family and friends find comfort as time passes in these difficult days ahead. May they and we all look forward to the day they can see you again and others can meet you in person. That you for making our world a safer place to live.
Lt. Preston Donaldson
Tennessee Highway Patrol
July 27, 2011
Deputy Rice thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. You are a hero. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.
State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
July 25, 2011
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
July 25, 2011
Our condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of this officer.
Rest in peace brother.....
Officer Brewer-Retired
KPD (Washington State)
July 25, 2011
May God look over your family as you have your community.
Detective Pritchard
NCPD, South Carolina
July 25, 2011
My deepest condolescences to the family. It is with honor that he is called a true Hero. Thank you Deputy Sheriff Roger Rice. Prayers to your family, friends, and community.
Calandra Yazzie-Gishie
Navajo Nation (PO wife)
July 23, 2011
OFFICER RICE, GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW OFFICERS. THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO PROTECT OTHERS. YOU ARE A HERO. MY HOMETOWN OF TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA LOST A BROTHER, OFFICER BRENT LONG, A WEEK AGO. NOW WE GRIEVE AGAIN FOR YOUR LOSS. RIP DEPUTY RICE AND GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. THANK YOU.
ANGIE FARRIS
FORMER INDIANAPOLIS POLICE
July 23, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to this family. May you rest in peace brother, and your services never be forgotten...
"This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15: 12-13
Deputy
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
July 21, 2011
While I did not know you, you and I will be connected by the date of 07/13/2011. While my confrontation turned out differently, I know you did your job well. I have talked with several of your co-workers and all spoke highly of you, your family, and your commitment to the job. R.I.P LCSO 243. Your watch is over, but you will never be forgotten.
Sgt. Jared Gilstrap
Union County Sheriff's Office
July 20, 2011
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY RICE. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. DEPUTY RICE, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.
chief ronnie watford-ret
jefferson police dept,sc
July 20, 2011
To the family of Deputy Rice I would like you to know that you are in the prayers of my family and I and that Deputy Rice will never be forgotten. He is now an walking the beat on Heavens Street and watches over all of us now.
Corporal C. K. McLendon
Horry County POlice Dept.
July 20, 2011
Rest in Peace brother!
Ptl. A. Lawrence
Mauldin Police Department
July 20, 2011
Beste familie
Heelveel sterkte in het verwerken van het verlies van uw dierbare.
Groet van een collega van de politie uit Nederland
Sergeant Rob Koster
Politie Nederland
July 20, 2011
To lay down your life for the protection of others is the ultimate sacrifice.You have given the most you can. Rest in peace HERO.
Chief
Carter County Sheriffs Office
July 20, 2011
My heart goes out to the wife & children of the Rice's Family....I know that these men & women risk their lives for us and we are all family.......Now Roger has his tour of duty in the heavens......May his wings patrol us all! God Bless our Fallen Heros!
Trish
Aunt of Brain Andrew Haas - Deputy/Henry Co. EOW 4-24-2004
Trisha
Aunt/of EOW Deputy
July 20, 2011
my families extend our utmost sorrow in your time of grief. Only
time will heal for you and the perk's extended families. So much
loss for Lauren's County and South Carolina
p.c.dees,jr.
NCSHP father of trooper DH Dees/99)
July 19, 2011
Deputy Rice, I wish to thank you for brave service. Rest in Peace.
Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
July 18, 2011
REST EASY BROTHER.....WE HAVE THE WATCH FROM HERE. PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND BROTHERS AND SISTER AT Laurens County Sheriff's Office.
Ofiicer
Columbia Police Department
July 18, 2011
Rest in peace brother. God's peace and comfort to your family.
Cpl. Glenn A. Elliott
Temple Police Department, Temple, Texas
July 18, 2011
Rest in Peace Brother. My prayers are with your family at this time.
Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept.
July 18, 2011
Thank you for your service and courage to the citizens of Laurens County, and may God comfort your family and co-workers.
PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)
July 18, 2011
RIP brother... God bless you and your family
Deputy Tutino
Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept
July 18, 2011
Deputy Rice, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.
Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
July 18, 2011
Deputy Rice, I attended your services and although we didn't know each other you would be proud of the Ceremony provided for you.Rest easy and thank you for your sacrifice.We will take the watch from here.
Sgt. E. Russell
Williamston P.D.
July 18, 2011
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