Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high. We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

September 10, 2018

Rest in Peace My Brother in Blue. I Know You Will be Missed by Many including Myself. I have learned a lot from You the little time that We Worked together. I will Never forget the Good times we had and all the Times You Chased Me around with that Taser. Miss You Brother and Keep Watch Over all the Other LEO'S.

Ex MPD Officer
MPD

September 10, 2018

Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS for they shall be called the SON'S of GOD. Matthew 5:9

Police Officer Jimmy Boyd, Retired

September 9, 2018

Rest in Peace, brother!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD

September 9, 2018

Rest with God, Officer and take your seat next to St. Michael. Your brothers and sisters will take it from here. Sincere condolences to your family and friends.

Captain John O'Brien ,retired.

September 9, 2018

"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 Police department
Powell, Wyoming

September 9, 2018

SALUTE THE BLUE

SGT. ABREL SMITH
U.S. VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

September 9, 2018

Kirt I'll forever miss you dearly...we were more than co-workers...we were friends. I feel so honored to be one of the people who created memories with you and they will forever be cherished. Thank you for you service buddy.

Tonya Pennywell-Town Clerk
Town of Montgomery

September 9, 2018

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 9, 2018

Rest in peace brother. May the Lord be with your family during this difficult time. God bless you.

Ptl Ofc Mike Boatwright
Iowa Park PD, Texas

September 9, 2018

I can still hear you key up your call sign always ready to start the day off right. You were always you, doing what you knew and always with a smile. It is a loss that has hit many people hard and one we won't forget.
You were a father, son, brother and friend but you were our brother in blue. May God have a place for you to continue your patrols in Heaven.

Communications Deputy Courtney Pittman
Grant Parish Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2018

We offer our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Kirt Ricks III. May the Amazing Grace of God be your strength and hope at this time and always.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County MI Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2018

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Ricks and to the Brothers and Sisters of the Montgomery Police Department .

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red RoseLodge FOP#16Lancaster Co. Pa.

September 9, 2018

Officer Ricks, your picture makes you look 12, the information says you were 24. No matter your age, your sense of duty was timeless and to your family you were probably eternally wonderful. A tragic loss for all of us, but my heart and prayers go out to those who feel the loss most deeply.

God Bless you, Brother and may your eternal rest be every peaceful. We got it from here.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

September 9, 2018

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

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

September 9, 2018

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

Administration
National Police Wives Association

September 9, 2018

"Thanks for your service sir."
Rest easy now with the other hero's. Your other brothers have it now.

Officer Brian Goody
Northwestern Police Department

September 9, 2018

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

September 9, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother, thoughts and prayers going out to your family and Department.

Deputy Lando Sullivan
Vernon Parish Sheriff Department

September 9, 2018

Rest in peace.
May the Lord comfort your family and friends.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

September 9, 2018

Rest in peace Officer Ricks, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

September 9, 2018

Thank you sir for your unselfish service. You were called home at a young age. My heart goes out to the family and my prayers are with each of you in such a tough time. From the entire West Monroe Police Department, we lift you up to God for His comfort and grace.

Sergeant Shannon Fletcher
West Monroe Police (Step father of fallen Deputy Justin Beard)

September 9, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and fellow officers.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 9, 2018

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER RICKS, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER RICKS .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.

Ret Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

September 9, 2018

Officer Ricks, God cut your life short at such a young age. Only He knows the reason, and since He is an all-loving God, His reason must be good. He will not abandon you, He will grant you the peace that can only come from Him. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Thank you for your service.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

September 9, 2018