Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, we would like to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Deputy Cory Allen Ricks. His name will be forever in our thoughts and prayers.

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

January 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Ricks' family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you all.

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian K. Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

January 17, 2006

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

January 17, 2006

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, January 17, 2006 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Cory Allen Ricks who died in the line of duty just yesterday.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Deputy Ricks’ sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

January 17, 2006

Thank you for your dedication and service, Deputy Ricks.
May the Lord comfort the family and friends of both you, and the teenager who was in your vehicle.

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

Wife of a Deouty
SBSD, California

January 17, 2006

May GOD bless your family and friends at this time. Thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

January 17, 2006

May you rest in peace knowing that your family will be taken care of in their time of need by so many people. Some they know and others they will meet.

Please know that we have the watch from here.

God speed sir.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

January 17, 2006

We are thinking and praying for both families at this time. Thank you for your service Deputy Ricks.

Karen Joseph-wife & mom of TN LEO
PWO & H.U.G.S. sister, Tennessee

January 17, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Cory Ricks, and the Seward County Sheriff's Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Ricks, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

January 17, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Cory Allen Ricks. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

January 17, 2006

I send my condolences to the family of Deputy Cory Allen Ricks and the Seward County Sheriff's Office. I hope everyone that knew this deputy will remember his bravery and courage, and the legacy in which he left. Deputy Ricks your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department

January 17, 2006

Deputy Ricks..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE..BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a dpd
detroit, mi

January 17, 2006

God bless you and your family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. May the citizens you served as well as the department come together and honor a fallen hero. You will not be forgotten during this time of tragedy.God bless and God speed Deputy.

Corporal
Texas

January 17, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 17, 2006

So sad that the state of Kansas has lost another hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Cory Ricks, to his department and to the young female's family. May god watch over all of you in this trying time.

Chief Randall L. Call
Silver Lake Police Department

January 17, 2006

Rest in peace bother. May God Bless you and your family. You will be missed greatly by your brothers in blue.

Patrolman

January 17, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Cory A. Ricks, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

January 17, 2006

DEPUTY RICKS,
UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER BROTHER IN BLUE YESTERDAY. PLEASE WATCH OVER THE REST OF US FROM BEYOND, AND REST ASSURED THAT YOUR MEMORY WILL GO ON. GOD SPEED.

DISPATCHER9520
SAUK COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

January 17, 2006

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Cory Ricks of the Seward County Sheriff's Department. Thank you for your years of service and dedication. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. May God Bless.

Officer Timothy T. Royster
Huntsville Police Department, AL.

January 17, 2006

I am so sorry.My thoughts and prayers are with the this officer and his family.

January 17, 2006

To the Family and Friends of Deputy Ricks,

I am so sorry to hear the news of your loss. May you be brought comfort and peace.

Deputy Ricks,
Thank you for your service. RIP brother

RAA #1354
Escondido PD

January 17, 2006

rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASHRAF HANNA. POLICE OFFICER III
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 17, 2006

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten brother.

PTL Steve Wilbur
Wellston PD

January 17, 2006

God be with your family Deputy Ricks... Have fun in Heaven

LEO Fiancee and friend of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05

January 17, 2006