Lee County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, February 2, 2026
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Richard A. Haggard
RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
February 3, 2026
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
February 3, 2026
RIP
Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD
February 3, 2026
I am very saddened to hear this news about Deputy Haggard. I met Rick this summer at the School Resource Officer Basic Course in Biloxi, MS and reunited with him this fall at ALERRT training. Deputy Haggard was always ready to give a helping hand in any situation or task. Rick often talked about how much he loved his family and spending time with them. I pray for his community, Friends, Department and most of all his Family that you all can find comfort and healing during this time. I extend my deepest condolences to Rick's family, I thank you for allowing our Law Enforcement community to have him on our team. Deputy Rick Haggard you will be missed! Rest in Peace Brother!
Officer Jeff Conway
Petal School District Police Department
February 3, 2026
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)-Adult Corrections Facility
February 3, 2026
Lee County Sheriff’s Department,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the recent loss
of Deputy Sheriff Rick Haggard.
Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheriff Walt McNeil
Leon County Sheriff's Office
February 3, 2026
Rest Now Brother
Sgt D.R. Harvey -retired
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office-Az
February 3, 2026
Deputy Haggard, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your commitment to law enforcement, to your family, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
February 3, 2026
Thank you for your service Deputy Haggard. Your work and dedication will never be forgotten.
Chief Matt Garder
Bland ISD Police Department (Tx)
February 3, 2026
Rest in Peace, Deputy!
Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
February 3, 2026
Prayers are being sent out to the family and friends for the loss of this beautiful soul. Thank you for what you’ve Service blessings to your family
Thank you for your service Mary Gangl
Collegedale Police Department
February 3, 2026
RIP Deputy Sheriff Haggard. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Lee County
Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120
February 3, 2026
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
February 3, 2026
Requiescat in Paces
Lieutenant (Retired) Michael O’Connor
Madison, CT PD
February 3, 2026