Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Very tragic, especially your family and the involved officers. Your death will not be in vain! Other officers will use this as a lesson to think before taking action off duty and also in being careful when dealing with officers from other agencies. I will pray for your family and the involved officers.

January 28, 2008

It is with my heartfelt sympathy that I would like to express at the death of Police Oficer Christooooher A. Ridley, Mt Vernon Police Dept. God Bless you for your
service and may you rest in peace.

Margaret S. Hood
Citizens Watch

January 28, 2008

May God bless you and your family, brother. You are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

January 28, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten

Officer Summer Cunliffe #285
Lakewood Police Dept. (NJ)

January 28, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten

Officer Summer Cunliffe #285
Lakewood Police Dept. (NJ)

January 28, 2008

What a horrible tragedy. RIP Officer Ridley and God bless your family and friends.

Detective Penny VanDenBerg
Parker Police Department, CO

January 28, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. This situation is a trgedy for all involved. My prayers are w/ everyone.

Chris Agostarola
civilian

January 28, 2008

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

January 28, 2008

G-d Speed my brother

UC
ODPS-Inv Unit

January 28, 2008

What a sad situation! Officer Ridley, thank you for your service and dedication. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

January 28, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Ridley. Officer Ridley is a true HERO he did his job even when he was off duty. Thank You Officer Ridley for protecting us.. Rest in Peace..

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

January 28, 2008

Brother Chris your actions were beyond the call of duty reflecting your professionalism to your brothers and sisters of your department. The ending is tragic to your family and to those involved. Know you and the services you provided to your community will never be forgotten and your name will always be felt with love, respect and honor. As you now patrol Gods golden streets with our brothers and sisters who have gone before, be at peace, let Jesus be your guide.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

January 28, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 28, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Ridley. Your brothers in blue will miss you graety. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. Gods speed officer ridley

Deputy Sheriff/ Mike Reuter
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (MO)

January 28, 2008

TRAGIC, MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO P.O. RIDLEY AND FOR THE OFFICERS INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENTAL SITUATION.ANYONE WHO READS THIS POST PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THESE FINE OFFICERS INVOLVED.

RETIRED DETECTIVE
N.Y.P.D.-BRONX NARCOTICS

January 28, 2008

Another Officer has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him now, which is unknown to us. Officer Ridley is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Ridley, and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, for he is special and you now have another fine Officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA DSS Fraud Unit

January 28, 2008

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. May the strength and support of your brothers and sisters in blue help bring peace to your family and friends. For the officers involved in this tragic, unforseeable event, we feel your pain. Know that the hell you are going through is shared by all your brothers and sisters in blue. Although we cannot walk the journey to reconciliation for you, we are beside you to support you and catch you when you falter.
To all those affected, peace be with you.

Patrolman M. Roush
Toledo Police Dept.

January 28, 2008

REST IN PEACE YOUR A HERO . GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDSA AND YOUR CO WORKERS. THE FAMILY OF DET WILLIAM ROLNIAK EOW 2-4-04

January 28, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 28, 2008

To Officer Ridley's parents, family, friends and coworkers you are all in my prayers as you face these difficult times. May God be with you and guide you all. God bless you.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

January 28, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Ridley, you amd your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. YOu will never be forgotten! Thanks for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

January 28, 2008

my thoughts and respect go to you,your family and fellow officers.thanks for keeping this world safer! rest in peace! belgium(europe)

francky wygers

January 28, 2008

Officer Ridley, you made an oath to protect and serve the citizens of this great country and while doing so, you made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace brother, we have got it from here...

Detective Michael J. Saxe Retired/Disabled
Co-worker-Survivor 9/11/2001

Detective Michael J. Saxe Retired/Disabl
NYPD

January 28, 2008

Officer Ridley, may you rest in peace. We will not forget your service. God bless your family and friends.

Craig Dabroski, Cop Dad

Craig Dabroski

January 28, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Ridley’s family as well as the members of the Mount Vernon Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

January 28, 2008