Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

David,
I am now a retired military officer after 20 yrs service. I have honored you, your service, and your sacrifice proudly in our James River High School Class of 1981 25th Reunion slideshow, held 19Aug06 at the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs. You are sadly missed.

Lt Col Eric Claunch, USAF (ret)
High School classmate

August 17, 2006

I was only five when my uncle died, my cosine and I were very close as children. I can remember how much it hurt my family. It changed alot of us. I think of him every day reminded by other police men that risk there lives for us. We will always miss you uncle David.

Keysha Hale
David's niece

June 21, 2006

Remembering you on this the 20th Anniversary of your tragic death. My prayers today will be offered for you and your family. God Bless.

Anne (Civilian UK)

April 12, 2006

You will have left us 20 years ago this April 12th. I miss you as much today as I did the day you left us. You will never be forgotten. You will always be our BABY BOY.

Linda Kelly Sister of David

April 7, 2006

Knew Officer Rickman (David) well. Was and still is an outstanding person, peer, fellow Soldier/ Paratrooper, Military Police Officer, Mentor and Friend.

Thanks for everything you did and rest assured everything you taught me is still being used today.

MSG Collier
Fort Bragg Law Enforcement Center

March 23, 2006

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

April 12, 2005

I'm in the application process in the city with the agencey that you gave your life for. I see you picture everytime I go there and just wanted to say thank you. You are not forgotten.

March 28, 2005

Although I never knew Officer Rickman, I felt I did because of how other Officers talked about him. Everyone spoke very highly of this fine man and COP.

Officer Rickman made the ultimate sacrafice for Roanoke. Thank you Officer Rickman for everything you did.

R.H. McNiff
Roanoke City PD

January 9, 2004