New York City Transit Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, September 22, 1987
Reflections for Police Officer Robert Venable
Hey Bobby!!!
Sorry I never got a chance to meet you in person, but it has truly been an honor getting to know you through your family.
My Mom & your Mom were best friends.
I too salute you for your bravery and dedication for this resilient City in which we've worked for.
THANK YOU SO MUCH BOBBY, you are truly appreciated and missed. RIP
RET /Det.Marrow
NYPD
January 9, 2016
R.I.P
Sergeant
NYPD
December 21, 2015
Officer Venable you are the last true NYC Transit PD Police Officer to make the ultimate sacrifice before our Department became part of another yet quite different Department and as such although all our brothers and sisters of the NYCTPD who made the ultimate sacrifice must always be remembered you will forever hold a special place in that roll call of honorees. RIP Robert Venerable your patrol is no more but your work and sacrifice will never dissipate.
PO Jay Oher
TPF/30 NYC TRansit PD
November 3, 2015
I'll pray for your family
Mark Jones
None
September 27, 2015
I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Venable and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
September 17, 2015
I remember that terrible day like it was yesterday. I was working plain clothes in dist. 30..I heard over the radio a Transit Cop was shot. I couldn't believe it was Rob. The days passed so slowly and all of us remained in disbelief.
We miss you brutha/Friend you will always be remembered.
Detective Mark Stewart
NYCTPD/FRIEND
March 2, 2015
Robert was always the cheerful type... fun to be around. I didn't know him as well as many, but his humor and style were infectious. I had the pleasure of later working with his daughter January at a collection agency. He would have been proud of her.
Former T.P.O. Guy Sanders
NYC Transit Police 1982 - 1989
May 15, 2013
All I can say is that there are many things I wish I could change...be that as it may, thank you for giving me my younger sister...she's amazing, and I turned out pretty well myself...thanks for helping to bring us here.
Shakira
December 17, 2012
All these years later and I am still dreaming of you. I think,of you often. You were the one that got away and you were the only one for me. I will love you until my last breath and I can't wait until we are together again in Heaven. RIP love of my life.
Anonymous
Anonymous
November 2, 2012
IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.
Continue to keep watch on all of us from your platform in the sky.
Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department
September 13, 2012
I love and miss you daddy.
Januari(AKA Butt)
Januari Venable
September 11, 2012
I never knew you but I look at your name and shield often which hangs on a huge plaque on the walls of district 33. it is men like you I salute. u paid the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect this city. Your memory will always live on with in the halls of district 33
Police officer
Nypd TD 33
December 23, 2011
To my dear friend the time we spent together was great your memory is forever burned into my soul, and I miss you, you will always be remembered.
Det.Mike Presta
Retired TPD/NYPD Police Academy PartnerCo-worker & Friend
October 22, 2011
I miss you and love you forever and always...... I even miss your beatings lol......
This year me and Grams hung out together and neither one of us mentioned the date because each thought the other forgot and didn't want to upset the other lol. Silly us we should have known your unforgetable...
I'm sad you had to leave us but thank you for leaving me GRANDMA.
Your Loving Daughter
Januari
JANUARI VENABLE
FATHER
September 25, 2011
Just the other day, not remembering the day of the incident, I so happen to be talking about you and that tragic day to my family....GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Ret. P.O. Carolyn Carrington
TD-02
September 20, 2011
Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-third 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
Phyllis loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 22, 2010
Euclid Avenue on the "A" I remember the station well. Little did I know that 4 yrs after your passing I to would be patroling there. R.I.P Bobby = Long Live the Transit Police! Best men and women in law enforcement.
Det. Rodney Rodriguez
TPD 91-96/ NYPD 96-current
August 30, 2010
You were a true hero. Rest in peace my brother officer.
Captain Cedric Raymond
N.Y.P.D
September 26, 2009
You were a true hero. Rest in peace my brother officer.
Captain Cedric Raymond
N.Y.P.D
September 26, 2009
You were a true hero. Rest in peace my brother officer.
Captain Cedric Raymond
N.Y.P.D
September 26, 2009
Hey dad, I never got a chance to know you but i miss you so much. I wish you were here with me. I love you.
Robin Venable
Anonymous
December 27, 2008
Officer Venable,
On today, the 21st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
September 22, 2008
I'm sorry to see that there are not more reflections in your honor but it is obvious that the ones that are here are those from friends who miss you greatly. I never knew you but I respect the job you did and the greatest sacrafice that you made. I hope your daughter grew up as well as could be with the physical absence of her father in her life. Thank you for your dedication and for serving.
JM#115
WPD Illinois
July 6, 2008
~~~Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep~~~
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn’s rain
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds circled in flight
I am the soft star that shines at night
I am the flowers that bloom by day
I am the fragrance of new mown hay
I am each blade of grass that grows
I am the rush of melting snow
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am no there, I did not die…..
January 4, 2005
Brother I remember us working in district 2 together and then we both went to plainclothes in Brooklyn. On that tragic night I remember that you were trying to get off so that we could party in Pennsylvania.
RIP my brother and know that you are not forgotten.
Detective Anthony Barksdale
NYPD
September 20, 2004
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