Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've 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 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 policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD, WY

May 5, 2014

We will take it from here, Sister.

Police Chaplain Kevin J. Hartman Jr.
Muskegon Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #99

May 5, 2014

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

May 4, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Trooper Chelsea Richard and the extended law enforcement family of the Florida Highway Patrol. Rest in Peace Sister and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go to the Troopers family and fellow officers.

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

May 4, 2014

Rest in Peace Trooper Richard. God bless her family and fellow Troopers.

Det. JP McGrath(retired)
Schenectady, NY

May 4, 2014

Rest in peace my Sister.... We have the watch. You will never be forgotten... my condolences and prayers to your son, parents, grand parents and department.

Deputy Juan Celestial
Harris County Sheriff Office, Houston, Texas

May 4, 2014

As a daughter of a Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Trooper in Miami, Troop E, I extend my condolences to Trooper Richards son, family, friends and the Florida Highway Patrol. My heart breaks with the rest of you as a piece of our family has been taken far too soon. Rest In Peace, fly on the wings of angels and watch over your beloved son, Trooper Richard.

Melissa Millard
Daughter of an Auxiliary Trooper (Troop E) in Miami, Florida

May 4, 2014

Such a waste of good life and a mother of a young one,so sad, R I P Sister.

Herbie Buck, Ret.Officer NYSDOCS

May 4, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper
Chelsea Richard as well as to the Florida Highway Patrol. Rest in peace Trooper Richard, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

May 4, 2014

Rest In Peace Trooper Richard

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

May 4, 2014

Rest in Peace Trooper Richard. Thank you so much for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

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

May 4, 2014

With deepest sympathy to the family of Chelsea. It is never easy seeing notifications of senseless loss but to a fellow officer it hurts more. Rest In Peace.

Master Deputy John Duran
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

May 4, 2014

REST IN PEACE TROOPER CHELSEA RICHARD. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's office

May 4, 2014

R.I.P. Trooper Richards. Thank you for your service. You will be missed by many you never even knew. I am sure the good Lord has already assigned you a new duty "Guardian Angel" after all that's what cops do best. God bless. Condolences to the families of the Trooper, co-workers, friends, community and tow truck driver. (wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured person(s). You will be in my prayers.

Ret. MSgt. Angel Alverio
Wilmington De. Police Department

May 4, 2014

Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of this trooper. Sorry for your loss.

Jerrald Webb, Secretary
K. H. V. F. D. And friend of Det. David a. White, E. O. W. 2/16/2012

May 4, 2014

God bless all of the love ones of Trooper Richards and the tow truck driver. Prayers for the recovery of the injured. I believe that would be her concern. Prayers to her young child.

Jamie Laeuger
Mother of police officers

May 4, 2014

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

May 4, 2014

Rest in Peace Sister. Bless your Family and the Florida Highway Patrol

TFC Len Widener
CT State Police Troop-H

May 4, 2014

Sincerest regards.
Rest in peace sister.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

May 4, 2014

Rest in Peace Troop

Trooper
NYSP Troop 'C'

May 4, 2014

Gone too soon, but to be with God. May He bless those left behind and watch over you all.. God Speed Trooper, thank you for your service. My sincerest and deepest condolences go out to the family, brothers and sisters, and friends of Trooper Richard.....

Sergeant Tim Poindexter 9889 (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol

May 4, 2014

My prayers are with you and your family.Rest in peace.

Ret Det Pasquale Pesce
NYPD

May 4, 2014

Rest easy, Trooper Richard. Thank you for your dedication, service, and sacrifice to the citizens of the State of Florida.

Ofc. Joe Hunchard #1228
New Smyrna Beach, Florida Police Department

May 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and the Florida Highway Patrol. Godspeed Trooper Richard.

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 4, 2014