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PATRICK RICHARDS, #1285 "Smiley"
Members of the Prince George's County Police Retired Association are notified of the passing of Bro. Patrick "Smiley" Richards, #1285 on March 2, 2013. Our heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
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James Sandacz
February 27, 2025
Smiley, you are thought of often I have very fond memories and all the laughs we shared. I can´t believe it has been 12 years time certainly keeps moving. I will see you on the other side. Friends always.
Sandacz James
February 27, 2023
Still think of you often Smiley we had a lot of good times. Rest in Heavenly peace
Kathleen Berault
February 27, 2022
Captain Richard´s truly lived up to his name. His smile conveyed so many meanings - joy, a joke or a plan about to unfold.
Although he was my Commander, Captain Richard´s always had sage advice regarding life, people not just police work.
May he rest peacefully and forevermore with the Lord.
Steve Cann
March 24, 2013
Worked with Smiley from 79 to the mid 80's on the Sheriff's Dept. Lots of laughs and great times. Rest peacefully my
brother.
James Bostwick
March 13, 2013
RIP Smiley.
Sgt. James Sandacz
March 11, 2013
Smiley, you will be missed here but never forgotten. You were a standout and a good friend. I always enjoyed your humor,see you on the other side. RIP
Donna Lopez
March 9, 2013
Rest in peace Smiley. It was a pleasure to serve with you.
March 8, 2013
No doubt heaven is bit livelier now you are there! Thank you Smiley(he was my Captain in Training) for taking the time to educate me.
Kathleen Berault
Kathleen Berault
Cpl Jack Daley #510 Ret.
March 7, 2013
RIP Smiley. You made every agency you worked for a better place to serve.
Brad Rupert
March 7, 2013
I'm still in shock. Have know Smiley since we were on the PG Sheriffs together. We both came to the county police in mid 80's, though he was able to come over in EPO class, while I went thru entire academy. How time flies. miss you
Steve Kerpelman
March 7, 2013
I worked with and for Pat. The one thing that stands out is he was the same easy going person even after being promoted. Rest in peace brother.
Mike & Cindy Owatt
March 7, 2013
A tragic loss. He always make us smile
Beverly Campbell
March 7, 2013
I worked with Smiley at the District IV, Station ...he was such a genuinely great person. As soon as he walked into the room, he brought a smile to your face. It was an honor working and knowing Smiley....He will be missed...Sympathy to the family
Teresa Chambers
March 7, 2013
Smiley was one of the easiest-going, funny, fun-loving and great police officers I ever had the pleasure to work with. When he came to our squad in the mid-1980s from the Sheriff's Office, he made my job as sergeant easy and brought us many good memories. His death on Saturday, March 2, was a shock to all. Smiley, you are missed already; and you will always be in our hearts. ?
Andy Papiz
March 5, 2013
Many people's lives will know a lot less joy
Kimberly Frederick
March 5, 2013
Pat (Smiley) was always a bright light when he walked into a room with his infectious laugh...he was a great man and will be missed much by us all. Blessing to his family.
Civilian-PG County Police Department
March 5, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Donald Healy
March 5, 2013
This is a tragic loss for all who knew and worked with Pat. I worked with him at the State Department and enjoyed his friendship, humor and insight. He will be missed.
Don Healy
Major (Rtd.)
Baltimore Police
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