David Wayne Rickman served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. David served during the years of the Cold War.
Patrolman David Rickman was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance call at 5 a.m. The officers were in the process of arresting the female subject's ex-boyfriend when she came to the door with a handgun and discharged the weapon. The round passed through Officer Rickman's left arm and entered his chest through an opening in his vest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. The woman claimed the gun discharged accidentally. She was convicted of manslaughter and received a 10-year prison sentence. Patrolman Rickman was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Roanoke City Police Department for less than one year.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Rickman served with the Roanoke City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Roanoke community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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