Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

He was a good friend and will be missed very much. May God take care of you now and watch over your family. Rest in peace my friend.

Tony Hartman
former reserve deputy MCSO

Deputy Tanner,

God Bless you, and God be with your family. Your watch is now over, and I know you will be watching over the rest of us as we continue ours. You made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of your community, and you are truly a hero. I am proud and honored to be able to call you my brother.

Officer Brent Wagner
Henderson Police Dept.

As you know we also lost loved ones on that tragic day. Yesterday (01-14-02) we laid our fallen commrades Dana Tate and A.J. Coursen to rest. Know you all are in our hearts and prayers. Your condolences are more than appreciated. I know now the tragic events of 01-08-02 reach far more than across Beaufort County, South Carolina, or Zanesville, Ohio, but across our great nation. As you lay D/S Tanner to rest, know you do not walk alone nor does he ride alone. For the men and women of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office walk with you, and Cpl A.J. Coursen and LCpl Dana Tate carry him home. May they all rest in peace and God bless the men and women of your department, and their families, and the family and friends of Deputy Tanner.

Now stand tall my brethren for you are not alone.

Sgt T.J. Slupski
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office,SC

Tanner,
Not only were you my first Sgt. but you were my friend.. I will never forget the fun times we all had. I will miss your voice and your infectious smile. I will never forget you!!


Deputy Nicole Detty
Muskingum county S.O

Deputy Nicole Detty
Muskingum County Sheriffs Office

Dear Muskigum County Sheriffs Office. I am so sorry to hear of this tragidy. I wish i could have been at funeral to pay my respects but i had to work on that day. Deputy Tanner and all of my brothers and sisters will be in my prayers. Please stay safe an God Bless.

Sincerly,
Patrolman Chris J. Rohner
Licking Memorial Police Dept.

Patrolman Chris J. Rohner
Licking Memorial Hospital police dept

"17" we will miss you.....for anybody who didnt know deputy Tanner, he was one of the most respected deputies at MCSO.he always did his job and did it very well....and to his wife if you ever need anything do not hesitate to call anyone of us day or nite.. we will be here for you always "17" take care and we love you

Anonymous

Many prayers go out to the Muskingham County SO. As we paid our last respects yesterday for Deputy Robert Tanner Jr. along the route we truly saw what he ment to his community with the out pouring of waves,"17"signs (his unit number, and the "thank you" signs. You will be truly missed. God bless the Muskingham County SO and the community the serve.

POLICE OFFICER JAMES H. GILBERT
COLUMBUS DIVISION OF POLICE 11 PRECINCT

Robert was a good friend.He was also a top notch Deputy Sheriff.He was a fun loving,honest but very dedicated professional who I am honored to have known.We have lost another one of the good ones,and I hope that all who read this take the time to say a prayer for his family.....

Deputy roy Cunningham Jr.
Muskingum County S.O.

a great friend and co-worker youll always be in our hearts
kenny brooke and austin

deputy kenny carter
muskingum county

Rest in peace Deputy Tanner, you have given yourself for the better of your community and this harsh world that we live in...You will never be forgotten!

P.O M Harris
Columbus, OH division of police

When the BOLO came across for the RP that Dep. Tanner called in my heart sank. Another officer... Another officer from Ohio... I think of the situation that he must have encountered and pray to God that the scumbag is caught. My heart goes out to his family. We all know this is a tough job, but even tough guys feel pain.

-North Central Ohio Police Offier

Anonymous

I would like to send my prayers to the family of Officer Tanner he was a very good friend, He will be missed by all, it takes a speical person to do the work that all law enforcement officers do. May the Muskingum County SO officers keep their heads high and keep safe. God bless them all!!!!!!!

MARY FULK EMT-B
HARRISON TWP EMS

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Tanner family on this very sad day. My heart truly aches for the wife he left behind. May God please give her the strength that she so needs right now to get through what is this very trying time. I will pray that the angels of peace be with her now and always. May she find the comfort she needs from family, friends, and the brothers Deputy Tanner left behind. The hardest part of loosing someone you so much love is when it all stops. Everything is so crazy in the begining that it doesnt start to sink in until everything stops, and then reallity hits and then the true pain of your loss finds you. Please God be with this woman and give her the love-strength-courage & faith to get through this very trying time.

Thank you to all of our Officers who put their lives on the line everyday to protect each and everyone of us. May you all walk with your heads held high and with pride because not everyone has those special traits needed to do your job.

Thank you Deputy Tanner for a job well done.

Anonymous

Sleep well fallen brother and watch over the rest of us...your sacrifice will never be forgotten!

P.O. B. Gillaspie
Pacific (MO) Police Dept.

My condolences to the wife and family of Deputy Robert Tanner. I am about to graduate the Columbus Police Academy in two weeks, and had given a speech to my class one day before this happened about how easily we can be killed even when we do everything right. I was shocked to hear it happened in my home town, on my parents street (Dunzweiler Dr.) merely ten houses down from where I lived before moving to Columbus. His death will not go in vain, as it has reminded me how no one can be trusted to keep their hands out of sight as I approach their vehicle. I will think of Robert Tanner's sacrifice every time I approach a vehicle.

Police Officer Recruit, Joseph Hern
Columbus Police Department

The Badge

It is polished and shiny and looks so fine.
Once you earn it you have to tow the line.
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.
It means honesty, integrity, and fairness to all.
Your life is never your own, but at the publics call.
Night or day, any hour, it makes you a mark.
It doesn't protect you from a shot in the dark.
Over the years the shine starts to fade,
but brighter still is the man its made.
It is often what seperates you from the crowd.
It is a second family of which you are proud.
So now comes your time, you can't be denied.
When you pin on your badge, wear it with pride
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.


Perris Citizens Patrol

Perris Citizens Patrol
Perris Police Volunteers, CA

To the family of Deputy Robert Tanner:

The United States Marine Corps has a saying, "Blood makes the grass grow...". May your grief be short and your memories live long. A fellow brother has fallen...but it helps make those of us living more united...more dedicated...more determined. Thank you Brother Tanner for your contribution and sacrifice to the "Thin Blue Line"....the grass will flourish this spring in Ohio. Semper Fi!

Our County has suffered a hugh loss for the second time in just 8 years. My prayers go out to his family, friends and to his co-workers. May God bless all who ever knew Robert. He will sadily be missed. "17"

Ron Birkhimer
Dresden REACT

we will miss your smile, your laugh, your kind words every day. God Bless the entire Tanner family in this time of sorrow

Michelle, Brenda, Bib and Jennifer
your friends at the Pleasant Grove Duke and Duchess

My condolences to the family members of Deputy Tanner and all in his Dept.. We in the Cincinnati Police Dept. feel the pain of our fallen brother and offer our deepest sympathy.

Police Officer
Cincinnati Police

I was sorry to learn that yet another police officer was killed in the line of duty - making the ultimate sacrifice for his friends. My heart goes out to his wife and family in this difficult time. Please know that the law enforcement community will never forget Deputy Tanner.

Evidence Tech Deborah Lanata
Columbus (OH) Police Department

Thank you Deputy Tanner for your service to your community. May you rest in peace.

Anonymous

My heart goes out to Deputy Tanners wife and family in this time of sorrow.
May God give them the strength to carry on during this difficult time

Patrolman Phil Giffen
Parkersburg Police Dept. Parkersburg West Virginia

God rest Deputy Sheriff Robert Tanner Jr., and may God give comfort to his family. The death of one lessens us all.

P.O.Mary Scheider #206
Jersey City Police Dept.(NJ)

I will also remember Deputy Tanner, he was not only a good deputy, he was a friend to many, and a good man. My prayers are with his family and all the law enforcement officers in Muskingum County.

Anonymous