Officer Down Memorial Page

I still remember your advice.
Thank you for that.

Pfc chris wood
Prince Georges County Police
May 18, 2012

Just came across this page. I'm very happy to see Richie remembered in this way.

I grew up with Richie. He was the fastest kid in our group of neighborhood kids. I mean fast! Many were the days that we played and got in trouble in Calverton. Riding bikes, going to the "Pits" (something never approved by the parents ;-) and just general good times.

I moved away when I was 10. While I got back to that neighborhood at times...it wasn't often enough. Was always happy to run into Richie or Johnny. We still ran around when we could, but it was less and less.

Last time I saw Richie was at Darrins' wedding. Boy had he changed. He was somewhat hyper as a kid (I say that in a good way) but he had really calmed down by that point. We had a good time catching up on things and said we'd stay in touch. Sorry to drop the ball Rich.

Still think about you a lot. Hope everyone is well.

Your friend, Dave T

*just had a memory flashback that I had forgotten and worth telling. The front of our house had this cast iron railings that were conveniently shaped for climbing. They went from the ground to the roof. I was caught several times after climbing them up to the roof. But I just remembered Richie getting caught by my Dad on our roof. I can still see him speeding back to his house after Dad chased him down. Think I must've planted the idea in his head somehow. Good times.*

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friend
January 8, 2012

I never heard the news, or even knew of you until today. I am from PG County, born and raised. Though it has been 3 years since your passing I still feel grief and sorrow. As a Active Duty SGT in the United States Army, I know what it is like to lose a brother in arms. It doesn't matter if your uniform is blue, or green, we are all brothers and it saddends me to hear of all the brothers and sisters that have died through the years. When I hang this Green Suit up, I want to put the Blue one on, and I hope I can be half the man and cop you were. Rest in Piece brother

SGT W,
United States Army

SGT W
United States Army
November 12, 2011

you know its been 3 years since you have left all of us. Well a little bit more, it sucks without you around. I miss you findog.

someone missing you
friend
July 31, 2011

you are not forgotten. I think of you and all you have meant to all of us every day. Thank you for being you. It seems like yesterday that we chased that stolen car. Bless you and your family.....Greater love hath no man...that he give up his life for his friend. God bless.

PFC
pgpd
June 21, 2011

Well Rich as we approach 3 years it is still hard to believe your gone. I think about this loss everyday, and we have tried so hard to make sure you are never forgotten. I feel at times I have failed with keeping up on your family but they are doing good and hanging in there. I think Kelly knows I am here if she ever needs anything. RIP my brother and friend as we go through this together.

Al
Beltsville VFD
May 21, 2011

I miss you dad!!

Lauren
Daughter
January 10, 2011

Rich, its the holidays again. I wish you were here, I need advice on somethings, more so clarity. You were always so good with that. The girls are getting big, looking more and more like you. Start back to school this spring, wish you and Steve were here so I can get help with homework. Its not the same in Dist 6 and at Beltsville with out you and Steve. It sucks, miss your ping pong matches and your off the wall jokes. Plus you would be having fun playing Snider aka Socks in COD black ops with Opie singing christmas carols in the backround. I will come up and visit before the holidays. Miss you friend.

Anonymous
December 10, 2010

Rich, its the holidays again. I wish you were here, I need advice on somethings, more so clarity. You were always so good with that. The girls are getting big, looking more and more like you. Start back to school this spring, wish you and Steve were here so I can get help with homework. Its not the same in Dist 6 and at Beltsville with out you and Steve. It sucks, miss your ping pong matches and your off the wall jokes. Plus you would be having fun playing Snider aka Socks in COD black ops with Opie singing christmas carols in the backround. I will come up and visit before the holidays. Miss you friend.

Anonymous
December 10, 2010

This world sucks without you!

Anonymous
October 25, 2010

Rich,

Just thinking of you

family friend
September 14, 2010

Rich,
I wish you were here especially today. I went to visit you and steve and of course tommy. I really could have used your inlightful insight on matters. Keep your eye out on me (tell steve and tommy too) for tuesday. I will need all the help I can get. I miss you. They dedicated 197 to you. It's a wonderful sign. You would love it. Well, I will write more tuesday to keep you updated. Please watch over me for this one. :)

Anonymous
August 29, 2010

Rich...where to start? I know you have been looking out for all of us but my husband...he needs you. He doesnt know how to handle you not being here and its been 2 years. I worry about him everyday. Just find a way to let him know please...let him know it will all be ok. Thanks fin...we miss you dearly<3

Someone missing you
Friend
June 29, 2010

Rich,
Wow, were to start... It's your anniversary today. You left all of us 2 years ago, and things don't seem the same. You have left many holes in many hearts, that only you would ever be able to fix. You were a GREAT dad, husband and most of all a great friend. I miss my friend and I know Kelly and your mini me's miss you A LOT. Keep looking out for all of us. Guide your new brother in blue. Miss you Rich.

Anonymous
June 27, 2010

Rich,

Another officer killed in the line of duty, MSP Trooper Brown, watch over him & his family.

family friend
June 13, 2010

THANK YOU for the strings you've pulled, as if you hadn't already done enough for me. I can only imagine how proud you are when you see how amazing the girls are. Two beautiful handfulls! Sometimes i wonder where they get that from? Gee, there's a tough one. Hahah! They are certainly living up to your name!!

Anonymous
June 2, 2010

Thinking of you, Kelly, Nicole & Lauren

Anonymous
May 1, 2010

Hey Buddy,
Bad news came again...It kindda takes me back to the day when I heard the bad news about you. I dont think it will ever be easy. Kelly and the girls are doing fine. Talked to nicole today and she had a signature line on her text that said "I love jake" I thought that was pretty funny, then I said wait a minute Who's Jake..Im sure you got a kick out of that....Anyways, Im sure that you have taken Jensen under your wing and are FTOing(guiding)him through this rough time, just as you took me, edwards, frost, edge and scott under yours......I miss you and I'll stop by monday.

Sock
March 11, 2010

Rich, I could of used your guidence and advice today... I cried to kelly and I cried for you. It seems like yesterday everything happened. Please look after all of us. Take care of jensen, you steve and tony don't give him to much trouble up there. Man do I miss your craziness. By the way La is your jr half, she looks more and more like you everyday, but she does have kelly's sass. GOTTA LOVE IT!!! Miss you.

Anonymous
March 10, 2010

So many of us still struggle inside with the loss of you.

family friend
February 28, 2010

We think of you & talk about you often - you are never forgotten.

family friend
February 3, 2010

Rich... Wish you were here.. So much I want to tell you and the advice I could use. Keep and eye out on us... Could use your assistance Jan 8th and 23rd. Miss you!

Anonymous
December 22, 2009

Rich,

Rest in Peace brother,you are thought of everyday.

Kelly,

Our prayers are with you

Anonymous
November 17, 2009

Thinking of you w/ the holidays approaching.

Family Friend
November 1, 2009

Some days are better than others but today is not a good one. We miss you so much!

Anonymous
October 9, 2009