Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Master Trooper Rich,

How saddened we were to learn of your grievous loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Keep focused on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief and may you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care.

Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Sandra Crouch
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91

MD Transportation Authority Police

July 6, 2007

God speed.Truly God waits with open arms for such a Valiant warrior.

State Trooper D Osborne/ K-9 Alec
Tennessee Highway Patrol

July 6, 2007

You are a true hero. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and dedicated service. Know that your family will be watched over by God , family and friends. Rest In Peace, we'll take the watch from here.

Trooper Colalillo
Florida Highway Patrol

July 6, 2007

I just wanted to say you are a true Hero! As a wife of a police officer, it is so scary everyday when you guys leave with a bullet proof vest on knowing that you may not walk through that door at the end of the night. My prayer and thoughts are with your family, especially your wife. You will not be forgotten!

To the wife of Master Trooper Rich:
Know that your police family will help you through this, you will never be alone. This will not get easier, it will just get different. In 2004 (August 18th) we lost one of our own, he was a good friend of mine and I just could bare to hear the words "time will heal everything and that it would get easier". Look at your children and see what a blessing they are. Its not fair, it won't be easier... but we are here for you. If you don't have enough strength to lead us we will lead, if you want to lead we will walk behind you so you don't fall and always know that we will be beside you no matter what to take your hand and be your friend. Your police family loves you all over the world, we will be thinking of you and praying for you!

Wife of an Indianapolis Metro Police Officer

July 6, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Master Trooper David Rich, and the Indiana State Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper Rich, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 6, 2007

Master Trooper Rich, my sincere condolences to your greiving family. My prayers go out to your fellow officers. May you Rest in Peace Sir...Thank you for your service. You are truly a Hero.

Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

July 6, 2007

Trooper Rich:

Thank you for your service and I am sorry you had to pay the ultimate price for your action of assistance to a fellow human being who turned out to be a thug.

God Bless you, your Wife and Children, may they be remembered in everyone's thoughts and prayers.

Godspeed, warrior.

Citizen

July 6, 2007

rest in peace brother. we now have the watch.

officer joseph winterer
carlin police dept. carlin nevada

July 6, 2007

Office Rich will always be remembered for his service. Our prayers cover the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer.

Cathy C. Carter
Mother of Charles Callemyn EOW 2/17/07

cathy callemyn carter

July 6, 2007

Sadly too often the good samaritan is met with deadly encounters.. Rest in peace my brother, God bless you and your family during your homegoing. Will see you one day..Bob Lester

retired police officer bob lester
Midland Texas Police Department

July 6, 2007

Thank you for Keeping the Highways safe we appreciate everything Law Enforcement does. we will never forget you.

David Gilliam

July 6, 2007

May you rest in God's peace

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

July 6, 2007

The Pecos Police Department, Offers our deepest condolences to Master Trooper Rich family and to The Indiana State Police. We also thank Master Trooper Rich for his service to The Great State Of Indiana, may you RIP brother.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas.

July 6, 2007

The wound will heal with time, but the scar remains forever so he is never forgotten.

Amanda Inzer
Wife of Alan Inzer EOW 1/25/07

July 6, 2007

R.I.P. MASTER TROOPER RICH. GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND THE INDIANA STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. GOD SPEED, NEVER FORGOTTEN!

DETECTIVE LIONEL GARRETT
INGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTEMENT

July 6, 2007

To Trooper Rich's family:

We in the law enforcement family grieve with you during this difficult time. There are no words I can offer to comfort you, but know that your loved one's sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Wake County Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 6, 2007

Rest in Peace sweet angel in blue...your end of watch has come...Relax and enjoy the heavens above...Your loved ones will be cared for and your legacy will live on...Rest in Peace sweet angel in blue.

TF
an Officers daughter

July 6, 2007

rest easy brother your family will always have your brothers and sisters in law enforcement for support.
may god bless

deputy sheriff retired
morgan county sheriff dept

July 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family through this terrible time. I pray that God will give you peace and that all those who you are soon to meet will show you the kindness and compassion that will show you and your family that we all care about you and that we are here for you. I know David is watching you all from above. All my love...

Brukentta sister of Dep. Shad Bassett
Pulaski Co. Sheriff Dept., EOW 10/7/05

July 6, 2007

OUR FALLEN OFFICERS

To our fallen officers
You have done your duty
Kept all safe from harm’s way
Until that fateful day
When you were taken away
From your family,friends,fellow officers
And the communities,in which you
Swore “To Serve & Protect”
Your watch is now over
May you rest with your
Brother & Sister Officers
Whom have sworn the same before you
Time is now for us to take the watch
As you stand on The Almighty’s right side
May all of you watch & protect us from harm’s way
Rest in Peace my Fellow Officer
You will always be forever in our hearts

Philadelphia,Pa.

July 6, 2007

Please accept our condolences to the family, friends and fellow law enforcement professionals. We are grieved at the loss of one of our own. We want you to also know - with honor many fall; but also, with honor – thousands stand. We salute our fallen trooper, our brother.

Directors, Members and Staff
Florida Association of State Troopers

July 6, 2007

Trooper Rich, thank you for all that you did to protect the citizens of Indiana. RIP

Deputy Probation Officer Cory Walker
Jennings County Indiana Superior Court Probation Dept.

July 6, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW MASTER TROOPER RICH PERSONALLY, I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT,GA

July 6, 2007

God bless the family of Trooper David Rich and to all the brave members of the Indiana State Police for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

July 6, 2007