Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I think of you every time I drive through Eagle Lake and day a prayer for you and your family.

Chief W.E. Lattimore (Ret.)
Columbus Police Department

July 24, 2020

I was in Eagle Lake recently. I said a prayer for you and your family as I drove past the crossing. I remember...

Chief W. E. Lattimore (Ret.)
Columbus Police Department

July 24, 2019

Another year has passed but I still remember you and your sense of humor, your goodness...

Always remembered.

Chief W. E. Lattimore (Ret.)
Columbus Police Delartment

July 25, 2018

Robert, praying for you and your family. I was telling someone your story recently. I remember your service and the time we spent together with fondness. Rest in Peace!

Chief W. E. Lattimore
Columbus Police Department

July 24, 2017

Rest in Peace Officer Roberto Nieto. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

July 24, 2016

Robert, you are not forgotten. My family and I spoke of you this morning and prayed for you and your family. Be at peace!

Chief W. E. Lattimore
Columbus Police Department

July 24, 2016

Robert, some of the officers were speaking of you recently. The crossing where you were struck has been abandoned and removed. Praying for you and your family. You are not forgotten. Be at Peace!

Chief W E Lattimore
Columbus PD

July 24, 2015

Robert, praying for you and your family. You are not forgotten. Peace.

Chief W. E. Lattimore
Columbus PD

July 24, 2014

Robert, I have prayed for you and your family off and on today. I spoke with some of the other officers and we remembered you with fondness.
Peace.

Chief W. E. Lattimore
Columbus PD

July 24, 2013

Heroes live forever, Patrolman Nieto, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Eagle Lake and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

July 24, 2013

Robert, you are not forgotten. I stopped and prayed for you and your family at the RR crossing today. Peace.

Chief W. E. Lattimore
Eagle Lake PD

July 24, 2012

Rest in peace, Patrolman Nieto. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Eagle Lake and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

July 24, 2012

Rest in peace, Patrolman Nieto - you're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

July 24, 2011

Robert, we dedicated a monument in May at the Colorado County Courthouse. Your name is with your brothers that have fallen in Eagle Lake. I went to the RR crossing and prayed for you and your family. You are not forgotten.

Peace,
W. E. Lattimore

Chief W. E. Lattimore
Eagle Lake PD

July 15, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th 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. I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your chief is to be commended for holding you in his heart and thinking about your family.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 24, 2010

Robert, you are missed. I prayed for your family this morning and remembered again what a good person and good officer you were when you were here with us. See you on the other side.
Peace.

Chief W. E. Lattimore
Eagle Lake PD

July 12, 2010

Robert, I think of you and pray for your family often. My memories of you have not been dimmed by the passage of time.

Peace.

Chief W. E. Lattimore
Eagle Lake Police Department

July 31, 2009

ROBERT, THE OFFICERS HELD A MEMORIAL SERVICE IN MAY, CLOSE TO THE STREET THAT HAS BEEN NAMED AFTER YOU. YOU ARE NOT
FORGOTTEN. I PRAY THAT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL RECEIVE STRENGTH AND PEACE AS WE APPROACH THE ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR DEATH!

CHIEF W. E. LATTIMORE
EAGLE LAKE P.D.

June 19, 2009

Thinking of you on the 6th anniversary of your EOW. Time as not diminished
your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

July 24, 2008

Roberto, just a few short days seperate us from the 6 year anniversary of your death. I think of you often and pray
for your family, that God will continue to comfort them and give them strength. You are missed! Peace.

Chief W. E. Lattimore
Eagle Lake PD

June 17, 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

February 6, 2008

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO STILL MISS AND LOVE YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 24, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 5th anniversary of your EOW. I know their daily struggle as they face each day without you here to hold, hear your voice and laugh. Continue to keep watch over them, wrap your wings around them and protect them and those still out on patrol.

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

July 24, 2007

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. On the 05th anniversary of your tragic death, may your family take comfort in knowing you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

SGT, Retired
AR

July 24, 2007

Thinking of you on the 5th anniversary of your EOW.
Time has not diminished your sacrifice.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
"Blessed are those who mourn
for they will be comforted."
"Blessed are the meek
for they will inherit the earth."
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
for they will be filled."
"Blessed are the merciful
for they will be shown mercy."
"Blessed are the pure in heart
for they will see God."
"Blessed are the peacemakers
for they will be called Sons of God."
"Blessed are those who are
presecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kindgdom of Heaven.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 24, 2007