South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Reflections for Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks
Please know that we feel your pain in Virginia. End of Watch Trooper First Class Ricks. You did well.
Chris Kassabian Schaefer
USMCR-R
October 1, 2025
My heartfelt condolences and prayers! Godspeed
Police Communications Officer Joyce Chai
Bossier Police Dept
September 15, 2025
Rest in peace brother.
Patrolman 1st class SCHP Tom Lucas
S.C. Highway Patrol. 1971-1983
September 15, 2025
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 4, 2025
Trooper Ricks,
I'm saddened to learn of your loss. Thank you for your service to the people of South Carolina. I'll pray for your wife and family as well as your friends and colleagues. Rest in peace.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9
Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)
September 1, 2025
Rest in Peace Trooper Ricks. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers, and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
August 31, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service
August 25, 2025
Father in Heaven, Bless the soul of this thy servant departed Trooper Dennis Ricks. Keep his spirit with you throughout all eternity. Bless his family and all those who mourn his passing grant them comfort and peace. This we ask in thy holy name, Amen.
George E. Martin Sr
Chaplain
SC FOP 12; IPA Region 14
2797 Stellar Loop
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
August 23, 2025
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD (Retired)
August 21, 2025
May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
August 21, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks and the extended law enforcement family of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina.
End of Watch Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
August 19, 2025
On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks. Please know we are eternally grateful for Dennis’ service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks, Point 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the South Carolina Highway Patrol in Blythewood, South Carolina for Dennis’ partner and fellow troopers. Point 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Trooper First Class Dennis Rick’s family.
Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Dennis.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27
Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
linrhodes@yahoo.com
972-978-5325
Linda Rhodes
August 18, 2025
Rest in Paradise Brother Trooper. Prayers for your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service.
Retired M/Sgt Lisa Ditzler
Illinois State Police D-16
August 18, 2025
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)
August 18, 2025
Thank you for your service Trooper Dennis Ricks !!!!!
Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept
August 18, 2025
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Trooper Ricks. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
August 18, 2025
We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks. His dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.
Tawanna Wade-Gerchman
Nevada Office of Emergency Management
August 18, 2025
Please accept our sincere condolences on behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles. May the lasting memories of Trooper First Class Ricks provide comfort and strength, and may his service and dedication be honored always.
Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
August 18, 2025
My condolences to Deputy Rick' Ricks family and friends. My prayers are with each of you. Sleep i Peace Sir, and thank you for all your service.
Angela Polite..Augusta Ga
August 18, 2025
May he have eternal peace
Tpr. Bryan D. Pack (ret)
Ohio State Highway Patrol
August 17, 2025
Rest Now Brother
Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
August 17, 2025
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
August 17, 2025
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Du
Retired
August 17, 2025
Thank you for your service. May eternal peace be with you, your family and the SC Highway Patrol. Walk with God and watch over us all.
Investigator William Bibsack
Columbia County GA Sheriff’s Office
August 17, 2025
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
August 17, 2025