Sheffield Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, October 2, 2021
Reflections for Sergeant James Nicholas "Nick" Risner
You saved a lot of lives by not allowing the suspect to get any closer to the WalMart. You are are a true Hero SGT Risner! May you RIP!
DET SGT S Pease (RET)
El Paso County Sheriff
October 4, 2021
Rest in Peace Brother.
TFC (Retired) Len Widener
Connecticut State Police
October 4, 2021
So sad 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 Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
October 4, 2021
R.I.P My Brother.
Sgt. Kevin J. Nielsen (Ret)
South River Police Department
October 4, 2021
Thank you Brother for your Military & your service as a Police Officer. Prayers for your families both, Blood & Blue. Rest in Peace Sir. We will take it from here.
Lorraine Rhodes
Reserve Police Officer / Dispatcher/Jailer
Brookside, AL. Police Dept.
October 4, 2021
PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. ANOTHER OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY
REST IN GODS ARMS.
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KE
None
October 4, 2021
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
October 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that I heard Sergeant Nick Risner was killed while protecting the citizens. Had it not been for his bravery many people could have been killed. Thank you is just not enough Sergeant Risner. May God watch over your family, Sheffield Police Department, your friends and the many citizens that never met you but morn your death!
Retired William Folsom
Alabama State Troopers
October 4, 2021
Rest in peace Brother.
Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
October 4, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Risner family and the Sheffield Police Department in the recent loss of Officer Nick Risner.
Willene Orr
Sergeant Major, US Army Retired
October 4, 2021
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
October 4, 2021
So sad & tragic, RIP. Well done thou good & faithful servant. May God bless and comfort your family, as well as your brothers & sisters with SPD.
Mike Nixon
High Point, NC Police Dept, Retired
October 4, 2021
Thank you for your service and giving the ultimate sacrifice. My prayers are with your family friends and coworkers that they may be comforted.
Kimberly “Chigger” Hitchcock
Mississippi Patriot Guard Riders
October 4, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service
October 4, 2021
An officer stands between the darkness and all good people he or she protects and this is why most of us, will never fully know or see the depths of that darkness. That darkness took Sergeant Rizner from us; the citizenry; our nation; his department, friends and family. I curse this darkness; such senseless evil that would do such a thing. “Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord.” May the justice of both God and man, be swift and merciless. To all that grieve, may strength be yours at this most difficult time. With all respect and sadness. Dear Almighty God.
Citizen
Citizen
October 4, 2021
There are no words to adequately express the effect that the loss of an officer has on their department, their family, or their community. My heartfelt condolences are extended to each and every person affected by Sgt. Risner's death. Rest easy, sir.
Sgt. Patrick Langley
Hot Springs Police Department
Field Operations Bureau
October 4, 2021
Condolences to the family, friends and fellow Officers from Blue Knights NC II
Frank Spears
Chaplain
Blue Knight NC II
October 3, 2021
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
October 3, 2021
I have never forgotten a poem that I heard years ago at the funeral of another young officer.
He had been killed while driving his radio car to assist another officer in following a stolen car. I am unsure what the title is or who the author is and so I am unable to give credit to the author but the message is still sad, important, and meaningful:
The silence, now, is deafening
where once his laughter fell.
The beat is empty of the one
who knew its streets so well.
The squad room has a vacancy
no one else can occupy.
And so we stand, salute and grieve
again we say 'good-bye'.
Bruce Waldo, Sergeant, Ret.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
October 3, 2021
Risner family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Sgt. Risner thank you for your service to your Country, Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.
October 3, 2021
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
October 3, 2021
Rest In Peace, Sgt. Risner. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
October 3, 2021
May Our Lord Have a Special Place in His Heavenly Home for Sergeant Nick Risner of the Sheffield Police Department. Sgt. Risner, is a TRUE HERO. My deepest sympathies go out to his Family, and to his Department.
Retired Chicago Police Officer Michael T
Chicago Police Department, 9th District
October 3, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Sergeant Nick Risner. I am so very sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Sergeant Risner to this country and the people of Alabama will not be forgotten.
Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland
October 3, 2021
May Sgt Risner Rest In Eternal Peace. My deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones at this difficult time
Retired Sgt Susan Pinto Tulino
City of Yonkers Police Dept
October 3, 2021
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