Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

For Deputy Sheriff Roger Rice:

Our duty as patrol officers takes us to the threshold of numerous situations that pose a threat to our life. Each day the patrol officer faces the possibilty of not returning home. We rely upon one another for our safety even though the worst can still occur. We regret learning that our brother Robert would this day be the next law officer to die in service to others.

We pray for Roger's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.

As a retired state trooper and Lake County (FL) deputy sheriff I am proud to render Deputy Roger Rice a final salute.

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

July 15, 2011

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

Sgt. D. Hopp Retired
Federal Reserve Police/ Detroit

July 15, 2011

R.I.P brother, we have the watch now.

Sgt. Victor Hitt
City of Barnwell Police Department, Barnwell, Sc

July 15, 2011

May you rest in peace and may God bless your family. Thank you for your service and dedication. We will take it from here. Please watch over us as wee continue the battle.

Sergeant Greg Boody
Santa Fe Police Department (TX)

July 15, 2011

As the father of a former Louisiana Deputy Sheriff and a current Louisiana Deputy Sheriff, I would like to extend my condolences to his brothers and sisters in blue. Thank you for your service- you are not forgotten.

Jim Mansfield

July 15, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Laurens County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

July 15, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 15, 2011

Rger and I was at the Academy together. My last 2 weeks was Rogers first. His first night there he was so nervous (We were all there once) and naturally we began to speek being we were from the same county. I gave him the run down on what to expect his next 9 weeks and with that we became friends. It was as if we knew each other forever. I knew right then he was a great individual. I would have to say a good ol country boy. In that 2 weeks we talked every evening and he was dedicated at becoming a road officer. We all share a brotherhood no matter what the patch says. The words OFFICER DOWN was shouted on the radio that night and I sat in my police car and all I could do was ask GOD please hurry up and get there. I pray that his family will find that peace only the good LORD himself can give. I pray his kids know there daddy and who he is and was. Not so much as a Police Officer but as a good man. To the family of Roger we are all here and morn along beside you. To all my brothers in blue keep those words spoke to me by Roger that Thursday night in a cafeteria at the SC Academy " BE SAFE BROTHER AND GO HOME NO MATTER WHAT " RIP my brother Gods Speed and I will see you soon.

PSO Brewington
Clinton Dept. of Public Safety

July 15, 2011

May God comfort ya'll at this time of GREAT LOSS. My sons EOW was 5-08-2010 by gunfire while serving a warrant. Although we dont have to face the same traumatic future that you will endure with a trial because the man that shot and killed my son was DRT (dead right there) his fellow officers made quick work of that. Our Thoughts and PRAYERS are with you.

Terry M.
Survivor and Parent RCSO Conyers,Ga

July 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Rice, his family, friends, and the enitre Laurens County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for your service Deputy Rice. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department (VA)

July 15, 2011

May God comfort ya'll at this time of GREAT LOSS. My sons EOW was 5-08-2010 by gunfire while serving a warrant. Although we dont have to face the same traumatic future that you will endure with a trial because the man that shot and killed my son was DRT (dead right there) his fellow officers made quick work of that. Our Thoughts and PRAYERS are with you.

Terry M.
Survivor and Parent RCSO Conyers,Ga

July 15, 2011

Rest in peace brother. We will keep the fight from here. I hope in time your family and agency finds peace in your passing.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

July 15, 2011

Thank you sir for your service!

Bryan C.
Civilian

July 15, 2011

Rest in Eternal Peace!

Inspector Henry J. Kaden (Retired)
Union City Polic Department, New Jersey

July 15, 2011

God be with the family, loved ones, and friends in this most difficult time. Rest easy my Brother in Law, as your watch on this earth is over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County FL. Sheriffs Office

July 15, 2011

REST IN PEACE Deputy Rice. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thanks for your service. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET0
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

July 15, 2011

Go with God; so you may patrol the Heavens with your Brothers!
May God be with you, and your Family.

Trooper/ RET. Larry Gladden
Tenn. Highway Patrol

July 15, 2011

My prayers are with the Rice family during this difficult time. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.

L McKinney
SCHP wife

July 15, 2011

On behalf of the Crisis Negotiation Team of the Greenville Police Department; our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the LCSO, the Rice family and to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Deputy Sheriff Roger Rice.

T. Thompson
Greenville Police Department, SC

July 15, 2011

Rest easy Brother

Patrolman
Horry County Police Department

July 15, 2011

R.I.P. Deputy Rice. May God be with his wife, 2 children and the rest of his family. My prayers are with them.

Citizen K. O'Neil
Laurens resident

July 15, 2011

My heart go's out to the Family of Deputy Roger Rice and the fellow Law Enforcement Family of the Laurens Sheriff Dept. It sad to know another Law Enforcement Brother has Fallen so people can live in a safe world.We in law enforcement do not put on the badge for the money or the glory.We do it to make a difference in some strangers life so they can feel safe.We stand up for those who cant stand up for themselves,thats what we do.To Deputy Roger Rice family you went on every call that he went on,trust me when I say this.As Deputies we have our familys in mind each and everytime we get a serious call!! God Bless the Family and Deputy Rices fellow workers and I am so sorry for your lost.

Deputy F.Allen
Seminole County Sheriff Dept

July 15, 2011

Our entire unit sends our prayers and support to the family of Officer Rice and to the LCSO. Your bravery and dedication to serve this Country, will always be honored.
RIP brother Roger.

Commander Griffin
MPS DPS Airport Security Division

July 15, 2011

rest in peace brother!may god protect and bless your family!I HOPE ONE DAY TO MEET YOU IN HEAVEN.
THANK YOU BROTHER,FOR YOUR SERVICE

deputy pons
mdpd-florida

July 15, 2011

Thank you for your servie and my prayers are with your family.

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 15, 2011