Trooper First Class Lauren M. Ridge Maryland State Police Maryland Friday, July 14, 1950  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Lauren died before I was born; however, he and my father were great friends. My father stops by Lauren's grave almost weekly, salutes, and says "God Bless You". My father, served during WWII as did Lauren. It is a shameful thing when an officer is killed. It is a wonderful thing when they are remembered and honored.

Thank you to all of the law enforcement officers whom have dedicated their lives to protecting the homeland.

Patrick K. Ridge
Second Cousin
2008-11-07

Sir,

Your picture has been nicely framed and hangs on the wall at the entrance to the troopers room at the Hagerstown Barrack, as a reminder of your sacrifice...and so that you may watch over these young troopers. Thank you for your sacrfice.

PCS DJ Bennett
Maryland State Police Brk O
2008-01-06

I had the absolute fortunate, pleasure of being taught the art of Investigation & Interrogation at the now closed Naval Base at Bainbridge Md. The Teacher was former MSP trooper Milfred Bodt who was at the time, the civilian chief of Investigations for the base.He was a former friend/co-worker/classmate of Ridge. (Bodtleft MSP shortly after the Ridge incident when The NAVY was hiring experienced Police officers/investigators for the base)Time to time he would wistfully talk about THEM... you could easily tell that he held Ridge in nothing but the highest esteem as he talked about them ....then he would hang his head and shake it slowly and I would leave his office for awhile. I took his teachings and their standards to follow in their footsteps.Trp Ridge rest easy and assured that you did your best and left many friends that still talk about you and get a tear in their eye when they do..."All gave some and Some gave all" RIP TPR RIDGE and THANK YOU Trp BODT!!!!!!!

Bob Hayden
Ret dep sheriff , Pensacola fl
2007-07-30

Your sacrifice will alays be remembered.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-07-14

You are a true hero sir! Thank you for service, rest easy, we'll take the watch from here.

Delaware State Police
2006-08-25

Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2005-04-29

Trooper Ridge you are not forgotten. God speed.

2004-12-25

For those who pledge to uphold it, freedom requires a sacrafice the protected will never know.

Anon

PO 3 Lee Guzinski
Montgomery County Maryland