Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It is with a tear in my eye and love in my heart that I hope and pray that your beloved family can enjoy their holiday season as much as possible. May the warmth of a heroes eye from above embrace their thoughts.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05
Sister and brother in law

Shawn Rogers

December 24, 2006

We miss you like you left us yesterday. There's a few pheasants that are still flyin for ya. We miss our hunting buddy! Pheasant season just isin't the same without you there making us laugh. We love you and your family.

Shannon and Kelly
friend and co-worker

December 18, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving.
I am truly thankful for our 3 beautiful children and the 12 years we had together. I thank God each day for what we had.
Love you,
Amy

Amy Ricks
wife of cory

November 22, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with Cory at the Sheriff Office. Even now, when I walk into the booking I can see and hear you there. Cory you sure had a way of placing everything in it's place. But for the rest of us it looked crazy. To this day we still talk about the way you did things and wish some of the people we have working here now were as organized as you were. I miss your great personality and smile. You always had a way to made us feel good when we were having a bad day. May god keep his hands layed upon you,Amy and the kids. See you in heaven my friend.

Sergeant Gene Ward
Seward County Sheriff Office

November 2, 2006

As Kansas lost another fine officer today, we wanted to take this opportunity to remember and salute Deputy Cory Ricks, and to fold our arms around his family.

May God continue to bless and watch over your family, and hold you in the palm of His hand. You will not be forgotten, Deputy Ricks. Rest in peace, sir.

Family of Patrolman Clifton Miller
Rossford, Ohio, P.D., EOW 05/14/1966

October 26, 2006

dear amy and children,may you know that love and prayers are with you as the holiday's and the first anniversary, of Cory's final flight draws near. the families of the HERO's, who have walked this road before you,hurt with you. We stand together and salute your loved one. may God's peace surround you. Cory, thank you for a Job well done. continue to keep watch over your family and the rest of us. love and prayers, carolyn moore, mother-in-law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04

carolyn taylor moore

October 25, 2006

"Don't let the devil steal your joy"

It gets harder every day to live by your motto.

I miss you every second of every minute of every day and so do the kids

love you

amy- wife of cory

September 10, 2006

Final Call

An Angel in the sky must leave his place of rest,
gently tucking his wings beneath his armored vest.

For duty has called, there is much to do little did he know, this one is dressed in blue.

Arriving on the scene, he knows just what to say, "follow me, my fallen brother, I'll show you the way." "Your duty has ended, your work is now through." "Come hang your hat beside mine, I'm a cop, too."

God bless Deputy Ricks family and keep your department safe from harm.

Sgt. Kevin J. Landreth
Baxter Springs Kansas PD

September 9, 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.

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of fallen officer, Detective Jared Jensen

July 14, 2006

Unk Author
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 foreword 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 aint,
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 got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Thought at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept 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 here, 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 judgment of his God.

"Step foreword now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Lloyd Carter
Former Liberal Police Officer

July 4, 2006

It is hard to believe that 6 months have almost gone by. Your littlest girl is almost 5 months old. Today, july 4th, has been really hard since it has always been a family reunion day for us and your folks and family.

I miss you every minute of every day.

See you in heaven.

amy ricks
wife

July 4, 2006

Happy Father's Day

You are missed every day.

Alison Moeller
Sister in law

June 16, 2006

Godspeed Brother.

Jim Adams PO III
Boise Police

June 12, 2006

Happy Father's Day from Jacob, Mara, and Sylvia.

Amy Ricks - wife of Cory
wife of Cory EOW 1-13-06

June 10, 2006

happy dad's day
i like your headstone it is cool
i love you a lot
love jacob

Jacob Ricks - 8 year old son of Cory
son of cory Ricks corretions officer seward county eow 1-13-06

June 10, 2006

I am a former employee of the Seward County Sheriff's Office and I had the honor of working with Cory. Cory is deeply missed by all that knew him. I will always remember his warm smile and kind heart. I have no doubt that Cory is in heaven now.

Lana Gudgel #542
Liberal Police Dept.

Officer Lana Gudgel
Liberal PD

June 4, 2006

my heart goes out to Cory's wife and children. My husband was killed in the line of duty 1/7/06. I understand how they are feeling.
Diana May

Diana May
wife of fallen police officer Rich May

May 23, 2006

You truly do not miss someone until they are really gone. Live your life to the fullest, and never take any day for granted because it might be your last. I will always remember the times we spent hunting, fishing, or just hanging out. Cory will be missed to all who knew him, he was truly one of a kind. I love you man; and I'll see you on the other side some day.

Lieutenant Donny Davis
Seward County Sheriff's Office/ Friend

May 20, 2006

Cory, our first born, so small & special, he was such a blessing. I watched him the first 2 years of his life. He was always wanting to learn to make himself better. He was a wonderful person, the BEST Dad, and husband. He will truly be missed by all who new and loved him.

Love,
Auntie

Mary Dennis
Auntie

May 9, 2006

Cory Ricks was not only a great father, husband, son, nephew, cousin, and worker, he was a great person. He always put others before himself. He was the kind of person who if you didn't have a shirt, he would give you his off his back. Words just can't explain how Cory was. They just aren't deep enough. Cory had a heart of gold. It was contagious. His laugh was like rays of sunshine, it was bright and warm all the time. Cory never tried to be anything that he wasn't and nothing that he couldn't be, but he always tried to be the best that he could be in the things that he was like a father and husband. He always treated you with respect no matter who you were, how old you were, or if you had done somthing to him. He would stick up for anything that he believed in. In other words I guess you would say he was opinionated in what he believed in. He never did things half-heartedly. It was all or nothing. Cory was an awesome person. If you didn't know him, I'm sorry, but if you did then you know that what I put doesn't even come close to what he really was. He was a man of Honor and Dignity. He will be greatly missed. He was loved and will continue living on in all of the people who he touched or he knew personally. As long as those people live on and talk about him, Cory will live. I love you Cory! RIP!
Kelsi

Kelsi Dennis
Cousin

May 3, 2006

Cory Ricks was not only a great father, husband, son, nephew, cousin, and worker, he was a great person. He always put others before himself. He was the kind of person who if you didn't have a shirt, he would give you his off his back. Words just can't explain how Cory was. They just aren't deep enough. Cory had a heart of gold. It was contagious. His laugh was like rays of sunshine, it was bright and warm all the time. Cory never tried to be anything that he wasn't and nothing that he couldn't be, but he always tried to be the best that he could be in the things that he was like a father and husband. He always treated you with respect no matter who you were, how old you were, or if you had done somthing to him. He would stick up for anything that he believed in. In other words I guess you would say he was opinionated in what he believed in. He never did things half-heartedly. It was all or nothing. Cory was an awesome person. If you didn't know him, I'm sorry, but if you did then you know that what I put doesn't even come close to what he really was. He was a man of Honor and Dignity. He will be greatly missed. He was loved and will continue living on in all of the people who he touched or he knew personally. As long as those people live on and talk about him, Cory will live. I love you Cory! RIP!

Kelsi Dennis
Cousin

May 3, 2006

Roberta, Larry, Amy and families:
Your Cory loved you each so! That was so evident when I met him, just once, but once was enough to see the deep family commitment that he had for you all. He was respectful, thoughtful, pleasant, kind and cheerful. In a poem called THE DASH, by Linda Ellis, she describes the dates of birth and death and the dash in between them. She suggests that what matters most is the years during that dash. Cory had a wonderful "DASH"; the years spent living on this earth of loving, caring and being a great man to you his family, the inmates, other officers and peers, and friends. The beautiful memorials at the church and cemetery were a testimony of what God had done in his life. What a heritage! How we would have been blessed to know him better. May you each carry fond memories in your hearts forever. A man like Cory is more than just a memeory to you; he is a living presence in your lives; you each are his trophies; you were his love and his life. May the Lord bless you, keep you, and make His face to shine upon you and give you Peace.

Most Sincerely, Gail and Randy Hunsaker

Randy and Gail Hunsaker
Friend

May 3, 2006

First and foremost I want to
thank everyone for their thoughts
and prayers. To those who knew my
nephew your lives will be forever
enriched, to those who did not
I can only say Cory was a one in a
million. My life will never be the same
without him. Cory I miss ya darlin'!!
Love ya much, Aunt Linda

Linda
Aunt

May 2, 2006

I miss you Cory
and I love you
very very much!

Katie
Cousin

May 2, 2006