Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God's will have been done. May his love of his family linger on for always. There is no word to tIe away the pain. I just Pray God blessed you all to find solace in you memories and the knowledge in knowing he loved you and he was doing good
Sadden by the loss.. .

Velvet Rice
Rice

April 12, 2015

The community of Rockford, Ill., are amazingly great to express this much love and concern for a fallen officer. This is a beautiful way to be remembered and an encouraging affect on others all over. I've read so many reflection's it's understandable that he left a lot of good results behind, but at the same time they have been placed in the book of heaven. The dedication, the support and the love he shared with so many, he left to always be remembered. He had to be a good man because he was determined to pave his way in the right direction. He wasn't a hero, he was an Angel. I believe some of us are born into this world as Angels to do God's will and he was that. He put his life in front of evil to bring some good to the Community. Remember, God's will is not to end in evil but to bring good out of it.

Joyce E. Henderson
Citizen

December 3, 2014

Thank you for the ultimate service. You are with God. We continue to pray for you. I pray your family has since begun to heal.

Michelle Cerone
MCSO wife

September 16, 2014

I SEE HIS FACE EVERYDAY. I HAVE THE MEMORIAL BUTTON THE DEPT. GAVE ALL THE JURORS ON MY DESK. IT'S A REMINDER THAT YOU CAN'T ALWAYS COUNT ON TOMORROW. THAT WE CAN NOT CONTROL THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS. I THINK OF HIS FAMILY OFTEN AND WISH THEM HOPE AND PEACE

S. BRENNAN
ALT. JUROR

September 3, 2014

I have nor will I EVER FORGET YOU MY BROTHER!!! We had some FUN CRAZEE TIMES!!! Jus like when u tricked me about my car:) Until we meet again WATCH OVER ALL OF US:) WE LOVE YOU FOREVER & EVER:)

Officer Lisa Hodges-Leombruni
Rockford Park District Police Department

August 2, 2014

I will NEVER EVER FORGET U MY BROTHER!!! We had fun times & jokes u played on me but most of all you were THE BEST COP !!!!! One day I will see you again until then watch over us here my brother!! Love to you & your awesome family your lil sis Lisa

Officer Lisa Hodges-Leombruni
Rockford Park District Police Department

August 2, 2014

RIP. You were a true hero and lived with courage. Gone but not forgotten.

Pamela Welks

August 1, 2014

My brother, Detective Howard Forrester) worked with Detective Rice and was absolutely devastated when this happened. He had so many great things to say about him. May they both rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

Patsy (Forrester) Coy
Friend

August 1, 2014

Such a wonderful husband and father. May the family be blessed with wonderful memories and guidance of faith. Etched in many of our hearts is a memorial that reads "Detective Kevin Darrell Rice, Sr."

Florence Miller Las Vegas, Nv
private citizen

March 11, 2014

Kevin Rice, thank you for your service to the City of Rockford. Your stories that I shared with your brother (Elmer Rice) are the main reasons I joined the Thin Blue Line. Your never forgotten brother.

Sergeant Andre Sayles
Beloit PD Friend of Family

November 14, 2013

Thank you Kevin Rice for your service and sacrifice. That being said, I find it disgracefu that a judge or jury gave his killer a 60 year sentence rather than Life Without the Possibility of Parole. Even if he serves the entire sentence there is the chance that he could be alive at age 80 and end up living free for a few years. If he is paroled years earlier, he could even live several more years comfortably. He never should have been out so soon after the first murder.

Joe
Civilian

June 8, 2013

Just saw this on Mystery Detectives. I pray that Detective Rice's soul is resting in peace. Much respect to him and condolences to his family. Such a sad and unnecessary murder.

Citizen-V Nelson
NA

June 7, 2013

Rest in Peace, Detective Rice. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 29, 2013

I will always remember you.

Casandra
Cousin

December 12, 2011

It is hard to believe almost 10 years have gone by. You are still remembered for the hero that you were not just because of the way that you died, but because of the way that you lived, giving to the community every day. You are missed.

Pam

July 15, 2011

I saw the story on their case yesterday in the Swiss-German TV. Your friends of the Rockfort Police Dep. have really done a very good job to explain this horrendous case.
I will include her and her family in my prayers.
R.I.P Sir!

Pol Peter Larossé
Border Police Switzerland

October 23, 2010

Thank you Det. Rice, your sacrifice will always be remembered.

Beecher PD

Anonymous

August 3, 2010

RIP my Brother

Deputy Sheriff
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)

June 24, 2010

Det. Rice,
I'm a night shift nurse and I was just watching an old episode of "Forensic Files" and saw your story. I was moved my the love that was shared by your family and friends. As I come to look to see if your name was on this website, I was hoping to find it and glad that I did. Although you weren't "on duty" technically, you were a true detective and instictively went into "cop mode." I know about this, as my father was shot and killed a few years after you, also "off-duty" yet always in "cop mode" and I'm thankful he was memorialized here too. But, being the fine officers you both were, I'm sure you've met by now, still on patrol, only now the streets are gold and there is no crime or danger. Continue to watch over the thin blue line down here and we'll meet in a little while on the other side. God bless your family and all those who love you.
With utmost respect and appreciation I leave this reflection. Thank you for a job well done.

Lori Johnson Rowley
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04

May 1, 2010

Kevin, as have so many others, I too, just saw your documentary on forensic files. You were such a quality individual, personally and professionally. Your family and friends love you so much . . . so much, the love is beyond describing in words. Thank you for your service, for your unusual care for your community, family and fellow officers.
There is a very special place in Heaven for you Kevin, because you are so special. Rest easy brother. With brotherly love and utmost respect, Jim Crotty (former Richmond, VA Police Officer).

PS To all my brother and sisters, I have read in some of the reflections where well intended people have written that Kevin "gave" his life for his community. He did not. His life was TAKEN from him, and us, by evil. Warriors do not "give" their lives to anyone or any thing . . . if our life is to end, we won't go gently into that night . . thank you.

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

March 27, 2010

RIP Detective...

...listening to your story on Forensic Files at the moment.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department- 011th District

March 6, 2010

Even though you're gone Kev, believe me, your profession and family will never forget you. I saw your story on forensic files. Your agency did an excellent job in your case.

Sgt. Chris Sanford
Riverside Co. Sheriff, Calif.

October 20, 2009

Kevin its hard to believe its been 8 years since you left us. Your memory still lives with us. I still can remember your voice as if it was yesterday in the halls telling me "Stay Safe!" We all miss you

Fellow Officer
Rockford PD

August 5, 2009

kevin your a great friend to this day and i cried for your family and you the day this happened and i attended all the public things i could your never forgotten.

shannon

March 26, 2009

WOW, I WATCHED YOUR STORY ON FORENSIC FILES THE OTHER NIGHT AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO THIS FAMILY!!! SO SAD SOMEONE COULD DO WHAT THEY DID! IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL FOR SURE LOOK THIS OFFICER UP AT THE D.C. OFFICER MOMORIAL WALL THIS YEAR AND HOPE TO MEET THIS FAMILY. THIS WILL BE MY FIRST YEAR TO GO AND IM LOOKING SO FORWARD TO IT! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOUR FAMILY!

CYNAKA,
SISTER OF FALLEN OFFICER
SHADRON BASSETT
E.O.W. 10-07-05

Anonymous

March 2, 2009