Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My condolences to his family . It’s heartbreaking to know that his 3 children were cut short of their time with their father. :(

Deputy Sheriff Tomas Venegas
MCSO

December 4, 2021

Rest In Peace

John Ruth. AEMD
Life Line EMS Comms Specialist

December 4, 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

December 4, 2021

Lord Jesus, as we watch our brave law enforcement officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the law enforcement officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us, Lord Jesus, through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

Chaplain: Pastor Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

December 4, 2021

Mathew 25:23-“Well Done, My Good, And Faithful Servant.” ❤️

Father of a police officer Sylvester Mor
Garland Police Department

December 4, 2021

◄ Matthew 25:21 ►

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Father of a police officer Sylvester Mor
Garland Police Department

December 4, 2021

Rest peacefully, Sergeant Houston. May God bless and have mercy upon your family, friends, and colleagues. You were the best humanity has to offer, and your good deeds and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Investigator (Ret.) Christopher Port
CHP, Valley Division MAIT

December 4, 2021

Rest in peace.

J.R.

December 4, 2021

Very sad anytime and especially at the holiday time of year! Prayers extended to his family and fellow LEO’s

Detective (Rtd) Tommy Johnson
MPDC

December 4, 2021

R.I.P Sergeant Richard Houston

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

December 4, 2021

RIP Sgt Houston. So sorry to hear about this tragic incident. Prayers of comfort and healing for your family and also your law enforcement family. Thank you for your 21 years of service. May the perpetrator of this killing receive the maximum punishment for his actions.

Deputy Sheriff (Ret) Glen Allison
Tarrant County S.O. Ft Worth, Texas

December 4, 2021

R.I.P. in Sgt. Houston. Prayers to your family & Mesquite PD. You checked in service without knowing yesterday would be your last day here with us & your family. God’s speed & prayers to you & Mesquite PD.

Officer Walter Greaves
Crandall Police Department

December 4, 2021

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend B Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

December 4, 2021

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

December 4, 2021

Rest Now Brother

Officer Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

December 4, 2021

May the Lord comfort your family, friends and coworkers at this most difficult time.
Thank you for your 21 years of service.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

December 4, 2021

It so Sad to hear that another office has died in the line of duty. My prayers are with the family of Sergeant Richard Houston and Mesquite Police Department as they grieve the loss of this LEO.

Former Military Police

December 4, 2021

Thoughts & prayers for his family and brothers/sisters in blue

Dispatcher Patty Barnes
Enterprise, Alabama Police Department

December 4, 2021

I went to the Police Academy with several Mesquite Police Officers and Richard Houston was one of them. I knew Richard would become an outstanding Police Officer and leader from getting to know him from the Academy and it is heartbreaking to hear that he lost his life in a senseless act of violence. Richard gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting and serving his community and that will never be forgotten. My prayers are with his family and with my brothers and sisters at the Mesquite Police Department

Detective Duk Lee
Lewisville Police Department

December 4, 2021

One more hero on his way to Heaven. One more hero in our hearts.

Patricia Harrison

December 4, 2021

Rest Easy . May the Comfort of God Wash over your Family & Loved Ones, Department & Community in the Upcoming Days, Weeks, Months ahead . You will never be forgotten!

Former 911 Dispatcher S. Wilson
Prattville Police Department, AL

December 4, 2021

Richard, joining the department on the same day kept us connected in a way that most won’t understand! We were the same age and graduated high school the same year, many miles apart. Then promoting to CID near the same time to the same unit kept us further connected. Many days and nights spent together through good and bad. You and Johnny were so close and I envied the brotherhood y’all shared. If any one of us ever needed a cover unit or just a routine cover, there you would be, no questions! What a warrior and true hero! One thing I learned from you over the years is how strong and faithful you were. There is no doubt in my mind that you are rejoicing in heaven with your dad and the almighty!

Joe Maddox
Mesquite Police Department (Ret)

December 4, 2021

Rest easy sergeant your brother and sister officers now have the watch.

Sgt David Kling
Dauphin County Sheriff's Office (Ret)

December 4, 2021

Prayers going out to the brothers and sisters this morning for this officer slain in the performance of his duties

OFC Richard Brooks
(Maryland) transportation authority police retired

December 4, 2021

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Sergeant Richard Houston during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Sergeant Richard Houston.

Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

December 4, 2021