Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

KNOWN AS MR.HANSEL, HE WAS A GOOD TEACHER,BUS DRIVER AND PERSONAL FRIEND.YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. IN MY HEART ALWAYS, JAMES HARRIS

JAMES WAYNE HARRIS
GREEN HILL ELE

November 14, 2005

I cant believe its been 2 years ago that GOD came and called you home!!!I still look for ya every time I go into the county board. Things you taught me growing up still sticks with me today! You was such a GRAND person and your SMILE would make ANYBODYS day seems so much BRIGHTER!!! I sure do miss ya

Jenny (clem) Smith

October 8, 2005

It will be 2 years since you were called away and I know the pain and broken hearts of your family and close friends have not mended nor will they ever. There are no words I can say to comfort your family except that I know their pain. You will never be forgotten and are a true hero.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

October 4, 2005

U will always be missed by everyone and may god bless ur family and may we see u in heaven again one day.

Jenny

September 16, 2005

You have our families greatest condolences. Me formerly a Taylor have special memories of Mr. Hansel he was my sister's coach and, my teacher. He was a brave individual that inspired and cared about others. I am currently a teacher also, and my husband an officer. My Heart goes out to you. God Bless you.

Brenda and Mike Petra
Audubon Park Louisville,KY

July 31, 2005

Mr. Hansel Was one of the greatest peaple that i have had the greatest pleasure of knowing it has been almost two years since that morning i got the call from the school board that he had went home. It steals seems like yesturday he was teaching me in grade school I miss his smile and great attitude. He was Always there to help peaple when they needed it. God Bless Him and His Family

Dispatcher Aaron Whitehead
Harlan City,County Police Dept.

May 10, 2005

Robert, you're missed by so many, and very much so by us, your cousins...

Paula and Alene Whitaker

May 5, 2005

CAPTAIN ROBERT HANSEL WAS MY UNCLE, A GREAT MAN AND A WONDERFUL POLICE OFFICER. HE TOOK TIME TO TALK TO MANY PEOPLE AND TRIED TO THE MOST UNDERSTANDING MAN I EVER MET. HE WAS NOT ONLY MY UNCLE HE WAS A FRIEND. HE MADE POLICE WORK HIS LIFE AND WAS VERY PROUD OF THE BADGE HE WORE. HE IS VERY MISSED BY MANY PEOPLE WHO NOT ONLY ENJOYED HIS LAUGHTER BUT HIS WAY OF DEALING WITH MANY THINGS. I MISS YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOME DAY. WITH LOVE AND MEMORIES. OFFICER TAYLOR LEE HALL

OFFICER TAYLOR HALL
LYNCH POLICE DEPT

May 2, 2005

Bob really made an impact on alot of people, including many students through his teaching, and the DARE program.
I knew him for quite a few years, and he was always smiling and a heckuva nice guy. It really saddened me when I heard the news of his death. I thought BOb would always be around.
God bless you Bob.

John Deaton

April 19, 2005

Mr. Hansel was a great mentor to me while I attended James A. Cawood High School. He was my band director, someone I could talk to, someone that gave me peace away from the stifes of family life. He inspired me to audition for the Army Band, I not believing I was good enough was convinced to go by Mr. Hansel, I passed the audition just as Mr Hansel told me I would. I can remember Mr. Hansel being there for me when in my times of turmoil, and i can remember him giving me a kick in the butt when needed, he always kept me straight. Im so glad I went to the highschool and had the opportunity to see him a few years back, I will miss going to see him there. God bless you Mr. Hansel, may you rest in peace, and knowing you, you are probably in heaven trying to change all the uniforms as well as the music~ Rana

Rana Farmer
EMS New York

April 7, 2005

Mr. Hansel was a wonderful man! He took time for the kids from across the mountain to teach them about music and life. He was a great asset to the community!

March 9, 2005

Mr. H was my band teacher my freshman year of high school and was the greatest! He was such a personable person whom anyone could go to and talk. He always was smiling and understanding about everything you were going through. He is so missed by everyone who knew him. Having a husband who is a State Trooper meant that this really hit home on many sides of the issue. No only was he a friend, but a fellow brother in arms. I pray Robert, Taylor and Robin find some peace as time travels on in this situation. I really didn't know Sandy too well, but she had to be a good woman to have Bob. Rest in peace Mr. H, your work here is done!! God Bless!

Crissy (Smiddy) Adams

January 27, 2005

you were the best dad hansel.......you were an insparation to all who knew you.
we love and miss you very much..
Michele (Slusher)Pace
Ricky Pace

January 21, 2005

I sure do miss ya MR.HANSEL!!!!!!
I've been down around where you use to work an get to lookin for ya and your not around the corner!!!! I havent seen that SMILE either in the school where I WORK. I come here just to see it

January 17, 2005

Mr. Hansel (HAMCHOP) was my teacher at Grenn Hill in the 70's. This man could play any band instrument made. He coached basketball. He did it all. I remember how he use to get my brother (Joey) and the other kids in the community and take them fishing. And he had the first VHS player I had ever seen. And the movie was Superman. I will miss U.

Mark Belcher
student

December 19, 2004

BOB WAS A FINE OFFICER AND IS MISSED DEARLY HE LOVED KIDS AND OLD FOLKS ALIKE

joe howard
constable dist one

December 2, 2004

BOB WAS A FINE OFFICER AND IS MISSED DEARLY HE LOVED KIDS AND OLD FOLKS ALIKE

joe howard
constable dist one

December 2, 2004

Bob was a very close friend and I miss him tremendously. We worked together on weekends when he and I were officers with the Harlan Police Dept. I always respected him. He never failed to let you know where he stood on various issues and always respected your views as well. Bob was a great comfort to me when I lost my only brother (Tony) back in '02. Bob was one of the last person's to have talked with Tony on the day Tony had the car crash. Tony had written down his telephone number for Bob to call him that evening. Bob gave me the little piece of paper with his number scribbled on it, after Tony's funeral. I can hear Tony greeting Bob in heaven "Hey Wildman!, Sorry I didnt get to call you!"

Tracy Turner/ Dispatcher
Kentucky State Police

November 17, 2004

Mr. Hansel ( HamChop ) he was my teacher @ Green Hills in the 8th grade 78-79. He taught me alot more than I thought. He talked to me alot and help'ed me stay on the right path when @ a time in my youth that I not sure which way was right. He was the one who inspired me to become a Police Officer. Thank You. May God Bless Your Family.

Todd Osborne
Student

November 1, 2004

You were one of the best in my book.Mr. Hansel was my band teacher at cawood high school.He was a very caring ,understanding and lovable human being.I honestly beleive it was from the heart to .It wasn't just one or two he would include in things,he made everyone feel like they were special. I leave my sympathy with the family. I'll always remember you ,Mr. Hansel . love you,Donna Smith

October 28, 2004

MR.HANSEL WAS A GREAT MAN...HE WAS ALSO LOVED BY MANY PEOPLE...ESPICALLY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN...I WAS A STUDENT A EVARTS ELEM/JR.HIGH WHEN HE DIED...HIS LOVING WIFE, MRS. SANDRA HANSEL IS A GREAT WOMAN...SHE LOVES EVERYONE...SO, EVERYONE SHOW RESPECT SO OUR POLICE OFFICERS AND REMEMBER WHAT THEY REALLY REPRESENT....

October 11, 2004

I cant believe it has been a year since you left us !! I still think you will be coming into the school just any day now an say "theres MY GIRL" I look at the picture of you on this site and what is looking back at me was THAT SMILE!!!!! oh how I loved it and miss it now,,,I hope to meet you again someday untill then watch over me and all that you knew AS you always did while you was here sadly missed

Jenny (clem)Smith

October 8, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

God bless. Rest in peace.

A grateful citizen.

October 5, 2004

It has been one year since you left us.
This has been a week of remembering with smiles, tears and reflections.
We miss you. You were a great friend to the young and old and all those in between. Thanks for being an inspiration to so many while you were here. You are truly one of those that left "touched hearts" on those you met on life's journey.

Southeast Community College

October 4, 2004

Im a resident of Lynch Kentucky. My grandfather Franklin Roberts worked with Hansel, as a police officer in Harlan Kentucky. Hansel taught a drug class to me and some friends and siblings of mine. Robert was a great person and will always be remembered in everything we do. I ride a bus from school sometimes and I get off the bus at Gap Branch Stop. Robert lives right across the street and I have to walk right beside his house and My mother sometimes parks beside his cars. I didnt know Robert very personally ( as a friend of mine or my parents) but he taught me a drug class, he was a great person and teacher. We have a overhead at Cumberland Elementary and on the side it reads " Hansel " and everytime I see it, it brings tears to my eyes, because its hard enough passing up his house and vehicles day by day. My condolences go out to The Hansel Family for always and forever, I know how it is to lose a loved one , I lost my father 7 years ago whenever I was 6 1/2... Hansel and his family will always be in my prayers.. HANSEL WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.. WE WILL REMEMBER HIM IN EVERYTHING WE DO... D.A.R.E

Devan Fields

September 27, 2004