Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Trooper Rich. I drove through Peru this morning. Your car is filling up quick with cards, flowers, ect.....May God welcome you with open arms. May he bring comfort to your family friends, and brothers and sisters of the Indiana State Police.

Corporal
South Bend Police

July 8, 2007

"Heroes live forever - God's warriors never die. Do not let your hearts be troubled; we will see them all again, safe at rest, having been given their final reward."

Trooper
D - 43, Seymour

July 8, 2007

Life is so unpredictable and so unfair. With the deepest sympathy we send our prayers and strength to your family, friends, and colleagues. Your dedicated eighteen years of service are so very much appreciated. May you find the peace that you are deserved.

Bless you for you service, your heroism, and your courage.

“Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

July 8, 2007

I am not involved with law enforcement in any way but feel greatly affected by this tragedy and have thought a lot about Trooper Rich's family. I am nobody from no where but I have decided that the next time I see an ISP trooper in an approachable situation that I am going to take time to stop and thank him for what he does. I think we all should.

July 8, 2007

Rest In Peace, Trooper Rich.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 8, 2007

Trooper, our loss down here is Heaven's gain. May you walk the beat in Heaven in Peace in Tranquility. Watch over those of us who you left behind and keep us safe....especially your brothers and sisters in the Indiana State Police.
IN VALOR THERE IS HOPE.
May your loved ones find solace in that you will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Brother.

P/O Joseph Leighthardt
Philadelphia Police Department

July 8, 2007

RIP BROTHER. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

TROOPER
DELAWARE STATE POLICE

July 8, 2007

May you rest in peace MASTER TROOPER RICH,when i looked at the Peru tribune I was sick, another Indiana officer down that is three already this year.May god bless your children and wife and your fellow ISP brothers.Thank you and all Indiana Law Enforcement for keeping my family safe.HEROES NEVER DIE..

JERRY RIGSBY/DIRECTOR
PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLICATIONS

July 8, 2007

What a great guy. Dave always had a great sense of humor. He was always willing to help. He was a super cop, efficient, dedicated and thorough. I never ever heard him say a bad word about anyone (even the crooks). He served and protected all of us and he did it well.

Judge Tim Roberts
Wabash City Court

July 8, 2007

To The Family, Friend & Co-Workers of Master Trooper David Rich, my deepest condolences to each of you. May God Bless each and everyone of you during this difficult time.

Betty A. Bell
Former Spouse
Ptl. William B. Bell
E.O.W. 11-19-02
Summerille, PD

July 8, 2007

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

The Seats and Rivelli Family
Servants of Christ

July 8, 2007

Brother Dave,

I want to thank you for your help when it was needed. I only wish I could have been there for you when it counted the most. I truly believe you were one of the nicest individuals I have had the opportunity to know, and I will miss you. I pray God will heal the broken hearts of your family and ease the pain of your Brothers, and Sisters in Law Enforcement. God bless you Brother.

Detective / Daniel G. Pryor
Fulton County Sheriff's Department

July 8, 2007

I would like to extend my deepest and most sincerest condolences to Master Trooper David Rich's family, friends and brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Please know there is always a family of law enforcement survivors' such as myself that will keep your family close in my thoughts and prayers in the upcoming days, weeks, months and years.

Juli Verkler
Widow of Ptlm. Bryan S. Verkler, EOW 12/13/03

July 8, 2007

Master Trooper Rich and family,
I did not know you, but have the utmost respect for you and your fellow officers. Thank you for your services and the ultimate sacrifice. You are truly a hero in my eyes. God bless your wife and children and may you forever rest in peace.

Mary Powers
Indiana citizen

July 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayer go out to the family and ISP. God speed. Heros never die!

Police Dispatcher Jennifer Vanderbutts
South Bend Police Department

July 8, 2007

Dave,
As you know I had the honor and privilage to work at your Post for awhile with you and your brother, Bob. I also met your father and mother once. I always enjoyed making you and your brother laugh. And now, when you're brother needs me the most to cheer his day, I am at a loss to say or do. In the 51 years I've walked this planet, I have met no finer family than yours. You were truly blessed, as we were for knowing you. You and my father try to stay out of trouble up there till we meet again.

Master Trooper Michael L. Gayer(Retired)
Sheriff-Pulaski County Indiana

July 8, 2007

My prayers are with your entire family, friends, fellow brother and sister officers, and department. Also with the citizens that you gave the ultimate sacrifice for in protecting and serving. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." I honor you and know that Angels wings took you up to the heavens above, where God has you in his care, 10-4 forever! God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Police Communications 911 Center

July 8, 2007

God speed my fellow brother

Tpr Richard Mattson
NYSP Mobile Response Team

July 8, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, MY BROTHER IN BLUE

DEPUTY STEPHENINE DUPLANTIS
JEFFESON PARISH SHERIFFS DEPT

July 8, 2007

Your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace brother, you did you job amirably.

I AM A WARRIOR
by Jon F. Hooper

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.

CBP Officer - Port of Honolulu
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

July 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and the Indiana State Police. Rest in Peace, my brother. Your fellow officers have the watch now.

Trooper M.B.Petrini
Virginia State Police

July 8, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Sparling
Mesquite PD

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace Trooper Rich, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have your watch from here my brother.

Patrolman Kevin Skipski
Hart Police Department, Michigan

July 8, 2007

Heaven has another hero! Rest in peace brother, we have the watch.

co m.s.
azcpoa-tucson/adoc

July 8, 2007

My thoughts are with you and your family. I admire your sacrifice and you did not die in vain.

A.E. Davis
Nevada DPS recruit

July 8, 2007