Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Rhyne as you rest in peace may you also know that those of us left here to complete the task that you started 37 years ago will do our very best.
As I end my 35 year career in Law Enforcement I hope to have passed on some benefit to those still in the profession.
Deputy Rhyne- protect us from above and guide me to make the right choices, be the right person at the right time and I will meet you someday when I also join you in a place where no protection will be needed. I didn't personally know you, but L/E is the same everywhere- so I know you were a good man, and will be missed by all you have touched.

Lt. Tim Marsh
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, Ukiah Ca.

December 10, 2011

For Deputy Sheriff Rick Rhyne:

Our duty as law officers is fraught with risk and the chance of an encounter with murderous individuals is always present. Even though most of us spend our career without meeting with death, it can occur no matter the officer or the jurisdiction. We regret that our brother Rick would be the next law officer to meet such a fate. Especially after a long and proud career as a peace officer.

We pray for Rick'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 Rich Rhyme, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

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

December 10, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

December 10, 2011

Deepest sympathy to family and colleagues from across the pond.

So many police officers seem called on no days to pay the ultimate price, yet each is as painful to those around them as any other. The fact this and so many are ready to stand and do that most difficult and dangerous of jobs speaks highly of the officers. Those who fall will stand tall in our memories forever.

No Rank / M.Green
UK Friend of US L/E

December 10, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother

Deputy Logan Niles
Garfield County S.O.

December 10, 2011

You are truely a hero, and will be deeply missed!

Jaclyn & Kenneth
Friends

December 10, 2011

The families are in my prayers.

Ptl. Dennis Coley
Scotland Neck Police Dept.

December 10, 2011

My heart is going out to the family of deputy Rhyne. I met your beloved husband in 2001 in Foxfire Village where I lived at the time....He was so special to my husband and I as we lost our son in the LOD in 1997 and moving down here I needed a true COP to talk to and he was there....I know that he is with my son in heaven and they are now watching over us together.

Christine Roth
Pinehurst, NC

December 10, 2011

Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Moore County Deputy Sheriff Rick Rhyne.

God Speed Brother

Sergeant Patrick Hanson
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

December 10, 2011

For Deputy Sheriff Rick Rhyne and family,

My thoughts and prayers will be with you always. As a daughter of a police officer you never know when the last time you will hear their voice. I remember as a little girl listening to the scanner to make sure my dad was safe and out of harms way. I can't imagine the thought of losing him. This is such a tragedy and I know many people are feeling the pain as I do now. He will and always will be a hero to Moore County Sheriff's Department. Rick, I know you are in heaven enjoying your new beautiful life filled with only laughter and joy. May God bless you for you are a hero, a protector, and now an angel. Just wanted to give a shout out to my dad James Estes. He taught me from a young age what a man and hero one truely is. I love you dad. Please stay safe....

Christy Lynn Estes
Daughter of James Estes; Sanford Police Department

December 10, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. You will not be forgotten. I will pray for your family.

Jamie Hamlett
Sister of Officer Charles Callemyn EOW 2-17-2007

December 10, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family, members of the department, and those served, at the loss of this officer. May faith, family, friends and time join to ease the pain of everyone at this loss.

While many other career choices were certainly available, this officer chose to protect his fellow man, and for this we give everlasting thanks. As the Good Lord said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.”

Thank you for your service, your convictions and moral character, and your devotion to duty. May you now rest in peace, knowing your fellow brothers and sisters will continue the Watch!

Rusty Featherstone, Asst. Dir. (Ret.)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OSBI

December 10, 2011

Thank you for your service. It is a tough calling...... but a real man such as yourself rose and then fell doing good work. RIP and God Bless you and your family!

Vincent Savage
Cauca , Colombia

Director Vincent Savage
AAS - Plan Colombia

December 10, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family, members of the department, and those served, at the loss of this officer. May faith, family, friends and time join to ease the pain of everyone at this loss.

While many other career choices were certainly available, this officer chose to protect his fellow man, and for this we give everlasting thanks. As the Good Lord said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.”

Thank you for your service, your convictions and moral character, and your devotion to duty. May you now rest in peace, knowing your fellow brothers and sisters will continue the Watch!

Rusty Featherstone, Asst. Dir. (Ret.)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OSBI

December 10, 2011

God's peace and speed Deputy Rhyne. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

December 9, 2011

GOD BLESS DEPUTY RICK RHYNE..............YOU ARE A HERO !!!

DEPUTY ALAN MOFFETT
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AUGUSTA GEORGIA

December 9, 2011

To the family,friends, and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Rick Rhyne, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
LaVerne & Willie (Deputy Sheriff-Onslow Co.) DeLong

Telecomunicator DeLong
UNCW Police

December 9, 2011

Rest in Peace Deputy Rhyne.

Lt. Sheila Jones
Fredericksburg Police Dept.

December 9, 2011

God Bless You and Your Family. RIP brother.

SA
FBI

December 9, 2011

As you walk with God, may he comfort your family and friends during this difficult time. RIP Brother.

Sgt. Keith Mabe
Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Rockingham, NC

December 9, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

OFFICER B. SMITH
RALEIGH POLICE

December 9, 2011

Our condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Rhyne. May he rest in peace and may God provide His comfort in the days ahead.

Melinda Morrell
Police survivor stepmom

December 9, 2011

My Deepest Sympathies to the family, friends, Brothers and Sisters of Deputy Rick Rhyne.

Kim Blades

December 9, 2011

Deputy. Rick Ryne, is a true warrior in law enforcement, when most other officers would have taken their retirement , and relaxed, but he had a need to continue, because he felt that his work was not done. Read Roman 13:1-5 (NKJV). It describes him or closely. And when ever a man gives his life for another man in the line of duty this is and uptime sacrifice, for earthly deeds. Sir your are a true Officer in the war of sacrifice. Rest in peace Brother God have a place for you in Heaven.

Retired/Lt. James Robertson
Southern Pines Police Department

December 9, 2011

Thank you for your dedication to our country and your community. You shall be honored and never forgotten. May God watch over your family and protect them. Brother, we now have the watch. Godspeed.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews E.O.W. 9/30/2005

December 9, 2011