Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you Sgt. Riggenbach. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

July 23, 2013

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Ptlm F J Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department

June 30, 2013

I so wish my buddy was here with me joking like he usually does. I miss you so much Rick

Elizabeth Sinitiere
Great Friend

June 15, 2013

Thank you for your service and unselfish sacrifice for your fellow man! You belong to HIM now and forever! May your family and friends find comfort and peace in that fact. God Bless!

Rev. Steven R. Closs, D.D.
Retired Captain, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

June 9, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family, members of the department, and those served, at the loss of this officer. May faith, family, friends and time join together to ease everyone’s pain at this time of loss.

While many other career choices were certainly available, Sergeant Riggenbach chose to protect his fellow man, and for this we give everlasting thanks. As the Good Lord hath said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.”

Thank you for your service, your convictions and moral character, as well as your devotion to duty. May you now rest in peace, knowing your fellow brothers and sisters will watch over your family and continue the Watch!

Additionally Sergeant Riggenbach , Thank you for your double commitment to your fellow man by being a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, having served in the Navy. And thank you to your family for carrying the burden of support not only while you worked for the Chitimacha Tribal Police and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, but also during your Navy service. Without their support you could not have been the successful Officer and protector that you were.

Rusty Featherstone, Asst. Dir. (Ret.)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OSBI

May 28, 2013

I worked with Rick at Chitimacha Police Department for years, I can't believe he's gone....I truely miss him. He always was such a good friend always thinking of others. I'm going to miss his noogies and his loving picking...rest well my brother

B.Brown officer/dispatcher
CPD/Ipso

May 14, 2013

It hurts every day not talking to him or even seeing him. To hear him joke around with him for him to tell me stories and to do many other fun things. I am GLAD that i knew Rick personally and that he is a wonderful person to look up to and be around. I know that he is in a better place now but what really hurts the most is that he was killed in the line of duty just 2 days before my birthday. I didn't even have the chance to say good-bye to him and to tell him that he is a wonderful a amazing person to grow up around. I really wish that he was here but he is in with the LORD now and because of it I know that he is watching over me and helping me get through things because I always remember what he told me when I was young. To be honest I wish that we would have a lot more poeople in this world that was like Rick who likes to help out their community, keep poeple safe, who is friendly,who loves to do his/her job, etc. I LOVE AN DMISS YOU VERY MUCH R.I.P. RICK YOUR BUDDY 4 EVER!

Elizabeth Sinitiere
really close friend

April 29, 2013

"Mo chomhbhróin"

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Department, California

April 23, 2013

I miss him so much but he was and still my #1 hero. I have been knowing him since I was 2 years old. He has changed my life in so many ways that I thank him for doing that because if it wasn't for him I wouldn't be the better person that I am today. Yes he is gone physically but he is here in my heart. I remember so many wonderful things about him. The main thing that has made me a better person is that when I get older i will enjoy doing my work and helping my peers by becomeing a nurse. I love and miss Rick so much espcally him coming to my house and any time, day or night, just to get coffee.

Elizabeth Sinitiere
a real close friend but was like an uncle to me.

April 18, 2013

I am honored to have known Rick personally. We worked together at a local shipyard in the early 90's. R.I.P. Rick. Gone but definitely not forgotten.

Ruble LaCoste---civilian
Former co-worker @ Conrad Industries Shipyard

April 13, 2013

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such times & He will judge the guilty. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of All Comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join them in their agonizing grief & remember them in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

April 3, 2013

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

April 1, 2013

Rest in peace Rick. I am happy to say that I knew Rick personally. We worked together at a local shipyard in the 1990's.

Ruble J LaCoste, civilian
grandson to slain ofcr.Ruble Robicheaux, MCPD. Morgan City,LA

March 25, 2013

Rest in peace. You served with pride and honor in the finest tradition of American law enforcement. Your brothers and sisters of the shield mourn your loss.

Lt. Jay Fleming
NYC Police Department, MNSTF

March 9, 2013

Rest In Peace..

John Ruth, AEMD Comm Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch, TX

February 24, 2013

Thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice sir. Your service and honor will never be forgotten. My heart and prayers go out to your family, LEO family, and community.
RIP Brother

Former LEO/Firefighter - Shan Williams
FSVFD - Tx

February 22, 2013

My thoughts are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. God bless you and keep you sir. Rest easy

Former officer, Jim Mangum
NC DOC

February 18, 2013

Thoughts & Prayers from your colleagues across the pond in Staffordshire, England.

The Policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining 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 shoulders and said,
“No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Cause those of us who carry badges can’t always be a saint.
But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I 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’ve 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 officer waited quietly for the answer 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.”

Rip Brother. Rest easy knowing that your colleagues will continue your good work and attempt to keep you alive in the way they do the job.

PC Dave Stubbs
Staffordshire Police, United Kingdom

February 18, 2013

Sgt. Riggenbach,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the USN. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 13, 2013

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

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

February 12, 2013

A PART OF AMERICA DIED.... 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.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

February 11, 2013

May the peace of Christ surround the family of this hero. Your ultimate sacrifice, your time in service to your country, and your selfless dedication to your community will NEVER be forgotten.

Mom of a Detective
Colorado Springs Police Department

February 9, 2013

I salute Sergeant Riggenbach for his bravery, dedication and ultimate sacrifice. He will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten. My prayers are with his family and friends.

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville Police Department

February 8, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time Sergeant Rick Riggenbach for your service and sacrifice. Heald College Criminal Justice Class of 2013

Heald College

February 7, 2013

Godspeed Brother...You lost your life fighting the good fight and for that we are all eternally grateful. Your service is greatly appreciated and may you forever walk the beat of Heaven.

POI K. Jarrell
HPPD

February 6, 2013