Officer Down Memorial Page

I recently read a book, "The Hanging Of Henry Gambrill" which detailed your murder and the murder of Officer Benton. As you rest in heaven, please know that you are not forgotten.

David Eastman, retired police officer
Baltimore Police Department
January 5, 2012

Brother Rigdon, Honoring you on your 151 year EOW. Thank you for your service, sacrifice and Heroism. Rest easy...

Anonymous
September 22, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 151rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous
September 22, 2009

Remembering you today. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous
November 8, 2008

Remembering you today. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous
November 8, 2008

We will never forget you or the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
November 8, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH
November 2, 2007

Still remembered after all these years. Thank you for your service.

Maryland Citizen
November 8, 2006

We ask Thy blessings and eternal rest to all our brothers and sisters
Who have sacrificed their very lives in the performance of
their duties. Give their loved ones the peace and
Strength to bear the anguish of their loss. Remove all
resentment from their hearts, knowing that eternal
peace and rest will abide their departed loved ones
forever. This we beg, Thy name forever and ever,
Amen.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police
November 21, 2005

Your story was mentioned in an article written by Craig Floyd with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Thank you for your years of service and dedication to your job.

February 25, 2005

Officer Rigdon stood up for his principles and brought the murderer of a fellow Police Officer to justice. Unfortunately he paid for his dedication with his life. Rest in Peace Officer Rigdon.

Auxiliary Police Officer Charles Smith
New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section
September 24, 2004

When I start my tour of duty God,
wherever crime may be
as I walk the darkened streets alone
let me be close to thee
Please give me understanding
with both the young and old
let me listen with attention
until their story's told.
Let me never make a judgement
in a rash or callous way
but let me hold my patience let
each man have his say.

Lord, if some dark and dreary night
I must give my life
With your everlasting love
protect my children and my wife

Anonymous