Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We mourn the loss of a HERO forever. Chelsea will be loved, remembered and admired by all for her honorable service as Florida's Finest. Chelsea and I came on the Patrol together in the 111th BRC, spending 30 weeks together at the academy. Chelsea was a wonderful person and I miss her. My deepest sympathy to her family, our brothers and sisters with the Florida Highway Patrol and our entire law enforcement family. Rest in eternal peace sister. You're forever in our hearts.

Trooper Mark J. Horn
Florida Highway Patrol

May 4, 2014

Our deepest condolences goes out to the friends and family of Trooper Chelsea Richard. We would like to thank Trooper Richard for her service in law enforcement. May her soul rest in peace.

Zone Five Academy Session 56
New York State Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

May 4, 2014

Thank You for your service Trooper Richard.
Your LE family and your son, parents and grandparents have my deepest sympathy .
May YOU REST IN PEACE !

Retired Detective Richard Burger
City of Fond du Lac Wis Police DEpt.

May 4, 2014

God Speed- St Michael keep her in your arms.

Det Dennis Ryan (Ret)
NYPD

May 4, 2014

My condolence goes out to the Richard family and FHP. Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Thanks for your service.

Correction Officer Gregg Dawkins
Orange County Correction Dept.

May 4, 2014

My condolence goes out to the Richard family and FHP.

Correction Officer
Orange County Correction Dept.

May 4, 2014

On several occasions Trooper Richard and her fellow Troopers assigned to Marion County have assisted me during traffic stops. As we all know, things can go for the worst quickly, so it was always a blessing to see her patrol car pull up next to mine. For that, my family and I will be forever greatful. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and fellow Troopers. Rest In Peace Trooper Chelsea Richard.

Deputy Joe Jenkins
Marion County Sheriffs Office

May 4, 2014

Rest in peace and praying for your family.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

May 4, 2014

May God give comfort to family, fellow officers, and friends and officers throughout our country.

Sr. Corp. Jan Taylor , (ret)
Dallas, Tx PD

May 4, 2014

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Retired)
Jerome County, Idaho

May 4, 2014

God Bless Trooper Richard, her family, friends and coworkers. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department

May 4, 2014

Chelsea,

When I received the phone call of your passing, I was devastated. I will always remember our first day at the FHP academy where I saw you as a petite young girl wearing your hair up, with a big smile on your face as we waited to start our new journey as State Troopers while you shook everyone’s hand, introducing yourself. Like me, you seemed nervous, but happy to be there.

I think it was our second or third day of class when Lt. Casselberry made us get up, one by one and introduce ourselves to our fellow recruits. You went before me and in your strong, Long Island, New York accent said, “Hi. I’m Chelsea Richard and I’m from Patchogue, Long Island.” I remember having a huge smile on my face and feeling a connection to you. It was at that moment when I felt a huge sigh of relief knowing that someone else from my hometown was going through the same thing as I was.

Over thirty weeks, I watched you give our training everything that you had in you, mentally and physically. I watched a petite young girl grow into a law enforcement officer that wouldn’t take anything from anyone. Your attitude, which is VERY similar to mine, made me smile and laugh and I loved how we would give each other a hard time. At our academy banquet I remember us introducing each other to our families and how we thought it was strange that we lived only six miles apart in New York, but had to move to Florida to meet each other.

When we lost our classmate, Patrick Ambroise in the line of duty and we consoled each other at his funeral, I was glad that you were sitting next to me. You made that difficult day a lot easier for me. Now that I have to say goodbye to you, I wonder who will be there for me.

I want you to know that you will never be forgotten and it was a privilege to know you. You’ll always be one of my favorite classmates from the 111th recruit class. Heaven just gained an angel.

Take care, sweetheart.

“Holla.”

Love always,

"Hooker"

Trooper Specialist Peter C. Hooker
Florida Highway Patrol Troop-K Orlando

May 4, 2014

Trooper Chelsea Richard rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his ellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one,
and pray for you during the days to come. Chelsea will be in
the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass,
They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others,they welcome you to this hallowed place.
As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are
focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member
of The Thin Blue Line has come home.



Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

May 4, 2014

RIP Chelsea Richard, You are one of "Florida's Finest" Thank You for your dedicated services to our agency and the citizens of the State of Florida. You were a great academy classmate, and a great Trooper.

Corporal Jason Duran
Florida Highway Parol

May 4, 2014

Prayers go out for our Brothers and Sisters in the FHP. So sorry for your loss.

Sergeant J. A. Williams
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

May 4, 2014

Rest easy.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

May 4, 2014

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

Master Sergeant Jane Hosteny (retired)
Illinois State Police

May 4, 2014

Rest in Peace Trooper Richard. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Richard Family and the Florida Highway Patrol.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ

May 4, 2014

I mourn every time an officer reaches his/her end of watch, regardless of the reason. I know Officer Richard was risking her life to help keep the rest of us safe. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Richard's family.

Rest in Peace, Ms. Richard.

Paul Gray
South Brevard County Coordinator
East Central Florida Skywarn Group
National Weather Service
Melbourne, FL

May 4, 2014

Rest in peace Trooper Richard. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

TERRY F. ZECH VAPD(RET)
Veteran Affairs Police Dept, Detroit, MI

May 4, 2014

For Trooper Chelsea Richard:

Our duty as law-officers patrolling the highway includes an expanded degree of danger since it includes the issue of high-speed traffic. This intensifies the risk of what is already considered hazardous work. We regret that our sister Chelsea would be the next casualty on this battlefield called a United States highway.
We pray for Chelsea's family, friends, co-workers, and all who care about her. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead, and especially while considering the welfare of her small daughter.
We are proud to render Trooper Chelsea Richard, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret)
Pennsylvania State Police

May 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Here in Alaska we are still reeling from the shooting of two of our own heroes so we understand the pain associated with this loss. My heart is with the family of this fallen trooper.

Lauri C. Kobierowski

May 4, 2014

Thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace. We will take it from here...1492

Trooper BR Johnson
Florida Highway Patrol

May 4, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with the families and friends of our Hero.

Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD

May 4, 2014

RIP Trooper Richard. I wish I could've known you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, blood and badge. We will work harder every day to keep your brothers and sisters safe...your memory will not be forgotten.

Duty Officer April Grimes
Florida Highway Patrol

May 4, 2014