Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'm a recruit in academy class 403 and I'm in my fifth week. I thank you for your service and your sacrifice, it will never be forgotten. It is an honor to serve in the light of heroes like you. I extend my sincere respect and highest regards to your family and friends.

DST, Recruit Van Horn
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department

September 28, 2014

I am a Recruit class 403 at the Los Angeles county sherriff's department academy. I want to send my condolences. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you for all you have done for this country. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Recruit Rajesh Talwar
Department of Insurance

September 27, 2014

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice, it will never be forgotten. May God keep your family in His arms.

Special Agent #8268
US Homeland Security Investigations, Phoenix, AZ

September 6, 2014

Thank you for sacrificing your life so the rest of us can sleep at night and wake up in the morning. Rest in peace.

Jose Vargas

May 12, 2014

God Bless you Sir. 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.

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

May 10, 2014

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.

Ptlm Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD

May 6, 2014

He went to work that day and did not know
This shift he served would bring such sorrow
This call to duty would be his last
His time on earth is now his past
God set this day as his time to go
Rest in peace Deputy Del Fiorentino, now a hero
He gave the ultimate sacrifice
With integrity and pride he paid the price
His family, friends and colleagues will mourn
As an angel in heaven he is now reborn
His golden heart stopped beating
Hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the very best.

Master Sergeant Retired Jane Hosteny
Illinois State Police

May 4, 2014

Rest in Peace, prayers for the family.

Deputy L. Barth
Taylor County Sheriff's Department

May 4, 2014

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO OUT TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY. A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

Officer Edwin Lara / External Ops
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

April 22, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother!

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

April 22, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the dear family and friends of Deputy Del Fiorentino. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe from harm. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

April 5, 2014

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Ricky was killed.

To the Del Fiorentino family, fellow deputies, and all who call Ricky beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Del Fiorentino gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 19, 2014.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 5, 2014

Ricky, you were such a good, good person. When my abusive ex came into town, you helped me and my little boy remain safe. You were a good friend and fellow officer to my new husband. No one was a better ambassador for law enforcement and Fort Bragg in general than you.

You are sorely missed.

Pamela Webber
Friend

March 31, 2014

Thank you Deputy Del Fiorentino for you faithful service. You will be remembered. May God grant your family and agency peace and comfort.

Trooper Joe Dellwo #446
Minnesota State Patrol

March 30, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

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

March 30, 2014

R.I.P. Deputy Del Fiorentino, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you in his loving care my brother as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard,Tampa, Fla.

March 29, 2014

I'm so very sorry Brother, that you did not even have a chance to make it a fair fight, but you made it so the next good guy could do what you couldn't. Thank you for taking up the cause every day, and fighting the good fight, your Brothers and Sisters got your back, even still. We always will.

Deputy D. Woodson
Snohomish County SO

March 29, 2014

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - Wife of US Marshal

March 27, 2014

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

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth PD, Texas

March 27, 2014

Ricky Del Fiorentino undoubtedly passed Final Inspection with flying colors. From the comments here from friends, family, former classmates and citizens he served, it is clear that Deputy Sheriff Del Fiorentino represents the finest traditions of law enforcement, figuratively and literally.

An "off-duty" reporter who previously witnessed Ricky removing his gunbelt and diving into freezing water to rescue a drowning bridge jumper chronicles the man Ricky was. http://www.mendocinobeacon.com/localnews/ci_25415791/remembering-good-man So many people were protected and uplifted by Ricky. This fine person will never be forgotten.

Every peace officer who left the safety of Highway 101 with Ricky to protect a residential neighborhood is a hero. They knew the suspect had irrationally fired on a storekeeper with a shotgun. They didn't know the suspect hours earlier murdered an elderly friend, then carjacked to escape.

These heroes include my friend, Ft. Bragg PD Lt. John Naulty. He charged the sound of gunfire, engaging the suspect in a firefight, hoping there was a chance to save Ricky. John's police chief was right behind him.

We all train and hope to act as these men did. Fortunately for most of us, we only know what we believe we will do if found in Deputy Del Fiorentino's shoes. Please give a moment of thought and prayer for all of those affected by this fateful day.

Matthew 5:7 - 5:11
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

Michael Ferrari, private investigator
(formerly) San Mateo SO, West Valley-Mission PD

March 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
RIP Deputy Sheriff Del Fiorentino.

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

March 26, 2014

Thank you for your years of service. You will always be remembered.

Retired
Marina DPS

March 25, 2014

Wednesday, March 19, 2014, was a heart felt date for all of us. For on this date, we lost a member of our MCSO family.

Rickey you have blessed our lives. Know you will be remembered in our hearts forever.

May God's eternal light show you the way...

Sgt. Lorrie Knapp
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

March 25, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Ricky Del Fiorentino and to the entire Mendencino County Sheriff's Dept. You service, dedication and ultimate sacrifice are not forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Officer Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

March 25, 2014

May you rest in peace, your hard work and years in service will never be forgotten. On behalf of the entire LASD,class 400, our greatest sympathy and prayers to friends and family.

Jose Fonseca
LASPD- Class 400

March 25, 2014