Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We hope knowing that you are all thought of in a kind and loving way will help ease your sorrow and bring peace. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Director Govt Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

May 5, 2014

Trooper Rich, though you have been taken from this world far too early and tragically, so long as those who know and love you best keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be far from them.

May your murderer face true justice, if not in this world, then in the next.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

May 5, 2014

Trooper Gabriel Rich, during your tour of duty you served your state and community with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will take from here. To the family of Trooper Gabriel Rich you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Alaska State Police hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

May 5, 2014

Trooper Rich,
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.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

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

May 5, 2014

Rest well honorable and faithful servant. Your brothers and sisters will carry your family through the difficult times ahead. May God grant them peace so they may come to mourn less, and celebrate your heroic life more as time goes on. We will never forget your sacrifice and courage.

Lt. Craig Stine
PA State Police

May 5, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Trooper Gabe Rich and the extended law enforcement family of the Alaska State Police. 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

May 4, 2014

Trooper Rich,

Your kindness and positive attitude changed my life. God bless you and your family.

Deputy Jerid Sutherland
Chelan County Sheriff's Office, WA

May 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathies goes out to the friends and family of Trooper Gabriel Rich. May his soul rest in peace.

Zone Five Academy Session 56
New York State Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

May 4, 2014

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

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan Co. Sheriffs Office

May 4, 2014

Rest In Peace Trooper Rich

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

May 4, 2014

Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten.

Maine Game Warden Ed Christie
Maine Warden Service

May 4, 2014

Rest easy, Trooper Rich. Thank you for your dedication, service, and sacrifice to the citizens of the State of Alaska.

Ofc. Joe Hunchard #1228
New Smyrna Beach, Florida Police Department

May 4, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother. Keep the watch from above as your Fellow Troopers continue on down here. My condolences to your Family and the Alaska State Police.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

May 4, 2014

Condolences to the family and friends of Trooper, and Sgt. Rich, and Johnson! I know how heavy this can weigh on a department also! Prayers goes out to all Troopers, and faimlys of the two!

Lt. Merkle
Springfield PD, Springfield SC

May 4, 2014

Rest with the Angels Trooper Rich. Your dedication, devotion, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. May your sons know their dad died a hero. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

May 4, 2014

He went to work one morning and did not know
This shift he served would bring such sorrow
This call to duty would be his last
His time on earth is now his past
God set this day as his time to go
Rest in peace Trooper Rich, now a hero
He gave the ultimate sacrifice
With integrity and pride he paid the price
His family, friends and colleagues will mourn
As an angel in heaven he is now reborn
His golden heart stopped beating
Hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the very best.

Master Sergeant Jane Hosteny (retired)
Illinois State Police

May 4, 2014

Thank you for your service, god bless.

Deputy Sheriff
Montana

May 4, 2014

Gabe,

I still can't believe you are gone. I miss you buddy. Beati Pacifici.

Trooper Keenan Mulvaney
Alaska State Troopers- D Detachment

May 4, 2014

Rest easy brother.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

May 4, 2014

Trooper Gabriel Rich & Sergeant Patrick Johnson:

Our duty as law-officers involves traveling to remote rural places and busy urban places and everywhere in-between. Sometimes with others and many times alone. The danger that awaits is never really known as some of the most benign occasions can turn deadly. We regret that Patrick and Gabriel would be the next law-officers to be slain by someone who awaits the arrival of those who task it is to investigate with the intent to kill. The slaying of law-officers is always tragic and usually involves culprits who have little or no value for the life of the officer(s) or their own. We are thankful to and for those officers who responded and made an arrest. They brought justice for our fellow officers, and we always will - forever.
We pray for Patrick's and Gabriel's family, friends, co-workers, and all who care about them and rely upon all of them to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
We are proud to render to Sgt. Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Rich, two of our bravest soldiers-of-the-law, a final salute.

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

May 4, 2014

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

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

May 4, 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

May 4, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

May 4, 2014

Rest in peace Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the AST during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

May 4, 2014

Trooper Gabriel Rich, thank you for your service to your country and community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP

May 4, 2014