Birth date: Nov 6, 1944 Death date: Nov 18, 2021
Richard Lynn True, 77, of Germantown, TN passed away peacefully at Baptist Memorial Hospital East while surrounded by family on Thursday, November 18, 2021, following a stroke. He was born to Harrison Leon True and Mildred True on Read Obituary
Dad, you were my everything! My best friend, as well as my heart and soul!! Words can't express how much I miss you every day!! You were a legion and words cannot express how proud I was you as my father! I will see you eventually in heaven! Take care of all of our lost family in the gates of heaven!
Richard was one of those rare human beings who never took themselves seriously enough to act rude or inconsiderate. To a relatively new police officer like myself, he was a great mentor as to how to get the job done the best way possible, and without a lot of self- promotion.
In his days as the old "City Watch" crime reporter, he gave just enough information to keep citizens aware of active circumstances, but never compromising investigations.
When I went through a very difficult time, Richard was the first to contact me in person, and lend a sympathetic ear. He did this not just for me but for a lot of other people. His guiding principle as he related to me was, "Policemen take care of one another as brothers should!"
I will miss him and carry with me the memory of that infectious smile and laugh. My deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues. He was one of the good guys.
