Mishawaka Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Saturday, December 13, 2003
Reflections for Corporal Thomas Roberts
A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.
This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.
He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.
Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.
You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.
God Bless you, your family and your friends.
We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.
We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.
We will meet again my Brother Warriors.
For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.
God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.
Sgt.Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
December 22, 2003
You are a Hero--your daughters will always be proud of you as we are also!
Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville KY
December 21, 2003
It is a shame to have this happen right before the holidays. Officer Roberts will be remembered by all of his brothers and sisters in blue. I along with all my fellow officers on IPD north District were sad to here of 2 of our brothers being killed. Our prayers all with your families and your department.
Patrolman Jason Cottey
Indianapolis Police Department
December 21, 2003
Blue Angel Tom "Opey"... May God Bless You and your Family. Do not worry about a thing. I will help your family and answer your calls. it is your time to rest and enjoy heaven. I will never forget you.
Cpl. Ahmed M Jojo II
Mishawaka PD
December 20, 2003
May God watch over and bless your family. We have lost another hero. "Less We Forget".
Deputy Wm Mertig
Forest County Sheriff's Dept.
December 19, 2003
there are no words........only feelings. God bless this family and thank you Opie for your extreme sacrifice.
Anonymous
December 19, 2003
May you rest in peace my brother. God will bless your family
Anonymous
December 19, 2003
May you rest in peace my brother. God will bless your family
Anonymous
December 19, 2003
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Officer Robert's family
and Department. Rest in peace.
Officer T.J. Evans
Minneapolis Police Department
December 19, 2003
To Corporal Roberts family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you...
God Bless you
Terry Miyars, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL
December 19, 2003
What is a HERO?
One Who Never Hesitates To Tackle The Most Difficult Problems..
One Who Is Always By Your Side..
One Who Knows Right From Wrong..
One Who Acts With Pride..
A Hero Touches Every One Of Us,
Whether It Be Word Or Deed..
Always Tending To Those Who Find Themselves In Need..
When A Hero Leaves This Earth, Yes, It's Sad, But True..
All Too Many Times, The Hero Is Dressed In Blue.
Deputy Arron R. Knisley
Wolcottville Police Dept. IN
December 19, 2003
GOD BLESS YOU! '' TOM'' YOU WONT BE FORGOTTEN WE ALL NEED TO'' APPRECIATE'' WHAT YOU ALL DO FOR US YOU PUT YOUR LIVES ON THE LINE EVERYDAY AND IM THANKFUL FOR YOU ALL I'M GLAD I LIVE HERE IN MISHAWAKA . AND GOD BLESS OUR MEN AND WOMEN FOR PROTECTING MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .
MIKE S.
MISHAWAKA,INDIANA
December 18, 2003
GOD BLESS YOU! '' TOM'' YOU WONT BE FORGOTTEN WE ALL NEED TO APPRECIATE WHAT YOU ALL DO FOR US YOU PUT YOUR LIVES ON THE LINE EVERYDAY AND IM THANKFUL FOR YOU ALL I'M GLAD I LIVE HERE IN MISHAWAKA . AND GOD BLESS OUR MEN AND WOMEN FOR PROTECTING MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
December 18, 2003
JUST WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK- YOU TOM YOU HELPED ME AND OUR CITY MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WE ALL NEED TO SAY THANKS FOR EVERY OFFICER FOR WHAT THEY DO THAT IS TO PROTECT AND SERVE GOD BLESS
Anonymous
December 18, 2003
Last summer I spent a week in Mishawaka and was very impressed with the department. My thoughts and prayers and those of all of the Miami Beach Police Department are with Corporal Roberts and Officer Verkler families, friends and co-workers. May God bless them and all of us in our noble profession. Lt James Cumming Miami Beach Police Department, Miami Beach Florida.
Lt. James Cumming
Miami Beach Police Department
December 18, 2003
They say that a man's wealth is not measured in money, but in the number of friend's he has. I see that you are one of the richest. May God Bless you and may he keep your family in his gentle embrace. I believe that there are angels among us and hope you will be watching over us from your heavenly beat. We'll take it from here. Rest easy brother
Detective Chuck Haley
Spokane Co (WA) Sheriff's Office
December 18, 2003
The city of Mishawaka has lost a brave and dedicated individual. May God be with him and his family and friends as well as those of you who personally feel the loss. We pray that God watch over his loved ones.
FALLEN BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
God BLESS YOU ALL
Kevin-firefighter
louisville,Ky
kevin poyser-firefighter
December 18, 2003
I give you this one thought to keep
I am with you still-- I do not slepp.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autum rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift,uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone-
I am with you still- in each new dawn.
Sam Watson Mishawaka, In.
December 18, 2003
Corporal Roberts made the ultimate sacrifice in that he layed down his life for the safety of others. May he and his family be remembered throughout this time.
December 18, 2003
Godspeed brother! You both did all you could, we'll take the streets from here.
Deputy Holthaus
Kootenai County Sheriff's Dept, CDA, ID.
December 18, 2003
I wanted to take this moment to express to Tom's family, my heartfelt sympathy and thank you for the legacy that Tom leaves behind. He was an asset to the Mishawaka Police Force and I know will dearly be missed. Thank you for serving and protecting us and giving the ultimate sacrifice.
May God richly bless you during this difficult time. love and prayers. Debbi Johnson
debbi johnson, lpn
December 17, 2003
To the biggest come bettor in Mishawaka. Thanks for the good times Tommy. I will never watch another Notre Dame game without thinking of you. I respected you more than most because of the way you treated people on and off the clock. The world would be a better place with more officers like you. May God look over you and your family. Godspeed my friend.
Anonymous
December 17, 2003
To the family of Corporal Roberts, may God be with you during these hard times. Take pride in Corporal Roberts, his life will never be forgotten. God speed Corporal.
Officer Salamon
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
December 17, 2003
The urgent calling of nature longs to be tested, seeks to be challenged beyond itself. The warrior within us beseeches Mars, the god of War, to deliver us to that crucial battlefield that will redeem us into the terrifying immediacy of the moment. We want to face our Goliath so we may be reminded that the warrior David is alive, in us. We pray to the war gods to guide us to the walls of Jerrico so we may dare the steadfastness and strength of our trumpet call. We aspire to be defeated in battle by powers so much greater than ourselves, so that the defeat itself will have made us larger than when we arrived. We long for the encounter that will ultimately empower us with dignity and honor....Be not mistaken: the longing is there and it's terrible and beautiful and tragic. (by Richard Heckler)
Anonymous
December 17, 2003
to the family of OFFICER ROBERTS.
A GENTLE, CARING, LOVING MAN. ONE WHO WILL BE MISSED. THIS MAN PATROLED MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT NIGHT KEEPING EVIL OF ALL FORMS OFF THE STREET. MY KIDS SLEPT PEACEFULLY WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THIS MAN WHOM PROTECTED MY FAMILY.
December 17, 2003
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