Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert C. Taylor of the Piqua Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 3, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert C. Taylor of the Piqua Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 3, 2023

Det. Taylor,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Piqua. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 3, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert C. Taylor of the Piqua Police Department, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 3, 2022

So saddened by this..Job well done since 1982 PPD..Thank you for serving our community !!RIP!

Kelly W. Koon

November 7, 2021

Rest in peace Detective Taylor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 28, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert C. Taylor of the Piqua Police Department, Ohio and the additional 56 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 3, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

November 3, 2020

I worked under and with Bob continually from my first day on The Job January 2, 1967 until his passing in November 1982. We worked the same shift in patrol until we moved into the detective section years later. Bob was a great officer and work mate passing on his knowledge those of us with much less experience. Bob and another officer and I were together talking following our completion of the first round of firearms qualification when he suddenly suffered the heart attack. I will never forget all he did for me and other officers. bob is truly missed.

Chief - Donald ‘Tony’ White
Piqua Ohio Police Department

November 3, 2019

My memories of Bob are all fond memories. I was called in off the street to assist him on a homicide case and he was very supportive and patient with me. I loved talking with Bob about hobbies and sharing war stories and the good old days in the Piqua PD. I am honored to have known and worked with him. He was a good man and a great law enforcement officer.

Sgt. Michael L Locker, Ret.
Piqua PD

November 6, 2017

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert C. Taylor Piqua Police Department, Ohio and the additional 54 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

November 3, 2017

Grandpa,

I never had the opportunity to meet you, but I know that you are with me and our family every step of the way. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I am so proud of your accomplishments, and so thankful that my dad and your son followed in your foot steps. I know you are so proud of him.

I miss you, I love you, and wish you were here.

Jennifer Taylor
Granddaughter

July 8, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I am sure you are proud that your family has continued your legacy of protecting and serving.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

November 6, 2009

You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten.

Anonymous

October 11, 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 8, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 31, 2007

Dad,
Your the reason I am who I am today. A son was never more proud of his father. My regret is that you never got the opportunity to meet your family that has grown since you left us. Your grandchildren do know you, we've seen to that. We love you and miss you.

Det. Jim Taylor
Piqua

July 24, 2006

Detective Taylor,
It has taken over 22 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Piqua.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 4, 2006

Rest in Peace Sir.

March 2, 2006

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.REST IN PEACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

March 1, 2006