Mesquite Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, December 3, 2021
Reflections for Police Officer Richard Lee Houston, II
When is it going to stop?? Another husband, father, son, brother killed in a senseless act, while protecting the citizens of this country. God Bless this brave man, his family and all those in "Blue" as they continue to put themselves in jeopardy every day!!
Jim Hill
Concerned Citizen
December 6, 2021
Our deepest condolences from Session 19, Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, rest in peace Officer.
Session 19
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Academy
December 6, 2021
RIP Officer Houston. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Mesquite
Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
December 6, 2021
Rest In Peace Officer Houston and my condolences to the Houston family for your loss.
All Law enforcement Agencies,
All Corrections, (County Jailers, Prison Guards),
All Military MP’s/military corrections,
All Texas Mental Health facilities
(TX Dept of DHHS, TX Dept of DADS),
Are all comrades to help keep USA safe, secured, and protected.
Officer Houston, your will always be remembered.
Respectfully
Mr. Joe DeHoyos
DSP 3 Supervisor (Ret.)
San Angelo State Supported
(mental health) living center
Carlsbad, Texas
DSP 3 Joe DeHoyos
Texas Dept of aging and disability services
December 6, 2021
Rest in peace brother
Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.
December 6, 2021
Rest in peace Brother...My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time...
Lt. Joseph Ward, ret.
Jackson NJ PD
December 5, 2021
Rest In Peace, Sir. I have peace in knowing that you knew Christ and are saved. Prayers for your family
Retired Police Officer Eric Johnsen
Antioch Police Department
December 5, 2021
Thank you for your service Officer Houston. You will never be forgotten sir.
Vestavia Hills Police Department Alice T
Vestavia Hills PD Vestavia Hills AL
December 5, 2021
You sir, were a true professional in every sense of the word. You were a God fearing man, loving father, husband and very professional law enforcement officer. I pray for you and your family. May the lord carry them through these terrible times. Furthermore, I pray your honor and legacy lives on forever. God Bless you!
Officer Hutchinson
Pomona Police
December 5, 2021
We love you Richard. Your service will never be forgotten. You were a true hero and warrior. Rest In Peace.
Officer Moehring
Mesquite Police Department
December 5, 2021
Houston family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Sgt. Houston 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.
December 5, 2021
Rest In Peace Sgt Houston, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas brother. We have the watch.
TERRY FRANCIS ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DETROIT MICHIGAN
December 5, 2021
God Bless you Warrior Brother, Sergeant thank you for Dedication and Service to all. R.I.P. and my Heartfelt condolences and prayers for all. Chief CV Ret.
Chief G. Couso-Vasquez Ret
LAPD and Montebello PD.
December 5, 2021
Rest In Peace brother. We have the watch.
Officer Ryan Snider
Santa Fe College Police Department
December 5, 2021
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
December 5, 2021
Officer Houston,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
December 5, 2021
On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Richard Houston, II and the extended law enforcement family of the Mesquite Police Department, Texas.
End of Watch Friday, December 3, 2021.
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 5, 2021
Thank you for all you gave.Prayers to your family.God holds you now.
MIKE RAY
December 5, 2021
Rest easy brother thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.
#8046 (Retired) I Rest easy Brothers res
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
December 5, 2021
Rest in peace Officer Houston. Thoughts and prayers for your immediate family and fellow colleagues. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Sir.
Former reserve Deputy ( OCSO) FL Eddie A
Osceola county Sheriff's office
December 5, 2021
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Police Officer Richard Houston, II I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Mesquite Police Department, Texas.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
December 5, 2021
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. UNTIL VALHALLA WE WILL HOLD THE LINE.
SSG. C. CLEMONS
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
December 5, 2021
RIP
Officer Stevens
Tullos police
December 5, 2021
Well done, good and faithful servant. Thank you for laying down your life for your community. There is no greater love. You are a true hero and we will be praying for your family until you meet again.
Pace Nicole
PD spouse
December 4, 2021
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
God Bless you Officer Houston
Garland Police
Detective OJ Inmon
December 4, 2021
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