Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 10, 2014

Happy Birthday, Precious Daughter. If you were here, I would bake you a red velvet cake but someday we will celebrate together again. Love and miss you always. Mother

Mother
Mother

April 29, 2014

12 long years hasn't faded the memories your family has of you. We all miss you more today than ever. We love you sweet Sister...

Buggy

December 8, 2013

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. I know they will be exchanging all those great memories of you. It is a way of keeping your memory alive for you are a true hero and deserve to never be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 8, 2013

Hope you are happy wherever you are, Texas girl.
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Jay Cook

Ssg Cook
Army Intel

May 31, 2013

Thinking of you today on what would have been your 48th birthday. Miss you!

Ret. Lt Kim Dillingham
MNPD

April 29, 2013

Happy Birthday, Precious Daughter. We love you and miss you every day.

Mother

Mother

April 29, 2013

Happy Birthday sweet Sister, we all love you and miss you every day.

Buggy
USMC

April 28, 2013

I always think of you & your family this time of year. We've all made it though these years by knowing you're in God's loving hands, and are now safe. It was an honor to have been in your academy class; I'm so blessed that we reconnected before you were taken from us. Until next time sister.

Sgt. Vernon Teague (Ret)
Metro/Nashville PD

December 21, 2012

Hey Policeman Girl! I still miss you all the time. Another year has passed without you, but your memory never fades. You were a blessing in my life for the time I knew you. Miss you!!

Off. Steve Antle (Ret.)
Metro Nashville Police

December 8, 2012

Mom and Dad celebrated their 50th Anniversary this year, believe that? How can one couple manage to stay together as long as they have especially with all the shenanigans you and I pulled growing up, lol. Everybody misses you so much. We all love you Candy.

Buggy
Gunny USMC

December 5, 2012

Miss you - always thinking of you.

Lieutenant
Friend - Federal

December 3, 2012

As Memorial Day approaches this weekend I will fly my flag in honor of you Candy. I miss you so much.

Melissa Cotnoir - Dispatcher / QA
Metro Nashville Emergency Communications

May 22, 2012

Happy Birthday! Today would have been your 47th. I miss you and still think of you often. Til we meet again...

A Fellow MNPD Officer

April 29, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pride and pain are forever. The reflections left for you by your daughter, mother and brother really tear me apart because they are so hearfelt.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 8, 2011

It is hard to beleive that it has been 10 years.....That was a dark day for alot of us.....You will always be missed....and never forgotten.

Judy Barrera POII (Retired)
Metro Nashville Police Department

December 8, 2011

Thinking of your today, as I do every day. We lost you 10 yrs. ago today. Miss you as much as ever and will never forget you.

A friend and fellow Officer
MNPD

December 8, 2011

Hey Policeman Girl! It's been 10 years and I still miss you every day. You were the greatest friend and partner I ever had. Your in my heart every day. It's a tough week, but I know your safe, happy, and are with me daily. Twirl your hair once for me!

Love, Steve Car 33-B Metro-Nashville PD (RET.)

Officer Steven Antle
Mtero Nashville Police Department (RET.)

December 7, 2011

Officer Candace Ripp
1965 – 2001

End of Tour – December 8, 2001

Hey “Policeman Girl”,

It’s been 10 years and I still miss you every day! Twirl your hair once for me! You will be in my heart always!!

Love, Steve
Car 33 - B

Officer Steven Antle (RET.)
Metro Nashville Police. Candace's Former Partner.

December 7, 2011

Wow.. 10yrs coming up.. I don't know how I'm suppose to act. I'm so mad that I'm the one that people call.. but when i need someone............. nothing. I need you. Do you now understand?I need you right now. It's not fair. I need you. I need YOU. NOW. Hardest time of my life. I'm 30 mom. I'M 30. i thought I had friends, truth is... I only have a few. A few I can truly count on.. I have nothing without you.. I'm lost. I need you.. It's NOT FAIR! I need my mom. Why can't I have my MOM? Who else am I suppose to tell my true feelings to? Without judgement? I pray you hear me.. I pray God tells you, I need you. Mom, I need you. I need you more than ever. I NEED YOU. I'm falling apart MOM. Please don't let this be real. Please!! You're the only one that truly knows what I've done. Please mom.. I need you!!!!!!

Valen
Daughter

December 2, 2011

Well momma, I'm finally doing it.. I'm writing a book on your life. I started yesterday and interviewed your father..(Fun) lemme tell ya! I learned some interesting facts on your childhood. I regret not telling you while you were here.. how much you amazed me. You are beyond exceptional! I'm honored and blessed to be able to tell my children and the public about you. You lived a life of hardships and sorrow but you also lived a life that most only see in movies. I thank God for you. You are my inspiration. I love you Mom!!!

If anyone has a story to share.. please email me.

Valen Ripp
Daughter

October 13, 2011

Several years have passed, but your memory lives on. I am currently writing a Criminal Justice paper on hazardous job duties of law enforcement officers. Your memory quickly appeared in my mind; therefore I will share my memory of you with the entire class at Phoenix University as I write this paper. I remember doing a ride-a-long with you when you first became a police officer and requested you to stop by my Aunts house for a needed break :). I still think of you everytime I drive over the Memorial bridge that has your name. RIP Candace Ripp, gone but not forgotten.
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Patricia A. Wynn, retired Ecc supervisor
Metro Nashville Police dispatcher

September 10, 2011

I MISS YOU SO MUCH CANDACE AND WISH I HAD KNOWN YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY WHEN YOU WERE HERE. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY AND WILL TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE YOU

OFFICER GREG PEMBERTON
CLOSE FRIEND

August 24, 2011

My prayers go out to Candace Ripp and her family. I saw Candace Ripp on the Officer down memorial page and I just want to say thank you for your service Candace Ripp.

Deputy Tim Ripp
Mason County Sheriff's Office

May 11, 2011

I know you were laughing at us on your birthday. Valen and I were so sad but you were twirling your hair that is not gray (or thin) and thinking you pulled one over on us. We love you anyway, Babe, and miss you every day. Love, Mother

Anonymous

May 3, 2011