Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

October 10, 2012

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

October 9, 2012

Colorado DOC and other family of Sgt Ricard you have the prayers of your Brothers & Sisters from the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Sgt Stewart
Arkansas Department of Corrections - McPherson

October 8, 2012

No words could describe what our hearts are feeling right now. Thank you for your service. God Bless your family, friends and co-workers.

Officer Tina Mehl
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction

October 7, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless.

Agent Monte D. Rutledge
US Border Patrol, Douglas, Az.

October 5, 2012

If this woman should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on? Thank you for carrying the flag Sgt. Ricard.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)

October 3, 2012

Rest in Peace Sgt. Ricard.
Prayers for family, friends, loved ones, and co-workers.

Diana Roberts, Senior Dispatcher
Shelby County Sheriff, Memphis, TN

October 3, 2012

Sgt. Ricard thanks for all your service. May God Bless You and all your family. R.I.P. Sister.

Correctional Officer H. J. Montoya Jr.
Ca. Dept. of Corrections Transportation Unit

October 2, 2012

Rest in peace sister and gods speed I will be praying for you and your family it is with the deepest regret and sorrow that I say you have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve the public thank you for your service.may god be with you and your family.

Correctional officer Brian cofer
California department of corrections San Quentin

October 2, 2012

my deepeest respect to your fallen officer and her family the loss off life is a great one in the sometimes short time we are on the earth god bless

michael j pisano corrections offices
nys dept. of corrections and comm supvervision

October 2, 2012

Thank you for your service and doing your part to protect this country and all who live here.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

October 2, 2012

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your love ones

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

October 2, 2012

RIP Sgt. Ricard, God Bless the family, friends and co-worker of this Hero. RIP

Senior Training Officer William Oakley
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center

October 2, 2012

Rest in peace sister in blue. We have the watch. Godspeed.

Deputy S. Mackey
El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Colorado Springs, CO

October 1, 2012

RIP Sister

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

October 1, 2012

My very deepest sympathies on the loss of such a great woman. I know she is with God, rejoicing in her eternal life. I offer my prayers to her family, not just her physical family, but her brothers and sisters in law enforcement. My prayers are for God's peace, God's strength, and God's protection.

Susan Webster
Fellow Christian

October 1, 2012

Beloved Sgt Mary Ricard,

Your 'watch latern' no longer is needed and you go to a place where there are no shadows cast and you can relax without having to look over your shoulder. You stand in His bright light now. God watch over your family, friends and fellow employees. Heal their hurting hearts and bless them with peace.

Correction Officer, Loren Coney
Michigan Dept. Of Corrections

October 1, 2012

R.I.P. SISTER Ricard!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

October 1, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

September 30, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Sergeant Ricard. God Bless her for her service and the sacrifice she made. Rest in Peace Mam , you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

September 30, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Sgt. Ricard. Your duty is done, a hero you will always be. RIp my sister...

Lt. Clent Rambin (Ret.)
Shreveport Police Dept. and Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

September 30, 2012

I understand how tough corrections can be. You Rest in Peace, C.O.; R.I.P.

Cadet

September 30, 2012

Rest in Peace Sgt. Ricard. (From a former New York State Correction Officer from 9/25/1980 to 12/2/2000) I was working at Greenhaven Correctional Facility on 5/15/1981 when Correction Officer Donna Payant was killed by a convicted murderer so I know the pain that your fellow Officers are feeling right now.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police/ Taconic Region

September 30, 2012

Child rapist that should have been given the death penalty that should have been already carried out. Shame on the criminal justice system for failing these two officers. Rest in peace Sgt Ricard. Thank you for your service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Sgt Ricard and prayers for healing of the other officer injured in this senseless attack. And hey, let's be safe out there, including our brothers and sisters who work inside correctional facilities.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

September 29, 2012

Thank you for your dedication. May there be easier times ahead for your family.

Pat Ross
A cop's mom.

September 29, 2012