Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today you are gone from us 9 years It was a very bad day Ashley spent most of the day with me she did not go to school she told me she was very sad and would just cry while in school The lost and empty feeling never leaves Will love you always Mom

theresa ventura
mother

March 18, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 18, 2010

Hi Rob 9 years is coming up I think of you more and more it never leaves me Ashley is 13 already and Dillon 10 We talk about you all the time Love You Always Mom

theresa ventura
mother

March 11, 2010

Happy thanksgiving Rob love you always Mom

theresa ventura
mother

November 27, 2009

Hi Rob happy 8th anniversay March 18th is a day I will always remember It's a very sad day for us

Love You and miss you always Mom

theresa ventura
mother

March 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 18, 2009

Where most kids these days wonder who their father is or where he might be, your children will SURELY know who you were, who THEY are, and never hang their heads in shame or disgust, but instead they can walk proudly and even brag. You were much too young to go, your family too young to be left behind, yet we all know the dangers we face each day.

Thank you for your time, your service, your integrity. Look over the rest of us, as you look over your family.

On the "anniversary" of your passing (I hate that word, sorry!) rest assured there are others who will carry on your name, your honor, your commitment.

Rest easy, bro....we will take it from here.

Anonymous

March 18, 2009

Hi Rob merry xmas and happy new year another holiday upon us sad as always miss you love you always mom

theresa ventura
mother

December 20, 2008

Hi Rob
The Jackson PBA gave out 3 scholarships at the awards
cemermony to the seniors at the Jackson HS
One was presented to Andrew in honor of you I couldnt
go it hurts me to go to these ceremonies
He was very honored to receive it Andrew will be going off to college the end of August




Love You and miss you always
Mom

THERESA VENTURA
MOTHER

June 22, 2008

ANDREW WILL BE GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 19
JENNIFER GRADUATED STOCKTON IN MAY YOU WOULD BE SO
PROUD OF THEM THEY ALWAYS BRING YOU UP IN ANY CONVERSATION
THEY HAVE THE WORST DAY WE ALL HAD WAS WHEN DILLON
RECEIVED FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THERE WAS'NT A DRY EYE
IN THE CHURCH I KNOW YOU WERE THERE WATCHING OVER HIM
HE ALSO IS PLAYING BETTER BASEBALL THIS SEASON HE LIKES TO
CATCH LIKE YOU DID I SEE YOU GROWING UP ALL OVER
AGAIN WHEN I SEE DILLON EVERY SAT I PASS THE ACCIDENT
THERE IS STILL CROSSES ON THE ROADSIDE MISS YOU
MORE EACH DAY AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
LOVE
MOM

THERESA VENTURA
MOTHER

June 4, 2008

Rob- Today Jen left with the Unity tour to ride in your honor to DC. You must be so proud of how strong she is. Keep her protected in her journey.
Miss you everyday

NL
Sister

May 9, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 30, 2008

Hi Rob 3-18-08 was a terrible day for me Going to lunch that day there is a funeral home in Freehold where we eat lunch. There was a firetruck in front of the funeral
home they had just finished putting on top a casket and
flowers Boy did that bring back memories I think that
was a sign from you to tell me you are ok
Rob 7 years of you gone and the days don't get any better
love you forever Mom

THERESA VENTURA
MOTHER

March 24, 2008

Today I was weeding at the accident site of a
deputy sheriff who lost his life also in 2001. He was
Whatcom county, WA's first casuality. I didn't know him
either, but he was a neighbor and I feel it is our duty to
keep his memory alive so he won't have died in vain.
Although it has been 8 years today, I know the pain
never subsides and my thoughts are with you who will
always miss Robert. I hope he knows how much he
was loved.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

March 18, 2008

To the family of Patrolman Ventura, my prayers are with you all. Today marks 7 years but it is eternally that your loved one is with the Almighty God. He served his time here on earth. The memories will forever last. Keep him in your thoughts. I pray that God will strengthen you with His love and presence. May you find peace in your hearts knowing there are others praying for you, though we may have never met but being in law enforcement brings a whole new family together. Keep pressing on and teach the little ones the love their dad had and to love others.

New Mexico

March 18, 2008

Rest in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
EX NJ Cop

March 18, 2008

Heroes Live Forever- Never Forgoten.. RIP Thank you for all youve done,

Officer Mike Petyo
Caroline Cnty MD

February 6, 2008

Hi Rob
Happy 40th birthday today 2-4-08
You know in this family the big 40 curse Ashley just turned 11 She is more like you everyday She runs like you in
sports Dillon is so handsome but he is getting fresh
Today was a very bad day for me Like any other day
but since it was your birthday is was rough
I miss you more than you can ever know
I will always love you

Love You Mom

theresa ventura
mother

February 4, 2008

Rob-
Happy 40th Birthday (2-4-68). We miss you everyday! Tonight the kids will be sending balloons. Hope you like the messages they write.

We love you!!!

NL
Sister

February 4, 2008

MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR YOU ARE ALWAYS IN
MY THOUGHTS MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EACH DAY
LOVE YOU ALWAYS
MOM

THERESA VENTURA
MOTHER

January 1, 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

December 12, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving.

Brad
Jackson PD

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving Rob another year without you It gets
harder every year. When Dillon & Ashley are with us
I feel like you are with us We buy the cookies you like for every holiday and get together we call them Robie
cookies and we all have to eat one I love you and miss you

Love forever Mom

theresa ventura
mother

November 19, 2007

Hi Rob just wanted to drop a line to say hello. A day don't go by that I don't laugh or cry when I think of you.
That empty feeling I have will never leave me. I see
alot of your ways in Ashley and Dillon is so handsome.
The holidays will be here again, just another day.
I love you and miss you more each day

Love Mom

theresa ventura
mother

October 23, 2007

Officer Ventura ~ You have not been forgotten, nor will you ever be. We think about you and your family often - pray that they are doing well in your absence, that they are staying strong for one another and keeping you alive with the many wonderful memories you have made together. We still have your sticker on our cars, a constant memory of an angel in blue watching over us.
God Bless.

LEO Wife
Jackson, NJ

September 12, 2007