Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God sends us great men in times of great need, thank you for your service, braveheart. There is a place in Heaven for heroes, for those with exceptional courage--you will rest there.

Patricia Harrison

December 16, 2024

Rest easy brother. We've come a long way since our days in the Police Academy class 1649. Your service to your community was admirable. God Bless you and your family who sacrificed everything. DUTY HONOR RESPECT

Sergeant Jennifer Dalton
Columbia Police Department

December 16, 2024

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

December 16, 2024

God bless you Rick Finley. Thank you for protecting Tennessee and defending us from evil for 13 years! Thank you for being a United States Army National Guard veteran. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for your wife, children, and the McNairy County Sheriff's Office.

Grateful citizen Ryan P.

December 16, 2024

Thank you for your bravery, your sacrifice, and for your service. God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace

Lt. Jeff Petty
Goodlettsville, TN Police Department

December 16, 2024

Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Sergeant Rick Finley

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

December 16, 2024

Thank you for your service Sergeant Finley. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the McNairy County Sheriff's Office.

Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department

December 16, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother.

Capt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

December 16, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Rick Finley
and the extended law enforcement family of the McNairy County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee.



End of Watch Saturday, December 14, 2024.



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 (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 16, 2024

Rest in peace Sergeant Finley.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 16, 2024

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

December 15, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

December 15, 2024

Heavenly Father, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Sergeant Rick Finley of the McNairy County TN Sheriff's Office, was suddenly and violently taken from us; Shot & Killed in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the cross. I ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, and by His authority.
Amen.

God's Mission for America's Peace Officers:

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose." (Romans 13: 3-4 TLB)

God's Word of Support, Comfort, and Hope:

"Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God's children."
(Matthew 5:9 GW);

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom will I send? Who will go for us?" I said, "Here I am. Send me!" (Isaiah 6:8 GW);

"The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends."
(John 15:13 GW), and;

"Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4 GW).

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Clergy
Pastoral Care Minister for America's Fallen Peace Officers and their Families
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

December 15, 2024

Sergeant Finley,

I'm very saddened to learn of your passing, especially during this time of year. I would like to thank you for your service to our country as well as to the communities which you so tirelessly protected throughout your years in law enforcement. I will pray for your wife and children, as well as your friends, family, loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace.

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

December 15, 2024

This is really sad. My condolences to the family of this brave man who served to this country honorably and also to his community. A minute of silence and our salutes to him. May God embrace him and care for him in the eternity. May God comfort his family from above.

Rafael D Martinez USN veteran
US Navy Veteran

December 15, 2024

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

December 15, 2024

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

December 15, 2024

Thank you for your service Sergeant Rick Finley !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

December 15, 2024

Rest in God's arms for you are his chosen.
My condolences for family and the McNairy County Sheriff's office. I worked as a deputy sheriff in Alcorn County MS in the 1980s and worked very close with our partners across the State Line.

Director, Delaine Stacy (Retired)
MS Homeland Security

December 15, 2024

Rest well warrior. "Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

December 15, 2024

Rest In Peace Hero

Patty Taylor
K-9

December 15, 2024

Rest in Peace Sgt. Finley. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Finley Family and the McNairy County Sheriff's Office

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

December 15, 2024

Sergeant Finley, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your military and 13 years of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the McNairy County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 15, 2024

Praying for his family and, the Departments., for comfort , peace and strength during this difficult time.

Chief Deputy Retired
Lauderdale County Alabama Sheriffs Office,

December 15, 2024

R.I.P. brother!
Condolences to the family & co-workers alike.

Rod M. Embree (ret #2196)
Calgary Police Service

December 15, 2024