Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Correctional Officer Richard Allen Wright

Missouri Department of Corrections, Missouri

End of Watch Thursday, November 19, 2020

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Reflections for Correctional Officer Richard Allen Wright

Thank you Correctional Officer Wright for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Missouri. 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...

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

December 11, 2020

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

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 11, 2020

My condolences go out to your family, friends and the members of the Missouri Department of Corrections during this most difficult time.
Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE.
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Officer Janet Sanchez
F.O.P member Yuma Lodge #24
Yuma Police Department

December 7, 2020

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

December 6, 2020

Officer Wright, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

December 5, 2020

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department

December 5, 2020

To those who do not know,public safety is a calling.it is not about the money,you will not make.It is about public safety.Rip

Sergeant
Vadoc

December 5, 2020

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

December 4, 2020

Rest In Peace

Po Shaun Walters
Nypd ~ Retired

December 4, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

December 3, 2020

Correctional Officer Wright,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

December 3, 2020

Officer Wright, I am so sorry to hear of your passing at the hands of this pandemic that has effected our country and our world so horribly. I will pray for your family as they learn to live without you here. May God Bless you and keep you safe now. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Gainesville, GA

December 3, 2020

Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, and agency during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God. [Matthew 5:9];

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4], and;

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]

Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy / Chaplain
The Steven R. Closs Ministries
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

December 3, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Correctional Officer Richard Allen Wright during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Correctional Officer Richard Allen Wright.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig wow 2/16/04

December 2, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Wright. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Missouri Department of Corrections.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

December 2, 2020

Rest in peace brother

Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.

December 2, 2020

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

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

December 2, 2020

Rest in Peace

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

December 2, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Wright. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

December 2, 2020

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Wright and the Missouri Department of Corrections during this time. Thank you, Officer Wright, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

December 2, 2020

Wright family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. CO Wright thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Ofc.Rudy Jones
Munroe Falls,OH Police Department

December 2, 2020

R.I.P Officer Richard Wright

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

December 2, 2020

A corrections 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 Missouri Department of Corrections. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 2, 2020

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Fl Police Chaplain

December 2, 2020

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

December 2, 2020

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