Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.

R. Sink
Wife of a Greensboro, NC officer

December 1, 2009

God bless you Officer Richards, you are a hero!

Board of Trustees
Matteson IL Police Pension Fund

December 1, 2009

My condolences to the Richard's Family. You have a long sad journey ahead of you! So sorry for your loss! I share your pain as I lost my brother 2 and a half years ago. May all honor your loved one for the ultimate sacrifice he made to serve and protect! God bless you, you are in my prayers.
Tracy Page Winder
Sister of Deputy Michael Page EOW 6/30/07

Tracy Page Winder

December 1, 2009

You will always be remembered as a hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and fellow officers. God bless and rest in peace.

Detective Sergeant Dean Bailey
Beckley Police Department, Beckley WV

December 1, 2009

May God grant you rest, and your family, friends and brother officers peace.

Chief William Kushner
Berwyn (IL) PD

December 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Richards as well as the brotherhood at Lakewood Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

December 1, 2009

Thank you for your service. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. My prayers and thoughts are with all that loved you. God speed.

Officer C. Johnson
Farmington PD MN

December 1, 2009

Another senseless tragety for the police community. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Owens Family and the Lakewood Police Dept. during this sorrowful time. May our Lord watch over and protect your family and friends. Rest well now my friend, you've earned it.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

December 1, 2009

Your brothers in Seattle have served justice for you. RIP Officer Richards

Patrolman David Boag
Hallowell Police Department, Maine

December 1, 2009

Officer Richards, Rest in peace brother. Your picture reflects a great person looking to do nothing more than help people and ensure their safety. My sincere condolences to your family and department. Your service will be remembered for a long time to come. Thanks Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICH

December 1, 2009

You are remembered here within the hearts of the New York State Police. RIP my friend.

Investigator David Atkins
NYSP

December 1, 2009

Deep sadness and is in my heart from this horrible tragedy. I cannot find the words to express how I feel about this. God bless the families of these fine Officers. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

TROOPER
GEORGIA STATE PATROL Post 1

December 1, 2009

Rest in Peace Brothers and Sister.... Just found out today that a lone officer shot and killed the coward (Job Well Done!!!!) I pray for you and your families and please continue to watch over us. Yall rest now, your work is done, and I look forward to meeting the Heros of Lakewood PD one day...

Ofc
Austell Police Department, GA

December 1, 2009

Prayer and thoughts are with the family and Department of these HERO'S. No words can express our sympathy.

Denice/Dispatch Supervisor
Indiana State Police

December 1, 2009

May God bless your family with strength and comfort the days and years ahead. Your memory will live on. Never Forgotten. Thanks you for your service.

Melissa T
Daughter of Fallen CPD Det. Airhart EOW 11/4/2008

December 1, 2009

Requiem in pacem, brother.

2648
VBPD

December 1, 2009

Rest In Peace Officer
you gave your all you are our HERO.
The coward that took your life has been
brought to justice.My prayers to your
family and co-workers

Friend and Partner to Royce Anderson
Harris County Sheriff Dept
Houston,Tx EOW 10/26/1981

R Eberhart

December 1, 2009

May God bless the family of Officer Richards, the Lakewood Police Department and his brothers and sisters on the job. This senseless loss can only be rationalized by believing God had other plans for his life. We all cry and mourn over this tragic, heart tearing loss. Rest in peace.

Mom of a Cop
CO Springs PD

December 1, 2009

My heart breaks for this family. Called before his time. To the family, you all gave the ultimate sacrifice and your grief is truly palatable. God bless the officer, his family and his family everywhere that puts the badge on each day. You are a hero and your brothers and sisters in blue are heros each day.

CO SPRINGS PD MOM
MOM OF SGT

December 1, 2009

God bless the family and friends of all the officers at Lakewood P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dispatcher Jim Arnold
University of Dayton, OH Police

December 1, 2009

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Ofc. Charles Leeds
Norristown PD

December 1, 2009

God bless brother,you are a hero.

Officer
Tumwater PD

December 1, 2009

To the family of Officer Richards I want to express how sorry I am for your loss. I know how all to well the pain you are feeling now. I pray that you can find peace in his memory. God bless you officer Richards for your service.

Sister of Sgt. J. Dragus EOW 10-20-05

Michelle Rogers

December 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to your family, friends, and co-workers.

“It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, and an entire lifetime to forget them.” -Unknown.

Patti Wolff
sister, Sgt. Michael Johnson, VT State Police, EOW 6/15/03

December 1, 2009

What a tragic, tragic incident. Know that there is a lasting hero status here for you. While the policing community will mourn for you, you can rest in knowing there are Brave, BRAVE men and women who courageously face the evils of this world and know that every day could be their last...and yet they STILL do it. You are to be honored, sir.

Heaven Was Needing A Hero
Performed by JoDee Messina

I came by today to see you
Oh I had to let you know
If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time
I'd have held you, and never let go

Oh, it's kept me awake nights, wondering
I lie in the dark, just asking why
I've always been told
You won't be called home
Until it's your time

I guess heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

I remember the last time I saw you
Oh, you held your head up proud
I laughed inside
When I saw how you were standing out in the crowd
Your such a part of who I am
Now that part will just be void
No matter how much I need you now
Heaven needed you more

Cause heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

Is Heaven was needing a hero
and that's you

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

December 1, 2009