Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to Corporal Roberts family, friends and to the Mishawaka Police Department. Your loss is also our loss. May he rest in peace.

Lt. Pat Rice and Officer Jon Tindal
Elwood Police Dept. Elwood, IN

December 17, 2003

Fallen but never forgotten.

Patrolman
Terre Haute Police Department (IN)

December 16, 2003

God bless you and your family my brother.

Ofc. Steve Martinez
Omaha Police Dept.

December 16, 2003

Having lived in the area for many years, worked in the corrections field, knowing many officers personally and Officer Roberts by sight, I have had my share of personality conflicts with some. However, upon reading of the death of Officer Roberts, I was drawn up short, and forced to do much reflection. No matter who is in uniform, and particularly those that make the ultimate sacrifice for something they very much believe in, I say this: you are part of a very special group of people (emergency services workers) that willingly face adversity so that the general population does not have to face it or is protected from it. You were a gift from God, whom He has called home sooner than any of us were ready for. My prayers are with all of those that suffer because of the loss of you. Rest in peace.

Carolyn Sutherland/past employee
DuComb Center of St. Joseph County

December 16, 2003

I would like to extend my condolences to Corporal Roberts' family and friends, and to the men and women of the Mishawaka Police Department. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

December 16, 2003

Thank you for serving our community. May the Lord grant you a special place in Heaven for your duty served. God Bless you & the family and friends left behind.

Rest In Peace, Officer Roberts.

Amy
Resident of Mishawaka

December 16, 2003

In the rising of the sun and in its going down,
We remember them;
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
We remember them;
In the opening of bus and in the warmth of summer,
We remember them;
In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
We remember them;
In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
We remember them;
When we are weary and in need of strength,
We remember them;
When are lost and sick at heart,
We remember them;
When we have joys we yearn to share,
We remember them;
So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now part of us as
We remember them.

May the Lord bless you and keep you always.....we shall never forget!

Sgt. C. Nations
Greenville County DPS, Greenville, SC

December 16, 2003

Enjoy the ride home brother. I know your watching over me now.

Anonymous

December 16, 2003

Thank you for protecting and serving our community. We are all very proud of you. Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

December 16, 2003

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice, you will never be forgotten. God Bless you and your family and may they heal with the memories that live on in their heart of you.

Anonymous

December 16, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, & department. It was so sad to hear about the death of a young police officer. Rest in peace - Thank you for being a police officer!

Staci

December 16, 2003

may god bless the family of corporal Roberts, he was a great police officer and they should be very proud of what he has done. go rest now brother we will take over from here.

former officer
south bend, in

December 16, 2003

May God Bless you and your family. Thank you for the 14 years you served and protected my friends and family.
You will continue to be in our hearts and our prayers.

Nancy
Lifelong resident of St. Joseph County

Nancy

December 16, 2003

I feel confident that I speak for your MHS classmates of '79 when I say 'Thank You' for the service, dedication, and friendship that will be remembered by all of those left behind. You will be sorely missed, and your ultimate sacrifice leaves us deeply saddened and deeply proud. We pray for your immediate and extended families. God Bless all of you who serve and protect in all capacities.

Anonymous

December 16, 2003

May God bless you in this terrible time. I know your pain, and hope you are surrounded by wonderful memories of your father. The days ahead are going to be tough, but accept the love and comfort that so many will show you. And don't forget, you are not alone.

Mother of Deputy Kevin Sherwood
Clare County, MI EOW, 10/09/03

December 16, 2003

FROM ALL THE OFFICERS OF THE LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT,WE EXTEND ARE DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF THIS OFFICER AND HERO. ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT.

OFFICERS OF THE LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
LEESVILLE,LA.

LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 16, 2003

Thank you for your service brother.....go easy now, we've got your beat

Sergeant Justin Larsen
South Jordan Police Department

December 16, 2003

Rest In Peace Brother.

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/K9 Handler

December 16, 2003

I would just like to say I'm sorry to the family of this fallen officer. My husband was killed in the line of duty nearly six years ago and it still hurts to this day. Time does heal but I pray that God will help you right now because I remember the feeling I had when it all first happened. You feel like you can't go on another day. You feel like your heart has been ripped from your chest. I am sorry another family has had to go through this but you must know that you are not alone and you have a lot of people you don't even know praying for you right now. God bless you!

Surviving Spouse of Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr.
EOW 04/25/98

Ofc. Laura Gibson-Szerokman
Radford University Police Dept.

December 16, 2003

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

God bless your family and your department.
Thanks for your dedication and service.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

December 16, 2003

This one's for the good guys, the ones who care and always help. You will be missed. When one of us dies, a piece of us all dies. Goodbye partners.

Ofcr Eric Wallace
Lafayette, IN P.D.

December 16, 2003

TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CORPORAL ROBERTS,
OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOUR LOVE ONE REST IN PEACE.
MOTHER OF OFFICER RON JONES
PPD, EOW 12/26/01

December 15, 2003

"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die." Romans 5:6-7

Catherine M. Fedder
Bethel College Mishawaka, Indiana

December 15, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Corporal Roberts family and children,and the Mishawaka PD.I pray you find peace from the Lord above, and that He surround you in His love.I pray you will have the strenght needed to go on, and when the hurting comes anew, please know in your heart that i remember you. It's hard to know what to say to a wife and children of the victim of such senseless act.I'am so sorry for your pain. I hope that his memory in your heart is an eternal flame of light and warmth.

Teresa Goss
Shadco. Jax.Fl

December 15, 2003

My deepest sympathies go out to Opie's family & friends. He will be missed by all.

Scott Earnhart
Mishawaka Central Motor Pool

December 15, 2003