Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 28, 2013

Rest In Peace Sergeant Riggenbach. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Chitimacha Tribal Police Department.

US Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

January 28, 2013

R.I.P RICK. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO. YOU WERE REALLY A GOOD PERSON. YOU DID EVERYTHING BY THE BOOK AND I LOVED YOU FOR THAT. THERE IS NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT YOU RICK. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF NEED.

TRENIA OWENS BRAY
A.T.S. AND HE WAS AN EX-CO-WORKER

January 28, 2013

Thank you Sgt. Rick Riggenbach for your service. My the Lord rest your soul.

John 15: 13 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Chief Alan Spence
Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers

January 28, 2013

Prayers for family, friends and co-workers.

While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing behind the veil. ~John Taylor

R.I.P. Sergeant Riggenbach

Correctional Officer J. Storm
WVCF, Carlisle, Indiana

January 28, 2013

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

January 28, 2013

My condolences to the Riggenbach family and the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing Sgt Riggenbach is now watching over us from above and is surrounded by his brothers and sisters in blue who have gone before him. Rest in peace Sgt Riggenbach Gods speed.

Sergeant
Madison Police Dept WI

January 28, 2013

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

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

January 28, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, AND THANK YOUR FAMILY FOR BEING THERE FOR YOU. LAW ENFORCEMENT JOB IS TOUGH FOR ALL INVOLVED IN IT.

DET. DON BENSON (RET)
MILLINOCKET, ME PD

January 28, 2013

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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
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

January 28, 2013

OFFICER RIGGENBACH WAS A GREAT POLICEMAN AND A VERY KIND PERSON HE TOOK TIME TO LISTEN INSTEAD OF JUST PASSING JUDGEMENT HE WILL BE MISSED TREMENDOUSLY BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND OTHERS THAT KNEW HIM.IM NOT A OFFICER BUT I KNEW HIM WELL AND HE HAD A GREAT HEART I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY SAYIN MY NICKNAME MAEMAE WHAT YOU DID NOW A GREAT MAN RIP FOREVER IN MY HEART JESSICA JOHNSON... FRANKLIN,LA.

JESSICA JOHNSON
CONCERNED CITIZEN

January 28, 2013

God Bless...........you are a true HERO!

Shelly Ragsdale, Surviving Spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

January 28, 2013

Rest in peace, Sergeant Riggenbach. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Chitimacha Tribal PD and many law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

January 28, 2013

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER......

MAY THE GOOD LORD WATCH OVER HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES....

DET. RETIRED
NYPD

January 28, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. Riggenbach. R.I.P Sir!

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

January 28, 2013

Thank you for your 15 years of service. I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Lynette Speer Benson
Survivor of Chief James Leonard Speer

January 28, 2013

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

January 28, 2013

May your brothers and sisters that have gone before you walk you home and may the goog Lord give strength and comfort to your family, fellow officers and friends in this most difficult time.

Pete DelMastro Police Services Specialis
Manchester, NH PD

January 28, 2013

Sergeant Rick Riggenbach, during your tour of duty you served your state and community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here, it is now your time to rest. To the family of Sergeant Rick Riggenbach, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside of you. To the men and women of the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department and to the St. Mary's Parish Sheriff's Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Fair Winds and Following Seas Boss

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

January 28, 2013

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

January 28, 2013

rest in peace

maureen rolniak

January 28, 2013

RIP brother Rick.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

January 28, 2013

RIP brother!

Police Officer
St.Louis, MO. Metro PD

January 28, 2013

Sgt. Riggenbach, your sacrafice was not in vein. You walked out your door everyday knowing you were doing a job that few either want to do or can do. Rest well with your fellow officers in heaven that went before you and know that the rest of us here on earth have the watch now. You and your family are in my prayers.

Sgt. Brian S. Miller
Hualapai Nation Police Department

January 28, 2013

Rest in peace Sergeant Riggenbach!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

January 28, 2013