Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Riffe, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

January 22, 2022

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

January 22, 2022

God bless you Chief Don Riffe, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Jefferson College Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

January 22, 2022

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

January 21, 2022

Hero never forgotten Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

January 21, 2022

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Chief of Police Don Riffe 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 Chief of Police Don Riffe.

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

January 21, 2022

Hero. Mentor. Friend. Your wisdom will always be cherished, and your memory never forgotten.

Thank you, Chief.

D D D
JCSO

January 21, 2022

Rest in Peace Chief of Police Don Riffe! Thank you for your 7 years of service with the Jefferson College Police Department, in 
Missouri and for your 30-1/2 years of service as a special agent with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division. 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 three children during this terrible 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!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

January 21, 2022

I’m praying for your family and coworkers. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace.

Maxine, mother of
Deputy Josh Rutherford EOW 5/29/03

January 21, 2022

Rest in Peace Chief Riffe. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

January 21, 2022

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 21, 2022

So very sad for you and your loving family, all blood, Blue and green. Prayers!! Thank you for your service to our great nation and your community. We are a grateful nation.

Civ Blue Supporter Marianne Wood
Back the Blue/Thin Blue Line

January 21, 2022

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Heroin Chief of Police Don Riffe. 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 theJefferson College Police Department, Missouri.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

January 21, 2022

Rest in peace Chief of Police Riffe.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 21, 2022

Rest In Peace, Chief Riffe. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

January 21, 2022

I have not spoken with Donny since we both graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, WV. But we were good friends 7th grade through 12th. He was so much fun to hang around with and go on band trips with! Oh yeah, Donny was in the band. Lol. UT I couldn't have asked for a better friend to have by my side through those years. God bless you Donny Riffe. And may the good Lord comfort your children in this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and my prayers

Tony Norris. US AIR FORCE VETERAN
Just a friend from High School

January 21, 2022

deepest condolences to the chief's family and friends

Randal Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired

January 21, 2022

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Chief of Police Don Riffe. Please know we are eternally grateful for Chief Riffe’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Chief Riffe, 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 Jefferson College Police Department in Hillsboro, Missouri for Chief Riffe’s staff. 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 Chief of Police Don Riffe’s family.

Also sent to the Riffe Family from Shields of Strength was a US Army Dog Tag to honor Chief Riffe’s dedication to the US Army.

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

January 21, 2022

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Chief of Police Don Riffe. 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 Jefferson College Police Department, Missouri.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

January 21, 2022

I had the honor to know this man and the privilege to have been trained by him in the academy. He was an amazing Chief and an even better man. He left a positive impact on all he came in contact with. His legacy will live on in the numerous officers he taught. Rest easy Chief. You will be missed.

Police Officer Cody Umfress
Byrnes Mill Police

January 21, 2022

Rest in Peace Chief Riffe. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Riffe Family and the Jefferson College Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

January 21, 2022

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Police Chief, Don Riffe, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Police Chief succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division where Chief Riffe had previously served as a Special Agent.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

January 21, 2022

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

January 21, 2022

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all those law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

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

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

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

January 21, 2022

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

January 21, 2022