Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Captain Hansel family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.


God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86

October 6, 2003

Rest in peace. Not to be forgotten.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

October 6, 2003

The officers and staff of the Valley Nebraska Police Department offer our sincere words of comfort to the family and agency of Capt. Hansel. May all of you know that all of us mourn the loss of this fine officer. Rest in peace brother.

Valley Police Staff
Valley Ne. Police Dept.

October 6, 2003

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Captain Hansel for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

October 6, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Captain Hansel.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am certain that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

Anonymous

October 6, 2003

CAptain, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we!

REt Officer RB WAde
Richmond,VA Police

October 6, 2003

The Final Inspection

The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?

The policeman squared his shoulders and said. "No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays and at times my walk is rough, and sometimes I've been violent, because the streets are awfully tough.

But i never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep- though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got too steep. And I never passed a cry for help though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand, I never expected or had too much, but if you don't- I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets. You've done your time in Hell"

(Author Unknown)

God bless you and your family brother. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten by those of us who remain to continue your fight.

Chief Craig Patterson
Earlington Ky. Police Department

October 6, 2003

Captain Robert T. Hansel, thank you for your service
and sacrifice. May God Bless You and your family and friends.
Rest in Peace

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Constable Pct 2

October 6, 2003

God Bless the Family, Friends and co-workers of Capt. Robert Hansel. To Robert's family thank-you for sharing him with us as he stood on the thin blue line. Know that he is in a better place serving God and patroling a new heavenly beat. You are in our prayers. To his friends and co-workers, our thoughts are with you as you press on. For Robert, rest easy brother, we'll take it from here. God Bless!

Detective Chuck Haley
Spokane County Sheriff's Office

October 6, 2003

Yet another hero has had their life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Captain Hansel. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

October 6, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Captain Robert Hansel's family, friends, and co-workers with the Lynch Police Department.

God Bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat!

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

October 6, 2003

My prayers and thought's go out to the department and the family of Captain Hansel.



Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama, k-9 Handler

Constable Dave Austin

October 6, 2003

To the family and friends of Captain Hansel, I am so very sorry for your loss.

Tracy
Washington State

October 6, 2003

Brother, Rest In Peace. Your memory will live on forever. We all know that you will guide us and protect us from above. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God Bless You All.

Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security

October 6, 2003

The family, friends and co-workers of officer Hansel are in my prayers. Rest in Peace.

HM

October 6, 2003

Rest in peace brother, your sacrafice will never be forgotten.

Ptl.T.D.Hill
Ontario Police Dept.

October 6, 2003

Rest easy, brother. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten just as you won't be forgotten. May God hold those that you once did. May everyone know that a hero has been taken. Thank you for your service.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

October 6, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Robert, you are a true hero and will not be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

October 6, 2003

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

October 6, 2003