Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 13, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Captain Robert T. Hansel....and the Lynch Police Department, KY..... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Joseph ... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

October 12, 2003

Captain Hansel, you have joined some of KY's finest now in your final resting place. Rest in peace, sir, and thank you for your many years of service. May God comfort your family, friends and department.

Melody Houston

October 11, 2003

My sincere condolence to family & friends of Captain Hansel. The cost is great to hold the line. You will be remembered dear brother.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

October 10, 2003

Rest in peace blue angel.

Shannon
concerned citizen

October 10, 2003

To the family of Cpt. Hansel.
Loving a Cop takes a special breed of people. Be sure that your dedication was not in vein. He left the world a better place than he found it. Be proud of him and celebrate the time you had with him. We are always saddened to add a name to this list but evil only prevails when capable men and women do nothing. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer J. Gorley
Memphis Police Dept. West Precinct

October 10, 2003

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

October 9, 2003

My heart goes out to your family. Be strong, you can always find strength, comfort and peace in Jesus Christ. God Bless

Deputy D.N. Harper
Wake County Sheriff Office

October 9, 2003

To the family, friends and fellow Officers of Captain Hansel, my thoughts are with all of you!

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville, KY

October 9, 2003

On behalf of the Kentucky Womens Law Enforcement Network, we would like to send our sympathy out to to the family, friends and fellow Officers of Captain Hansel. We are so sorry for your loss!

Officer Julie Schmidt
Kentucky Womens Law Enforcement Network

October 9, 2003

On behalf of the Kentucky Womens Law Enforcemnt Network, we would like to send our sympathy out to to the family, friends and fellow Officers of Captain Hansel. We are so sorry for your loss!

Officer Julie Schmidt
Kentucky Womens Law Enforcement Network

October 9, 2003

REST IN PEACE...

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS OHIO POLICE

October 8, 2003

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Capt. Hansel...
you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Chris Culler
Sarpy County Sheriff-Nebraska

October 8, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF CAPTAIN ROBERT T. HANSEL.

Anonymous

October 8, 2003

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the Lynch Police Department.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

October 8, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Robert did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Robert be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Captain Hansel's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his family. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Robert is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Robert was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

October 7, 2003

To the family, friends and coworkers of Captain Hansel may God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. My heart and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Captain, and thank you for you many years of protecting all of us - rest in peace now.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

October 7, 2003

Thank you Captain Hansel for your years of dedicated service to the citizens of Kentucky. To his family and friends may our Lord Jesus Christ be your constant companion during this most difficult time. Know he is in the company of many fine officers who went before him and he is enjoying the beauty of heaven. You will see him again, and it will be pure glory. You will be in my prayers daily.

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

October 7, 2003

Rest easy Capt.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

October 7, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen hero. Stay strong,
stay focused, and know that Capt. Hansel will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept.

October 7, 2003

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family.

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

October 7, 2003

Rest in peace. your job here is done, thanx for your service. Take care of the rest of us Bro!

Res. Dep. Jeff Hedgecoth
Cumberland Co. Sheriffs Dept.

October 7, 2003

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Captain Hansel,
I am so sorry to read of your loss, my heart hurts for you. There are no words I can say to take away your pain, I know I have been in your shoes. I want you to know that you are all on my mind and in my prayers. I wish you comfort in this painful time. Lean on God and He will hold you tight and comfort you.
God only takes the best!! Another angel got his wings!!
Thank you Captain Hansel for your ultimate sacrafice. You will not be forgotten!!

Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of Officer S. Linen, CA Highway Patrol, EOW 8/12/01

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

October 6, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS DURING THIS SORROWFUL TIME. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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

October 6, 2003

God bless this family and I will be praying for you

donna Hicks wife of Glenn Hicks EOW 02-2

October 6, 2003