Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Is daddy coming home soon?" asks a precious little face.

"It's past when he should be here. Is he working on a case?"

Your dad's not coming home son. He's working late tonight.

He's a policeman up in heaven, making sure we're all alright.

"But mommy, why'd he leave us? I miss him when he's gone."

I know you miss him darling, but now we must be strong.

"Who's gonna teach me baseball, and help me fly my kite?"

And help me with my homework, and buy my first bike?"

Your daddy loved you darling, and he didn't want to leave.

But a bad man took, your daddy, and left us all to grieve.

Be proud of who your daddy was, and how he earned his pay.

Because it's people like your daddy that keeps us safe each day.

"Mommy, when I get bigger, and if it's ok with you,

I'm gonna be like daddy, and be a policeman too."

Anonymous

Dear John,

I can't believe this has happened to us. What am I going to do without you?  This all seems so unfair,that you had to leave me so soon. I thank God everyday, for putting that dream into my head the night you died. I asked you to please come home for a few minutes when I awoke from the dream. You came home and told me that you loved me and kissed the baby goodbye. I had no idea it would be the last time I saw you or held you. Less than an hour later you were gone. Baby Erin has your nose and big, blue eyes. I am so thankful to have her.I cant wait until she gets big enough to tell her about her daddy. I love you John. I miss you so much.

Your wife, Erin

Erin L Robinson

To my friend and his family who I have never met, But have met so many times ,as most of us are a one of a kind breed!! You worked your last tour on my birthday my friend! I work on a swat team in a city whos streets are very unforgiving just like yours! Your in my prayers my friend and your family! Mrs. Robinson Keep your head up dear! Keep your family together as john would have wanted it that way im sure my sister! If There is anything you and your family should ever need contact the Camden police dept "Ptl. Dean L Gransden #1037 and you shall receive my dear! ANYTHING !! Dont feel awkward thats what wre here for! Dec 25,1999 Dont lose this name my sister it will be here for you until the day you and your childrens ,children leave us! Dean

Ptl Dean L Gransden #1037
Camden NJ Police

Even though we have never met, I feel the loss of John Robinson. My families thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Every officer we lose is a tragedy for all of us.

Detective Robert Engelhart
Middleton WI

John, you have a beautiful family and it brings tears to my eyes to look at them. But I know you are smiling down on them and on all of us and I ask that you keep an eye on us from your heavenly post. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Your family is in my prayers and my heart. I have no doubt that you made the world better, and the world will miss you. Be safe.

Officer Garland
Metro Nashville

I did not know him, but I feel the loss. In 1998, I lost a very good friend in the line of duty. Words can never make it completely better, and neither can time. I feel for every officer who is killed in the line of duty. But they are always with us, in our hearts, watching over us as we live our daily lives.

Norstar K-9 Group

John I Know we never worked together but my wife worked your shift and talked about you a lot. I was in school in Baton Rouge La. the night of your accident and I would have given any thing to have been there to help you. You will be missed by us all and since you have gone on before us tell Don Hi for all of us and keep an eye on us ok.

Detective R.G. Skelton
Memphis Tn P.D.

My thoughts are with the family and i am so sorry for your loss.Though i never met him he sounds like a deticated officer. Speaking for police officers everywhere he is a fallen hero and we all feel a loss.

patrolman Mike Lamb
Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Dept. Indiana

Dear John,

It's too soon to say goodbye to another friend. Don just left us six weeks ago.

What can I say that hasen't been said, however I want to thank you for being there that night six years ago when I needed you and the others. We won that night and the bad guys lost, I wish I could have been there for you on Tuesday.

Your going to be missed very much.

Ptlm. S. R. Reed
Memphis Police Dept.

Once again, my heart's flag will fly at half mass. I lost another Brother. Although we never talked before, my Brother was there for us when we needed help. He was there serve and protect me. Like me, Christmas was a day of work as well as for the Family. All Holidays were hard. Trying each time to sooth other peoples problems, dry other people's tears, and go home after a very long day, and look his Wife, his Children in the eyes and to say that he love them, while trying to forget some of the awful things that he seen. Now, he has responded to his last call, but will always be on the next, to be with his Brothers his Sisters to fight yet one more crime. On Christmas Morning, when Santa Comes, he'll be in the Hearts of his Wife and Children to still make Christmas fun. He will hold Mrs. Robinson's hand she'll know that he's near. Mrs. Robinson, I'm very sorry for your family's lost of such a fine person. My Wife and I will pray for you. Please be strong. It will be hard, but know, your Husband was a Hero. God Bless You. Again, Sorry for loss.

Very Sincerely,

Dir. Gary Wolter
International MP K-9 Association

I am very saddened by your untimely death. The beautiful picture of your wife and children really hits home. Thank you for your dedicated service of 17 years. Please look out for the rest of us. Good night sir, rest in peace.

Anonymous

John~

I miss you so much.  You were such a wonderful friend and you were always so good to me.  I thank God for everyday that I knew you.  I can't wait until the day we meet again.  I am doing my best to be there for John L. and Barbara but somedays it is just so hard for us all.  We need you here.  Things just aren't the same.  You were a wonderful man who did so much for everyone.  You loved God your family and your job more than anyone else I know.  I am so glad that you did not suffer.  I know that if you could have choosen a way to go it would be while you were on duty.  Thank you for bleesing my life and we will meet again.  Until then Good-Bye my friend.

Luv,

Jayne

John was a good friend to me and my children.  I met him over 11 years ago when he moved into the house next door.  About the time John married Barbara, I was going through a divorce.  Both John and Barbara were always there for me and my boys, Nick and Mike, during those hard times.  All of us were very close.  John was there when Nick cut his hand.  He was there when my kitchen faucet blew up.  He even searched my attic when I thought someone was up there.  (I remember John coming down those attic stairs...shaking his head, laughing at me, and saying it was probably a raccoon!)  My son Mike was with John and Barbara when their newborn son, John L., almost died.  He stopped breathing and John brought him back to life with mouth to mouth resuscitation.

I was shocked and distraught when Barbara called during the early hours that December morning to tell me of John's accident.  She could hardly speak, and it nearly broke my heart to listen as she told John L. that he wouldn't be able to see his Daddy again until he himself goes to join him in heaven one day.

When John passed away, he left many friends and family members who loved him very much.  Barbara lost someone whom she deeply loved.  His son, John L., still pauses often and tells us, "I miss Daddy so much."  John's father, John Harold Sr., and his mother, Elizabeth, were extremely proud of their son and loved him dearly. And his sisters lost a dear brother and friend.

We miss you John.  Thank you for being a good friend and neighbor.  God bless you and the loved ones you left behind.

Love,

Debra, Nick and Mike Slonim

Debra Slonim

John is sorely missed by those of us who were lucky enough to have called him our partner and friend. Even though it is years later since his death, I still tell people stories about all the funny things John did when I road with him. I consider myself lucky to have been able to call him my partner, FTO, and friend. John was always very fair with everyone he came into contact. He didn't concern himself with race, creed, or income level. He was fair and had a genuine love for people.

I miss you John. You served your city well and with dignity. For this, your family can be very proud.

Officer Greg Tacker
Memphis Police Dept

It has now been two years since you went to be with our Lord. I know that you are in a better place. We still mourn your loss. Today your parents, John L. and I went a placed flowers at your grave. Your mother misses you, she always wants to know if John L. talks about you. She is afraid your son will forget you. I let her know that you are always in our thoughts. I have your picture at the front door, so when John L. comes in from school. It is your picture he see's first. I too think about you every day. The memories of our lives together. Sometimes the funny things and sometimes then some of the hard times.
Your son misses you the most. This week it has been hard for him. The stomach aches are here again. Doctor states nothing is wrong. This is way of dealing with you being gone. I will make sure your love and memories stay alive.
We love you and miss you. I know you are watching over us. There are days I feel your presence. I hope I never lose that.
To Loving Memories, Always
Barbara Robinson

Patrolman Barbara G. Robinson
Memphis Police Dept.