Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 19, 2026

rest easy here thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade. Thank you

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

February 18, 2026

Rest in Peace Deputy Haggard. 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

February 17, 2026

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Richard A. Haggard! Thank you for your service with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi as the Resource Officer for Shannon Elementary School. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Family, all of your Friends and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us. We want them to know that you will never be forgotten! God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

February 13, 2026

It takes a special Deputy who can separate himself from the "normal" duties of a law enforcement officer and be able to relate-connect with our youth in a positive way. Standing before a classroom of students is a powerful place to be just as sitting inside a patrol car. Deputy Richard Haggard, I salute you for the positive role model you were, you honored your badge and the community you served.

Jorge Valles 21348 Retired
Los Angeles Police Department

February 12, 2026

RIP sir.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police - Troop "D"

February 11, 2026

I am so sorry to the family's of this police officer and I want to say thank you for your service you are a hero to the U.S.A Sincerly Chris Deras 7th grader farquar middle school MD

Chris Deras
Farquar middle school

February 9, 2026

RIP

Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

February 6, 2026

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 6, 2026

On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Rick Haggard. Please know we are eternally grateful for Rick’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Rick Haggard, Point 27 sent 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 Lee County Sheriff’s Department in Tupelo, Mississippi for Rick’s partner and fellow officers. 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 Deputy Rick Haggard’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 Rick.

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

February 6, 2026

MY PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY HAGGARD AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

February 6, 2026

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain (Retired)


Pittsburgh PD

February 6, 2026

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 5, 2026

Thank you for your service brother! Prayers for God to comfort the Haggard family and the family of Lee County Sheriff’s Office. We have the watch brother!

Lt . Jim Robbins Reserve Patrol Div.
Lowndes County, MS Sheriff’s Office

February 5, 2026

On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we extend our deepest condolences on the loss of Sheriff Haggard. His passing is a solemn reminder of the inherent risks law enforcement officers face each day in service to their communities. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and the entire community as they navigate this difficult time.

Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 5, 2026

Thank you for your service Deputy Sheriff Rick Haggard !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

February 5, 2026

Rest in peace, Deputy Haggard. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 5, 2026

God bless you Deputy Rick Haggard, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

February 4, 2026

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace brother.

Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA

February 4, 2026

Our thouhts and prayers are with you

Chaplain Toby Cambron
Whitehall Ploice Department

February 4, 2026

You sacrificed to keep us safe. You will rest with heroes.
May God bless you and yours forever and a day.

Patricia Harrison RN

February 4, 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Rick Haggard and the extended law enforcement family of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi.

End of Watch Monday, February 2, 2026

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

February 4, 2026

PROTECTORS PRAYER

LORD, YOU HAVE ALREADY WON THE BATTLES I WILL FACE TODAY.

I REST IN YOUR SOVEREIGNTY KNOWING YOU HAVE APPOINTED ME
FOR THIS DUTY.

THE POWER THAT CREATED EVERYTHING LIVES IN ME THROUGH YOUR SPIRIT, LET ME FEAR NOTHING.

GIVE ME THE COURAGE OF DAVID, THE STRENGHT OF SAMSON, WISDOM SOLOMON AND THEGRACE OF YOUR SON, JESUS.

WHILE I AM AWAY PROTECT MY FAMILY, LET ME RETURN UNHARMED. PREPARE THEIR HEARTS SHOULD TODAY BE THE DAY I MEET YOU FACE TO FACE.

LET ME SERVE THE PEOPLE OF THIS BLESSED COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY WITH A SERVANT'S HEART; BEING QUICK TO LISTEN, SLOW TO SPEAK, AND SLOW TO BECOME ANGRY.

LORD YOU HAVE GIVEN ME GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. HELP ME TO PROTECT THE VULNERABLE AND INNOCENT.

WHEN THE MOMENT CALLS, ALLOW ME TO SHOW COMPASSION AND HUMILITY TO THOSE WHO CROSS MY PATH.

WHEN FACED WITH EVIL, LET MY ACTIONS BE DEFINITIVE, IMPERTIAL, AND ABOVE REPROACH.

PROTECT MY BROTHER TO MY LEFT AND MY SISTER TO MY RIGHT AS WE RESPOND FEARLESSLY, WITHOUT HESITATION TO THE UNKNOWN

FOR HIS GLORY

David P Strawn, Firefighter/Paramedic (r
Dayton Ohio Fire Depart

February 4, 2026

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 4, 2026

Rest in peace Brother, God speed to family and friends.

Craig Neading Ret. Deputy Sheriff
Stark County Sheriff's Office Ohio, Ret

February 4, 2026