Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Lieutenant Richard Woods and the extended law enforcement family of the Pell City, Alabama Police Department. 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 18, 2015

Thank you Lieutenant Woods for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Alabama. 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 LIVE FOREVER...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

March 18, 2015

May God put his loving arms around the family of Lt. Richard Woods giving his family comfort, peace and understanding during this most difficult time.

Major (1972-2012) Retired
Bainbridge Public Safety Department

March 18, 2015

Rest In Peace.

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

March 17, 2015

Lt. Woods and family:
Rest in Peace my brother. I pray for your family and the Pell City Police Department at this time of sorrow, may God be with you and all that know you. It is just like a dedicated Officer to always be helping others when the end of duty calls comes. I thank your for this dedication Sir, you make us proud.

SAC Donald W. Robertson (Retired)
VA Department of Motor Vehicles, Division of Police

March 17, 2015

Rest in Peace

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

March 17, 2015

R.I.P. Lieutenant Woods, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Pell City Police Department in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you, and may God keep you in his loving care my brother as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James E. Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

March 17, 2015

God bless you today and always, May the Lord comfort his wife and family. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Rest In Peace, watch the heavenly streets Sir, God has given you a mansion to watch. May the memories be sweet and last forever. I don't know what else to say. But I love you all because your lives matter to me.

Mrs. Patricia Ledbetter
I an disabled and love all law enforcement

March 17, 2015

RIP Lt. Woods #804
You left this world way to soon, but your sacrifice and your dedication to your community and this country will never be forgotten. Your brothers and sisters have the watch from here.. RIP; you deserve it.

Officer
Alabaster Police Department

March 17, 2015

Rest in Peace Brother

Detective John Bach (retired)
Indianapolis Metro Police

March 17, 2015

My heart is with you all, my prayers are comforting you at this horrible time, I'm so sorry you lost your friend and family member, everyone that has passed, my prayers are with you all. God bless you and hold you tight. <3

Mrs. Patricia Ledbetter
None

March 17, 2015

R.I.P. Brother, may God be with your Family and Friends.

Capt, Larry Bryant (Ret.)
Santa Rosa Sheriffs Office

March 17, 2015

You gave your life while helping others and we are so thankful that you were there. We appreciate your long life of service and will be praying for your family and friends.

Darlene Newton
friend of Story County Sheriff's Office

March 17, 2015

May you rest in eternal peace. Your service, courage and dedication should never be forgotten. Your watch has come to an end, but another will begin. Rest in Peace brother. Cops lives matter too.

Provincial Sr. Constable K.R. Parry (Ret
Ontario Provincial Police, Canada

March 17, 2015

Rest in Peace Brother in the Arms of Our Lord Prayers for your family.

Chief Deputy John Tomaino Sr.
Retired Mahoning County Sheriff's Office Youngstown Ohio

March 17, 2015

Rest with God Lt. Woods. Your tour here is over. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives. Your service, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Retired Police Offier Bob Lester
Midland, Texas Police Department

March 17, 2015

Rest in peace Lieut. woods my sincere condolences to your family into your department he made the ultimate sacrifice Godspeed as you know patrol the streets of gold.

Ofc. Terry Zech
Veteran affairs police department Detroit Michigan

March 17, 2015

Blue skies LT Woods.

LT Mike Wright
Hoover Police Department

March 17, 2015

IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT RICHARD WOODS

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Lieutenant Richard Woods:

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, two police officers have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of Pell City, Alabama. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Lieutenant Richard Woods, of the Pell City, Alabama, Police Department; who suffered a fatal heart attack, in the line-of-duty, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, while assisting other rescue personnel extricate several teenagers from a vehicle involved in a serious traffic collision on Cogswell Avenue in Pell City, Alabama.

Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Lieutenant Richard Woods. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Lieutenant Richard Woods and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of Pell City, Alabama, help them to faithfully equip their police officers with the best tools to protect their community. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of Pell City, Alabama, to remember to pay their police officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of Pell City, Alabama, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their community.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Lieutenant Richard Woods go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths.

Now, Lieutenant Richard Woods, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.

In His Service,

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police of the Nashua NH (USA) Police Department
Police Chaplain of the Merrimack NH (USA) Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Merrimack NH Police Department

March 17, 2015

Lieutenant Woods, thank you for your long years of service,you will be missed but never forgotten. We will see you again,God has promised that to all believers of Jesus Christ. prayers for family members to keep the faith.

Chief
Argo Police Department

March 17, 2015

Lt. Woods,
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

March 17, 2015

Lt. Woods, thank you for serving the citizens of Pell Alabama for 20 years. For your family we send our love and prayers. The law enforcement and fire services family grieve at your passing. Rest well my friend.

Captain Mike McAllister
Washington State Firefighter

March 17, 2015

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Pell City Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

March 17, 2015

Rest in peace, brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Drew Young
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March 17, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Lieutenant Richard Woods . Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Pell City, Alabama will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 17, 2015