Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Ricks.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

January 19, 2006

My heart goes out to officer Rick's friends and family. Along with my son Deputy David Anthony Abella, he is Eternally On Watch now from Heaven.
God Bless you all.

Mother of fallen officer
Hillsborough county sheriffs Florida

January 18, 2006

Rest in peace Deputy Ricks. Best of health to your family.

PO Harry Murphy
Jersey City NJ Police Dept

January 18, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Cory, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

January 18, 2006

May God be w/ your family & friends during this difficult time...Tell Officer Courtney Dickerson I said "Hello."

friend of a fallen hero E.O.W. 11/11/05

January 18, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you, to the family, I can only imagine your pain, for my husband is an officer,to his friends, i lost one of my closest friends in Nov. Sgt Scott Neal EOW 11-23-2005, and the pain is still so great that sometimes it is hard to call or see his wife, who is one of my closest friends in the world. remember that Deputy Ricks' wife will need your love and support during this time of loss. I can not stress to you the importance of friends and how you will all help each other through. to his fellow officers and dispatchers, i have lost officers, remember the good times, the laughs, and the reason that we all do what we do. Just know that you are not alone.

Sgt Autumn Cox
Limestone Co SO, TX

January 18, 2006

God Bless the Peacekeepers. Thank you, Deputy Ricks, for keeping US safe. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

January 18, 2006

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY RICKS.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Sgt. Raleigh Dow
Vidor I.S.D. Police Vidor, TX

January 18, 2006

Rest In Peace My Friend,

May God look over your family and loved ones on this solemn day and may God Bless the Seward County Sheriff's Department.

Team Captain Philippe Dufour
Edmonton Strikers floor hockey team
Edmonton,Alberta,Canada

Team Captain Philippe Dufour
Edmonton Strikers floor hockey team

January 18, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

January 18, 2006

DEPUTY RICKS, REST IN PEACE BROTHER,AND GOD BLESS YOUR WIFE AND KIDS, AND THE SEWARD COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE.
YOUR FELLOW BROTHERS/SISTERS COMMEND YOU.

PATROL OFFICER
NEW BRAUNFELS TX

January 18, 2006

My god be with Deputy Ricks,and your family during this tragic time. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN

Officer Dannis Drummonds
Homewood Police Alabama

January 18, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Ricks.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

January 18, 2006

~To the Family, Friends and fellow Brothers and Sisters of Deputy Ricks~ I am so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in knowing that myself, along with the rest of the world, is praying for you all. May you forever cherish the memory of your HERO who paid the ultimate to protect us all. ~An Angel on Earth and in Heaven~

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves
have received from God.

~ 2 Corinthians I:3-4

Dispatcher Kimberly Abercrombie
Murfreesboro Tennessee Police Department

January 18, 2006

"A MAN IN BLUE"

A man in blue has lost his life in service of law.
The love that makes this sacrifice the greatest love of all.
A Police man was killed today, the reason I cannot say.
I don't know why he had to die.
The man in blue died for me and you;
we must remember him too.
Flags fly low, let use bow in prayer
for fallen police men everywhere;
and remember this: that they are missed.
The badge burns bright like an evening star
free from a world of war.

Ret.Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

January 18, 2006

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO. DEPUTY RICKS GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD. YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS. TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY GOD BLESS YOU. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SERGEANT WILLIAM M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE.

January 18, 2006

You are loved and missed. Save us a place in heaven

January 18, 2006

My heart reaches out to comfort the family of Deputy Ricks. Please know that you are not alone as you suffer this loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

M. Walker
Widow of CHP Lt. Michael Walker EOW 12/31/05

January 18, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

January 17, 2006

Rest in peace brother

Rossville, KS Police Department

January 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Ricks. May he rest in God's loving care.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

January 17, 2006

Rest in peace my brother. Stay strong family and God will take care of you.


Dinwiddie Co. Sheriff's Department(VA.)

January 17, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Cory, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

January 17, 2006

My most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Ricks. My condolences also to the family of the juvenile riding with Deputy Ricks.

To his wife - I share your agony. I lost my husband in the line of duty almost 10 months ago and am also left to raise two children on my own. This is an incredibly painful journey that I never expected to take. I will pray for you, that you will find the strength and courage to get through this tragedy. Cory is walking Heaven's streets of gold and is forever safe in the arms of the angels. Hold on tight to your precious little ones and know that their daddy will be with them always, in everything they do. He will help to guide and protect you as you continue on without him.

Deputy Ricks, thank you for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you and may you rest in peace, Blue Angel.

Carin E. Sollman
widow of Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

January 17, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. We know how difficult the upcoming times will be. As fellow Midwesterners, please know how many groups and organizations are available to help you. We plan on attending the next convention for siblings of fallen offices which are held in the Lake of the Ozarks area in Missouri.

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

January 17, 2006