Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I did not know Chief Painter personaly, but anytime an officer is lost in the line of duty it is a sad day for the family, officers of his/her department, community and law enforcement community.

I would like to express my condolences to the family who lost so much this morning, and the department/city that also is experiencing a great loss.

David Losdon, Retired SGT
Astoria Oregon Police Department

January 5, 2011

Chief Painter, Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

January 5, 2011

RIP,it's always sad when someone we love passes,We never know what to say are how to say it words just are never enough. He gave his life to stop the evil that seems to be such a big part of life and is ever more present ,we can just take some comfort in the fact that he will be with all that loved him again one day, Prayers and thought for ever are now there for his family <3

Holly flowers

January 5, 2011

Rest in peace, hero. God bless you, and thank you for your service.
My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

Anonymous

January 5, 2011

Praying for you and your family. Gone to soon

sgt l. c. davis
fulton county sheriff's office GA

January 5, 2011

Rest in Peace. Your tour is ended. God Bless

Anonymous

January 5, 2011

My deepest and sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of this fallen hero. It is extremely difficult to lose a brother officer under any conditions. I will be there to honor you and never forget your service and sacrifice to keeping our citizens safe.
Semper Fi'
Lynn Vaughn
First Sergeant (Ret)

1SG LYNN VAUGHN
USMC CID AGENT

January 5, 2011

Chief Painter is a hero. Thank you Chief for standing on the line, for making a positive change in the lives of so many. You will not be forgotten.

Ira Swanson
Friend

January 5, 2011

Ralph was excellent at his job. He was fair and honest. I felt safe knowing he was there if I ever needed him. His passing leaves a huge hole in many hearts and in his community. I pray for his family and friends as they struggle to go on without him.....RIP Ralph.

Jodi Wagner King
Friend

January 5, 2011

May the Lord bless you and keep you. Thank you for the service that you provided. May the Lord be with your family.

Richard Adams, Corporal II (retired)

January 5, 2011

Sir, may you rest in peace among the other heros who have gone before their time.

To the friends and family of Chief Painter,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories of your loved one.

Sincerely,
The Recruits of Session #49

Session 49
Zone Five Police Academy, NY

January 5, 2011

God Bless your family. Thank you for your service to our community. You will be missed.

Anonymous

January 5, 2011

Prayers go out to your family and fellow officers.

Agent
PA State Parole

January 5, 2011

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Chief Ralph Painter~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you. God bless you and rest in peace, Chief Painter.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

January 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Chief Painter, his family, friends and the entire Rainier Police Department. Thank you for your service Chief. We've got the watch from here!!!

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department

January 5, 2011

Rest in Peace Chief..Us small town Police across America will Morn your towns loss of a Hero. My hearts and prayers go out to Chief Painter's family and friends.

Ptl. Daniel McElmurray
Burnettown P.D. South Carolina

January 5, 2011

God's peace and speed Chief Painter. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

January 5, 2011

Rest in Peace Chief
thanks for your service and dedication

Deputy C. Morgan
Fort Worth Marshals Office

January 5, 2011

Rest in peace Chief....my thoughts are with your family, friends and the staff of the RPD during this most difficult and tragic time

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

January 5, 2011