Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Del Florentino

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 Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over three years. 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

March 22, 2014

Ricky was my first Loss Prevention Partner 28 years ago
At Mervyns, one of finest and sincere people I've ever
Known. RIP my brother !!!

N / A - Robert Cole
Friend / former colleague

March 22, 2014

For Deputy Sheriff Ricky Del Fiorentino:

The law-officer is always in jeopardy of encountering subjects who will kill in an instant. We regret that Ricky would be the next law-officer to lose his life at the hands of one with murderous intent. We are grateful for the responding officer who arrived and courageously prevented any escape of the culprit. We stand in defense of one another who wear the badge - forever.
We pray for Ricky'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 proudly render Deputy Sheriff Ricky Del Fiorentino, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

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

March 22, 2014

Rest in peace blue brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

March 22, 2014

RIP brother, Job well done, my prayers for you and your family.

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

March 22, 2014

On behalf of the officers and staff of the Repentigny Police Services we send the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Del Florentino our heartfelt condolences. May you find strength and courage in the bravery of this fallen hero.

Officer Richard Vigneault
Repentigny Police Services, Repentigny Quebec Canada

March 22, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Ricky Del Fiorentino and the extended law enforcement family of the Mendocino County, California Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 22, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family of fallen hero Deputy Ricky Del Florentino and the Men and Women of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. God bless!

DA Supervising Investigator Mo Landrum
SBCDA Bureau of Investigation

March 22, 2014

Even in grade school Ricky was protecting others. I was being bullied by neighborhood kids and Ricky stepped in- and with his words and a level head, he put an end to the bullying. I will always be grateful for having him in my life. He was a role model in every aspect, friend, coach, father, brother, son, peace officer and citizen. My heart is heavy for the loss of a true hero.
Love and prayers to his family and friends.

Ray Murray
Longtime family friend

March 22, 2014

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Ricky Del Fiorentino, friends,
Sheriff Thomas D. Allman and the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and alway. Thank you for your service. John 15;13

Patrolman A.S. (Scott) Batson
Cherry Police Department, NC

March 22, 2014

Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

March 22, 2014

Aguy with a big heart, a huge smile, a truly great laugh.
Ricky, you were and always will be a Hero to us all. We
surely will see you again my friend.

Coach Howell

M. Howell
An old friend

March 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Del Fiorentino. May you take solace in the fact that he will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be remembered as a HERO. Rest In Peace, my brother, God needed another good guy to guard the gates of Heaven.

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR Police Department

March 21, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Supervisory FAM, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 21, 2014

Rest in peace, Deputy Del Fiorentino. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Mendocino County SO and many law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

March 21, 2014

Hey ricky, I remember your laugh and that my friend puts a smile on my face. rest in peace my friend

Greg mattice former Dunsmuir police offi
Napa Valley Police Academy squad mate

March 21, 2014

R.I.P. BROTHER Del Fiorentino!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

March 21, 2014

So very sorry RIP Deputy Sheriff Ricky Del Fiorentino

Debbie
Citizen

March 21, 2014

May the grace of God ease the pain for the family and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff Ricky Del Fiorentino.
With gratitude for his exemplary and dedicated service.

Chaplain Sam Faraone
El Paso, TX Police Department

March 21, 2014

God Speed to your family and friends. Thank You for your many of service, Go rest now your brothers and sisters have it from here.

U.S. Forest Service Agent
Las Vegas

March 21, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

March 21, 2014

May your family find strength and peace. Rest high on the mountain brother.

First Lieutenant Vence Woods
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

March 21, 2014

Deputy Del Fiorentino, thank you for your service and sacrifice. May God bless and comfort the family and fellow officers this Hero leaves behind. Rest easy my brother.

Deputy
Tennessee

March 21, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Ricky.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

March 21, 2014

Thank you for your service, Sir. And thank you Fort Bragg officer for finishing the job.

Deputy NC
Stanly County Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2014