Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Betters, it has been 15 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 20 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 16, 2024

RIP

M. Lyons
RETIRED: DHS, Oceanside PD, & USMC C.I.D.

July 3, 2023

Rest in peace Sgt. Betters.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 21, 2020

Sgt. Betters,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Portland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 14, 2019

Scripture assures us that, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called [children] of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV and “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 ESV.

Rev. Dr. Steven Robert Closs, DD, MSBS
Licensed & Ordained Independent Christian Minister
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DD, MSBS
Merrimack NH Police Department

July 29, 2018

Sgt. Betters,
On today, the 9th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Portland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

ANONYMOUS
United States Border Patrol

January 14, 2018

Today I trade my badge, my duty belt and my patrol car for riding gloves, a bicycle helmet and bicycle.

Today I will depart on a ride like no other. With my fellow Brother & Sister Officers, we will ride together for those who made the Ultimate Sacrifice, while in the Line of Duty.

My first ride is in honor of Sgt. Richard M. Betters of the Portland, Maine Police Department. I ride for you Sir, who has made the Ultimate Sacrifice. I ride for all those who will not return home.

“WE RIDE FOR THOSE WHO DIED”

Patrolman Matthew Kloo
West Milford Police Department, NJ

May 9, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third 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.

Time never dimishes respect and your memory wili always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 14, 2012

RIP brother......................... our thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family........

BJN
Federal

October 4, 2011

Rest in peace, Brother Rick. You won't be forgotten.

S.B.
MDEA

March 7, 2011

Sgt. Betters,
Sir, it has taken two years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Portland. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

February 8, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Portland Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

February 2, 2011