Lots of great pics. I really like checking out the older stuff from back in the day. Need more pics of my old man
Signed on August 06, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Guest Name:
Wendy Friend
Location:
Florida
Comments:
Kelly & the girls,
You girls are always in my prayers and I love you guys. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to have Rich in my life for the short time I did. The blessing also brought you and the girls to enrich my life also. I am so sorry for your lost and I am here for you all. Here is a little something that I wanted to pass to you girls.
"Welcome Home"
For those I Love and For those who Love me
When I am gone, release me, Let me go, I have so many things too see and do
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now its time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must; Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while we must part, So bless the memories that lie within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me call and I will come . . . .
Tho you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart you will hear All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you come this way alone . . . I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome Home"
Kelly this is dedicated to Rich but it gave me much comfort when I needed it. I love you guys!!!!! God Bless You
Signed on August 05, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Guest Name:
Carol Brown
Rank/Title:
Ladies Auxiliary
Location:
Big Island,Va.
Comments:
Iloved your site. I was born and raised in Beltsville. When I got married 35 yrs. ago I moved to Virigina with my husband and raised a family.He was a member of the First Aid Crew. Now my son Danny Brown is a member of the Big Island Volunteer Fire Department he works for the Bedford CountyE911 dispatch.I try to vist Firehouses when I go to vist, but this year my Husband passed away. I am going to e-mail your site to him.
Danny Brown bivfd219@aol.co site BigIslandVolunteerFireDepartment
Carol U. Brown
Signed on July 29, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Guest Name:
Lisa Termini-Byerly
Rank/Title:
MCFRS * EMS*
Location:
Damascus, Maryland
Comments:
May the lord bless his wife and his daughters thur this difficult time.
Peace be with you!
Lisa Termini-Byerly
Signed on July 15, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Guest Name:
Richard G. Findlay
Rank/Title:
Fire Inspector
Location:
Bradenton, FL
Comments:
I have been a member of the Bradenton Fire Department for 17 years.
My condolences to Richard's family and to your department.
Richard G. Findla Fire Inspector Bradenton Fire Deparetment
Signed on July 09, 2008 at 9:47 PM
Guest Name:
karen coakley
Location:
Beltsville Maryland
Comments:
To Kelly and Rich's daughters, and his brothers and sisters at Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department and Prince George's County Police Department. Rich was a true "HERO"! Everywhere I have been around Beltsville I have heard a "tale" about Rich. Rich made people laugh, he put a smile on their face. Rich loved his family and his community. God Bless Rich. I will keep all of his family in my thoughts and prayers. We may have lost a HERO but he will not be forgotten. Karen
Signed on July 09, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Guest Name:
Kevin Howard
Location:
Winter Garden, Florida
Comments:
To The Findley Family: As you embark on this most difficult time in your life, Remember that God is with you and turn to Him for comfort as you deal with these unfortunate circumstances. My Family will continue to up lift your Family in Prayer. May the Peace of the Lord be with you and your Family.
Respectfully, The Howard Family
Signed on July 08, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Guest Name:
Pollack Family
Location:
Beltsville
Comments:
As a retired police Captain with the City of Laurel, I can understand your absolute grief and sorrow experienced by members of Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department with the tragic loss of one of your members. Word cannot begin to express our deepest thoughts for your members who have lost a valuable friend and co-worker.
Signed on July 07, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Guest Name:
Forestville Vol. Fire Dept., Co. 23
Rank/Title:
Chaplain and Past President - Helen Kulle
Location:
Forestville, MD.
Comments:
The members of the Forestville Vol. Fire Dept. extend their deepest sorrows for your loss of a fellow Firefighter, dedicated Police Officer and devoted father and husband.
May our thoughts and prayers be a comfort to you at this very difficult time.
Signed on July 06, 2008 at 7:38 PM
Guest Name:
Stephen Dubuque
Rank/Title:
former emt
Location:
Usa
Comments:
I just wanted to send my condolences to your entire department, and the family of Richard Findley. I was in the parking lot, right after this occured. I find it a shame, that this dedicated public servant was rund down as cruelly as he was. Please tell his wife that your family is in my prayers every night. God bless "findog".
Signed on July 06, 2008 at 9:42 AM
Guest Name:
Fletcher Family
Rank/Title:
Family friend/Fire Department family & Police Department family
Comments:
The loss of you as a friend, firefighter and police officer is devastating, we knew you as all of those. But most importantly as a husband and father. We will continue forever to be there for Kelly, Nicole and Lauren aka (Little Rich), because we know that is what you would have wanted. Rich, you will be forever in our hearts!
Thank you Rich for coming into our lives!
I hope this prayer will comfort family and friends.
DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME, FOR NOW I'M FREE! I FOLLOW THE PLAN GOD LAID FOR ME. I SAW HIS FACE, I HEARD HIS CALL, I TOOK HIS HAND AND LEFT IT ALL... I COULD NOT STAY ANOTHER DAY, TO LOVE, TO LAUGH, TO WORK OR PLAY; TASKS LEFT UNDONE MUST STAY THAT WAY. AND IF MY PARTING HAS LEFT A VOID, THEN FILL IT WITH REMEMBERED JOY. A FRIENDSHIP SHARED, A LAUGH, A KISS... AH YES, THESE THINGS I, TOO, SHALL MISS. MY LIFE'S BEEN FULL, I'VE SAVOURED MUCH: GOOD TIMES, GOOD FRIENDS, A LOVED-ONE'S TOUCH. PERHAPS MY TIME SEEMED ALL TOO BRIEF- DON'T SHORTEN THEM WITH UNDUE GRIEF. BE NOT BURDENED WITH TEARS OF SORROW, ENJOY THE SUNSHINE OF THE MORROW.
RIP RICH!
Signed on July 05, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Guest Name:
ANONYMOUS
Comments:
"OUR HERO POLICE OFFICERS RISK THEIR LIVES EVERYDAY TO PROTECT AND SERVE US. AND THEY ARE SUBJECT TO STRESSES, PRESSURES, AND DANGERS THAT FEW OF US COULD EVEN IMAGINE."
THEY ARE FATHERS, BROTHERS, SON'S AND UNCLES...
THEY ARE MOTHERS, SISTERS, DAUGHTERS, AUNT'S...
YOU GO TO WORK IN A SUIT AND CARRY A BRIEF CASE... THEY GO TO WORK WITH A BULLET PROOF VEST, PEPPER SPRAY, AND GLOCKS STRAPPED TO THEIR WAIST...
YOU WORK AT A DESK WITH A NICE COMFORTABLE CHAIR WITH A CORNER WINDOW ON THE 5TH FLOOR... THEIR OFFICE HAS 4 WHEELS, 4 DOORS, LIGHTS, AND SIRENS...
POLICE OFFICERS ARE HUMAN JUST LIKE THE REST OF US...THEY HAVE FAMILIES, THEY COME HOME TO THEIR CHILDREN WAITING FOR THEM AT THE DOOR...
WHEN THE WEATHER IS AWFUL AND YOU STAY INSIDE DRINKING COFFEE OR HOT COCOA, THEY ARE OUT THERE PROTECTING OTHERS LIVES AND HELPING WHOMEVER IS IN NEED...PUTTING THEIR OWN SAFETY AT RISK...
IN THE RAIN... OR THE SNOW... EVEN HURRICAINES...THEY ARE THERE...
THEY ARE THERE TO COMFORT YOU WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES...
THEY ARE THERE TO COMFORT A LITTLE GIRL WHO'S MOTHER WAS JUST ARRESTED FOR SELLING HERSELF ON THE STREET CORNER, JUST SO SHE CAN PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE...
THEY ARE THE ONE'S WHO MAKE SURE YOU'RE SAFE ON YOUR WAY TO YOUR VACATION IN CANCUN....
YET SOME OFFICERS MAKE THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE....THEY RISK IT ALL TO SAVE ANOTHER...OR FELLOW BROTHER...
"OFFICER DOWN, OFFICER NEEDS HELP" ARE THE WORDS THAT CAN CHANGE LIVES FOREVER. WORDS THAT REMAIN FOREVER PRESENT AND IRREMOVABLE IN THE MINDS AND HEARTS OF THE POLICE FAMILY.
WE WILL FOREVER BE THANKFUL FOR ALL THEY HAVE DONE...
WE SALUTE YOU...
GOD BLESS
Signed on July 05, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Guest Name:
Dustin Cali
Comments:
RIP RICH YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU
Signed on July 04, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Guest Name:
The Porterfield Family
Rank/Title:
Frederick Gymnastics Family
Location:
Frederick, MD
Comments:
Kelly - We learned about your terrible loss while on vacation. We are so sorry that we were not here to attend any of the services, but know that you and the girls have been in our prayers constantly. As a member of the FGC family, you play an important part in all of our daughters' lives. If there is anything we can do, you know that we are ALL there for you.
Signed on July 04, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Guest Name:
Marsha Grimes
Location:
Laurel VFD
Comments:
I just wanted to say to Kelly and the girls and the Beltsville VFD how sorry I am on the death of Rich. I do not like to use the loss because we did not lose him but that he has found his way home to be with the Lord. I know your hearts are heavy laden now but just remember the fun times and the smiles. That is want he would have wanted.
Kelly, I have to tell you to lean on your fire department family because that is one strong family to have. They will always be there for you!!!!
God Bless all.
Signed on July 04, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Guest Name:
RTW
Comments:
God Bless! RIP
Signed on July 04, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Guest Name:
keith schenk
Rank/Title:
board member
Location:
bunkerhill volunteer fire department
Comments:
my codolences to the family and to the beltsville volunteer fire department he will be missed greatly
Signed on July 04, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Guest Name:
Tex Walcker
Rank/Title:
Lifetime member 34 years
Location:
Culpepper, VA
Comments:
I was sorry to here of the tragic loss of Rich Findley. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, fellow police officers and fire fighters. He asked me one day about becoming a cop and I told him those were big shoes to fill. He grew to fill those shoes and more. Now he stands with his fallen comrads in arms.
Signed on July 04, 2008 at 9:47 AM
Guest Name:
Ken Seth
Rank/Title:
Friend, Old coworker
Location:
Mount Airy, MD
Comments:
You will be missed! Your smile, your pranks, your love of life.
Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss! I know it was not enough time to enjoy all he could give but I know you treasure the time you had together. We are all better for knowing him, he was such a special person. We give you all of our love and support!
May God be with you and your daughters during this very hard time. He was loved and will be missed dearly but will not ever be forgotten. You and your daughters will be in our prayers everyday.
Signed on July 04, 2008 at 7:35 AM
Guest Name:
Chuck P
Rank/Title:
Fire Police Officer
Location:
Westfall Township, PA
Comments:
Our prayers and thoughts go out to both Officer Findley's family at home and his extended public safety family. From what I've read on the internet, Rich seemed to be well liked and respected by his peers and loved his job. Again, our condolences.
Signed on July 03, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Guest Name:
Jason Cage
Rank/Title:
Paramedic/Medic 208D
Location:
Alexandria, VA
Comments:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Cpl. Richard Findley, the Officers and Members of the Beltsville VFD and to the men and women of the Prince George's County Police Department.
R.I.P. Cpl. Findley
Signed on July 03, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Guest Name:
Mr. & Mrs Carl Gurwah & Family
Location:
Beltsville
Comments:
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Captain Richard Finley. We did not know Cap. Finley personally but I know I have seem him several times. Our hearts goes out to his family. He will be an angel looking over his wife and two little girls. May god give them the strenght at this sad time.
My wife and I extend our condolences to the family of Richard Findley. I had met him over the years both as a volunteer fireman responding to calls in our community and as a member of District VI CAC. Though our loss pales beside that of his family and friends, our community realizes we have lost someone who has stood over us as a guardian for twenty years.
At the funeral home yesterday, I was moved by the response of police and fire personnel to the loss of a comrade. Their concern for the family of Cpl. Findley is an inspiration for us all.
May he rest in peace.
Signed on July 03, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Guest Name:
Retired PGCO FD and Wife
Location:
Calvert Co MD
Comments:
God needed a new Angel. He will always be with you. May you and your family be safe. God Bless
I am terribly sorry for the loss of Life Member Cpl. Richard S. Finley. While I did not know Cpl. Finley personally, he sounds like an exemplary person. My thoughts go out to his wife and children. Please let me know if any memorial funds have been set up in his name.
Sincerely,
FF2 C. Everett, HVFD.
Signed on July 03, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Guest Name:
Jim Collins
Rank/Title:
PIO Laurel Police/ Member Company 10 Laurel VFD
Location:
Laurel, maryland
Comments:
To The Family, members of Beltsville VFD and Prince George's County Police.
What can you say about a man who served the citizens of Prince George's County and always did so with honesty, devotion, pride. A man who loved his wife and daughters and loved life. I say, If you wanted a role model , a hero, a friend and a dedicated family man, Rich Findley was the man to follow. Rich, rest in peace and know you are loved and missed. And your memory will never fade.
Signed on July 03, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Guest Name:
PGFD Operations Center
Comments:
Mrs. Findley...the Lord will get you through this hard time. Your husband gave you 2 beautiful little angles and you know he will always be there with his hands on them. There is nothing I can say to make you feel better, but you can bet there are many many people that are here for you and the girls...
Signed on July 03, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Guest Name:
V Muir
Rank/Title:
Deputy Sheriff and Firefighter/EMT
Location:
Wor. Co.
Comments:
Just want to send you all my thoughts and prayers for the lost of Brother Findley..May God's hands of comfort touch his Wife and kids..the PGPD and BVFD...I have personally lost two close friends in the line of duty....I feel your pain and can only offer you my kind words and prayers....Keep your heads up and NEVER forget Findley and his family...Stay safe out there and may GOD be with you all........
