Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a former police officer in Massachusetts it is always hard to hear of a fellow brother passing. Rest in peace Lt.

Off. Brent Chase
Ft. Lauderdale PD K-9

November 9, 2005

For those of us in Swansea where "Officer Bob", as he was known to all of us, there are no words to express the grief and shock. This small close knit community was devastated by the loss of this great man. He was a father, brother, son and friend to every man , woman and child in this town. He gave selflessly for 26 years as an officer. He made us feel safe and protected. He was a coach and DARE officer in the schools. Every child knew him, and he knew them all by name. He made them feel special. He was a true hero, in every sense of the word. He will NEVER be forgotten here, he has touched so many lives. All I could think of since Saturday, when he was killed by a drunk driver, are the words from an Elton John song..."his candle burned out long before his legend ever did"...this is true of Bob. Lt. Robert Cabral will live on in this town forever. His legacy will last. I pray now that his passing will inspire the people of this state to change the drunk driving laws so this can never happen again. We owe Lt. Cabral that...and so much more. God bless him and all his fellow officers. Heartfelt sympathy to his immediate family. Strength and courage to our town, may we honor him by living as he did, with humor and a love of life.

Mary Furtado
Swansea Resident

November 9, 2005

Bob,

You will be missed, and remembered. Thank you for keeping watch over our kids while you were here, and for eternity. You, Mitch and Alec are in our prayers.
I hope your soul smiles as you see how many lives you touched, and how lost we feel without you.

D, T, A, & J

The Azevedo's

November 9, 2005

Rest easy Lieutenant Cabral, we have your watch.

Patrolman Kevin Skipski
Hart Police Department, Michigan

November 9, 2005

To the family of LT.Robert Cabral my prayers are with you.

I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME
MY NAME FOR ALL ETERNITY
RECORDED HERE AT THIS HALLOWED PLACE
ALAS, MY NAME, NO MORE MY FACE


" IN THE LINE OF DUTY" I HEAR THEM SAY
MY FAMILY NOW THE PRICE WILL PAY
MY FOLDED FLAG STAINED WITH THEIR TEARS
WE ONLY HAD THOSE FEW SHORT YEARS


THE BADGE NO LONGER ON MY CHEST
I SLEEP NOW IN ETERNAL REST
MY SWORD I PASS TO THOSE BEHIND
AND PRAY THEY KEEP THIS THOUGHT IN MIND


I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME
AND WITH HEAVY HEART AND BENDED KNEE
I ASK FOR ALL HERE FROM THE PAST
DEAR GOD, LET MY NAME BE THE LAST

Please say a prayer for all of our law enforcement officers across the nation.

Sister of Alister C.McGreogr
E.O.W 12/27/01 EAST PROVIDENCE POLICE

November 9, 2005

Officer Bob, family, brothers, sisters, extended family, and community. We are all losers in your passing. Every day we arise to accomplish what is in our hearts, to protect and serve. You, my brother have served our community with dignity, respect, and courage. We will miss you. The youth of our small town loved and respected you, and that my fellow officer speaks volumes.Your legacy shall live on in all our hearts. May God bless us all.

Nancy Davis Campus Police Officer
Bristol Community College

November 9, 2005

Bobby was not only a great police officer, but a wonderful friend to me and my employees. He helped us in numerous ways through the years. Rest in peace Bobby. We'll miss you.

Jim Stanton
owner, Newsbreak, Inc

November 9, 2005

Lt. Cabral will forever be missed. He has been such an influence in the lives of many, including mine...he may not have even realized. Such a tragic loss for so many. My heart goes out to all who knew him. Gone but never forgotten.

November 9, 2005

to Lt. Cabrals Family,
my condolences go out to you in this tragic time. You were truly a great Police officer to all you served over your 26 years of service to the people of Swansea. To his brothers and sister in blue you have lost a great officer.
RIP Peace your watch is over now

Chris

November 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the frinds and family of Lt. Cabral. Rest in Peace, brother.
M.Bradford

Invest. Mike Bradford, Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

November 9, 2005

Our town will be affected for years; our grief is deep. Officer Cabral was involved with so many aspects of our lives, some we are yet to realize. Our love and prayers go out to the Cabral Family.

The Barbosa Family
Swansea, MA

November 8, 2005

Lieutenant Cabral,
You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Now Brother !

Dep Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

November 8, 2005

Godspeed to you Lt. Cabral! Thank you for helping all of us! You made a difference in many lives and we thank you for that. You will be missed.

Mom of an officer

November 8, 2005

Lt. Cabral thank you for your dedication to the profession we all love. May God Bless your family and all of us in BLUE who are mourning your passing. Rest In Peace!

Lt. Tim Sampey - Bancroft PD
Blue Knights International L.E. M/C Detroit Metro

November 8, 2005

Officer Bob,

The town of Swansea owes you for all of your hard work and dedication. I think every child, ages 11-25, owes you a "Thank you" for your DARE program. Every student that went to the JR High has gone through your DARE program and has come out better because of it. You have no idea how many people you have influenced along the way.

You will me missed.

...and again - Thank You

Kacie Warner
Swansea Resident

November 8, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. LT. Cabral you will never be forgotten for your 26 years of dedicated work. R.I.P my brother

Officer Eric Rosenbaum
Newton Police Department

November 8, 2005

Officer Bob was one of a kind. He coached one son in basketball, winning the championship over a much favored team.. He had a positive attitude that spread to all around. Our small community, State and country lost a pillar od society..
Officer Bob you will be missed greatly.God bless you, your family and all law enforcement officers.

The Dyer Family

November 8, 2005

Lieutenant Cabral, you have served your counrty and your community with dignity and honor. We will carry on from here. To the family of Lieutenant Cabral, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you all are now part of a much larger family. To the men and the women of the Swansea Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on. Be careful and watch each others backs...Rest in Peace...Boss..

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

November 8, 2005

Lt.

Rest in peace my brohter, I will see you someday in heaven.

Patrolman Joel P. Mulligan
North Kingstown Police Department

November 8, 2005

When will they learn, still yet another hero taken for just doing his job. Rest in Peace my brother in blue.

Sergeant Dennis Brooks
Van Buren PD, Michigan

November 8, 2005

Yet another hero has been taken from us. Thank you. God Bless your family in this time of need. The thin blue line has not dimished, his tour of duty has changed.

Dispatcher Routon/Officers Wife
Norfolk VA

November 8, 2005

Thank you for your 26 years of service. You are truly a hero. Your family will be in my prayers. Rest in Peace.

Melissa DeMarse
Chicago, Illinois

November 8, 2005

Lt.Cabral,may you rest in peace my brother and may you watch over the rest of us out here on watch and guide us home safely.We shall carry on where you suddenly left off due to a senseless act.To the Lt.Cabral family,both personal and law enforcement,the thoughts and prayers of the Arkoma Police Department are with you.May God watch over and bless each and every one of you.


Rest in Peace Brother

Patrolman Daniel New
Arkoma PD..... Arkoma,Ok

November 8, 2005

Rest In Peace Lt. Cabral ... Thank you for your 26 years of service.

Officer M.P. Connor
United States Park Police - Washington DC

November 8, 2005

my deepest condolences to lt. cabral's family...i too lost my husband to a drunk driver...i feel your pain and grief...i grieve with you all over again...

may you take comfort in knowing your hero is now in eternal rest with all the other hero's who have received their wings before him...right now, i know it is hard to bare that thought, but as time passes you will "rejoice" in the thought he is with the Lord...

may God comfort you now, and always through these most difficult times...please know you do not walk alone, and neither does robert...

thank you lt. cabral for your service and dedication to an extremely high calling...i did not know you, but from these posts, you have touched so many lives...may you rest in eternal peace and bring comfort to your family...continue your watch from above, they will need it!...

respectfully,
the shea family

Susan C. Shea
Surviving Spouse DSP Cpl. Shea 07/18/04

November 7, 2005