Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Officer Halford. We will continue the fight and never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made to keep those on your watch safe.

Officer C. Martin, Jr. #3136
Dekalb County GA Police Dept.
(Former Chattanooga, TN P.D. 1998-2011)

November 11, 2012

Godspeed my brothers. May your souls rest in peace

Sgt Tracy Atkinson
Georgia Southern University Police

November 11, 2012

Rest In Peace Officers Smiley and Halford. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Atlanta Police Department.

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

November 10, 2012

let me start by saying i don't know these officers personally, never met them, but heroes are commonly made from the same cloth. they always seem to have a bigger concern for others than themselves. thats why we love them. God bless these gentlemen!

lietenant b e fulton
montgomery pd

November 10, 2012

Rest in peace my brother for you are a true hero. May God wrap his arms around your family and fellow Officers in this sad time. Thank you for your service.

Trooper Scott Wernecke #958
Washington State Patrol

November 9, 2012

Rest in peace Brother. Thank you for your brave service to keep all of us safe. I am sad that you ended up paying the ultimate price while performing a most dangerous job. I pray for comfort for your family and fellow officers and friends...God Bless You.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

November 9, 2012

The 50th Basic Detention Officer Training Academy sends our deepest and most sincere condolenses to the Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Officer Halford.

May your memories and laughter forever comfort you, and the pride he embraced wearing his uniform.

Respectfully Submitted,
Lt. Alicia S. McKinney & BDOT #50

Lt. Alicia McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

November 9, 2012

I will be praying for the family, He was a classmate at mother mary mission, I am total shock haven,t seen him in years. said part is,I live in lithia springs Ga. where he lived never ran into him. my blessing are with the family

Darren Edmonds
classmate

November 8, 2012

You have always protected us from the air flying the departments helicopter known as Phoneix.

Now you will be watching over us from Gods Heavenly Kingdom!

Take your rest, We will continue the courageous sacrifice you have exhibited with 26 years of service to our Agency!

Det. M.A. Gardner
Atlanta P.D

November 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Halford's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

November 8, 2012

R.I.P. Officer Halford

Communications Supv. Sharon R. Smith
Hillsborough Co. Sheriffs Office Tampa, FL

November 8, 2012

You are a hero, an example to everyone in this Nation. God bless you, your family, friends & the Department.

Mom of a Sgt
Colorado Springs PD

November 8, 2012

To the Halford family,


I am Creatie Halford's daughter Betty. My husband and I send our deepest condolences. We live in Michigan, and I had the opportunity to meet Richard at my step mom's memorial. Richard, I was very proud of. First impressions with me are lasting impressions and Richard was very family oriented, and had an infectious personality. He welcomed us in his home, and even though we were all Halford's ,he really didn't know me well but treated me as if he had known me all my life. I know the family will all miss him, but God has called another angel home to glory. Praise the Lord at all times, and stay faithful to him and he will never depart from you. We will not be able to attend the funeral service, but we will be there with you in spirit. Uncle Carl, and Aunt G we love you, and may God be with you, and family. Love you Betty(Halford)Turner and Marvin Turner

Mr and Mrs. Marvin Turner
Cousins

November 8, 2012

God has taken in another worthy and honorable brother to serve alongside all of our heroic and brave brothers and sisters in His kingdom on your arrival. Those left behind will keep your honorable and deserving name and love alive for years to come. Bless all your works brother, rest in peace. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired Det.
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chaplain FOP

November 8, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Officer Halford. You answered God's calling, your duty is done, a hero you will always be. RIP...........

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

November 8, 2012

Officer Halford: You have joined the ranks of those heros who entered into the presence before you. Rest in Peace.

To Your Family:

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for 20 months. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

November 7, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Halford.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

November 7, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Officer Halford. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

November 7, 2012

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

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

November 7, 2012

Officer Halford, It was a pleasure knowing and working with you over the years when I served with APD. I know you're at peace now with my Father (Ret. Sgt. W.M. Adams Jr. APD) in HEAVEN as you both patrol the GATES of HEAVEN. May GOD bless you and your FAMILY in these dark hours of pain and sorrow. You will be missed but not forgotten. RIP my brother.

Investigator W.M. Adams III
Clayton County Sheriff Office

November 7, 2012

Rest in Peace Sir...........................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold,Retired
Fort Worth Texas Police Department

November 6, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Richard Halford and the Atlanta Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Halford, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

November 6, 2012

Thank you for serving and protecting us all these years! Your the best!! Rich, you will always be, THE MAN! We have definitely lost one of "ATLANTA'S FINEST" I always worried about you chasing those bad guys in ATL, but I guess that I never expected to get such tragic news! May you forever rest in peace, and you will forever be missed.

Amber
Friend and Fan

November 6, 2012

Thank you Sir for your service and dedication. May you RIP, you served well.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

November 6, 2012

Way too many, and too soon. Rest in peace, Brother.

Intel Analyst
US Marshals Service

November 6, 2012