Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Sergeant Rick Riggenbach and the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department during this time. Thank you, Sergeant Riggenbach, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

February 5, 2013

Rest in Peace brother and may GOD look over your family.

Trooper Archie Forsyth
Louisiana State Police

February 5, 2013

Rest in peace my brother for you are a true hero, may God wrap his arms around your family and fellow Officers in this sad time. Thank You for your service.

Trooper Scott Wernecke #958
Washington State Patrol

February 4, 2013

Rick you were a good friend when i was working with the St Mary sheriff department and when i quit the sheriff department. I saw you and talked with you two weeks before you were called home to our lord. You will be sadly missed and i hope one day we will meet again. You always had a kind word when we saw each other and i had the utmost respect for you. You were a credit to your profession. Rest easy my friend.

Richard Burnham
Former Lt. St Mary Sheriff Dept.

February 4, 2013

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the loss of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family.
Though we may wear different uniforms and have different badges, shields, or stars pinned upon our chest.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Officers, Correctional Officers, and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, county roads, and state highways.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a law enforcement family, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE, and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice.
Daily our position is clear that we will SERVE and PROTECT our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession of LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of GOOD over EVIL facing the unknown with COURAGE keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.

Angela & David Coudenys
Corrections Officers
Detroit Reentry Center/RRF
Michigan Department of Corrections

February 3, 2013

RIP Sgt.

retired police officer bob lester
midland, tex police department

February 3, 2013

so sorry for your loss. extremely sad situation. thoughts and prayers go out to his family.also to his fellow officers. prayers go out to those 2 deputies.

citizen
citizen

February 3, 2013

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

February 3, 2013

A sad and horrible loss for Louisiana as a whole, but for those who know and love Sergeant Riggenbach best. God bless and may they all hold him forever dearly in their hearts.

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 2, 2013

Rick, I never met you, but I have now learned a little about you. A pastor was quoted as saying, "I think he was genuinely a hero. He died so others may live." I believe we can add more: it is not only how he died, but how he lived that makes him a hero. Law enforcement is an important, honorable and often rewarding vocation. It's not just a job. Rick, you, like others before you, are the evidence for all to see. May you rest in Peace, may your family, friends, department members, and your community be comforted during the challenging days ahead. Thank you for being there.

Michael Maudlin, Chief of Police (ret.)
An agency in Colorado

February 2, 2013

I too worked with Rick for a few years. He was a good man taken to soon from this life.
RIP Rick. My prayers go out to the family and friends.

Patty
old friend

February 2, 2013

To the family and friends of Sergeant Riggenbach and his fellow officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Sergeant Riggenbach was tragically killed.

To Sergeant Riggenbach's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Rick gave to his community and the citizens of Louisiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 26, 2013.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

February 2, 2013

My deepest condolences on the loss of Sergeant Riggenbach. Your department, his family, and community will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sabrina Lambson, Dispatcher
Galt Police Department

February 2, 2013

To the family:Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.. As we share in your sorrow,& also lift you and your family up in prayer,realize that God is our Jehovah Jireh(My Provider)..Don't give up on God,Cause he want give up on you..He's Able to see you through..Much love...

P.O.Box 197
BonWier Texas,75928
Parents of fallen Officer,Deputy Ricky R.Issac Jr.
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Office
EOW:12/08/2012

February 2, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 2, 2013

Rest in Peace, my Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

February 2, 2013

To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It is rather an endless struggle that will go on to the very last moment of our lives. Nobody is born a warrior, in exactly the same way that nobody is born an average man. We make ourselves into one or the other. Rest In Peace My Brother.

Sgt. Robert Moore
Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office

February 1, 2013

God Bless you, sir, and Godspeed.

LISA
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

February 1, 2013

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

February 1, 2013

My deepest sympathies to all his family. He brought honor to law enforcement.

Social Worker
St. Mary Parish

February 1, 2013

R.I.P. BROTHER Riggenbach!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

February 1, 2013

God Bless you Sergeant Riggenbach. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

February 1, 2013

Rest well brother. Your service was in excellence may god open a special place for you,the department,family and friends. Our prayers go out to all law enforcement circle of friends,family and agencies.

Chief/ President Bryan Flinn
North Star Special police Department inc.

February 1, 2013

It was truly an honor to work with you. Thank you for your service and most of all your friendship. You will never be forgotten.

Firefighter First Class
Chitimacha Fire Protection

February 1, 2013