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Richard Pennington Obituary
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for Richard Pennington
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Samuel Blackburn
March 31, 2020
From our days at old #9 precinct in DC ...to our race to be promoted...you were always a true individual..Rest easy my friend
Salli Hendricks
August 16, 2019
You made such a difference in our lives. You were and are loved. Both you and pastor Jeanie.
May 17, 2017
Richie & family,
The Ewing family would like to extend our condolences.
Elijah, Sianne, Kerri and Rick
Pauline Stanfield
May 14, 2017
Rene
My prayers are with you
May God's healing scriptures comfort you and your family during this time.
Richard was a great man and he will be missed.
Kind regards,
Darlene Jones
May 13, 2017
Renee and Family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I pray for your peace and acceptance as you transition into the remainder of your life's jpurney. May God Bless and keep his arms around you and comfort you.
RIP Big guy. Ill always remember Richard's warmth and boyish smile.
Take good care, Renee
Nick Congemi
May 12, 2017
I was deeply saddened to hear about my old friend. I met New Orleans Chief Richard Pennington while I was Chief of Police in Kenner Louisiana. We grew to be great friends and partners against crime. Chief Pennington was able to communicate with Louisiana Chiefs of cities of all sizes and made everyone feel comfortable and important. In our profession effectiveness is typically judged by crime statistics. Although he got an A+ in that category there is so much more. He understood how his work impacted the lives of everyone in the community. Chief Pennington was the consummate lawmen. Allow me to express my deepest condolences to his entire family.
Carol Wolff
May 12, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of "The Chief's" passing. I was honored to help care for him as his dentist after his stroke and valued his wit and spirit. My condolences to his family who cared for him so lovingly. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carol Wolff
Delta Pellerin
May 12, 2017
It is with heartfelt condolences and understanding thoughts that my prayers are with The Pennington Family during this difficult time. Find comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten, A CELEBRATED LIFE WELL LIVED ... his memories cherished forever. May your faith and strength prevail to help you through. May Richard's soul Rest In Paradise.
Rev Bruce Smith Sr
May 12, 2017
With tender sympathies we share in the transition of your son husband father realitive and our friend We shall keep his spirit and his families lifted throughout this difficult season
Monica Sharp
May 12, 2017
I first met Richard soon after he graduated from Tolleston High School in Gary, we lived in the same neighborhood Tarrytown, he was always pleasant. Each time he returned to Gary he would make time to visit my mother until she passed. My family and I were so proud of him and his accomplishments. Each time there would be a news story on TV I would tell my husband he was my friend from high school and my neighborhood. Richard had a pleasant personality and I will always remember him saying he doesn't dance well but he always would dance on "Dancing in the Streets". I will be praying for the family and know they have fond memories of him as well. Monica Grundy-Sharp
Vincent Sylvain
May 12, 2017
I offer my deepest condolences to Renee and the Pennington family for their lost. I also offer my thanks to you all for sharing Chief Pennington with our city. It was truly a joy to have worked with him in his quest to make our city safer.
I will also cherish forever the good times we shared.
Renee, may you find rest in knowing that the tears you shed today will one day be replaced with smiles whenever you think of the joyful times you shared.
Keep the faith!
L Bigby-Ellison
May 12, 2017
My condolences and prayers to the Pennington family.
Toni Patton-Williams
May 12, 2017
God bless his soul and may he Rest In Peace ~
Gwendolyn Bristo
May 12, 2017
Our condolences to the Pennington family. We appreciate all that he did for the citizens of New Orleans during his tenure there.
Margo Holmes
May 11, 2017
Rest in peace chief
Linda Brooks
May 11, 2017
Sorry to hear of the loss of my friend
Richard. He was an exemplar to mankind.He is now at peace.
May 10, 2017
God bless the extended family of Chief Richard Pennington.
W. & J. Parrish
May 10, 2017
I met Richard when I was an anchor at WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C..in 1984. He was the consummate gentleman. When my mother came to D.C. From Germany, Richard gave her a wonderful tour of our beautiful city. She was so grateful and I was, too!
Richard's promotions throughout his career were no surprise. He was a lifelong learner. He studied hard so that he could bring his best game to his profession.
Richard had a ready laugh and could find the humor in most things.
Our last conversations before he left the DC area focused on the importance of having a personal relattionship with Jesus Christ and what that would mean for his final destination.
I pray strength for his family as they go through this difficult time.
May peace be a constant companion.
Doris McMillon
May 10, 2017
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Charles A
May 10, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief.
Grover Allen
May 10, 2017
I met Richard at a New Years Eve party in the DC area sometime in the early 90's. I didn't know anybody there but he and his wife graciously shared their table with me and invited me to another party afterward. He was a nice man, condolences to the family and may he rest in peace.
TS
May 9, 2017
My sympathy on your loss, may your heart soon be filled with joy as you remember the loving memories you shared. May they comfort you during the difficult days
May 9, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Charles A
May 9, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief.
Albert B. Bradford Sr.
May 8, 2017
I remember Richard as a kind and personable person when he and I were with the MPDC. To the Pennington family, I am sorry for your loss. Albert B. Bradford Sr. (retired 1st. Dist. Dets.)
Kathleen Testa
May 8, 2017
Dear Pennington Family, As fellow neighbors in Algiers/New Orleans, we appreciated how a helpful he could be. Blessings...
Cheriese Thomas
May 8, 2017
He was such a great man, he truly believed in the human condition of life and it's disorders. We have a angel now, in a better place. That is filled with gods glory I pray for much love, for his family and may their peace be still We were blessed to have him here in Atlanta He did a lot for the city of Atlanta and neW orLeans
Clyde Lockley
May 8, 2017
Renee,
Richard spoke so fondly of you and your marriage relationship and advised me to pattern my marriage to Barbara in the same way with God as our leader. You were always his Queen and we often spoke of the respective pedestals we placed you both on without limits. There will be such a void in this world without him here. We are saddened knowing of your loss. We know the Lord knows how to comfort you and relieve your pain and sorrow. We will all miss him dearly but will always keep the love in our hearts. Barbara and I pray that God will strengthen you and keep your spirits uplifted.
God's Speed,
Clyde and Barbara Lockley
NOBLE Members
May 8, 2017
My condolences to the families and friends of Mr Richard Pennington who will be dearly missed and may all find comfort during this time of sorrow from God who promises to give us at Isaiah 1:3,4 .
Evelyn Stanley
May 8, 2017
Condolences to the family!
Marcy Jones
May 8, 2017
To Renee & Family - Please know that thoughts of deepest sympathy are with you all as you grieve the loss of your amazing Patriarch. I know, quite well, that this is a difficult time but let the joy of the Lord be your strength. I have many, very fond memories of Richard. May you all find comfort in remembering someone so special and may your hearts be blessed with healing grace. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I pray and seek peace that in time; all will be reunited in Heaven.
Charles A
May 8, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief.
Mederic Encalade
May 8, 2017
R.I.P. Chief Richard Pennington! As a native of New Orleans I remember what you did for our city in the mid nineties and we are forever grateful to you and your family.
Rosemary Riles. Howard
May 8, 2017
God's blessings to the family,while you're going through your bereavement,chief Pennington was one of the best for Atlanta God rest his soul and spirit.
Patty McGill
May 7, 2017
Chief Richard Pennington was an extraordinary human being. I had the privilege & honor to have met this terrific person. He was a blessing while on this earth & is definitely an angel in Heaven now.
May the good Lord hold this wonderful family in His hands & give them comfort & peace.
Regina Dixon
May 7, 2017
Rest in Peace Richard and to Richard's family may God Bless you with his strength in your time of weakness. May Gods grace strengthen you all! Richard was a great guy!
New Orleans
Tim Silver
May 6, 2017
He was a great guy, always friendly and greeted you with a smile. As a retired Sergeant from the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, we had high hopes that he would return here to lead us. He will surely be missed by many. Timothy M. Silver MPDC.
Mary 'West
May 6, 2017
The world mourns the loss, as we remember the greatness of Richard Pennington. He gave his life to preserving law and order. His incredible and masterful knowledge and procedures to prevent crime were unmatched, and he kept us all safe, in only the way he could. But more than that, he was one of God's special earth angels, loved by ALL. He is now heaven's angel. Keeping Rene and little Richard in our prayers and hoping their memories comfort them at this most difficult time.
New Orleans mourns the loss of former Chief of Police, Richard Pennington. He was loved by every single person on this earth that touched his life.
Mary West
May 6, 2017
albert culmer
May 6, 2017
I remember we were guess speakers at a red cross event and we talked about the job he did in new Orleans great man r.i.p
Valorie Green
May 6, 2017
My prayers are with the family! Know that God will never put more on you ,than you can bear! All loved him , but God loved him best and has called his servant back unto himself. God Bless !
Jacqueline Hall
May 6, 2017
A good friend, a good man, he dedicated his career to public safety he will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Mildred Allen
May 6, 2017
My condolences to the family .
Rest In Peace servant for a job well done
We will miss you
GAYNELL Pennington
May 6, 2017
Anne Laye
May 5, 2017
Rest in the busom of the Lord
Greta Leask
May 5, 2017
A sad day indeed. He will be sorely missed. Condolences to his sons and other family members. Go well, Chief, and rest in eternal peace.
Andrea Barnes
May 5, 2017
My prayers and condolences to the Pennington family.
Edward Husband
May 5, 2017
I never met Richard Pennington, but my heart goes out to is family and close friends. When I saw him on tv sharing details of a various issue involving the crime in the city he was very honest, sincere and remained confident about the outcome of crime coming down. He will be miss.
Lankford Poindexter
May 5, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lankford Poindexter
May 5, 2017
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