Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Robin Vogel. Thank you for your years of service and dedication. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. May God Bless.

Officer Timothy T. Royster
Huntsville Police Department, AL.

October 4, 2005

Robin was not only a great police officer, she was a great mother, friend and just a great person. Those of us who knew her will miss her smile and her silly laugh. She lit up the room when she walked in. I imagine right now, she's got a smile on God's face.

October 4, 2005

The Dash

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend...
He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears...but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on Earth, and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own, the cars, the house, the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard. Are there things you'd like to change? You never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough to consider whats true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more. And love the people in our lives like we have never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile...remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.

So....when your eulogy is being read, with your life's actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?

By: Linda Ellis



You spent your dash well Officer Vogel. May God bless your family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Crystal Wingerter
Wife of a Springfield (IL) Police Officer

October 4, 2005

Every day I visit this sight and every day I pray that there will not be any new names added to the list. Today, in Dekalb County, Georgia, we lost one of our beloved police officers who was riding his own motorcycle, minding his own business. For every one we read here, there are just as many corageous men & woman in blue who lose ther life off duty. We feel that pain just as well. THANK YOU, Officer Robin Vogel, for keeping US safe and may God give your son and family the strength to carry on. Another Angel to watch over us!!

Lisa
Civilian

October 4, 2005

I remember some of the funny times on the radio and some of the fun times out boating. One day we will all meet again. Keep the golden streets of Heaven safe until that day. May God Bless Your Family.

Officer Brian Hayes
Springfield Police Dept.

October 4, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Vogel family. Robin is a true hero and will never be forgotten. Her brothers and sisters in blue should stay close to her family to help them deal with this tragic occurance. Robin, watch over your family and protect them. I salute you for your service.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

October 4, 2005

Rest in peace sister, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

October 4, 2005

G_d Speed My Sister

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odps Inv Unit

October 4, 2005

We are sorry to have lost you ... thank you for your service Officer Vogel ..

Phoenix PD Employee

October 4, 2005

As a native of Decatur, and current officer with the Austin Police Department, Austin, TX, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Officer Vogel and the Officers of the Decatur Police Department.

Godspeed Sister

NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

Senior Police Officer J. Binder
Austin Police Department

October 4, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

October 4, 2005

Robin, thanks for being a friend, mentor, and source of strength for Kara when she joined the department. You will truly be missed by all who ever had the privilidge to call you friend. Best wishes to your brothers and sisters at Decatur.

Patrolman Scott Flannery
Litchfield Police Department, Illinois

October 4, 2005

"They are not Hero's because they died, they are Hero's because of how they lived."

Rest in Peace with God

Detective Christopher Hodges
Miami-Dade Police

October 4, 2005

On behalf of the Great Lakes Police Department, I would like to send our condolences. May GOD bless the Family, Friends and Fellow Officers in this trying time. Officer Vogel may you rest in peace.

MA1 CALVIN J. ADAMS, Military Police
GREAT LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 4, 2005

On behalf of my department, we wish to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends & co-workers of Ofc. Vogel. Our Prayers are that God will be with you during this time of sorrow. Ofc. Vogel will not be forgotten for the many heroic deeds that she accomplished while being a servant to her community. May God Bless You All.

Chief Roger Green
Kibler Police Department Kibler Arkansas

October 4, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Decatur Police Department. We were made safer by her service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Vogel deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Vogel is distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for her brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

October 4, 2005

Robin was a well-liked officer who had many friends. I was fortunate enough to be able to call her my friend. She will be missed terribly!

Love ya Robin!!

Jen Landrus, EMT-P

October 4, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Robin Vogel.

Patrolman Greg Diaferio
Endicott NY Auxiliary Police

October 4, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Robin Vogel as well as to the Decatur Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Vogel, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

October 4, 2005

OFFICER THANKS FOR WEARING THE BADGE.REST IN THE PEACE THAT GOD GIVE.

GILBERT DANIEL

October 2, 2005

8 years of dedicated service, now Officer Vogel will walk the beat in heaven. Your comrades will never forget you. To the dedicated police officers of the Decatur Police Department and to the family of Officer Vogel we will praying for all of you.

3:16

Officer Edward Michela
Bellevue Police Department

October 2, 2005

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Sister.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Vogel.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

October 2, 2005

The Gift
Sherry Flynn

They walk a beat of concrete and stone,
They drive through the city in a car, alone.
They swallow their pride, their prejudice, their grief,
They deal with all kinds, from preacher to theif.

Sometimes they get weary, from fighting this fight,
To punish the wrong and defend the right.
Defending a sacred creed and code,
Of freedom and justice, they bear the full load.

You don't ever see them for what's deep inside,
The pain, the anger, or many tears they've cried.
For you, for me, and others in fear,
Seldom a "Thank You", do they ever hear.

If you could look at their heart, just once,
You would see,
Their own life is the gift given to you and me.

Thank you Officer Vogel for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. God Bless you and your family in this tragic time. Please watch over your brothers and sisters in blue from your post in heaven.

Wife and mother in law of LEO's

October 2, 2005

God bless you, Officer Vogel. The people of the State of Illinois thank you for your dedicated service and supreme sacrifice. Rest in Peace, sister.

Tpr. #4358
IL State Police

October 2, 2005

To the family and fellow officers of Robin Vogel:

My heart goes out to each and everyone of you.

It is never an easy thing when you loose someone you love. Especially another officer who puts their life on the line each and every day.

We to are laying one of our own to rest today. Sgt Dan McCluskey was a 29 yr veteran of this department.

Our prayers will be with your family and department.

Robin, keep a close watch over all of us and may you rest in peace.

Deputy George A Reed
Williamson County Sheriff's Office

October 2, 2005