Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Richard Anthony Champion. 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 Perryopolis Borough, Pennsylvania will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the child of Officer Champion know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us, Officer Champion Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

December 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. Didn't know you long, but I do know you were very kind to my son , when he really needed it. Thank you for your service.

Donna Stevens
friend

December 15, 2014

Rest in peace my fellow brother.

Officer A.D. Moss
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

December 15, 2014

I am so sorry my brother that you had to leave this earth so soon. You had your calling in heaven, and God took you. I ask the public in the community around you, to surround your family provide them with love and support during this tragic time. I pray for you my brother and I'm sorry that you're gone. Thank you for your service rest in peace.

Deputy Juan Espinoza
Fresno County Sheriff's Department

December 15, 2014

Rest in peace , brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thin Blue
CT

December 15, 2014

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

December 15, 2014

A tragic loss on so many levels. Thank you for your service to our nation and to the communities in Pennsylvania where you served and protected. May God watch over your wife and child as he takes you straight away to Heaven, a place where you have more than earned you're a resting spot. I hope and pray and have confidence that your wife will fill your child with remembrances of you and because of that, you will never truly leave them.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 15, 2014

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, family and loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for the past three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Faith helps us see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

December 15, 2014

I was in the academy with Rich and we helped each other through it. He was an amazing person. We were in the academy when his son Tanner was born. That was the proudest day of his life. You could see it on his face!
I miss my friend.

Officer Frank Neal
South Connellsville Police Department

December 15, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, Perryopolis Borough Police Department, and Derry Borough PD. Officer Champion is a hero whose life was taken too soon. Officer Richard Champion won't be forgotten as long as men and women put on the uniform to risk their lives to answer the call to keep our streets and country safe. No need for Godspeed, you are dispatched to Heaven Code 3.

M Joiner
Retired EMT-II
Monroeville Alabama

December 15, 2014

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

To the Champion family, fellow officers, and all who call Richard 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 Officer Champion gave to his community and the citizens of Pennsylvania, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on December 14, 2014.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 15, 2014

RIP brother Richard.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Inv. Bevenour, USAF Ret.
Gettysburg Police Department

December 15, 2014

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER CHAMPION, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER CHAMPION.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Ret Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

December 15, 2014

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

December 15, 2014

Very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Officer Champion. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. During this most difficult time.

Rest in peace brother.

P.O. (Ret) Donald Current
City of New York PD fmr Transit PD

December 15, 2014

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

December 15, 2014

RIP Brother. Thank you & God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (retired)
No.Bergen, N.J. P.D.

December 15, 2014

Rest in peace Officer Richard Champion.

Sincere condolences to fgamily and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

December 15, 2014

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for our fallen brother, his family, and the entire Perryopolis Police Department.

Sergeant Mark Relich
Grosse Ile Police Department, MI

December 15, 2014

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

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT

December 15, 2014

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Champion and the Perryopolis Borough Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Champion, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

December 15, 2014

Greatest sympathies to his family and friends as well as his families in the Perryopolis and Derry police departments. May he rest in peace with his other brothers and sisters of law enforcement who have lost there lives in the line of duty.

Patrolman Eric Fluent
Plum Borough Police Dept.

December 15, 2014

R.I.P brother.

DS Jimenez
PCSO

December 15, 2014

RIP brother. Thank you for Serving...

Rod Trip, SSA
FBI (DOJ)

December 15, 2014

The 54th Basic Detention Officer Training Academy sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Police Officer Richard Anthony Champion.

During this time hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort.
Being ever mindful of the pride he embraced when wearing his uniform.

RIP, Officer Champion

Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Alicia S. McKinney & the Cadets of Basic Detention Officer Training Academy 54. Durham County Sheriff's Office Durham, NC

Lt. Alicia S. McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

December 15, 2014