Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Robinson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 10, 2022

James Buford Robinson was my Dad. My Name is David Byrd, at the time David Robinson. This was a devastating day in mine and my Moms life’s. I often thought how my life might have been different if James had come home that day. I was young only 6 years old at the time but James had a huge impact on my life, he taught me morals that I still live by today. He was a great man and the love of my mothers life. I don’t think she really ever got over losing him. James was a faithful man of God a great husband and a loving dad that I will never forget and always love. He was taken from us far to early at the age of 41. God bless the fallen officers and the families that are left behind, I know the pain of your sacrifices. God bless you all, until we meet again Dad, I love you.

David Wayne Robinson Byrd
Son

May 6, 2020

Rest in peace Trooper Robinson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 21, 2019

RIP Trooper, you will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

March 28, 2017

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

October 31, 2012

James was my step dad, I was 6 years old at the time ( now 46) I remeber it like it was yesterday. I still miss him today. He was a great dad and the love of my moms life. I know some day i will get to see him again.
I love you Dad.

David Robinson Byrd
Son

July 2, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 10, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 6, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.

July 11, 2007

We pause to honor the memory of Trooper Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his surviving family members.

May God comfort and keep each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department

December 19, 2006

Rest in Peace, Trooper Robinson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

September 7, 2006

I pray that God will bring justice when our court systems cannot.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten

December 1, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Robinson. Thank you for your service to the State of Alabama.

Officer Kevin Turley
Jacksonville Police Department (Alabama)