Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I wear the memorial bracelet with your name in your honor and memory every day. Not a day goes by that you are not remembered.......

Christy

March 30, 2008

The new year is just flying by but there is one week in my mind where time stands still. I wish I could hear you talk back to me. I miss you so much. I love you and my heart hurts so bad. I guess there was a reason for taking you so young but I don't think I will ever understand or stop wondering why. I hope you and Ma are together!

Suzie Brown
Sister

February 7, 2008

We celebrated Christmas with Suzie, Bruce, Justin, Matthew and Alex. We also celebrated with Cheryl. On the way home we stopped at the cemetery. There are always such beautiful arrangements and mementos placed at your gravesite. So many people loved you and continue to show their love for you. It makes us feel so good to know that you are loved by so many. We carry you in our hearts always and wait for the day when we will be reunited.

Loving and missing you,
Mom and Dad

January 2, 2008

"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

January 1, 2008

The boys wanted you to know we put up a white tree with just purple lights this year in your honor and memory.

The holidays are no harder than any other day knowing you're not with us in person. We keep your spirit alive every day and think of you always.

Loving and missing you until we see you again.

Suzie, Bruce, Justin, and Matthew

Suzie Brown
Sister

December 8, 2007

My friend Robin -
Especially at this time of year you are in my thoughts frequently. How can I forget all those crazy Thanksgivings we spent - cooking, adding wine to ourself and the food - my mom and her feather joke about Michael. And the Xmas times shopping, decorating, shopping, shopping, and shopping. I look at our angels that you had made with our names on them and - knowing that you truly are my angel now, as you were in life. The goofy pictures with your elf hat and my reindeer antlers, the "roastin/toastin bears" adorn the mantel ... all memories of you. I miss you my friend, I think of you often and pray for your protection. You are missed and loved by many.

Carol Ann
Her friend

December 4, 2007

Thanksgiving has come and gone. Soon it will be Christmas. Time just has a way of flying by and yet it seems like only yesterday that we found ourselves at the most terrible time of our lives. Each day I wonder how time goes by so quickly and yet stands still in my mind. I think about you always and miss you so much. I heard a parent on TV the other day, who had lost a child, say that parents are supposed to pick out cribs, not coffins. I understood just how deeply that parent hurt. May God keep you in His care until the day we are together again.
Loving you with all my heart,
Mom

December 3, 2007

Just letting you know that we think of you every day.

DPD Third Shift

November 24, 2007

Robin, I just wanted to pay tribute and say how proud I am to have been your Academy Class Coordinator. I still remember your smile and how kind you were to my daughter at the cops for kids bowling outing. Thank you for your sacrifice, may you rest in peace.

M/Sgt. Chris Tracy
Academy Class Coordinator

November 9, 2007

You are remembered today Officer and thank you for your service.

vandenberghe
nh

October 15, 2007

As I read these posts, I am amazed at the number of people that considered Robin their best friend. She was that to so many of us. Her death left an unfillable void in a lot of lives, but none as big as the one in Alex's. Just as she was always there for us, we, your mom's friends are always there for you Alex. We can't replace her, but we love you none the less. Always know how special you were to her - her love for you was unconditional. She would be proud of the young man you are today - I know I am. Just remember that there are a lot of people that are just a phone call away. Stay strong - your mother was a fighter - you are a part of her - the very best part. We loved her and we love you.

Carol and Meg

Carol
A friend

October 15, 2007

Alex, please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. You are not alone in your grief. Your mom was one of my very best friends. I know...so much has been taken away from you. You were always the most optimistic and happy child. I'm so sorry that your mom couldn't be with you when you had your heart broken for the first time. No one can even begin fill your mom's shoes. The thing you can do is turn to your family in times of uncertainty. You are at a critical part of your life now as you move into adulthood, as I'm sure you know. There is intelligence in your words. You *do* know right from wrong. It's up to you, along with your FAMILY, to guide yourself in the right direction. Take the tragedy of your mom's passing and turn it into something positive. In my heart, I know this is what she wants for you.

T

October 12, 2007

I still can't post a reflection. I can't even say I miss you. But you know, you know, mom... You know.

Mom I feel like I've done terrible things. I'm confused, I don't know who to be, how to act, what to do, or where to go. I'm lost, and I'm lonely. Your death has thrown the whole world off balance, and I'm spinning without an axis, without a foundation, and without structure. I refuse to let you go, your the best thing I've ever had. I lost the next best thing to you, my first love, Krystal, boy I wish you could have met her, and now I feel completely alone. The family is fueding, court is in session... All I want is you, and your not there. I don't know what's right from wrong, or truth from lies. I get criticized everywhere I go, for not doing good enough in school, hanging on to the past. I've learned a lot, but sometimes It's like reading a blank book. You need all your variables to solve an equation, and your the missing variable.

Alex
Son

October 8, 2007

I'm not good at expressing my feelings so I'll just say Miss you and Love you.

Dad

Dad

October 3, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this 2nd anniversary of your EOW. I know the daily struggle all of your loved ones face as each day dawns without your beautiful smile here to greet them. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and protect them from harm. You are a true hero.
"Those who we love and lose, are no longer where they
were before.
They are now wherever we are."

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

October 3, 2007

Hard to believe another year has passed. Alex, Justin, and Matthew are always doing something that reminds me of how we were when we were growing up. Not a day goes by where I don't remember the times we shared. I'm so glad we stayed closed and remained the best of friends. I find myself still picking up my phone to call you with the next Alexism, Justinism, or Matthewism. I love you and miss you dearly. You are always in my heart!

Suz

Suzie Brown
Sister

October 2, 2007

Robin
Tomorrow is the date I hate more than any other. It is so hard to believe that two years have passed since you left us. I try to remember only the happy memories of you; your beautiful smile, your contagious laughter, your love of your family and friends. For most of the year it helps me to get through until this date rolls around and I feel the deepest pain of losing you. I carried you in my womb for nine months and I carry you in my heart always.
Mom

October 2, 2007

It was two years ago today that we got the call that changed our lives forever. As we gathered early this morning at the site of your accident (the entire third shift minus two officers who were detailed), your friends and coworkers, holding hands and saying a quiet prayer for you. The love and respect of those gathered was so strong. When the rain started to gently come down, it was like your tears, trying to wash away the hurt. As we remember you this week, we know you are watching over all of us from above. Your life, your smile, your love touched us all. You will never be forgotten - You are constantly missed with love.

A friend

October 1, 2007

It’s that dreadful day again, another year gone.
I don’t think a day has passed that you have not crossed my mind.
I would think that this hole in my heart would have closed by now, that time would perhaps, heal all these wounds.
It’s not healing, and this deep impression of your friendship has left a permanent scar on my heart.
I wonder how things would be if you were still here.
All the celebrations of each other’s life we would be celebrating!
All the laughs, text messages, phone calls, adventures.
I hope these scars of your memory never heal.
I hope forever I can close my eyes and still picture the way you could light a room up with you smile, your laugh.
I am glad that I was able to share the same sun with you for only a brief moment.
Just enough time for you to inspire me, affect my life, to show me how to live, and appreciate that one small moment.
A time when we were friends.

C.A.

October 1, 2007

Happy Birthday Robin
You are still in our hearts....

dpd

September 6, 2007

Happy Birthday Robin!! Missing you every day!!

C & K

September 6, 2007

Happy Birthday Robin...I miss you so much!

T

September 6, 2007

Robin
Happy birthday. We love and miss you very much.
Mom and Dad

September 6, 2007

HBD
Love Dad

Dad

September 6, 2007

Happy Birthday to the best big sis ever. Miss you always.

C

September 6, 2007