Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 2, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones today on this 6th anniversary of your EOW. I know the pain is still in the hearts of those that love you dearly, especially your mother who I know would trade places with you in a heartbeat, as I would with my son, so that you could both be here with your loved ones and continue working in law enforcement, another love of your life. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones, protect them and also those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 18, 2007

It's been 6 years already. I live this day over and
over. We all miss you very much. I hope you get all
the ballons that are sent to you by Ashley, Dillon
and your neices and nephews everytime we are together
and you are not with us. Love you always, mom

theresa ventura
mother

March 18, 2007

Remembering you on the 6th anniversary of your death.
It is especially sad because you left a young family
that needed you. I know it was difficult to let you go.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

March 18, 2007

G-d Bless.

March 18, 2007

Rest in peace always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

March 18, 2007

God Bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

January 31, 2007

Happy New Year Rob
Year # 6 is almost here since you were
taken from us.
I look at your pictures everyday and talk to them.
Miss & love you always
Mom

theresa ventura
mother

January 17, 2007

Robbie,
I barely got a chance to know you but had the chance to talk with you in the parking lot a few times at shift change. I can't begin to express how much those moments mean to me now. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Brad #185
JACKSON TWP POLICE

December 18, 2006

To the family and friends of Patrolman Robert J. Ventura:

As the holiday season approaches I would like to offer you these thoughts. You have been blessed in this lifetime to have known, loved, and shared your lives with Patrolman Robert Ventura. I never met him or you and your family, but from past reflections, he sounds like he was a wonderful person.

I too share the bond of the "brotherhood" as I worked for a police and fire department and my boyfriend is a career fireman. The bond is unique and characteristic of greatness nearly indescribeable by those on the outside looking in. You as his family understand this too.

As the holiday season is upon us and yet another anniversary approaches, know that your son, husband, and father is thought of and prayed for by even those of us not fortunate enough to have met him. Lean on your friends and family, especially his brothers in blue. They too are a family for life and will always be there to share in your fondest of memories and sad ones too.

I will pray for peace for Robert and your family. I will pray that now and in the future you can experience hope, love, and joy that this advent season brings to us. To live on is to honor.

Peace be with you,

Susan

Resident of Jackson

Susan
Resident of Jakcon

December 3, 2006

Hi Rob HAPPY THANKSGIVING Another holiday without you.
It never gets better, a day never goes by without you
in my thoughts. I know you are always with me I can
feel it .

Love you always Mom

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

October 28, 2006

My deepest sympathy go out to his entire family. May he rest in peace...

Anthony Marano, EMT
Jackson Township First Aid Squad

September 6, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Jackson Township Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Patrolman Ventura deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Patrolman Ventura is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina

June 9, 2006

To Patrolman Robert Ventura, his wife and two children, his mother Theresa, and other loved ones:

On this the fifth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

I am so saddened when I read a memorial page of yet another young officer who lost their life in the line of duty when he or she should have enjoyed so many more years on this earth.
My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.

To his mother, I share your agony of having lost a child in the line of duty. No parent should have to bear this anquish, and I see from your reflections that your life has been forever changed and the one thing most constant is your love for Robert which will never fade.

Robert, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Robert Ventura. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Patrolman Ventura gave to his community and the citizens of New Jersey, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 18, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 18, 2006

On the five year anniversary of your line of duty death, I salute you. Rest in peace, blue angel.

Michigan

March 18, 2006

Rob happy 5th anniversary Ilove and miss you more each day. You will never be forgotten


Love always
Mom

theresa ventura mother

March 17, 2006

OUR POLICE ACADEMY CLASS #73 CALLED YOU ACE BECAUSE YOU WERE ACES... GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT. YOU ARE SORELY MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

OFFICER JOE COHEN
WARREN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 13, 2006

Happy Birthday Rob 2-04-06

Love you and miss you
Mom

theresa ventura mother

February 7, 2006

Rob you are missed more and more each
day I see so much of you in Ashley &
Dillon. A day never goes without your
name mentioned My heart in broken
it been 4 1/2 years we are without you
I love you more each day

Forever you mom

theresa ventura mother

November 4, 2005

I am often reminded of Robert, anytime I'm standing outdoors under grey clouds in the cold and wind-driven rain.

It is then that I recall the ladder truck that carred Robert home and the Russian phrase, "A day so sad that even Mother Nature cried".

But then, I remember how the sun reappeared as the pipes ceased and the last salute sounded on that day and I am comforted in the thought that, just as the cold rain ends and the warmth returns, Robert smiles upon us all.

November 5, 2004

Although we never met, I miss you like a brother. You are remembered by all each and every day at the department and our prayers go out to your family. Rest in peace brother.

P.O. Campbell Brown
Jackson Twp. Police Department

April 23, 2004

ROB WE MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EACH DAY YOU CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

Anonymous

February 28, 2004

Take your orders from the Real Patrol Sup now. May God look over your family and loved ones.

PFC Corbin
Fort Lewis Military Police

My deepest sympathy to the Ventura family and to and to the officer's that knew and worked with him. I grew up in Lakewood (my bother mike is a patrolman there) and though I did not know Robert, he was a fellow officer as is anyone that's on the job. (ST. Michael is by your side)

Sgt. Kevin McGowan
Charleston P.D. South Carolina