Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Diana,

Wishing you strength through the holiday season. All of us widows share a common bond and care about each other even if we never meet. I was reading some of your reflections and I agree with you that time does not heal. Anyone that tells you that has not been through this. Time doesn't heal the pain of having the love of your life taken way before his time. All of us will wonder for the rest of our lives what could have been. Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers during the holiday season and always.

Jo Ann Lasater
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater EOW 4/24/05

December 25, 2006

To Diana and the girls:

I know this holiday season will be hard to get through without your beloved husand and father. Know that others are thinking of all of you as we share this painful journey.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD
eow 4/24/05

December 22, 2006

Dear Diana ~

I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you endure this first holiday season without your wonderful husband. I think of you often and hope you are doing alright.

And I love the new photo!

Have a warm and blessed Christmas and may the New Year bring you hope, renewed faith and new beginnings.

Warmly ~
Carin E. Sollman
wife of Officer Jesse E. Sollman EOW 3/25/05

December 19, 2006

So sorry to you and your family and friends for your unnecessary loss. Thank you for your service to your community and your dedication to duty. God Bless.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

December 19, 2006

Hi it's me,
It was 11 months yesterday that you were taken from us. I miss you so much!! I can't believe it has been almost a year. They say time heals all wounds, well not this one. I look at your picture and still can't belive you are gone. I want you back so bad. Your baby misses you a lot too. Christmas is going to be really hard without you.
I Love You

Diana May
Wif of Rich May

December 8, 2006

Diana,
Know that your husband's spirit will always be with you. Although I never met him, I know the person he was. The police profession attracts a cirtain type of individual. Honor, duty, and a strong committment to helping people describes us all. Without even knowing him, I can tell you he was a good man. You have my deepest sympathy, and my hope for you is that you find the strength to keep going. I wish you and your family peace, and hope you will expierence happiness during the holidays. Surround yourself with family and friends, and know that love still exists. You and your family are in my prayers.
George

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

December 8, 2006

You have been on my mind a lot lately. I like the new picture that they put up. I miss you.

friend

December 4, 2006

My name is Semir Kuc and i'm from Sweden, Trelleborg.
I found this page at google, and it looked intressting.
My big passion is to become an Officer.
It's sad when a Officer dies, they are the real heros.
R.I.P Officer Richard May.

Semir Kuc
Sweden

December 1, 2006

Diana ~

I wanted you to know I was thinking about you during the beginning of this first holiday season without your husband. Every day is hard, I know, but the holidays are particularly difficult. Just do the best you can and know that many people are thinking of and praying for you and your girls. Take care.

Warmly ~
Carin Sollman
wife of Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

November 27, 2006

Wishing you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving and holidays, keep your family strong when they need it, shine upon their face and whisper a breeze to let them know you're there...Semper Fi Marine!

Ofc. Brown, USMCE5
SFPD, Bayview MIDS

November 24, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving Dear it just won't be the same without you. I miss you so much!!

I Love You and Always Will
Diana

Diana May
Wife Of Officer Rich May

November 22, 2006

I told some people about you the other day, about what a great guy you were and how you had been such an influence in my life. I think about you and your family everyday.

friend

November 22, 2006

Ofc. May,

Wishing you a blessed Marine Corps Birthday and Veteran's Day, you will "sit" with fellow officers and Marines who have gone before us as we honor your service tonight at our dinner. Thank-you, Semper Fi.

Ofc. Brown-USMC
sfpd, bayview mids

November 10, 2006

Ofc. May,

For the last 2 years, we've celebrated Vet's Day along with the Marine Corps birthday at Bayview Station- we represent and support all branches of our military. This year, we will be sure to honor you, along with other Officers/Marines who have gone before us. We are sorry for your loss, but thank-you for your positive influence amongst family/friends and the communities you served. Semper Fi Marine, you are not forgotten...

ofc. brown, former usmc
sfpd, bayview mids

November 4, 2006

Dear Diana ~

Thank you for writing to me on my husband's site. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss and I agree with you that it simply makes no sense. I know I've asked a million times "WHY?" since Jesse died and I am sure you have, too. You have 3 daughters - 3 precious girls who now have to grow up without their daddy. WHY???? And I have a daughter and a son who have to grow up without theirs. WHY???? It is so unfair.

I understand your pain, Diana. The first year is so very hard; it's almost like for the first few months you are numb then the numbness starts to wear off and the rawness of the pain and anger is unbearable. But like I wrote to Laurie Ballard - the pain won't always be that way. It will soften and become tolerable. It's always there, always under the surface, but it's tolerable. You just have to continue doing the best you can, just keep getting out of bed and doing what needs to be done and believe that one day you will start to feel better. And you WILL start to feel better, I promise you that.

If you would ever like to talk, please feel free to give me a call or email me (Chris Cosgriff has my information). I also understand, all too well, that the hardest times are usually in the middle of the night - believe me I've made my share of 2:00am phone calls - so please don't hesitate to ever reach out to me, day or night.

Thank you, Officer May, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you continue to rest in eternal peace, forever safe in the arms of the angels.

Warmly ~
Carin E. Sollman, surviving spouse
Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

October 27, 2006

dear mrs.may and children, know that my thoughts, love and prayers are with you as the holiday's and the first anniversary of Richard's going home. i cannot tell you that the days will get easier only that some of them are easier to get through. may the peace that only god can give, surround each of you. my heart hurts with you. my son-in law sgt.jeffrey t hewitt,also was shot and killed while serving domestic papers, EOW 04-04-04 he to was a marine that served in desert storm. as i try to contact every family of our fallen hero's,to let them know they are never alone. richard will always be with us keeping watch the way he always did. when i visit my daughter i can always feel jeff's presence, and she being the wife of a marine and deputy,stands strong. but as her mother i can see the sorrow she so bravely try's to hide. as i tell every family when their loved one reached their final home, god was standing with outstreched arms with every fallen officer saluted,welcoming their brother and another hero home. love an prayers, carolyn moore,asheville,n.c.

carolyn moore

October 16, 2006

Job well done my brother, rest in peace now, we've got the lead.

Det. Barry Saucier
Angelina County Sheriff's Department Lufkin, Texas

October 6, 2006

My dear sweet Rich,
There has now been 105 police officer's that have died in the line of duty as of January 1st. I never dreamed you would be one of them. Nothing was suppose to ever happen to you. I miss you so much!! In a few days it will be 9 months since you were so violently taken from us. It hasn't gotten any easier. I'll never understand the lack of regard for human life these murderers have. I look at our Lauren your "Baby" and it breaks my heart that she no longer has her daddy.
I will always love you dear.

Diana May wife of Rich May

October 6, 2006

Officer May,

I never met you in person, but have heard many stories of you. It's been a while since I have been on here because I always find it hard to think of the loved ones left behind. I will pray for you and your family and know you are in a good place patrolling the streets of heaven. Semper Fi Marine. God bless your family, watch over them, keep them safe, they will see you again someday.

Go with god our brother in blue, we'll all met again someday.

K9 Officer Frank Charmoli
Guadalupe Police Department

September 22, 2006

Ofc. May,

On July 26th., our friend and brother in blue joined you in heaven and reported in as a new angel. Marines have a special bond, and for some unknown reason, the last few officers who died in the line of duty were Marines: Ofc. Birco, Sgt. Tsujimoto, Ofc. Clearman, and Ofc. Lasater. Your squad is complete- respected, dependable, honorable, and courageous men who served their country and communities without hesitation. I meant it when I said YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN! Bless you and yours, Semper Fi.

former sgt. usmc
sfpd, bayview mids

September 19, 2006

My thoughts are with your family. I know they think of you every hour of every day and will never forget you. It has been 2 years for me and it seems like a lifetime that I last heart my son laugh and talk. There are no magic words I can offer your loved ones except to take one day at a time, thats all any of us can do. They should talk about you to anyone who will listen and also ask others that knew you and worked with you to tell them stories about you that they may not know. I also ask that his brothers and sisters in blue stand with you and your family during the trial as it will be a very difficult ordeal for you. Richard is a true hero and heroes never die, he will never be forgotten. Keep watch over your family and wrap your wings around them to help them with their grief.

Poem by Richard Fife

No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did,
And who they were,
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

September 17, 2006

Diana,

I know that we dont know each other but the husband of one of my friends works for a department close to you. She was updating me on this case and when she told me that the suspect was pleaing not guilty, the only thing I could think of was how hard this was going to be on you and your family. You have already been through so much.

Please know that my heart goes out to you and you will be in my prayers until the day comes that you dont need them anymore. From one LEO wife to another, please know that you are not alone in this, whether we know each other or not. If there is ever anything you need, even just a friend to talk to, please dont hesitate. You can reach me at [email protected]

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

September 1, 2006

The May family will be in our prayers. Rest in peace dear brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

August 31, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9. "Semper Fi"

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

Hey Rich, Deanna started High School yesterday. It was tough but I think she'll be ok. She misses you but is trying to carry on. She had fun on the house boat and now talks of doing a remeberance at our church for you in January.
Watch over her, I will take care of her as promised.

Sarah Rivera-Vervaeke
Deanna's mom

August 25, 2006