Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Del Fiorentino. RIP Ricky from a fellow Napa High alum, and a fellow Police Officer.

Officer Dan Holliday
Bellefonte Borough PD

March 20, 2014

Thank you for your years of service Deputy Del Fiorentino! May you rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

March 20, 2014

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

March 20, 2014

A sincere thank you for your many, many years of dedicated law enforcement service, Deputy Del Fiorentino. May God bless and be with you, your loving family and those who were touched by your life, and the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace, Sir!

Special Agent Charles McNichols [Ret]
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command [CID]

March 20, 2014

God speed brother, we have the watch.
May all the Mendacino/fort Bragg law enforcement families know we are all here for you.

Sgt. Rod Rifredi
Davis pd

March 20, 2014

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

March 20, 2014

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

March 20, 2014

Rest in peace Officer Del Fiorentino. Thank you for your service and a job well done.

Amanda Mantooth
Citizen

March 20, 2014

dep del fiorentino RIP

MICHAEL LONG
NY STATE POLICE RETIRED

March 20, 2014

RIP Brother. Thank you for what you have given. God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (Retired)
North Bergen N.J.P.D.

March 20, 2014

RIP Brother

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

March 20, 2014

Rest In Peace Deputy Del Fiorentino

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

March 20, 2014

A Brave Warrior, our thoughts and prayers to the family and department.

Deputy Sheriff Paul T. Thompson
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Madison, WI

March 20, 2014

May God give peace. comfort. and some relief to you for family, fellow officers, and your community. May you rest in peace.

Jan Taylor, Det, Retired
Dallas P. D.

March 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Mendocino County, California will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 20, 2014

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

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

March 20, 2014

Are hearts are heavy once again...Our prayers are for all those who love Deputy Florentino. We pray daily that all our brave officers are safe from harm...yet too often our officers are taken form their Earthly homes too soon. We know our God who is in charge of everything, understands why these brave men and women are taken away from those who love them. He will hand down perfect justice and yet comfort those who are in pain, grief, and utter disbelief that a human can do such a horrible act. We will continue to keep all in our prayers.

To Deputy Florentine, thank you are your lifetime of service your sacrifice will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...

family of
Sgt. Howard Stevenson E.O.W 1/9/05

March 20, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother

Cpl. Trevor Dakow
Alexander Municipal Police

March 20, 2014

Rest in Peace Deputy Del Fiorentino. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and fellow Deputies with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. God Bless you, Sir.

Susan Ball, Judicial Process Server
Brevard County Sheriff's Office, FL

March 20, 2014

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
By Edmund Burke

Brother you answered the call......and for that you have taken your place among this nations heroes. Even though we've never met...I know you well. You're desire to fight for the cause of justice and the safety of strangers was shown for all to see in your final act. You sir, are a Sheepdog personified!

May your family take comfort in the knowledge that the law enforcement community stands behind them, and will be there for them at every twist and turn through this time of sorrow. We have your back Del Fiorentino. You will be missed brother, but never forgotten!

Deputy John Halk / K9 Partner "Drago"
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department / Canine Detail

March 20, 2014

Prayers to his family and friends at his loss. Thank you for your service to your area Deputy Fiorento

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton AR. Police Dept.

March 20, 2014

Thank you for your service....my thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends & coworkers.....R I P Deputy Sheriff Del Fiorentino......

Val Naugle

March 20, 2014

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

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT

March 20, 2014

RIP. Condolences to your family and your brother officers who served with you.

Retired Police Officer Joe Mcdermott
NYC Police Department

March 20, 2014

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 Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

March 20, 2014