Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Family,Friends & Co-Workers of Officer Targosz,
As the first anniversary of Officer Targosz's passing is near, may you find peace in knowing that my thought's and prayers are with you..My heart is hurting with you, but I wanted you to know Robert will always be remembered along with our other Fallen Hero's.
We never understand, but God needs the best to patrol the streets of Heaven. Just remember that Robert is keeping watch over each of you from the portals of Heaven.
When Robert took his final flight, he left part of his heart with you, as he took part of yours with him.
Officer Targosz, Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for the rest of us. I salute you Sir, for your service to the town of Gilbert, the State of Arizona and our Country.
Take your rest in the arms of God, but remember to keep watch over your loved ones and your brother's and Sister's in Blue..You will forever be alive in our heart.
Family, my love and prayers will always be with you.
Mother-in-law of: Sgt. Jeffrey T.Hewitt Eow 04-04-04
Carolyn Moore Asheville, N.C.

Carolyn Moore

April 21, 2007

Rob,

I have come across this site many times and have always had a hard time of actually getting on here and wanting to write how I feel. I am currently a college student that for some reason since I was a little kid always like motorcycles and the police. As I grew older and became more knowlageable on the police deparments my dreams started to define into one think. I wanted to be a police officer that rode a motor cycle. As I continued to mature and hang out with friends, they all tended to drink, I however, never did. It was somthing that I did not like. As more time went on I just continued to dislike the effects of alcohol on people, and the things it would make them do. Around my young high school days it really was set in stone, most people have no idea what they want to do in life, yet alone at age 14. Not me, mine was set, I want to be a DUI enforcement officer. THis has been my passion ever since then. I have had this strong feeling in me ever since that time. Then on that evening when I happen to be doing a ride a long with the sheriff's office, I heard the tragic news. An officer has been taken so tragicly from us. When I found out the officer was from the city that I have grown up in and had such a strong belief in, I was devistated. Rob, you were taken at a time when you should not have, however, I want you to know that you have had a huge impact on my life. You come to mind when I have those tough times in school, and think that I should just drop out and start applying to the agencies. You are the person that gives me that extra light to achieve my goal. Heck, I have even written papers for school, about how fantastic you were in your profession and that one day I will be in the same place. Rob, you are a remarkable person and have made a huge impact on my life.

Thank you -

anonymous
Follower to be like you some day

April 10, 2007

Sweetheart,

We get to see “Robbie’s Van” tomorrow. The guys say you would be so proud! You always had such vision. It's so wonderful to see it come true through your hard work and the hard work and dedication of your friends.
We all miss you so so much…

Happy Easter "He is Risen!"

Yours forever,
Your loving wife,
Brigitte
4-8-07

Brigitte Targosz

April 8, 2007

Rob-
I would like to first express my deepest condolences to your Family, fellow Officers, and Friends. I want you to know I am riding in the police Unity tour this year from NJ to DC. I will be riding in your honor. I spoke to one of your guys today, and after my brief conversation with him I realized what a person and friend you were.
This is my first year riding with the Unity tour. I have attended the Police Week functions for the past 6 years, but never participated in the ride. I am honored to ride for you and your name, you sound like a real Cops Cop. I will be in touch with the guys over the next few weeks before we leave for DC on May 9th.

Det. Dan Papa
Chatham Township, NJ

April 6, 2007

Rob,

In about 20 hrs, Balafas and I fly out to Ohio to pick the new DUI van that you designed. From the pictures, I think you'd be very happy with the final product. We miss you very much and I wish YOU were going to Ohio. I have to say that this trip, that would normally be a blast, has a more somber mood. Anyway, Pete, Bob, Chad, DeMike and I are working hard to make you proud. We miss you, bro.

Officer Jim Dana
Gilbert PD Night Motor Teammate and Friend

April 1, 2007

Sweetheart,
I heard this song today and it's just how I feel. I'm so homesick to be with you again...and am so out of place in this world without you.

"Homesick" by MercyMe
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again

And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now

~Yours forever
Your loving wife,
Brigitte

Brigitte Targosz

March 26, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Targosz. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Family of Officer Targosz. I feel your pain. Our loved ones will be in our hearts forever. God Bless.

Terri Cook
Mother of Officer Thomas A. Cook EOW 09.27.06

February 28, 2007

Sweetheart,

You know I’m missing you so so much. I’m remembering every minute of when you asked me to marry you on this day. You tried to wait until midnight so it would be Valentine’s Day but you couldn’t wait. It was 11:30 but you said it was already Valentine’s Day in New York so it would still count! It was like a fairy tale and every woman’s dream…You taught me how to appreciate and except “romance” because I knew coming from you it was always loving and sincere. We knew the two of us were joined together with a mighty love and devotion from that moment on.

Two such as you with such a master speed
Cannot be parted nor be swept away
From one another once you are agreed
That life is only life forevermore
Together wing to wing and oar to oar.
~ Robert Frost

Happy Valentine’s Day my Love…

Yours forever

Your loving wife,
Brigitte

Brigitte Targosz

February 14, 2007

WE love you very much Uncle Robbie....
Happy Birthday.

Alix
niece

January 15, 2007

Sweetheart,

Today would have been your 38th birthday. It always amazed me how you were wise beyond your years but enjoyed life with the exuberance of a kid. That's one of the many things I love about you.

The world became a brighter place when you entered Rob and so dark when you left...but it was left a better place for you having made such a difference. I thank God daily for every precious moment of your life and cherish the ones you spent with me.

Happy Birthday my Love...

Yours forever

Your loving wife,
Brigitte

1-15-07

Brigitte Targosz
wife

January 15, 2007

Sweetheart,

Carter keeps asking where you are. I’ve tried to explain it to him but it’s just very difficult for a four year old to wrap his mind around. He adores his Uncle Rob and misses you so very much. He has asked me several times to tell you things for him. I guess he feels I’ve got a direct line of communication to you. I believe he’s correct, via the good Lord.
I understand how he feels. It’s what so many of us are still feeling-disbelief. It has been eight months and one week since we lost you and it just does not feel real. There are days when the mind can almost be tricked into believing you are just at work and you’ll be home soon only to have the cold hard reality smack one right in the face again.
I am totally lost without you. The best way to describe it is I’m standing frozen in time and life just kind of goes on around me. Time cruelly marches on without you here.
You know I can always feel you near me. You have given me enough love to last me a lifetime. Thank you for filling my heart and soul with such an amazing sweet love that can never be taken away. Thank you! Thank you! My precious man!


Yours forever

Your loving wife,
Brigitte

Brigitte Targosz - Wife
Wife

January 7, 2007

Thank you Rob for being one of the heroes who protect me and my neighbors each day in Gilbert. My son has now joined the Gilbert PD and will look to your legacy as an example. Our prayers for Brigitte and all the Gilbert PD family who miss you daily.

Sergeant Dave Minson
Phoenix PD

December 28, 2006

ROB,
Its been a while but you're always on my mind espically today, you're wife is in my prayers, i cant even begin to imagine how this must be for her during this time but i want her to know as i'm sure she does that she and you're family on at the forefront of our thoughts but know that they have an angel all their own....
The task force is in full swing and its a very disheartning to not see you there to have one of conversations on whatever subject we got into:):)
This years is dedicated to both you and kevin. oh god..how i can't believe we lost kevin also. he missed and loved you so much that the shock and pain of the whole thing is sometimes to much to think about, however oh how wonderful it must be for 2 friends to be together again as im sure you 2 are causing quite a stir.
I stopped by you're grave on the first night of the task force just to let you know that it would never be the same ever again and i know you're squad and the rest of the motors are very heavy hearted but ..WOW.. what a fast and furious pace they're going at ,i've been there quite a bit this year as my husbands whole squad is there as usual and boy has this year been very busy for them and they're working very hard.
I've stopped by to see you a few times and each time its gets a little easier or something??? but its a very peaceful place and that helps....
I just wanted to stop by and say merry christmas and we miss you so much ......
Say hay to kevin for me and take care of each other.
R.I.P. SWEET MAN..........
I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!

senta eilola
friend

December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas to you and your family. I know it is hard for them during this time of year. I pray they are all remembering the happy times with you and creating new memories for themselves. Shine down on them brightly so they know you are with them.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

December 25, 2006

Sweetheart,

Missing you desperately every minute, loving you always, longing so much to hear your sweet voice and hold you again…
Merry Christmas my love…

Yours forever
Your loving wife, Brigitte

Brigitte Targosz - Wife

December 24, 2006

Sweetheart,

I am praying that God lets you feel the incredible amount of love that’s being sent up to you. I am praying that God gives us comfort from the unbelievable amount of pain we’re feeling as we struggle and pass through this holiday season without you...
My mind can’t even begin to imagine how beautiful Heaven must be at Christmastime.
I look forward to seeing it with you someday, my love…

Yours forever
Your loving wife, Brigitte

Brigitte Targosz - Wife

December 19, 2006

Rob,

Today I was one of the riders who participated in the WSM Police Toy Run from Gilbert to Tempe. This years run was dedicated to officer Weeks and you. You both have the warrior spirit that motivates others to help.

Your proud father attended the event with your beautiful wife. Brigitte spoke to the crowd and thanked us for honoring you, when in truth it was you and your family who honored us with your spirits.

A little rain fell on us this morning at the start of the ride and I couldn’t help but think it was Officer Weeks and you crying with joy that so many gathered in your names to help our community children this holiday season.

Your Brothers and Sisters in Blue will never forget your sacrifice to the community.

Respectfully,
Doc
Sentinels Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
National Nomad Chapter

Doc National Nomad Chapter
Sentinels Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club

December 17, 2006

Happy Veteran's Day my Hero...

Your loving wife, Brigitte
11-11-06

Brigitte Targosz
wife

November 11, 2006

Sweetheart,

Jamie gave me a CD today with several beautiful songs. This one song was written about us. I wanted to share it with you.
Remember how we always said that we wished we would have met a long time ago?...


Bless The Broken Road
By Selah

I set on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
I wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn’t see how every sign pointed straight to you

Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were just northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road and led me straight to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through
I’d like to take the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You’ve been there you understand
It’s all part of the grander plan that is coming true

Yes, God blessed the broken road and led me
Straight to you

Now I’m just rolling home
Into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road and led me straight to you


Rob, you are the love of my life and my best friend. I don’t know what I am going to do without you…

I will love you forever Sweetheart.
Your loving wife, Brigitte

Brigitte Targosz - Wife

November 7, 2006

Dear Bridgette,

It is so great to see how strong your love still is and was with Rob. Rob was a very passionate man and from knowing him I can tell you two made each other very happy. I know I have never met you but I want you to know that Rob' strong presence shows up in my life quite often. He is a great guy and the power of his spirit is very strong. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Someday God will vindicate Rob and maybe then we will all understand why he was taken from us. I miss him very much and think about him quite often. He was a great guy who loved doing what he did and it was obvious that he was madly in love with you. Take care and stay strong.

Sending my deepest sympathies and may God bless you - Paula Krueger

Paula Krueger
Gilbert PD Fellow Officer and Friend

November 2, 2006

God Bless you Rob,
Thank you for the years of sercive to the community. There are those of us that will follow the bright path you blazed ahead for us.
Our prayers and with your family.

Samantha K.
Community Member

October 29, 2006

Dear Uncle Robbie,

It has been a long and difficult five months, 20 days and 2 hours without you. I keep count just to keep you with me at all times. It is extremely challenging to try and be strong and to write something eloquent enough to express to the world how much you meant to me. So please, try not to laugh, or correct my meter or grammar, because I tried. And it is really hard to be perfect without my Superman to guide me…

My angel has a halo.
Although you may not see it,
It is there.

Walking among us,
My angel strolls with confidence.
Not sure where fate will lead him,
He follows anyway.

My angel holds my heart within the palms of his hands.
Carrying me through everything,
My angel has strength.

Strength enough to my battles with me and for me,
So my angel has many scars.
So many have been given,
As he has received them graciously.
However, you cannot see them,
For he will never show you.

But my angel is not perfect.
He cannot always find me and be with me,
For he has fallen.

And although I have called out to him,
He will not answer.
For this, I miss him.
Wondering if he will ever find me.

But, I know he must.
I know he must.

And it hurts.

I believe he feels it too.
It is just another scar among many,
Another one to add to the collection.
Yet, he stands strong.
Nether the less, my angel has a halo.
Because now you can see it.
And it’s there.


I love you, my angel.

Alix
Niece

October 20, 2006

Sweetheart,

Today, exactly five months after we laid you to rest, we laid to rest a friend and fellow DUI Warrior -Officer Kevin Weeks. All of us who love you and miss you could feel you there with us today, holding us up, sending your love and strength.
I still miss you every minute Sweetheart. Life is so empty and hard without you. I sure needed your big strong arms wrapped around me today...but I know the Lord's got his arms wrapped around you and Kevin.

I'll love you forever

Your loving wife, Brigitte
10-5-06

Brigitte Targosz-Wife

October 6, 2006

Rob,

I'm still having a very difficult time believing that you're not here. I miss you very much and I even miss your "99 red ballons" song on your cell phone. That lump in my throat that has been there for over four months now isn't going away. We haven't had a HALO tornament or cooked hotdogs since you were taken from us. I even choked up the other night when a dispatcher accidentally cleared me as T-22. Anyway, just a little note from one of your friends. I'll talk to you later.

Jim

Officer Jim Dana
Teammate and friend

September 19, 2006