Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace, my Brother. May the loving arms of God comfort the family, friends, and co-workers during this tragic time.

Chief
Trinidad Police Department

May 2, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT

May 2, 2014

Thank you for your service Trooper Rich. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace...

Chief Joseph A. Edwards
Columbia Police Department, IL

May 2, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 2, 2014

Trooper Rich,

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. Our faith helps us see beyond the grave.

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

May 2, 2014

Rest in Peace. Thoughts are with your family and work family.

SGT Brandon Baker
Kentucky National Guard

May 2, 2014

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he and his brother Trooper, Sergeant Johnson, rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

May 2, 2014

Rest in Peace Trooper Rich. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Gabriel.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

May 2, 2014

To think that we honoured our Native American Law Enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty in Indian Country only yesterday (May 1st). A law enforcement officer should always be remembered not by the way he died, but how he lived! One of our Peacekeepers has moved on to his next journey to ensure that we all have a safe path to follow. Thank you very much to you, your family and the Alaska State Troopers. Our community and the country is now a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother………

Inspector George Lepine #80003
Federal Enforcement CANADA

May 2, 2014

thoughts and prayers go out to your families, and your agency! Rest easy brothers.

Detective Tyler Collet
Utah County Sheriff's Office

May 2, 2014

May you Rest in Peace, and I pray that God blesses your family with his Grace and Mercy.

Retired Commander Debra J. Fair
Detroit Police Department

May 2, 2014

We mourn the loss of this honorable man, our brother in the law enforcement family. He made this world better not by sitting back and complaining, but by the deeds he performed, the kind words he spoke, the lessons that he taught, and the example that he was. May his soul rest in peace with God. Thank you, Trooper Rich, for your service and sacrifice.

Detective Melissa H. Smith #304
Conway (Arkansas) Police Department

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace my brother, may the Lord watch over you, your family and co-workers. Paul and son Dylan Stokes

TFC PAUL STOKES # 801
GA. STATE PATROL

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace brother

Cpl. BP Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace my brother, job well done,your brothers and sisters will take the watch from here!
My prayers and your family and your coworkers

Cpl. Mary VenRoy
Lake County

May 2, 2014

We are eternally indebted to our brother officers, Trooper Rich & Sgt. Johnson who have sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties. Give to their loved ones the peace and strength to bear the anguish of their loss.

It is not the wealth and riches we have accumulated, that make us great, but what we have given of ourselves. These Troopers were truly great people.

Ret. Captain Harvey Katowitz
NYCPD

May 2, 2014

RIP my fellow Brother in Blue. My prayers go to the Family, Friends, and Co-Workers. Rest easy Sir, we have the watch from here.

Retired Detective Don Vine #5896
Phoenix Police Department

May 2, 2014

GOD BLESS YOU BOTH. WATCH OVER US.

Officer Jeff Sauer
Aurora Illinois Police Dept

May 2, 2014

Thank you Trooper Rich for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of XX. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

May 2, 2014

Trooper Gabriel Rich,

When you made your decision to enter law enforcement some years ago you became blessed:

For the Lord said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 ESV

When you responded to that man brandishing a firearm call on Thursday, May 1, 2014, you answered God's call to serve:

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." Isaiah 6:8 ESV

As a result, you and Sergeant Patrick Scott Johnson confronted the suspect in his home and were both shot sacrificing your lives so that others might live and be protected:

And the Lord said, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 ESV

I, along with your family, friends and comrades, will mourn your sacrifice and loss in the line of duty:

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4 ESV

Now go! Rise up! And do battle against evil as an angel for the Lord!

In God's merciful love,

Pastor Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

May 2, 2014

THE FINAL INSPECTION
The officer stood and faced God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now Policeman, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"
The Policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry badges, we can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place, among the people here. They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod. As the Policeman waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Policeman, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets; you’ve done your time in Hell."
~Author Unknown~

Lt. John Kelly
Nasau County, NY PD

May 2, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Trooper Rich. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Alaska State Troopers.

Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
US Postal Inspection Service

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Gabriel, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

May 2, 2014

Sad! My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Rich's family and friends during this terrible time.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

May 2, 2014