Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today I attended the memorial services for a fallen, fellow law enforcement officer, Sgt. Rick Riggenbach. With a heavy heart I was able to personally extend deepest condolanes to Sgt. Riggenbach's family and the Chitamacha Tribal Police Department on behalf of my family, my Sheriff, and my Department. I also had the good fortune of speaking to, and wishing the best and most speedy recovery to both St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Deputies who were injured in this horrible tradegy.

Sgt. Riggenbach was truly a very loved and respected officer by many and will be missed forever. Thank you Sgt, Riggenbach for what you did, for it made everyone around you able to enjoy their lives more. Rest In Peace, we will take the watch from here.

Deputy Randy Fonteot
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, LA

February 1, 2013

Good bye for now Rick till we meet again at the next Department

Deputy James Stokes
Iberia Parish Sheriff office/ good freind and work partner

February 1, 2013

I have no higher respect than for those who have chosen to serve our country and then chose to serve our community.

To the family of Sergeant Riggenbach, please accept my sincere condolences and know you are in my thoughts and my heart.

Officer Riggenbach, you are in my heart. I will never forget you. Thank you for protecting us.

Rebecca Davis, Civilian
Sister - Constable Brian Bachmann - EOW 8/13/12

January 31, 2013

As a local community, we remember the service of those who have given the ultimate sacrafice for the safety of our neighbors. God bless you sir, as you are remembered for your bravery and commitment to serving your community. may we never forget the dangers associated with our careers and the vigilance required to stay its course.

Detective Sargeant Kurt Boeve
kaplan Police Department

January 31, 2013

RIP Rick. You will be greatly missed.

YB

Yvette Burgess

January 31, 2013

For Sergeant Rick Riggenbach:

The response to calls reporting persons with guns and who are mentally disturbed probably is among the most dangerous situations one can be called to investigate. We regret that Rick would be the next law-officer to die at the hands of one in such condition. Our only alternative is to be prepared, more than ever, to survive such calls at whatever the cost might be involving one with the absence of reason.
We pray for Rick's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him.
May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
We are proud to render Sgt. Rick Riggenbach, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 31, 2013

Rest in peace Sergeant. Thank you for your service.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at SUNY Potsdam

January 31, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother

TSGT John Piersall
SF USAF

January 31, 2013

So sad, sir I am so sorry of the loss of this fine officer, Sir may you rest in piece.

Sergeant Charles N. Poe
Princeton City Police Department (Retired)

January 31, 2013

You was a Real Good Man and Friend, Rick . May God Have You Aside His Throne. The only time I enjoyed being arrested was by you Brother, No better way to be brought in but by a friend and someone who actually cared and did their job right, God Bless you Buddy

Friend Jim Scofield

January 31, 2013

The thoughts of the Mobile Police Department, Mobile, Alabama are with your family. God's speed be with you.

Lieutenant James Rosier
Mobile Police Department

January 31, 2013

ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI DADE POLICE DEPT AND MY FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF THE SLAIN OFFICER AND THE CHITIMACHA POLICE DEPT. MAY GOD BLESS AND HELP THE FAMILIES DURING THIS VERY TOUGH TIME.

l.ponce police officer
miami dade police dept

January 31, 2013

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER.

POLICE OFFICER ARISTIDES E PAULINO
CITY OF MIAMI P.D.

January 31, 2013

Thank you for your sacrifice, it will never be forgotten. May God keep your family in His arms.

Special Agent #8268
Homeland Security Investigations, Phoenix, AZ

January 31, 2013

Sergeant Riggenbach, thank you so very much for your service. You lived as a hero and will forever be remembered as one. Thank you.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

January 31, 2013

RIP SIR...

TROOPER CHRIS ADAMS
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL

January 31, 2013

Sergeant Riggenbach,

Thank you for your service. Rest well in the arms of the Lord.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for 23 months. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

January 30, 2013

I am a security agent spanish.My prayers are with this brave police officer and his companions

security officer
Security Spain

January 30, 2013

Another tragic loss of an Officer to violence. I offer my thoughts and prayers to Sgt. Riggenbach, his family-friends-fellow officers. I pray his fellow officers recover fully from their injuries. Thank you for your service both in the military and as a police officer.

J. Gantner
Grandson, Son, Brother of NJ P.O.'s and NJSP

January 30, 2013

My family and I are praying for you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Asst Special Agent in Charge W. Youngman
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs LE, PHX

January 30, 2013

May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high. We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

January 30, 2013

Rest in peace my brother L.E.O. Evil will never prosper as long as brave men stand for good.

I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

January 30, 2013

Sgt. I will miss the early morning chats at Jud hall parking lot. Rest in peace brother.

Dy. Deglandon
SMPSO

January 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Sgt Riggenbach's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

January 30, 2013

Thank you for your service and God has a place for you in his house.

John Latour

January 30, 2013