Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was working as a Jail Officer on the night of December 13, 2003 at the St. Joseph County Jail in South Bend, IN. I vividly remember hearing the horrifying call of an officer down over the radio. I am now in training to become a police officer, and tomorrow I will formally dedicate the day of training for my academy class to this fallen hero. My heart and prayers go out to the family of Corporal Roberts, as well as to the family of Patrolman Verkler, may our fallen heros rest in peace. Amen.

Officer Brian M. Jablonski
FBI Police

September 3, 2008

Hey Tom,
Its me again. I just want you to know that you are missed and loved so much. Alot has changed since you have been gone and I really think that some people don't give a s**t, but I do and you will never be FORGOTTEN.For what you had done and what you sacraficed, WOW what a true HERO.
Until next time, Love Me

Anonymous

August 20, 2008

Hey Tom,
Its me again and you are missed so very much. Take care and watch over us(me). Until next time

Anonymous

July 24, 2008

Always, always you will be in my heart.You are missed so much and by so many.F.A.A.D.

May 15, 2008

Hi Tom, it has been a while, but you are never forgotten
Love your friend

May 6, 2008

Tom, miss you.
Love your friend

February 28, 2008

Tom, it has been awhile, but I do miss you. There is not a day that goes by that you and B are not in my thoughts. I do miss you so much. Take care of all our loved ones that are with you and not with us.
Love your friend

January 9, 2008

dear brother
its hard to believe that its been four years since your tragic death. theres not a day that goes by that i do not think about you. tonight the family got together(Ann,Larry and Sue,Peggy and Nicky,Lisa,Debbie,Rachel,Mike and me)we went to the police station and put a wreath at the memorial. then we went to get pizza. I just want to let you know that we miss and love you very much.
Tom its been a bad year for police officers killed in the line of duty as i know you are aware as you probably meet each one as they enter heaven. watch over the police officers that are on duty so that they may get home safe to there families.
well got to go...hey just to let you know..its not the same when i am watching ND football away games and my phones rings and you are not on the other end..i miss you bro

gary

Gary Roberts
brother

December 13, 2007

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this anniversary of your EOW. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 13, 2007

On this 4 year anniversary of your EOW, we are thinking of you, your family, your caring friends and the Mishawaka PD. Please watch over everyone during this rough Holiday season. Thank you for serving your community, you are a True Hero and will not be forgotten!

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

December 13, 2007

Corporal Roberts,
Today is the fourth anniversary of your EOW. The holidays are upon us, and many grateful citizens pause to remember your sacrifice, one that no one should have to make. You are celebrating your fifth Christmas in heaven, and your loved ones, friends and department will be celebrating the legacy of honor and committment you left here on earth. We will never forget.

Pennsylvania citizen

December 13, 2007

We salute you for your dedicated service to law enforcement and want you to know that you have not been forgotten. Today's Watch 13DEC07 is in honor of you and your family. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones today and everyday.

MA1 Provenzano
U.S.NAVY

December 12, 2007

We still honor and remember. May God be with your family and peace be with all of us.

wife of LEO

December 12, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 7, 2007

You have not been forgotten. I decorated the exterior of my home in all blue lights for Christmas. One of those lights will be lit every night until New Years in your honor as a tribue to you and the hero you are. Keep watch over your loved ones, you have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 25, 2007

Tom, I have visited your memorial several times with my grandchildren. I hope you are as proud as I am. Deb is in my prayers - my heart aches for her life without you.

Even though my husband and I moved into Mishawaka after you and Bryan were gone, in a short time it has become "our town".

As we come up on 4 years - I will continue to spread the word and let no one else forget!

Kathy
SOMEONE WHO CARES

November 8, 2007

Tom
Just think another year of ND football is about to begin.
GO IRISH
LOVE YOUR BEST FRIEND

August 25, 2007

TOM
YOU ARE MISSED A GREAT DEAL.
LOVE A FRIEND

August 3, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 31, 2007

Still think about you guys everyday. We miss you. Keep watchin out for us up there.

Cpl. Dube
Mishawaka PD

June 2, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM!!!!! WE MISS YOU!!

T
Mishawaka

May 25, 2007

Tom
Just wanted to let you know how much you are still missed. Both you and Bryan. Next week is Police Week and all the
memories are starting to come back on how painful it is without you and Bryan. Take care

A True Friend

May 10, 2007

Over the past several days, I have given this much thought.

I have read some of the reflections on your pages and am moved by most of them. I am especially touched by the people who truly loved you. You are fully aware of who they are.

All any of us have in this physical world is our legacy - what we leave behind once we depart for paradise. Just our legacy - that's it! A legacy is really important. It is a way to live on in the hearts and voices of those we leave behind. Those that we loved and those that loved us.

In reading these reflections, I can see the hurt and turmoil your early death has caused. I am so very sorry! Loved ones against loved ones, cross or angry words, actions that can never be taken back or reversed. These things have marred your legacy and muted the very voices that could be telling your children, grandchildren or perhaps greatgrandchildren what kind of man you were or sharing with each other and others facts about you known only to the select few.

I didn't even know you and I have been telling everyone about you and your memorial. People who knew you and loved you should be able to not only talk about you openly and freely without being criticized, but if they wanted to shout their love for you from the rooftops - what better legacy! Your friends and family (and fiance) should be greatful to have loved you and to have had you loved by so many - not bickering and fighting over "STUFF". To those few, I would say: "You loved him in your own special way just as he loved each and every one of you in his own special way."

Everyone's physical life will go on - except yours. All that is left is your legacy. PLEASE, for Tom's sake, do not let his legacy be marred by human spitefulness. He would not have wanted that - would you?????

KATHY
SOMEONE WHO CARES

May 8, 2007

Today, I had the most wonderful experience! I had to share it with you because I know you are so proud!

I met the love of my life about 4 years ago and we have been married a little over 3 years. I was born in Goshen and lived all of my life in Goshen and Elkhart. My husband is from Texas (we met on the internet). We bought a house in Mishawaka about 3 years ago. We moved here to "begin again, together". We were just talking last night about how we love this town.

Today, I took my grandson who is almost 1 to your memorial. What a beautiful spot - a fitting testimonial to your service and honor. As we walked up to the memorial there was a lady planting flowers and we said hello. As I strolled up to your memorial, I knelt down to tell him about you and the others that gave your life so that we can walk the streets without fear. I told him about heros and how important it was to be a "man" and remember that everything has a price and these men gave their lives and that we must never take that for granted.

As we walked away, I told the lady how beautiful the memorial was. We started talking and before long we were crying together.

I feel very blessed that someone as wonderful as her is still looking out for you. I want you to know that someone will never ever let anyone forget you . . . that kind of love endures forever and ever!

Thank you for letting me share a few moments of your life through her! I am very greatful!

Kathy/Mishawaka

Kathy
someone who cares

May 5, 2007

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand

May 1, 2007