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Patrolman Otis Lee "Sonny" Robison

Lincoln Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Saturday, November 16, 1974

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Reflections for Patrolman Otis Lee "Sonny" Robison

Patrolman Robison,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lincoln. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 16, 2024

Rest in peace Patrolman Robison.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 14, 2019

Sonny, I miss as much today as I did them. I love you, my precious brother. Will see you one day. You'll always be my hero.

Sandra Rorrer
sister

August 30, 2015

Sonny, Randy and I miss you so much, as do all the members of your family. Even though many years have past since your life was tragically ended, we still remember the moment we got the news that you had been murdered by the prisioner you had just captured. You were a hero in life, and we honor your death.

Randy and Libby Robison
Cousin

July 25, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th 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.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 16, 2011

Sonny,

You will never know how much you are missed and what a hole your tragic murder put in the hearts of your family and friends. Your beautiful young wife, your two loving sisters, your distraught Mom and Dad, and all of us, the rest of your family, still ache with sadness for the tragic end of your young life, so full of promise. We miss you Sonny and wonder what might have been if you had not been so tragically taken from us. It is a loss your family has truly never recovered from. Rest in peace knowing you were deeply loved.

Randall and Carrie Robison
Cousin

November 12, 2011

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the month & year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Patrolman Robison.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL

December 19, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 28, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 29, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 11, 2007

Forever Missed

Patty
Wife

June 4, 2007

May you never be forgotten, especially on this anniversary of your tragic and untimely departure.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 16, 2006

As we approach the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor the memory of Officer Robison. Our thoughts and prayers are also extended to his surviving family members during this time.

May God comfort and keep you.

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

November 14, 2006

Sonny, Your life ended much too soon. You died doing an honorable job in an honorable profession. You are greatly missed by all of your family.

Carrie Robison
Cousin

October 27, 2006

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Robison. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Robison.

Officer Kevin Turley
Jacksonville Police Department (Alabama)

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