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Corrections Sergeant Richard Terence Dever

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, March 19, 2005

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Reflections for Corrections Sergeant Richard Terence Dever

Sergeant Dever, it has been 19 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 14 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

March 19, 2024

Sergeant Dever, today marks the 18th anniversary of your murder at the hands of a criminal that Massachusetts felt should be allowed to be a part of society. Yah, sure. You tried to do the right thing and simply wanted to escort a less than respectable person away from a potentially bad situation and it cost you your life. Long live the Commonwealth.

Brother, may your eternal rest be ever peaceful and God Bless you for your service to the less than grateful Commonwealth.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

March 19, 2023

I am so sorry that you lost your life trying to restore order. I know that your death was a devastating loss to all that care for you. You are not forgotten and are honored for your service to your community.
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Phyllis Loya
mom of Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

March 10, 2022

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

March 19, 2020

I cant believe it's been 15 years. I remember the phone call telling me you were gone. You were truly one of the best to work with. You will forever be missed and remembered.

Larry Davidson
Suffolk county sheriff's dept (Friend)

March 19, 2020

Sgt. Dever,
On today, the 15th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Suffolk County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 19, 2020

Rest in peace Corrections Sergeant Dever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 16, 2019

Sgt. Dever,
On today, the 13th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Suffolk County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 19, 2018

I am humbled to leave the first reflection for you, Corrections Sergeant Dever. Rest in peace. Your valor and integrity shall not be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2017

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