Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We will never forget the sacrifice, service and protection to us all, you sir are a hero who will not be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

November 28, 2010

Dear Richie,I think of you often & remember all to well the night you left us.Just seeing your smile as you came to eat & share pictures with me of your land that you had just bought brings a smile to my face.I know your in a better place now,but I sure do miss you....

waitress/Carol Myers
Denny's Collins Ave/Friend

August 29, 2010

I was working North Miami Beach PD the night you left us. I was the second car on the scene and to this day can close my eyes and recall every detail about it. I still remember the frustrated feeling inside me, knowing there was nothing we could do to save you. I'm sure you and Ski are 09 as a 2 man unit patroling the streets of Heaven.
Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

August 4, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you. Both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 28, 2009

I knew Rich only briefly, during the course of an investigation in which he can forward to provide me with some useful leads. I don't claim to have known him well but I was able to form the positive impression of him as a true professional who loved his job and took pride in the service he performed. Via con Dios, hermano.

Detective (Ret.) Ray Meinberg

November 11, 2008

Officer Boles your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 25, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

November 28, 2007

19 yrs ago today. You will never be forgotten. God bless the Boles family & friends.

PO ( Ret.)
City of Miami PD Fla.

November 28, 2007

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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 3, 2007

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Gone but not forgotten.

wife of former MDPD LEO

November 28, 2005

I will never forget the look on my husbands face when he got the call that you and your partner were killed. Gone but not forgotten.

wife of a leo

August 18, 2005

RICHARD I NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO MEET YOU,BUT I DID WORK WITH YOUR BROTHER WHO WOULD ALWAYS TALK ABOUT YOU.I THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID AND AND THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE YOU MADE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO.

DEPUTY K.HRACHOVY
HARRIS COUNTY (HOUSTON)

May 27, 2005

I can't believe it's been 14 years since you left us. That fateful night is forever in my mind.
I have chosen however, not to reflect on tragedy but celebrate and remember your life and contributions to your family and your fellow officers every 28th day of November.
May God bless and continue to watch over your wife and family.

I love & miss you Richie

"Scooter"
Officer Scott Mason
Golden Beach/Clermont Police Department

Officer Scott Mason
Clermont Police Deparment