Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Rick Riggenbach-I am very sorry to learn of this incident and the death of your loved one. As we all know, law enforcement is a very dangerous line of work. Your loved one faced these dangers and served bravely. He will be forever honored in our profession. I'll be praying for those who are so hurt by this.

Sgt Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

January 28, 2013

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are a hero! My condolences to your family and friends . May God be with you and your family at this heartbreaking time. May you rest in peace.

Brenda Morvant
Grateful citizen of St. Mary Parish

January 28, 2013

My prayers are with his family and fellow officers in their time of grief. May God give them comfort and peace and may God healed those who were wounded. God Bless.

Officer Gary W. Hollen (Retired)
Charlotte/Mecklenburg Police Dept. NC

January 28, 2013

You may rest in peace for you have answered your last radio call.Your sacrifice was not in vain you will be remembered my brother. Your brothers and sisters in blue will take your watch. They too will fill the breech if they are called too do so and they will do it with honor,courage and bravery just as you did. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER,REST IN PEACE

Mr.Carmine D'Amato
Former S.C. State Constable

January 28, 2013

My deepest condolences go out to Sergeant Rick Riggenbach’s family, fellow Officers and friends. Though I did not know him personally, I did have the opportunity to meet him on two occasions last year. I remember him as being an extremely nice guy and a dedicated professional.

Cpl. A. McNair
Lafayette City Police Department, LA

January 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Rick Riggenbach. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Chitimacha Tribal Police, Louisiana will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .


May the children of Sergeant Riggenbach, know that their Dad, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us.Sergeant Riggenbach . Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

January 28, 2013

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin J Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)

January 28, 2013

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

January 28, 2013

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Thank you for your service.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

January 28, 2013

Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Sergeant Riggenbach. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, coworkers and police department.

Wendy Nielsen
Proud mom of Deputy Brandon Nielsen, St. John Parish, EOW 8/16/12

January 28, 2013

A true "Hero" taken. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Billy Russo (Det. Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept. NY

January 28, 2013

RIP Sgt.Riggenbach . Prayers sent for to the Riggenbach Family. He is now patroling the Streets in Heaven.

Patty Morgan

January 28, 2013

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department. May you rest in peace.

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

January 28, 2013

Rest In Peace Sarge. Watch over the other 2 officers wound also till they recover. My condolences to your Family and the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 28, 2013

I worked with Rick for many years at the Sheriff's Office. Rick was truly a great Deputy, Office, friend and father. I can honestly say I have never heard Rick ever turn someone down that asked him for help. He was a good friend and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Rick payed the ultimate price protecting us and loved his job. May you Rest in Peace Rick. I will never forget you my friend.

Chris LaRocca
ex Law Enforcement/Friend

January 28, 2013

RIP rick you were a great person to chat with and a great father and husband. Walk peacefully on heavens streets brother.for you've done your time in hell! may go bless you.

deputy . jonathan derise
iberia parish sherrif dept.

January 28, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 28, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 28, 2013

MAY THE FOUR WINDS CARRY OUR BROTHER GENTLY ON HIS CONTINUEING JOURNEY AND MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.

BENNY JEANNOTTE, DIST. CMDR. RETIRED
US BIA

January 28, 2013

Sgt Riggenbach,
You and your family are will always be in my prayers. My you rest in peace.

FTO Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, La

January 28, 2013

God has received another honorable, courageous and loving brother into His kingdom on your arrival. Your brothers and sisters from LE left behind all grieve with your family of your loss to our world and they will care for your family keeping your name and honor alive in memory for years to come. Rest in peace brother. In Christ

Tom Bradley, Det, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, Az State Chapolain FOP

January 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Riggenbach's family and everyone at the chitimacha Tribal Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

January 28, 2013

RIP Brother Rick

You was a Great Friend to many, Great Father, Great Husband, and a Great Brother. It was a previlage to have known you for all those years, I am deeply sadden with your passing. You WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

John R. Stone
Friend

January 28, 2013

Great men will be missed but not forgotten. He is part of God's police force now. Best of wishes to his family

Dy. Dustin Crabtree
Saint Mary Parish Sheriff's Office

January 28, 2013

God Bless Sgt. Riggenbach and his family.

Sgt.Det. Robert M Spinney Jr.
MBTA Transit Police, Massachsuetts

January 28, 2013