Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Life will not go on in the same way without him. If it were the same,we could only conclude his life meant nothing,made no contribution. The fact that he left behind a place that cannot be filled is a high tribute to the uniqueness of his soul.
Condolences to Cheif Ralph Painter's family. Robin Lackey

Robin Lackey
Widow of ACSD Roland O. Lackey EOW 10/27/93

January 5, 2011

May you rest in peace Chief Painter. You will never be forgotten.

Special Agent John Barry
Georgia Bureau of Investigation

January 5, 2011

Chief Painter, God bless you for your service and support to your people in Rainier Oregon. Even as a Chief you still fought the good fight. R.I.P sir, your watch is over down here in Hell, go walk the golden streets with god.

Norfolk Officer

January 5, 2011

my condolenses to the family and brothers and sisters in blue. it is a sad day when a brother is taken from us all. god bless...

david matheson
formally san antonio, texas pd

January 5, 2011

R.I.P. Chief Painter. Thoughts are with your family, friends and law enforcement family.

Lisa
Clark County Ohio, Prosecutor's Office

January 5, 2011

RIP Chief. May God Comfort and protect your loved ones and all the members of Rainier PD.

Commissioner David L. Green
City of Middletown, NY Police Dept

January 5, 2011

Chief, thank you for your years of service and dedication. Bless your family and God speed. Brother, we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

January 5, 2011

Even though I do not know you,you are a Brother Officer and always will be! Thank you for everything you have done to make this nation a safer place. You, along with your family and friends, will be in our prayers. You are a true Hero! God Bless you! Det. Steven Williams

Det. Steven Williams
New Orleans Police Department

January 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family Sir. RIP

Carol Furlong

January 5, 2011

Brother, Rest In Peace. We have Your watch now.

Deputy J. H
SCSO

January 5, 2011

WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT CHIEF PAINTER WAS KILLED.HE WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL TO US.
YEAH THO HE WALKS THROUGH THE VALLEY OF DEATH... HE SHALL FEAR NO EVIL..
THE SUN SHINES UPON HIM AND WILL SHINE THERE FOREVER.
HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.

AH--MEN AH--MEN

Anonymous

January 5, 2011

Ralph,we worked together for so many years. Who knew how it would end? You were then, and will forever be my brother. You kept me safe many times, I just wish I could have been there this one time for you. Rest now my brother. It won't be long till I will see you again. Randy

Detective Randy Sparks
Coos Bay Police Deptartment

January 5, 2011

Chief Painter thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace! You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

January 5, 2011

Chief Ralph Painter was a great example of what it means to be a good officer who cares about his community & the people he served. He will always be remembered for his honesty, integrity & dedicated service to the community. My thoughts & prayers are with his family and many friends & associates. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten!
Jim

Retired Lt. Jim Gibson
Columbia County Sheriff's Office

January 5, 2011

REST IN PEACE

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

January 5, 2011

So tragic...this Chief of Police tries to make physical contact to handle the burglary without harm, and he gets killed with his own weapon. Such a tragedy. May God bless your family, RIP Brother, you will be rewarded.

Sgt MB Fuller
Retired

January 5, 2011

Thank for your dedicated service. It was a honor to be a fellow brother in Law Enforcement with you. May you rest in peace.

Trooper C. Cowling
Illinois State Police

January 5, 2011

God speed. Peace to Chief Painter's family, friends, colleagues and co-workers.

Sgt.
Springfield Police Division, Springfield, OH

January 5, 2011

Rest in peace, Chief.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

January 5, 2011

Chief Painter was a great help to me and my family at a time of crisis. I will always remember him for his kindness and caring in our time of need. His kind words will forever ring through my ears. You will be missed by many Chief Painter.

Letty Abott and family

Letty Abbott

January 5, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 5, 2011

Ralph was a compassionate, caring and wonderful friend. As Rainier Police Chief he was an exceptional role model and citizen. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice in protecting our town Ralph. As a community we our deeply saddened by our loss of one of "Rainier's finest". Our prayers are with your wife, son, family, co-workers, friends & your fellow officers. May you R.I.P.

Sherry Mears-Wanamaker
friend

January 5, 2011

thoughts and prayers go out to Chief Ralph Painter and Family

Anonymous

January 5, 2011

Our deepest condolences to the family, department and community for your loss.

Anonymous

January 5, 2011

Chief Painter - Sounds very much like you were "leading from the front", Sir. As another 55 year-old chief, let me pray that your courage inspires any one of us to fight on, and fight on hard, if we're ever confronted with the same dilemma you found yourself in. Thank you for your service to the people of Rainier and the state of Oregon. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

January 5, 2011