Family, Friends, and All Others Remember . . .

Photograph: Police Officer Timothy B. Ridenour

Patch image: Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Police Officer Timothy B. Ridenour
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland
Monday, October 27, 1975

it must be nice to have a daughter like yours ,who loves you so much

Anonymous

2009-10-27

Remembering you on this day you rose to heaven & left us here on earth. As those days turned into months, turned into years we continue to honor you & think of you daily. You would be proud of your family. We will continue to honor you & love you.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoox

Denise DePasquale
Daughter
2009-10-27

TOMORROW WILL BE ANOTHER YEAR WITHOUT YOU! I JUST WANT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW WHAT A GREAT PERSON YOU ARE. YOUR SPIRITS LIFTED MANY IN TROUBLED TIMES & YOUR BRAVERY HELPED MANY IN NEED OF YOUR SERVICES ON THE STREETS OF BALTIMORE. IT'S SAD YOU LEFT US THIS WAY & WILL BE REMEMBERED ALWAYS AS MY HERO! AS THAT OLE' SAYING GOES GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN...XOXOXOXO
DENISE

DENISE DEPASQUALE
DAUGHTER
2008-10-26

TODAY IS NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY & I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW I AM LEAVING THIS IN MEMORY OF YOU TODAY...YOUR SHOES HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED BY MOM, MY BROTHERS, OR MYSELF..XOXOXO

DENISE DEPASQUALE
DAUGHTER
2008-10-15

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN YOUR COMING UP ON ANOTHER BIRTHDAY WE FAILED TO SPEND WITH YOU IN PERSON. SO, I WILL LEAVE THIS HERE TO LET YOU KNOW I AM SHARING IT WITH YOU IN SPIRIT...YOU HAVE HAD 2 MORE ANGELS SENT YOUR WAY. I AM SURE YOU HAVE BEEN CATCHING UP ON ALL THE LATEST AND THE GREATEST DOWN HERE FROM GRANDMA. (LOL) YOUR BIGGEST FAN EVER!!!! I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU NOT A DAY GOES BY YOUR NOT ON MY MIND....RIP.

Denise DePasquale
daughter
2008-07-24

Despite the many years that have gone by, I have never forgotten you. I have to admit that there are times when I see your picture, I find myself going back to that fateful day and I fight back the tears. I will always remember that Bronco pulling up at our house in Glen Burnie with you, Aunt Kathy, Little Timmy, and then baby Neicey coming to visit. I think it's important that everyone know just how proud I am of Aunt Kathy. Through it all, she kept her family together and exhibited an insurmountable strength unlike any I have ever seen in my lifetime. This rings true still today. I love Aunt Kathy so very much and also want her to know that not only I, but your children recognize the sacrifices you made for each one of them over the years. Aunt Kathys entire life has been dedicated to her three wonderful children. Even during those times of adversity, she never faultered.

In my heart Uncle Timmy, you died a hero but in your death you created a hero... your wife, my Aunt.

We all love and miss you....

Millisia Brown
Neice
2008-02-28

Just a little note to let you know a day don't go by without me thinking of you... god has sent 3 more angels your way i am sure you welcomed them with open arms. i miss you and think of you everyday.

Denise DePasquale
Daughter
2008-01-04

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-07

leaving a little note to you minutes turned into hours turning into days and now it's years i count. i would give anything to have you here with us. your wife, children, and grandchildren miss you dearly. you are never forgotten and always in our thoughts & prayers. in your memory today i will leave you with a little note: i love you more than life and nobody had or will ever take your place in our hearts. god bless you.

Denise DePasquale
daughter
2007-10-27

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-26

Officer Ridenour my grandfather Fank Schmitz spoke alot about you before he past away i hope now you two are patroling together once more up in heaven.

Cadet Michael Schmitz Jr.
Baltimore county police
2007-10-06

another year has come and gone. always missed and never forgotten.

daughter denise depasquale
daughter
2007-07-27

father's day has passed and now your birthday will be passing soon. just want you to know we have never forgotten you. your in my prayers and my mind always and forever.

love,

daddy's little girl

Denise DePasquale
daughter
2007-07-07

Tim ..... I have thought of you often. My prayers and thoughts remain stedfast.

Officer Tom Chalmers
Baltimore City Police Dept // retired
2007-05-30

Uncle Timmy, I never had the honor to get to know you, but I know you were a great man, and full of courage.I see the courage you have passed on to your children and wife and for that I admire you.For that reason and many more you are a man of honor.As you potrol the streets of heaven please remember you are miss and love forever, and we know you look down on us and protect us still today.You are our angel....

Julie Green
great neice
2007-02-10

God bless Officer Ridenour, his family, and his brothers and sisters with the Baltimore PD. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Cpl. J.J. Picardi #38
Galloway Township Police, NJ
2007-02-10

Thank you for all the generous comments left to my father. He was the best Dad in the whole world. Although I was young he had so much love for his family it will stay with me for a life time. It's nice to see he is still thought of & remembered.

Denise Angela Ridenour (DePasquale)

Denise DePasquale
Daughter
2007-01-31

Brother Ridenour,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

2006-01-16

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
2005-11-21

Although you had only 8 months on the job, you showed great courage and bravery in the face of extreme danger.
In dealing with a deranged mental person who ripped the gun from your holster and shot you several times at close range. Other Officers were able to shoot and kill your attacker.
YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION HONORED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF BALTIMORE CITY.
As you patrol in Heaven, you will never have to see the evil on this earth.

Officer Wiliam Hackley Ret.
Baltimore Police Dept.
2005-10-25

you are a officer of bravery and courage and you will never be forgotten officer ridenour .

high school student

2005-03-01

you are a officer of courage and bravery and you will never be forgotten officer ridenour .

2005-03-01

you are a brave man officer ridenour .

private citizen of baltimore city .
none
2005-02-28

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

2004-10-27

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