Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Officer Targosz's family and the Gilbert Police Dept., from the officers of the Lawrenceburg Police Dept. you have our deepest symapthy for your loss,,, To Officer Targosz as quick as your watch ended your new one begins,,, watch over us and guide us to the end of our daily shifts,,, Rest my Brother...

Lt. Chuck Evans
Lawrenceburg PD (Ind)

May 1, 2006

Rob,
This does not seem real. My heart goes out to your wife and family; may they find comfort in Christ' words, "He who believes in me shall not perish, but have everlasting life." As we mourn your loss, may we be encouraged in knowing you are happier than ever before and will be cheerfuly awaiting all who shared your faith. As I likely said before parting from our last conversation, "See ya later."
Todd

Sgt. Todd Baty
Gilbert

May 1, 2006

Quote from "Polce Prayer"


Lord, if some dark and dreary night,
I must give up my life.
Lord, with your understanding love,
protect my children and wife.

Your new life is now beginning, brother. Rest in Peace!

Officer Rick Gramza
Marshfield Police Dept-Wis

May 1, 2006

A few years ago this wonderful man responded to an emergency call at my parents home. At the time, it appeared my father had had a heart attack. He took such good care of my mother! Officer Targosz was very thoughtful and attentive to my mother, my father, and to their 2 big dogs. Because my mother was too distraught to call to inform me about Dad, Officer Targosz called me at work and gently gave me the details. Thankfully my father recovered,and both parents are doing well. What a blessing Officer Targosz was to me and my parents!!
My father just got the tragic news of Officer Targosz's death. It is impossible to find the words to convey our sorrow and our sympathy to Officer Targosz's family. We are so deeply sorry. Paz de Cristo. Peace of Christ.

Kim Paltz, and John and Dorothy Beer
Greatful and Heartbroken Gilbert citizens

May 1, 2006

You will not be forgotten brother Targosz. Your family, friends and the Gilbert PD are in our thoughts and prayers.

Special Agent
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control, Bureau of Law Enforcement

May 1, 2006

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We just lost a police officer in Cahokia from a drunk driver so I can feel the pain everyone is going through. Thank you for your service and you will never be forgotten.

Patrolman Sean Adams #98
Cahokia Police Department

Patrolman Sean Adams #98
Cahokia Police Department

May 1, 2006

My heart goes out to Ofc. Targosz family, as well has his family in the Gilbert Police Department. May your soul rest in peace. God Speed

Phoenix Police Explorer (Former)

May 1, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Targosz. Thank you for your service, RIP.

mjw643

May 1, 2006

We recently loss one of our own officers here in South Bend, Indiana. We share the grief of your loss. My husband and I will keep your family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Rob.

Marianne Tucker
Sister of a South Bend Police Officer

May 1, 2006

Godspeed Brother.

Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13 (New International Version)

Deputy L. Moody
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office

May 1, 2006

To Officer Rob Targosz, his family and friends, and his fellow officers with the Gilbert Police Department:

I was so saddened to learn of the grievous loss you suffered when Officer Targosz was tragically killed in the line of duty. On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences to you.

May you all be supported by the warm embrace of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors who share this painful journey with you.

Rob's courage, valor, and dedication will not be forgotten.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Rob gave to his community and the citizens of Arizona, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 30, 2006

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

May 1, 2006

Rest In Peace sir,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

May 1, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Targosz:
My prayers are with you and I hope in the days to come you find comfort in each other. You are in my thoughts and God Bless.

Raleigh, NC

May 1, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes to the wife, family, friends and brothers and sisters of Gilbert PD. Officer Targosz will be missed. Working a neighboring city, we have a great relationship with the Gilbert PD and mourn with all of you. I am sure we have crossed paths at one of the many EV DUI Task Force operations over the years. Rest in peace brother. I know the City of Gilbert and your fellow officers will take care of your family in this trying time.

Ofc. G. Tanner
City of Mesa

May 1, 2006

Godspeed Brother, rest in peace!

Detective
Mesa Police Department

May 1, 2006

My prayers and thoughts to all who knew and miss Officer Targosz.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

May 1, 2006

On behalf of the Green Valley Fire District and Green Valley Firefighters Association L4125 we extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and fellow officers of the Gilbert Police Department on the tragic loss of Officer Rob Targosz. You are all in our prayers.

Captain Ken Shultz
Green Valley Fire District, Green Valley AZ

May 1, 2006

Rob,

You have served your community to your fullest and now you have paid the ultimate sacrifice. You have earned your wings to heaven and are protecting us from above. My heart goes out to Rob’s wife, family, and all of his friends in the law enforcement community. Peace be with you brother.

Ron (Retired)
Tempe Police, Tempe, AZ.

May 1, 2006

To the Family of Officer Targosz and his wonderful co-workers of Gilbert PD: We are mourning the loss of Rob, taken by yet another damned drunk driver!! Another hero taken from us because of a crime that didn't have to happen...all because people don't think!!

To know that Officer Targosz prided himself on getting impaired drivers off the road and that he was killed by one just touches my heart. I ache for all of you and pray that God brings you comfort and eases your grief. I truly believe that this fine officer was welcomed into Heaven and he watches down on all of us...especially you in uniform and that we all will be reunited with our loved ones. This fine officer was too good a man to not be rejoined with his loved ones in Heaven. We will all have a great party when we see our Angels in blue in Heaven.

Officers of Gilbert P.D.: Please remember Rob every day and vow to get a drunk off the road each shift so that his loss is not in vain. And work with your MADD Chapter on the prosecution of this case so that justice is served.

I will pray for you all,

Hugs and love to ease the grief,
Your new Aunt in California,

Aunt LoVae

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter CA

May 1, 2006

Mrs. Targosz

May the peace of the Lord be with you, knowing your loved one is dwelling in the house of the Lord.

My sincere condolences to you. May God provide you with peace and understanding during this difficult time. And know that your GPD family is here for you always.


Psalm 23
A psalm of David.

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.

Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

JB
Wife of a Gilbert Law Enforcement Officer

May 1, 2006

Thank you Officer Targosz for your service. I am a daughter of a New Mexico Fallen Officer. I feel the pain of your family. My family's prayers are with you and your family.

Cammy Moreno Flores
Daughter of Fallen Officer

May 1, 2006

My heart broke when my husband told me that another officer had been taken from us.
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Targosz's family. I pray God give you comfort, strength and peace in the days to come.
Officer Targosz, you will not be forgotten. R.I.P.
O.V.P.D. Motor Officer's Wife

May 1, 2006

Rob:

Your work here is done. Your brothers & sisters will carry on the good fight and your memory will live in our hearts. Rest now, there are no drunks in heaven.

Sgt. Mike Bellows
Mesa PD

May 1, 2006

Officer Targosz,

Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Sgt M.Fontaine
California Dept Of Corrections

May 1, 2006

No more pain. No more sorrow. You have done your time in hell, now enjoy your beat on heaven's streets. Rest in peace my brother. Until we meet at the gates.........

Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol

May 1, 2006