Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Master Trooper Rich's family. As it closes in on my Brother-in-Law's memorial this July 8th, this brings another sad day to remember. Deputy Sheriff Gene Gregory of Seminole County Fl paid the ultimate price July 8th 1998 and he is very missed here as Master Trooper Rich is. It is said that time heals all, but I wonder just how much time it will take as my heart still aches each time a LEO pays the price. Rest easy Master Trooper Rich and watch over all those left behind. You are a good man.

Wayne Malone / civilian
FOPA Member Jacksonville Fl

July 6, 2007

May you rest in peace.
Beati pacifici quoniam filii Dei vocabuntur

July 6, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Master Trooper Rich. Thank you, sir, for your many years of dedicated service. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

July 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and officers of the Indiana State Police. May you rest in peace.

Captain
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

God bless you and your family always. You are in our prayers and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 6, 2007

A true civil servant to the end- helping someone in apparent need. It is time to rest and let your brothers and sisters carry the load, and your children carry your legacy.

E. Goodan, patrol officer
Longview PD, TX

July 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. Rest now my brother, your watch is over. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight in your stead.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace Trooper.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

July 6, 2007

Here we are at this memorial, trying to say things to help the widow's and children and all the rest of the loved ones who has had this wonderful man taken from their lives. What a tragedy, and such a senseless act. When do you think this senseless killing will stop?????????Well it won't be soon I am afraid, but we know he was a HERO and we will honor him in every way we know how. Our prayers and our thoughts are with all who knew this Trooper.
"A Part Of America Died,"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had 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,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
Citizen

July 6, 2007

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City lodge #9 in Columbus, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our country! God bless your agency and family!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

July 6, 2007

God Speed Brother - You did your job, trying to help another until the end. God Bless you and yours.

Lt. Jeff Neville

July 6, 2007

yet another one....godspeed

indiana officer

July 6, 2007

Prayers to Trooper Rich's family. Your law enforcement family grieves with you. We got it from here Trooper Rich.

Patrolman M. Roush
Toledo Police Dept.

July 6, 2007

I'll miss you Dave.

And to Jack, Linda, Bob, Kim and especially Connie and the kids...I am so sorry

Deputy Linda Sutton
Miami County Sheriff's Dept and Friend

July 6, 2007

Your father has called you home. You have given the ultimate sacrifice and you rewards are 100 fold. Your commitment to serve your fathers family has payed the ultimate reward...eternal peace. Rest assured that one day you will be reunited with your family,friends and loved ones but until then your brothers will take care of your duties on this earth. Rest in peace my brother.
Stump

Officer
Tallahassee P.D.

July 6, 2007

I can hardly believe that Indiana has to lose another officer to the abundant evil in the world. Trooper Rich was doing what he was sworn to do and trying to help a citizen in a time of need, and lost his life over yet another senseless tragedy. In this line of work you never know when danger will confront you face to face, and when you will be called to sacrifice your all. By doing so unknowingly, Trooper Rich also may have saved additional lives that day by giving his in the name of service.

God bless your family- both your own and your brothers in blue.

Cpl Edward Koczan
South Bend Police Dept.

July 6, 2007

You died a hero Trooper Rich. Thank you for your 18 years you dedicated to protect our country. May God bless you and your family and Godspeed.

Police Officer
WRPD, Colorado

July 6, 2007

Thank You for keeping US safe! God Bless the Peacekeepers GODSPEED!

Lisa
BARROW COUNTY, GEORGIA CIVILIAN

July 6, 2007

Trooper Rich, thank you for your 18yrs of dedicated service. Your loss leaves a void with your extended police family and we will not forget you.

To your family, your husband, son, father, and friend will continue to look out for you from above as you are most important to him. You all are in in my thoughts and prayers. Trooper Rich, you have answered your last call, we will take it from here.....God Bless.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

July 6, 2007

Your service to the citizens of Indiana will not be forgotten. May your family, friends and our brothers and sisters serving with the Indiana State Police find a small measure of comfort knowing you died serving.
While your tour is over, ours continues in your memory.

Master Trooper

July 6, 2007

Family, Friends, Community...

My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you deal with the loss of Master Trooper David Rich. He will never be forgotten.

God Bless,
Jonika & Family

Jonika Winkler
Sister of Det. Jared Jensen EOW: 2/22/2006

July 6, 2007

Please rest in peace safe in the arms of our Lord, your work on earth is done. As you join the ranks of the guardian angels with my daddy the world will be a safer place.

There are no words that can console your family, only to tell them you are a Hero to us all, and they are in my prayers.

Thank you and God Bless You!

Deborah S Erwin/GA
daughter of fallen officer

July 6, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir....................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Ft Worth TX Police

July 6, 2007

God bless brother & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

July 6, 2007

Rest in peace...you will not be forgotten.

July 6, 2007