Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

THE FINAL INSPECTION
The officer stood and faced God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now Policeman, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"
The Policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry badges, we can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place, among the people here. They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod. As the Policeman waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Policeman, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets; you’ve done your time in Hell."
~Author Unknown~

Lt. John Kelly
Nasau County, NY PD

May 2, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Trooper Rich. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Alaska State Troopers.

Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
US Postal Inspection Service

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Gabriel, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

May 2, 2014

Sad! My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Rich's family and friends during this terrible time.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

May 2, 2014

Trooper Rich, thank you brother for your service and sacrifice. May GOD bless and comfort the family this hero leaves behind.

Deputy
TN

May 2, 2014

TPR GASBRIEL RICH MAY YOU R I P

MICHAEL LONG
NY STATE POLICE RETIRED

May 2, 2014

RIP Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt Scott Grube
Borough of North Catasauqua

May 2, 2014

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team texas

May 2, 2014

May God Bless the families and fellow Troopers of these men. They are hero's, not because of how they died, because of how they lived.

Captain J. D. Connelly, retired
SC Highway Patrol

May 2, 2014

Rest In Peace....

John Ruth, AEMD Comm Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch,TX

May 2, 2014

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace Trooper Gabriel Rich. Prayers to your family, friends and the Alaska State Trooper family.

Retired Master Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol

May 2, 2014

I have no words that can say what I want to say or how I feel. We all know the possibilities but it never gets easier. Too many in Too Short of a time and Too many known by all. My thoughts and prayers to you family until we meet. Gabe thank you for all you did.

Troy Shuey, Sgt
Alaska State Troopers

May 2, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Trooper Rich during this most sorrowful time. Rest in peace brother.

DSgt. Robert Green, (ret.)
Detroit Police Department

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace, Trooper Rich. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Alaska State Troopers and your many law enforcement brothers and sisters. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace Trooper Rich!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

May 2, 2014

Rest in Peace Brothers!

Lt. Paul Campbell
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office

May 2, 2014

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin County Sheriff's Office

May 2, 2014

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 2, 2014

Such a terrible tragedy. Condolences to family, friends and fellow Troopers. My heart breaks for all of you. RIP Sergeant Patrick Scott Johnson

Debbie
Citizen

May 2, 2014

Rest in Peace Trooper Rich. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rich Family and the Alaska State Police.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ

May 2, 2014