Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS PD (OHIO)

August 3, 2011

It always saddens me to hear of the tragic death of a fellow law enforcement officer. May you rest in peace brother, thank you for your dedicated service.

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

August 3, 2011

Officer McCandless was the first on scene when my brother got hurt and also help;ed find my cousin when she ran away, he was also my brothers teacher at NAU He was an awesome guy and will be TRULY missed.

brit
citizen

August 3, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 3, 2011

R.I.P. I no I am not a police officer but the Fire Dept and Police work hand in hand sometimes. You will be remembered and missed my heart goes out to your family and friends.

T Edeliant Fire Figheter
Evans Valley Fire

August 3, 2011

Heartfelt gratitude for your service Officer McCandless. I pray your family and friends will find some sense of peace. God Bless you, and God Bless them.

sibling of fallen officer

August 3, 2011

Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called Sons of God! (Matthew 5:9) Ryan.. may you rest in peace. Ferris class of 05.

Detective Frank Hartner
Flint Township pd

August 3, 2011

Rest in Peace my Brother... Prayers to your family and friends...To your fellow Officers, be safe and take care... Watch your 6....
God Bless

Officer Joe Pena
Fort Worth Police Department

August 3, 2011

Ryan was truely a GOOD guy....He was what most of the people in this world want to be. Love your work, and LOVE your Family, and Love your Friends. He left way too early, but the good die young ! This BEER is for you Ryan.

Robert M Crivac
Family Friend

August 3, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Watch over your fellow wounded officers as they fight for their lives. My condolences to your Family and the Rapid City Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

August 3, 2011

A good officer doing the Lord's work. Ryan made the ultimate sacrifice serving his city, Rapid City lost a hero and your department and Ryan's family are in our prayers.

Officer John Donaldson
Rockwall, Tx Police Department

August 3, 2011

You're with God now my friend. Rest in peace and God Bless You

Deputy Sheriff - Retired
Kern County Sheriffs Dept. -Bakersfield, CA

August 3, 2011

RIP Officer McCandless. Thank you for your dedication to what we do. We'll take over from here.

My thoughts and prayers to Officer McCandless' family at home and his brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Stay safe out there.


Officer LaVerne Aventi #1561
Hillsboro PD
Hillsboro, ND

Officer LaVerne Aventi
Hillsboro, ND PD

August 3, 2011

R.I.P BROTHER.

FireFighter Ferguson
Chicago Fire Dept.

August 3, 2011

R.I.P BROTHER.

FireFighter Ferguson
Chicago Fire Dept.

August 3, 2011

Thank you Officer McCandless for standing between evil and those they would prey upon. Without brave men like you and your fellow officers, evil would triumph. You filled someones shoes when you began your career and now yours are to be filled to continue the good fight. RIP as you stand before your maker and continue your patrol. May God bless & comfort your family & fiance during the following days of this terrible tragedy. You and the two officers with you that day are TRUELY heroes!!

Retired Deputy
MCSO

August 3, 2011

My prayers go out for the Officers involved in this shooting incident. May God help the other officers recover.
God Bless you Officer McCandless. You can rest easy now, we'll take it from here.
This is the second shooting and killing of Officers here in the Dakota's in less than a month. Please stay sharp out there guys!

Retired Officer Micheal Roberdeau
Bismarck Police Dept. (ND)

August 3, 2011

I am so sorry for the family, Ryan's fiancee, all of his fellow workers, friends and the community of Rapid City. I feel gifted that I had the privileged of knowing Ryan as a friend and neighbor while he was growing up. It was evident he was destined for something special in life. He was a unique and special person. He was given a great moral compass by a wonderful family. He was surrounded by great role models, first and foremost his dad, a Midland Michigan Sheriff Department Deputy and later Under Sheriff, now retired. One other person I think deserves credit as an up standing role model that Ryan spent much time with is Midland County Sheriff Deputy (Ret.) Ben Doil. Both I consider to have been great peace officers. Both I am proud to say are my friends. I think Ryan knew early on that he wanted to be a police officer. He excelled at Ferris State University towards that goal and again later gaining a Masters degree in Public Administration. He was a great person and protector of his fellow man. He made the world better. He and his fellow officers are true heroes. I wish his fellow officers a full recovery. Thoughts and prayers for all in this dark time. Thank you to every law enforcement person everywhere. I know where we would be without you.

Lyle Van Wert, friend/nieghbor

August 3, 2011

"Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called Children of God."

Rest in Peace Brother McCandless. May you now walk a beat on Heaven's streets. You and your family, along with your fellow Officers and their families, and the Rapid City Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patrol Officer T. Griffith
Watertown, SD Police Department

August 3, 2011

So sorry for the loss of another brave Officer. May the Lord ease the suffering of all those affected. You will be missed Officer McCandless. May you Rest In Peace.

Session 51
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

August 3, 2011

Jim, Kathy, and Megan, I am so sorry!! Words cannot relay to you how sorry I am. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace as you go through your coming days. Love Tammy

Tammy Gillis Retired
Midland Co. Sheriff Office

August 3, 2011

May God say, " Welcome Home Good & Faithful Servant. My prayers for those left behind.

God Bless,
Officer Steven C. Sharrett, Michigan Department of Corrections

Corrections Officer E-10
Michigan Department of Corrections

August 3, 2011

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch! I pray that God keeps your family and department close to his heart during these difficult times!

Deputy Sheriff Tiffany McLean
Knox County SO Nebraska

August 3, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Ryan McCandless. My prayers go out to your family, friends and colleagues. To Officer Nick Armstrong and Officer Tim Doyle I pray that you have a speedy and full recovery. God Bless you all.

Nicholas D. Bobo
United States Probation Office

August 3, 2011

Rest in peace. Prayers will be with your family and friends.

Dispatcher Shane Szarek
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, TX

August 3, 2011