Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Nguyen,
With mixed feelings of sad and joy I say that I am relieved that you have been finally brought home to your Family, loved ones, and fellow Law Enforcement Officers. The loss of an Officer is always a senseless loss no matter what the reason but may your Family be assured that they will always be in the thoughts and prayers of all Law Enforcement Officers everywhere. Rest easy Brother. We have the watch from here.

Police Officer
Newark NJ Police Dept.

December 29, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Robert Nguyen as well as to the Jersey City Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Nguyen, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

December 29, 2005

My condolences go out to the Nguyen family, especially his brother, whom I knew fairly well but haven't seen in years. I knew Rob but also haven't seen him for a while, almost 10 years in fact.

Being the wife of a police officer, my heart goes out to his family, knowing how hard it is to see your loved one off to work everyday, hoping & praying that he will come home safe.

I was proud of him when I heard a few years back that he had become a police officer. After all, he was pretty much "just a kid" the last time I saw him. And like what all others say about him, the thing that I will always remember about Rob his bright, eternal smile.

I might have last seen Rob as just a "kid", but he left this earth not only a man, but as an honored hero. Rest in Peace.

Pamela Camaligan Crisostomo
Acquaintance, former Jersey City resident, & wife of Washington DC PO

December 29, 2005

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

I had the honor of meeting Rob the summer before our freshman year of College at Rutger's. We became immediate friends and spend a lot of time together our freshman year til I left Rutgers. Rob was my comfort away from home!!

Life got in the way of our friendship and we lost touch, but I never once forgot him, nor will I ever.

Rob - I will forever cherish our times together and look forward to the day we meet again -- Love Dee

Danielle - Friend

December 29, 2005

On the day of the birth of our lord, he called Officer Nguyen home. Now all we pray is that the lord gives us him back so we may say goodbye properly. God speed hero, Godspeed.

Police Officer Stephen Cavendish
New York City Police Dept.

December 29, 2005

My heart goes out to the Nguyen family. I feel blessed to have known such a good friend. You will be missed.

Arlene

December 29, 2005

Your lossis so real yet so PAINFUL !!!I know and understand your Loss. I have been there and I know the "Dark Side"..!!!however GOD and all HIS helpers are close by 2 help U if U R seeking HIS help, His Wisdom,and His Special LOVE 4 U!!!!! Open your heart to HIM! I know and understand the PAIN U FEEL!!!

Trisha Tucker,
I am a survivor

December 29, 2005

Dear Rob, I worked with you on a couple of occasions dealing with motor vehicle MVA's and trapped person's matters. I remember you as being very caring and knowledgeable of what you had to do at the particular dramatic moments we found ourselves in. Rest in peace and god bless you and your family.

Firefighter Denis C.McCarthy #2061
Jersey City Fire Department

December 29, 2005

Dear Rob
Since I known you have only been a gentle spirit, a warm smile and loving heart. You were laid back, love poker, a good time and friendly beyond belief. I am glad those were the memories that I have of you. You most definitely will be remembered. Your family is in my prayers and I just take it as you were such an honorable man that The Lord could use you more in heaven.
Love
Maria

December 29, 2005

MY self as well as my DEPT.regrets the loss of your son ,nothing we say can bring him back or heal your wounds but understand your not alone in this time of pain.

all i can tell you is that he will be missed and never forgotten.

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE THAT YOU GAVE TO ALL.
YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND FRIEND.

Officer Al Santiago
HCCD

December 29, 2005

Although I wish you were still here, at least I know now that all our brothers in heaven will now have the opportunity to enjoy that wonderful smile of yours. Rob, you will never be forgotten.

P.O. Evita Diaz #2864
JERSEY CITY POLICE DEPT.

December 29, 2005

My deepest condolences to the Nguyen family, my thoughts & prayers are with you all. Rob, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for your beautiful friendship & your warm smile that I will never forget. May you rest in peace.

sallie

December 29, 2005

To the family ,friends, and co-workers of Officer Nguyen I offer my deepest heart felt condolence for your loss. All of us in the lawenforcement family have lost a brother. God bless you! Robert you are one of "THE ELITE"!

Corrections Officer Monto
Somerset County Sheriffs Office, Corrections Division

December 29, 2005

Your contribution to society will never be forgotten. Goodspeed and rest in peace Brother Nguyen.

Senior Parole Officer
New Jersey State Parole

December 29, 2005

I send my sincerest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Robert Nguyen. He gave his life while protecting others. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Anonymous
Honolulu Police Dept.

December 29, 2005

Rob, although we had only met a couple of times, I enjoyed our conversations and feel that my life is richer having known you. Any person spending five minutes with you would know that you are an excellent officer. You are home now, Rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to the Nguyen Family from the members of the Special Weapons And Tactics team. We all share in your sorrow.

Captain Tommy Willis
Hudson County (NJ) Sheriff's Office

December 29, 2005

THANK YOU

In June of 2003 I was assigned to the Special Investigations Unit of our police department. This is when I formally met Robert. As we became partners, we became friends.

During our short 16 month assignment together we learned about one another and became "off the job" friends too. Going out, talking on the phone, and even personal advise was exchanged between us often, most of the time good :). A friendship was just started. We shared many of laughs together.

In August of 2004 I was assigned to the East District Detectives and Robert remained with the Special Investigations Unit. Later that year in November Robert called me one particular day and told me that he had an opportunity to go into the Emergency Service Unit. At that time he was very excited and asked my opinion. I told Robert that the only thing I can recommend was to go with his heart. His heart was in it to help people, help them at their worst moments. He than accepted this assignment and couldn't wait for his first day.

Now comes December 25th 2005. On this particular day Robert is working with Police Officer Shawn Carson and responds to a need of "assistance" call. Unfortunately it was their last call as an accident would take both officers prematurely.

Thank you for being a friend, you will never be forgotten.

Detective Sean Connors
Jersey City Police Department

December 29, 2005

To Robert's family: He did not fall into the river that night--he fell into the gentle hands of Christ to await you! God bless you!

Officer Mark Swope
Beavercreek PD, Ohio

December 29, 2005

Brother Nguyen and family,

God has called you home to walk your beat in the streets of heaven. You may be gone but will not be forgotten. We have the watch now. Rest in Peace my brother.

Thomas J. Wilson
NJDOC

December 29, 2005

My deepest condolences go out to the Nguyen Family! I did not have the honor of knowing Robert personally but I feel like I did. May you Rest In Peace.....

Jersey City Resident

December 29, 2005

The NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the Jersey City Police Department and to the families and loved ones of Officers Carson and Nguyen.

We have posted a condolence on the division's website at: state.nj.us/dep/fgw

Link to the Peregrine Falcon site on the right. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Peregrine Project
NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife

Peregrine Project
NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife

December 29, 2005

My deepest sympathies go out to you, your family, and co-workers. God bless

December 29, 2005

We will miss you dearly Rob. It hasn't hit home just yet but we hope that you are resting peacefully wherever you are.

Carmen Batista (friend)

December 29, 2005

Your beautiful smile will forever be in my memories ..always smiling is how I will remember you .. So sad to know that you are no longer with your loved ones .. Rest in peace Rob

Joanne

December 29, 2005

Rob,
It is so hard to see you and Sean gone,you guys will never be forgottin. Your brothers will bring you home to your family. May God bless you and your family. It is a great loss to the Band of Blue Brothers, you will be sorely missed. Well there are no words I can say to describe how I feel. Just come home!!!!!!!!!!!

P.O. Anthony Tedesco
JCPD

December 29, 2005