Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

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

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

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

November 20, 2023

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 29, 2023

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

June 25, 2023

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Chief Rickerson.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

June 22, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Chief Rickerson. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Jasper Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

June 22, 2023

You made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Thoughts and prayers to all those you have left behind. May they heal swiftly and remember you forever.

Audrey Bajerski Houser,
Granddaughter
Off. Leo W. Bajerski, 10/31/1933
Lancaster NY Police Department
US Army Veteran, WW I

June 21, 2023

Thank you for your service Chief Rickerson. Rest in Peace.
My Prayers to your Family both Blood and Blue.

Corporal Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office
Wheaton, Illinois

June 20, 2023

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.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 20, 2023

Rest in peace Brother.

Capt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

June 20, 2023

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

June 20, 2023

Rest in peace Chief....My thoughts 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

June 20, 2023

God broke the mold with this guy here! If you were lucky enough for Tony to call you a friend you knew you were loved and also knew you were not safe as you we’re definitely gonna get picked on. Tony was an amazing person, father, husband and servant to his community. The loss of this man will leave a void in so many. Tony’s family and friends our in our thoughts and prayers.

Wayne Kelly and Family
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office

June 19, 2023

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

June 19, 2023

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Chief of Police Anthony Rickerson. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of theJ asper Police Department, Florida.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

June 19, 2023

Thank You for your service Chief Rickerson. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Jasper Police Department. You will always be remembered.

Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department

June 19, 2023

Chief of Police Anthony Rickerson, I am deeply sorry to read of the details of your death here. May our Good Lord watch over you now and give you peace. I will pray for your family that He will help them grieve your loss. I thank you for your brave service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

June 19, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

June 19, 2023

My sincere heartfelt condolences to your family, friends, your brothers and sisters of your department. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God Bless You & Thank You for your service to protect your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

June 19, 2023

Chief Rickerson, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

June 18, 2023

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by 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 Jasper Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 18, 2023

This is so tragic and very hard to understand. Thank you for your service and may your family find comfort. Rest in Peace.

JBeery
Amerimed MIH

June 18, 2023

Only a week before Father's Day. Today will be a very difficult day for his family as it will be for all those who lost fathers in the line of duty. Thank you, Chief, for your long service to your country and community. You wanted to support and reinforce your officers. That shows true leadership in the field, and experience that can't be replaced.

I'm sure my cousin is remembering her awesome father today. After attending the reading of the LODD at the annual ceremony in D.C. in 2001 after my Uncle was killed in the line of duty, I was shocked by the sheer amount of names and places of origins - and this was right before 9/11, before the massive onset of mass shootings, and before the War on Terrorism. Many of the names read that year had served in Vietnam or the First Gulf War, and there were military uniforms of every branch in the thousands and thousands of spectators at the event.

Rest in Eternal Peace, Chief. May you always be remembered by your community, friends, family, and a grateful state and nation. As a fellow Floridian I know the dangers of the roads - especially in the heavily rain-soaked wetlands and reservations all around the state where deer, alligators and other large critters can cause such accidents, especially in the dark.

A grateful citizen & LODD-family mem
Fellow Floridian

June 18, 2023

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Chief of Police Anthony Rickerson and the extended law enforcement family of the Jasper Police Department, Florida.



End of Watch Sunday, June 11, 2023.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

June 18, 2023

Rest in Peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Sergeant Tim O'Hara
Williston Police Department

June 17, 2023

God bless you Tony Rickerson. Thank you for protecting your community and defending us from evil. Thank you for being the Chief of Police. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for Sheena, Annalee, Wyatt and Wade, your mother and family.

Grateful citizen Ryan P.

June 17, 2023