Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I drove by a memorial in your honor today on the way home to Michigan. What a tragic loss. I just wanted to let you know a tear was shed and I am certain you are greatly missed by many. RIP Officer Perez, and your service was greatly appreciated. I am saddened for your family's and your fellow troopers loss. You were in my thoughts today.

Christa Clarkson
private citizen and passing thru

September 28, 2014

Tpr Perez, I was travelling home today with my family when I noticed the memorial on the right shoulder of the Ohio Turnpike. I work for the Illinois Tollway and am assigned to the Illinois State Police - District 15 which patrols the Illinois Tollway system. March 28, 2013 we lost a young trooper in a similar manner.

Rest in Peace, your fellow TROOPERS will care on.

Citizen
ISP District 15

July 14, 2013

Dear Robert, JR

I, too, learned about you from your dear father, Bobby. He cut my hair yesterday in Cleveland and gave you honor by telling me how you encouraged him to leave the post office and get into full time barbering.

He is a very neat man. I'm so glad he taught you the Lord's ways. I look very forward to meeting you some day in heaven. Rest in peace dear brother in Christ.

P.S. The haircut I got yesterday is the best one I've gotten in years. Your dad is an excellent & very skilled barber.

Rick Teerman
Recent customer of Bobby's

April 18, 2013

Robert, JR
Learned about you from your father Robert (Bobby). Bobby cuts my hair in Cleveland and he is so proud of you. Rest in peace Brother. Just want you to know Robert that your father fulfilled your dream and he is a great Barber.

MCPO / SGT William Princiotta
Command Master Chief USCG / Westampton Police NJ

August 14, 2012

Saw your memorial on the turnpike.. Rest easy brother, we'll take the watch from here

Andrew Monk

July 10, 2012

Robert, you were a very dear and close friend that I miss. I can't talk enough about the fun we had, about how you always made light of any situation and made anyone around smile and laugh, no matter how bad it was.you. no matter how gloomy the day was, you brought the sunshine out and made that day even better. I will always remember you as one of the happiest people that I've ever known. You loved life and gave it your fullest attention, each and every day. I don't remember a day that you didn't have a smile on your face, or a joke being told. You will always be a great friend of mine and I will neverforget about you. As we graduated from high school. You became a friend of all friends, and a man of all men that will always live on in all of our memories. God bless you and may you always look over us, and never forget us, as we will do the same.

Jody Keathley
Friend

May 29, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
GReater Cleveland Transit Police Department

May 15, 2012

Our Dear Friend, Robert. Gone but never forgotten. Left such a positive impression to many, especially my brother. I remember you coming by after school to hang out with my brother and watch Cops on TV. You and my bother never got tired of watching Cops whenever it was on. My brother became a cop for Lagrange Police Department and today is a Federal Air Marshall. Rest in Peace, my friend, Robert.

Nelson Perez
Friend

May 15, 2011

Trooper Robert Perez Jr. It's been 11 years since you left us....We miss you...miss drinking coffee with you...I always remember how proud you used to wear your OSP uniform....every time I go to work and I wear my uniform I remember you and I smile, because I feel proud just like you to wear my uniform too....Your memories will always and for ever be honored in our home.....We love you and miss you Brother!!

Ray

Officer Ramon Perez Jr.
Strongsville Police Department

May 14, 2011

Trooper Robert Perez Jr. It's been 11 years since you left us....We miss you...miss drinking coffee with you...I always remember how proud you used to wear your OSP uniform....every time I go to work and I wear my uniform I remember you and I smile, because I feel proud just like you to wear my uniform too....Your memories will always and for ever be honored in our home.....We love you and miss you Brother!!

Ray

Officer Ramon Perez Jr.
Strongsville Police Department

May 14, 2011

Dear Robert,
My name is Andrea i am Ruby G. daughter i don't really know you but...I just went to Ohio recently for tia layas funeral.. and my mom passed by your sign and my mom told me the story about you. And i think you are very brave for what you did for others. My Uncle George, Uncle Greg, Uncle mike, My mom, Aunt Maryann,tia Rita,My Grandma, And tio mio miss you (the whole family misses you)
Sincerely,
Andrea

Andrea
Cousin

April 25, 2011

Not a day goes by my son that I do not think of you and wish you were here. I want you to know also that Tony and Amanda miss you also. Tony and I have gotten very close which is something I am sure you always hoped he would do some day. Your fellow troopers are very supportive in keeping your memory alive. I have alot of them stop to see me and we always talk about how you were when you were a State Highway Patrol.
We also go by your memorial on the turnpike and the sign in your honor is still there and the owner is keeping it up and making sure it is presentable at all times.

We love and miss you terribly.

Dad, Tony and Tanya

Robert Perez Sr.
Father

September 22, 2010

Well Robert, we both got our double stars a few weeks ago. I have mine attached to my letter still, I havent taken them off yet. You and I both would have had our 10 years on in May. It doesnt seem real does it?

I still think about your mother often. Rest easy friend.

Heather
None

June 3, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninth 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 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.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 15, 2009

Trooper Perez,I travel the Ohio turnpike every other weekend with my family and pass your memorial on my way to Toledo. Your memorial is striking and and is always well manicured, it brings a smile to my face knowing that your were protecting our families and highways! Thank you for that and I hope your family is doing well. Thank you for your service. R.I.P. Trooper Perez.

Anonymous

July 16, 2008

A hero never dies; he is only given a new assignment

You are never forgotten, rest in peace

June 4, 2008

"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

January 8, 2008

I REMEMBER ROBERT PEREZ AS A CHILD, I KNEW HIS MOTHER, AND BABYSAT HIM ON NUMEROUS OCCASION, I STILL THINK OF HIM AT TIMES, HOW SWEET HE WAS AS A CHILD, AND HOW PROTECTIVE HE WAS OF HIS MOTHER. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS.

CHRIS BROWN
FRIEND

November 15, 2007

I attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol's memorial service for the first time this past May and was moved by the dedication the Patrol has for remembering it's fallen officers. I was also greatly moved by the number of family members who come back year after year to honor their loved ones...some who have died over 50 years ago.

My boyfriend is a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. I have always been proud of his job and his affiliation with the Patrol, but am even more so after attending the service. People always use the "words" "you will never be forgotten. The family of OSHP live by those words.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County

September 21, 2007

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City lodge #9 in Columbus, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our country! God bless your family!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

July 9, 2007

my condolences to the family of this brave man! rest in peace! you will never be forgotten!!

Nahir

May 31, 2007

To the Family of a Robert,
You might not know me but I am Antonio Baez, son of Jose and Maria Baez in Lorain, OH, I remember the day Robert went home with God, my brother who was close with Tony Perez, came home and said that Robert had been slain while conducting a traffic stop, most importantly I remember his Funeral I never seen so many Officers in my life I remember going to the funeral @ North Coast and the line to get in the door was like nothing but men and women in blue, and the serman that morning was unbeleivable. I truely didn't know Robert but, I felt remorse because he was family, it has been 7 years since the accident, and I still remember that day, I visited a National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Wash. D.C. and I found Roberts name rejoyced on a wall of heroes. May god bless you and fam. and always remember the memories.

CPL BAEZ
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS/ PMO

May 25, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Even though seven years have passed, I know the memories of Robert have not faded. You are not alone in your mourning. The entire police community grieves with you.

Robert - watch over your brothers and sisters in blue. Say hey to PO Luke Hoffman (EOW 4/26/2007). You've probably met him. Tell him we all miss him down here.

You will never be forgotten.

May 15, 2007

Thank you for your service Trooper Perez. My thoughts and prayers to your family and co-workers on the anniversary of your passing. Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

May 15, 2007

G-d bless.

May 15, 2007