Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Aiken Department of Public Safety. May you rest in peace.

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

December 21, 2011

Officer Scotty Richardson, with great sadness I hear of your tragic event. My deepest hearfelt wishes go out to your wife and children. May God be with them during this time of their need for comfort. There is an absence in the family of Law Enforcement as well. Thank you for your dedication to the safety and protection of our public and your community. Rest in peace brother.

Ofc Michael Bernard
Richfield Township Police Department, Davison MI

December 21, 2011

To the brothers and sisters of ADPS we love you all and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this dark hour. Do what you do best and we will continue to support you.

God Bless each and every one of you as you move forward.

Robert Anderson

December 21, 2011

My sincerest prayers are with all of the honorable men and women of the ADPS. I know that you have lost much more than a colleague, but a member of your family. May each of you take solace in knowing that so many across the nation are remembering you and lifting you up in prayer and love. Blessings as you recover and continue to selflessly serve the people of your community.

Mike Duncan - Humble, TX
Former Officer, ADPS

December 21, 2011

Rest in Peace Scotty, God is waiting to hold you in his arms for a job well done. God speed

INV. FRANCES A WILLIAMS
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-AIKEN POLICE

December 21, 2011

Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died...
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he had gone off to war;
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend many long, lonely nights.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call... of himself gave his all,
And a part of America died...

chester Jackson
Police offcer Georgia

December 21, 2011

As a former law enforcement officer, I have watched many fine police officers make the ultimate safricfice. Scott was my friend and my neighbor, and one of the most ethical decent officers I have ever known. When he wasn't working, he was with his family. Everyone who knew him commented on his good nature, kindness, warm smile and love for wife and his boys. This is a tremendous loss for everyone who knew him and we grieve him deeply. I ask that everyone keep Scott's wife and three very young children in their prayers. I, for one, will miss seeing my neighbor, speaking to him over the fence, having him wave to me as he passed by in his car and watching him play with his sons in the yard. Rest in peace, Scott. You were a good man and an amazing father. There will be a hole in the hearts of a lot of people, left by your absence.

Charlotte E. Fordham, former deputy
Friend/Neighbor

December 21, 2011

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, and may he watch over your young family

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Marine Reserve division. Mt. Clemens Michigan

December 21, 2011

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, and may he watch over your young family

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Marine Reserve division. Mt. Clemens Michigan

December 21, 2011

God Bless You Sir.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

December 21, 2011

Deepest condolences to the Richardson family, especially to Officer Richardson's wife and children. There are no words to convey my sorrow nor soften your grief. May God watch over you in the days to come and grant you his strength to see you through.
Thank you for your service Officer Richardson. Heaven has it's newest Angel.

An officer's wife
Bethlehem Police Department, PA

December 21, 2011

Thank you for your service Master Public Safety Officer Scotty Richardson. Your tour of duty is over here, may you now rest in peace.

Sgt. James Hutto
City of Barnwell Police Department

December 21, 2011

May God lay His healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Scotty Richardson and may you all find strength thru him. Thank you Officer Richardson for your service to Aiken and to South Carolina and may your friends and family know that you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOF 12/07/06

December 21, 2011

"Thank-you" for serving God, America, and your fellow citizens. May you rest with God; we will carry the banner foward, Brother. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts.

Deputy F. Scott Barksdale
Ricland County S.D., S.C.

December 21, 2011

To Chief Frommer and the Officers of Aiken Public Safety I extend my deepest condolences at the loss of your Brother Officer. To his family and children I will keep you in my prayers during this horrible time. I have lived in the Aiken area for four years now and have nothing but respect for these men and women who are alwasy at risk while protecting us from the thugs of the world.

Mr Michael Newland NC8N
Aiken County Amateur Radio Emer Svcs

December 21, 2011

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" Matthew 5:9

Thoughts and prayers for the Aiken DPS and family of Officer Richardson.

Sgt. Z. Bryant
DIllon County

December 21, 2011

"A Man Remembered, Never Dies."

Rest in peace and thank you for your service, brother.

My condolences to the Richardson Family and the Aiken Department of Public Safety.

Trooper Peter C. Hooker
Florida Highway Patrol Troop-K Orlando

December 21, 2011

RIP BROTHER WE GOT IT FROM HERE

LEO IN TAINING

December 21, 2011

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

December 21, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time.
R.I.P Sir!

Sgt Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic Unit

December 21, 2011

My most sincere condolences to the Richardson family and to Scotty's friends and co-workers. My prayers will be with him and to you all.
(John 15:13)

Ptlm. P. K. Harding (Ret.)
Binghamton, NY P.D.

December 21, 2011

To the family and friends of Officer Scotty Richardson, his fellow officers, and most especially to Officer Richardson:

We honor your service to your community as a police officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Scotty was killed in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Scotty's family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

Each day that a police officer dies in the line of duty is tragic and heart wrenching, but I cannot help but think of the nightmare that changes a home decorated for the holidays and a household anticipating the joy of Christmas to a place of enormous grief and shock.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of distinquished service Scotty gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on December 21, 2011.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 21, 2011

May God put his loving arms around your family during this most difficult time in their life, Blessed are the Peace Keepers for they shall inherit the Kingdom of Heaven

Major (Retired) 2011
Bainbridge Public Safety Department

December 21, 2011

RIP Brother

PO Steve Campbell
Warren PD, Warren MI

December 21, 2011