Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am glad to have known Rick as a brother in law. Rick is respected as a good man and police officer. Fair well to my friend and a hope in the eternal rest, that was offered to all who believe in Christ the redeemer.✝️ Neal Waldschlager

Citizen. Neal Waldschlager
Brother in law

June 6, 2023

So sorry to read this. Sgt. McMahan you served your community for over 40 years! Bless you and your family. Rest In Peace Sir and THANK YOU

Karen Perrucci
sister of fallen LEO Gary D Pagano

November 16, 2022

Sheriff Brad Swain, along with the deputies & staff of MCSO, offer our heartfelt sympathy to your entire department and to the family of your fallen Officer, Command Sgt. Richard McMahan. May the outpouring of support and encouragement you receive from agencies both near and far, provide you with peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Liane Johnson, #53-66
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
U.S.A.

December 8, 2021

Rest in peace Command Sergeant Richard Arnold McMahan, and thank you for your service.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

November 3, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant McMahan. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Columbus Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

October 29, 2021

Rest in Peace Sergeant McMahan. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

October 29, 2021

It was an honor to have you as my first sergeant at the department. You taught me so much and kept me laughing. I will miss you.

Officer Leandra Goodson
Columbus Police

October 26, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Command Sergeant Richard McMahan. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Sergeant McMahan will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

October 26, 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 25, 2021

Rest in Peace Command Sergeant Richard A. McMahan! Thank you for your 40 years and 8 months of service with the Columbus Police Department, in Georgia. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your two children during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

October 23, 2021

Met Rick on the soccer pitch about 20 years ago. Such a gentleman on and off the pitch. Fortunate to have shared a small portion of his life. Rip.

James Murphy Ed.S
MCSD

October 21, 2021

RIP Sergeant McMahan. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Columbus

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

October 20, 2021

Rest in peace Brother Richard, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD, Tulsa Police Department

October 19, 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 19, 2021

Rest in peace Sergeant McMahan. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our community.

Former reserve Deputy ( OCSO) FL Eddie A
Osceola county Sheriff's office

October 19, 2021

I met Ricky in high school. We attended the same church & sang in the youth choir together. He joined the CPD just after I did. The smile you see on Ricky's face is exactly how I remember him. Upbeat, positive, and a joy to be around. RIP Ricky.

FBI SA (Retired) Edward P. Sutcliff
Retired FBI - Former Officer @ Columbus, GA PD

October 18, 2021

McMahan family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Sgt McMahan thank you for your service to your 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 18, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Sergeant, Richard A. McMahan, from complications of a medical issue while participating at a department wellness program. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Sergeant succumbs from a medical issue. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

October 18, 2021

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

October 18, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 18, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

October 17, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

October 17, 2021

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Sergeant Richard A. McMahan. Please know we are eternally grateful for Richard’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Sergeant McMahan, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Columbus Police Department in Columbus, Georgia for Richard’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Sergeant Richard A. McMahan’s wife.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

October 17, 2021

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF SERGEANT McMAHAN, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SERGEANT McMAHAN. 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

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

October 17, 2021

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.

October 17, 2021