Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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, Rick Finley, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Sergeant makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the Selmer Police Department where Sergeant Finley was serving part time. We thank Sergeant Finley for his service as a United States Army National Guard Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

December 17, 2024

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

December 17, 2024

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 17, 2024

RIP Sergeant Finley. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Selmer and McNairy County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

December 17, 2024

On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we offer our heartfelt condolences. Sergeant Rick Finley's courage and dedication to duty and country will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and community as they navigate this profound loss.

Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

December 17, 2024

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.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 17, 2024

Rick,

I will forever be at a complete loss of words and never understand why this happened. You should be here. We will never be the same. You were an amazing father, husband, co-worker, and friend to so many. Your dedication to McNairy County and your family will never be forgotten. Love you brother. #526

Chief Deputy Zach Bay #534
McNairy County Sheriff’s Office

December 16, 2024

Prayers to your family and co-workers. Being an officer has become a very dangerous and thankless job. Thank you for your service and god speed.

Chief Inv. Chris McCallister
Tippah County Sheriff’s Office, MS

December 16, 2024

Prayers to your family and co-workers.

Chief Inv Chris McCallister
Tippah County Sheriffs Office, MS

December 16, 2024

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

December 16, 2024

Rest in peace Brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

December 16, 2024

Please remember that your loss is shared by those who care and understand. (Fellow Officer)

Detective Michael Corr (ret)
NYPD - Emergency Service Unit (ret)

December 16, 2024

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 16, 2024

RIP Sergeant Finley. I trust your journey was a good one. Blessings sent to your family, comrades, and friends...

Viola M Grant
Ex-US Army / Ex-Law Enforcement

December 16, 2024

RIP Sgt Findley, my sincere condolences to your family and to your departments. 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 F. Zech Ofd/Retired
Veterans Affairs Police Dept Detroit Michigan

December 16, 2024

On behalf of our friend Deputy Nick, who worked closely with Sergeant Rick… we would like to express our condolences for this tragic loss. Our hearts go out to Rick’s immediate family and work family as they mourn his absence and seek comfort in his memory. Thank you to Sergeant Rick and to all the brave individuals who put your fellow citizen’s lives ahead of your own daily. We are very proud and thankful for your service to us.

“Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall be called the children of God.” —Matthew 5:9

Blix, Prath, and Tumbler

December 16, 2024

Rest In Peace Sergeant Rick Finley! Thank you for your 13 years of service with the McNairy County Sheriff's Office and also for your part-time service with the Selmer Police Department in Tennessee, we also want to thank you for your service as a United States Army National Guard Veteran. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Wife, your Children, your Friends and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that protect us, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten!. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

December 16, 2024

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

"very personal was sent to my office when we lost two deputies."

E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office

December 16, 2024

Another "Hero" taken.
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

December 16, 2024

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace Sergeant!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

December 16, 2024

so sad. Time to rest Sergeant Finlay and thankyou for your service.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

December 16, 2024

Rest in Peace Officer Finley. Thank you for your service, to our country and citizens. I will be praying for your family of blood and of blue. Job well done; we will carry it from here. God Bless

Sgt. Donna Greer
Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

December 16, 2024

Thank you Sergeant Finley for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of and visitors to McNairy County and Selmer, TN. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family and your coworkers. May you rest in peace. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Glad your fellow responding officer ended the suspect's reign of suspicious activities!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department

December 16, 2024

Rest easy, brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

December 16, 2024

Godspeed -Rest in Peace Brother Hero

Sgt. Donald Harvey - retired
Maricopa Co. Sheriffs Office Az.

December 16, 2024