Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Godspeed Trooper Risner. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

September 28, 2006

May God be with you all in this time of great sorrow. Know that Trooper Risner was a hero to us all and kept our community safe. God Bless and may Peace find you.

M. Brandau
wife of patrol officer

September 28, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

September 28, 2006

God Bless you and your family Trooper Risner. Thank you for your dedication and service to the citizens of Ohio.

Sgt. Richard E. Wood Jr.
Montgomery County Pct. 1 Constable's Dept.

September 28, 2006

Joshua

The State of Ohio has lost another O.S.P. Warrior. You shall "Always Be Honored and Never Forgotten"!

Ofc. Jim Parsons #717
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

Ofc. Jim Parsons #717
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

September 28, 2006

My most sincere condolances to Trooper Risner's wife and children, mom and dad. A dear friend of mine lost her husband on Jan.4th 2006 in an automobile accident. He was a deputy (Ethan Collins) in Fairfield county and responding to an officer in distress. Like your husband, he also was 29 years old and like you she has 2 beautiful children to raise without her "soul-mate"(as she says). She is still strugling with the loss, but she is strong and has worked so hard to keep Ethan's memory alive. There are a group of women out there (Kylie included) who will want to help you for no other reason except that they care tremendously about your loss. Please talk to them, let them help you...Your family is in my prayers.

Friend of a Deputy's wife

September 28, 2006

"Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend"

God bless you and your family Trooper Risner. Keep watching over us, we will take it from here...

Patrolman Justin W Yohe
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana

September 28, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Risner; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

September 28, 2006

thank you rest in peace brother

bounty hunter thom strunk

September 28, 2006

Many thoughts and prayer are with the Risner family and the Ohio State Highway Patrol... Your sacrifice to duty and this great state will never be forgotten!!

GOD BLESS THE MEN AND WOMAN OF THE OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL DURING THIS SAD TIME

Officer Jim Gilbert
Columbus Division of Police

September 28, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

September 28, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

September 28, 2006

There's a reason I cried
When I heard two officers had died
The reality hit hard in the life that we live
To a job where people are asking you to constantly give

Two of the finest today paid the ultimate price
And with pride and honor made their greatest sacrifice
The public has no idea on a day to day, what you went through
And how many lives that are now touched, the killer never knew

How you sometimes went to work, with very little sleep,
Duty and honor, a vow you must keep
And like most cops you were most likely underpaid
But it's a job you loved, the one for which you were made

To protect and serve, is how you lived your lives
My heart goes out to your now widowed wives
It's a knock on the door every officer's spouse fears
And that's why today my eye's are filled with tears

Our thoughts and prayers are for the families that will be without
A father, a husband, a brother who will be missed beyond doubt

Heaven called two of your finest home today
A price anyone who loves an officer hopes they will never pay
Lord, Watch over each and every unsung hero we pray
So they can be with the ones they love at the end of their day.

Ivan Bernal
US Border Patrol Explorers & Douglas Police Department Explorers

September 28, 2006

To the family, friends, loved ones and sisters and brothers who wear the badge of law enforcement; we here at the Canon City Internet Radio send our prayers and our deepest sympathies to all of you.
So many and so young taken from us.
"A Letter From Heaven"
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just enternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City Internet Radio
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

September 28, 2006

Although I didn't know you; as a law enforcement officer in Ohio, I knew you stood for the highest standards possible and dedication. May god watch over you and your family RIP.

Patrolman Matt Butcher
Brimfield PD Portage County Ohio

September 28, 2006

josh is my mom's cousin. this is such a sad thing to hear.

a

September 28, 2006

Joshua, the news of the crash hit the patrol post this morning at 0630 hours and it hit us all very hard. Words are unable to express the loss and sadness we all feel with you and Sgt. Holcomb's passing along with the civilian who was also killed. Just know we will continue to "put them on the berm" relentlessly while remembering you and your family. To your family and children I will say, your father/husband/son will not be forgotten and my families thoughts and prayers go out to you. U-1584

Trooper Chris Coverstone
Ohio State Highway Patrol

September 28, 2006

God bless you and your family.You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.

TFC Cuddington
Georgia State Patrol

September 28, 2006

Thank you for your service and dedication always. You will always be remembered.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 28, 2006

My heart goes out to the family, friends, and coworkers of Trooper Risner. I am so sorry for your loss. Another fine Ohio officer lost in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

MPD

September 28, 2006

Rest on my brother...Thank you for dedicating your life to helping others.

Deputy Mary Boseman
Columbia County Sheriff's Office Appling, GA

September 28, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother Risner, your watch has ended and your brothers and sisters will carry on in your memory.
To Brother Risners family, my most sincere condolences, another Hero has gone to heaven.

Officer
Chillicothe PD

September 28, 2006

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Risner's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Sheriff Deputy A.V. Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Vice President of Alabama COPS

September 28, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

September 28, 2006

God Bless Trooper Risner

September 28, 2006