Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

missing you

Anonymous

January 15, 2009

I READ YOUR MOMS REFLECTION AND NOTICED YOUR BADGE NUMBER WAS 519.HOW IRONIC THAT WAS MY BADGE NUMBER TOO.MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY.THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS COUNTRY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.YOU WERE A TRUE HERO FOR FACING UNKNOWN DANGERS THAT AWAITS US.YOU WERE DOING WHAT YOU LOVED AND YOU WERE DOING YOUR DUTY.YOU SERVED WITH CARE AND HONOR.HEROS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.

AL LLANOS
FRESNO PD RET.

November 16, 2008

today has been the hardest day of my life and like always you helped me make it through it. Thank you for everthing you are still doing for me. I love you and i miss you very much.

April 14, 2008

Richard David is the name of my son too. I know your mom and sister. Your mom was the first one to help me in Austin that sad day. It was the day I was to see my son's name on the Police Memorial. She was so kind to me and our family. Your sister is now getting the Metroplex COPS up and running again for us. You have a great family and they are so proud of you. I hope you can come to your mom in her dreams and cheer her up. She is still so sad. She is a beautiful woman of course you know that. Keep watch over your family and tell my son Hal that I still miss him.

Sharon Dickerson
Friend of Family

March 11, 2008

I was remembering Rick in my prayers today and was stunned to realize how much time has passed. Still think of him - still miss him.

Telecommunicator D. Martelle
DFW Airport PD

February 14, 2008

I can't believe it has been 11 years. I did what I could. Wish it could have been more.

Detective

February 14, 2008

"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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 6, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 15, 2008

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

October 4, 2007

Its often a cruel and ironic truth that the day a Police officer rises my also be the last day he will ever see;Richard you worked like I now do at the "virtual crossroads of the world"-an international airport. I,like you have ,patrolled tirelessly to protect a population that easily dwarfs what our municipal counterparts would say is impossible,to make it as safe as any place could be.even at the end you put others before your self-truly the mark of a policeman,and protector of others...

Officer M.K. Gentry
City of Los Angeles Airport Police Dept

August 6, 2007

10 YEARS LATER AND YOU ARE STILL THOUGHT OF AND REMEMBERED.

February 15, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

February 14, 2007

Corporal Barreda, today marks the 10th anniversary of your tragic death. Your training kicked in and you did everything you could to avoid a problem, but it didn’t work. Though I never met you, I mourn your being taken from this life, from your department and most especially, your family.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 14, 2007

May you Rest in Peace and may Our Lord bless both you and your loved ones.

February 14, 2007

Ricky, I think of you from time to time. It's been almost 10yrs. I miss the good time's with you and Chance, Larry and the boys. Today they layed down other officer down today to be with god. These made me think of you once again. Bro I miss you.

Bro
Brother

December 22, 2006

Mijo,
How I miss that smile and unique little laugh. My throat gets tight and the big salty tears just fall when I try to read or look at anything with your picture or name on it. Yet it feels good to know that others have not forgotten you and you of course are with us every minute. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish I had one more day, one more smile, one more hug.
Your sister is going to be the new President for our Metroplex chapter of COPS. I am so proud of her. I know you will help her succeed.
Hey, your little brother is getting married Sunday! Can you believe Little Mikey?
Wasn't Brittnee's Sweet 16 Party wonderful? Everyone enjoyed the video, especially your part.
I miss you so much...so much...
Come see me in my dreams tonight.

I don't understand why they do not have your badge number on this site. #519

Mother

October 19, 2006

I remember Rick Barreda when he worked for the Irving Police Department as a public service officer. He went on to work for D/FW Airport DPS and I knew he'd do well. He was a nice guy and I know he's missed. I will not forget him. God's blessings on his family.

Patrolman D.E. Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

April 13, 2005

Rick,

You will be in our memories forever.  I was there. I helped, I cried, I learned.  God bless you and Nicole.  In the 2 short years that I worked with you, I learned a lot from you.  Take care, brother.  See you on the other side.

Anonymous

NEVER FORGOTTEN

Anonymous

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS 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 badges 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 just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many 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 Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."



There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Anonymous

I just wanted to say a thank you to all police officers out there doing their job. They often don't get the thanks they deserve but criticism comes too easily. My heart breaks everytime I see the face of a true hero who has died in the line of duty. God bless him and all policemen out there working for us. Keep safe.

Anonymous