Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace fishers boy

Carson loveless

February 6, 2024

Topper Roberts, Mr. Robert’s, and Damion,

Like the previous writer I too passed over your Bridge in NC on I-95. I researched you and read your Bio. I hope you family knows that there’s a larger family than just theirs that worship you and all of you Brave service- both military and Law Enforcement. We will forever be praying for your family and will ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU!
fellow “retired” LE Lieutenant from N. Charleston SC

Lt Tess Johnson
NCPD

July 13, 2022

Trooper Roberts,

I just passed your memorial sign and immediately searched your name and this is where I ended up. I took the time to read every reflection that has been left on your memorial page. From the few minutes it took to read I gathered this, you were loved by your family and your brothers in blue. Just shy of 26 years since your passing, but Rest In Peace Brother. I hope your family and friends have found some peace knowing that you made the ultimate sacrifice.

Fellow LEO
New Jersey

July 6, 2022

R.I.P.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

January 6, 2022

Damion, I finally made that trip to Fayetteville in order to attend the bridge naming ceremony in your honor. The bridge at I-95 over the Cape Fear River is now known as Trooper Damion C Roberts Bridge. While proud of this honor, we would rather have you. When Auntie Linda and I were headed back to the hotel, we rolled upon your sign. I saw it first and started yelling, "Look! Look! Look!" Auntie Linda was so confused and said, "What am I looking for, a deer?" I said, "No, it's Damion's sign, his bridge!" I looked behind me to see if it was safe to pull over. It was. We took pictures and videos. I cried. I think Auntie Linda dropped some tears, too. What a bittersweet sweet occasion! It's been 25 years since you've been gone. We all still miss you and always will! I know you're resting easy. Until we meet again, cousin...

Quivale Rashun Roberts
Cousin

December 14, 2021

We haven't forgotten. I pass by that scene on Murchison Rd every few days and say a quick prayer for you and all the rest of us who are trying to make the world a better place.

Lt. Matt Hurley
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

September 12, 2021

Trooper Roberts,
It’s been 25 years since your End Of Watch and you are still honored and remembered. 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 USMC during the Gulf War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO; former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 13, 2021

Thank you for your service

Todd Murry

August 8, 2021

Rest in peace Trooper Roberts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 9, 2021

I came across your picture in my wallet today. You are missed. You are loved. Your presence is felt.

SRC
Cousin

November 12, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 8, 2020

God bless you

None Nick Mottola
None

August 8, 2020

In two days, it will be 18 long years since you've been gone, Damion. Still missing you as always, cousin. Will see you and do the Oak Tree again one day. :) Love, you, man...

Q. Rashun Roberts
Cousin

August 5, 2014

D.C. Last week i was at Patrol HQ for my exit interview. I was excited to be there. When I walked down the hall i stopped at your photo and began to think about the last time I saw you. I made it my brother but I will never forget you and our days as members of the 89th. It was an Honor to serve with you, an Honor to wear the Gray Pajamas.. Rest in Peace my friend.

Trooper G.S. Fletcher
NCSHP/G-643/89th Basic

December 23, 2013

When you died fellow trooper...all of us died a little. As a former trooper, I was not aware of your death so the news of your death...I just learned. Your sacrifice should never go un-noticed by all who wear or wore the uniform.

Marvin Dickerson
NCSHP 1974

Trooper
Troop D Greensboro

October 30, 2013

I miss you brother-you will always be remembered and I will never forget you

Sergeant Curtis D. Toler
NCSHP

October 23, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 17th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and miss you for I know that both the pain and pride are forever. I thank your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 3, 2013

You were my big cousin. One I looked up to... I still remember you visiting with my mom for the last time. I was sitting in the hallway listening... I never got to tell you how much I admired you, loved you, and wanted to help others just like you were doing. I was much younger than you so we didn't hang out much. You are forever in my heart. We miss you.

SRC
cousin

July 6, 2012

Damion,

Where has the time gone? Still loving and missing you...

Q. Rashun Roberts
Cousin

July 6, 2012

D.C.,
Its been a while since the 89th graduated. As my time in the silver and black comes to an end I think of you often. It was an honor to be a member of the 89th with you. I was an honor to have served with you.

Trp G.S. Fletcher
NCSHP/89th basic

May 18, 2012

It's been almost 15 years since we got the horrible news that never again would we get to talk to you, see you, hear your voice, hold your hand. But you are not forgotten. I still remember our last conversation, the last time I saw you. I still have the business card you gave me with Trooper Damion Roberts on it. You were so proud, and we were so proud of you. I never got the chance to tell you that you were my hero. You had decided to take on a dangerous job which put you in danger at every single turn. How I wish I had told you that you were my hero for doing that...I take you with me everywhere I go. You will never be forgotten.

Jacqueline Jones (Jackie)
Childhood Friend

May 8, 2011

Rest in Peace Trooper.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

March 17, 2011

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

December 27, 2007

11 years have come and gone since your tragic and untimely death. I know the pain is still fresh in the hearts of your friends and loved ones. May everyone take comfort in the fact that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

SGT, Retired
AR

August 7, 2007

TROOPER ROBERTS, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 7, 2007