Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Slidell Police Department wishes to extend its special thoughts and heartfelt prayers in your time of sorrow.

Alayna Wilcox, Secretary
Slidell Police Department

August 13, 2007

You have done your time in hell, now go and be with the lord. My prayers go out to all.

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD

August 13, 2007

Policeman's 23rd Psalm


The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Deputy Sheriff (RET)
St. Tammany Parish S.O.

August 13, 2007

Just 2 months ago I lost my brother in much the same way as Chief Richard; responding to a call for help, serving his community. I believe that there is a special place in heaven for those who give their lives in the line of duty. May God protect and comfort your family. You are forever in our prayers.

Jennifer M. Mooney
Sister of DFC Hilery Mayo Jr. EOW 6/9/07 STPSO La.

August 12, 2007

May God be with you Chief Richard.
Rest in Peace

Officer RS Imrie
Scottish Prison Service

August 12, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW CHIEF RICHARD PERSONALLY , I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

August 12, 2007

"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others, at whatever cost."--Arthur Ashe

Chief - You gave the ultimate sacrifice en route to assist your men, an example of true leadership and heroism.

To Chief Richard's family - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this dark time.

August 11, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Chief of Police David Gerald Richard,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Chief of Police David Gerald Richard. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Chief of POlice David Gerald Richard is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

August 11, 2007

The policeman 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 a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.

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 time 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 fear.

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 born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you’ve done your time in hell"

Sgt. Justin K. Nevels
Clinton, LA P.D.

August 11, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE AND YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY AND FELLOW OFFICERS!!!!!!! REST IN PEACE ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

August 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Marlene Newchurch
Tee of Sgt Jeremy Paul Newchurch EOW 3-01-2007
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office

August 11, 2007

Chief Rest in Peace.

C.O.Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Department of Correction,NY.

August 10, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

August 10, 2007

We will remember you as a hero. We will keep your memory in our hearts and your family and loved ones in our prayers. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

August 10, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

August 10, 2007

Rest In Peace, Brother. My prayers go out to the friends and family of Chief Richard.

Mike Bradford; Weymouth,MA

Investigator Mike Bradford (Ret)
Tallahassee Police Dept

August 10, 2007

Rest in peace. Your thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

August 10, 2007

GOD BLESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND


DETECTIVE
CONNECTICUT

Detective
Naugatuck CT Police

August 10, 2007

Rest in peace, my brother. You are now in a much better place. You will NEVER be forgotten. "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1

Officer J.W. Propst #3389
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte, NC

August 9, 2007

Thank you for your service! All of Boston will miss you!

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Deptarment

August 9, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Choef Richard. Rest in peace, sir, your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

August 9, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Chief Richard, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

August 9, 2007

May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the Port Barre Police Department.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 9, 2007

May you Rest in Peace Chief............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

August 9, 2007

God Bless your family, your time in Heaven has started, "Protect the streets of Heaven." You are an outstanding Police Chief!!!!!!!!!!!!

Detective M.P.
St Landry

August 9, 2007