Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

God bless the friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. God bless K-9 Truus, too.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 8, 2009

I knew Robert only 10 weeks , we were in the academy together Basic class #199 Pearl Mississippi. He was our platoon leader , and a good one. He flt out told T-2 one day that Basic class 199 was tired and needed rest.Tuggle agreed. Langley looked out for us , as Im sure he did his fellow Officers and students at Ole Miss. Robert helped motivate me sometimes good sometimes tough. He was a fine man , and will be missed. We love ya Robert.

"One class , One team!!"
Basic class 199 07/07/02-09/12/02

P-2 James Ripley
Southaven Police Department

March 5, 2009

Robert,
So much time has passed and we still continue to heal. I look at your pictures frequently and gaze pass your smile and eyes and memories of you and Lisa together happy and hard working for your family goals come into view. You left so much love in our hearts behind and I'm so grateful for that and the friendship we had those many years. I miss you Robert and will never forget you.

Robin Rene' Russell
Friend

November 25, 2008

Hi. I just found your name on Facebook. When you search the work "Officer" several things come up. I just read all of your relfections and I have tears rolling now. Sounds like you were very fortunate in life. Looks like you knew and were loved by many, many people. We should all be so lucky.

Thank you for your service to this Country. You sir are nothing short of a hero. God's army got one stronger on October 21st. Rest easy, hero.

Heather
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff

November 24, 2008

Robert,
I miss you and think of you daily. We had a nice supper on October 21, 2008 at the PD. Lisa and the kids came. Robby did not get to come. There were about 40 or so police officers there. We had a lot of food. We laughed about the amount of food, because we knew how much you liked to eat. We had several gallons of tea as well. Corey is going and looks more like you everyday. He had on a pair of cowboy boots. He called them bull boots. UPD put a nice plaque and prayer up at the office in memory of you. Everybody told stories about you and their happenings. I told them about us hitting the baseballs in the stadium on the night before you were killed and the good times we had on motorcycle patrol. Everybody said you were probably smiling upstairs, because everything was the way you would have wanted it, friendship, eating,and enjoying family. Keep us safe down here every chance you get. I love you and miss your smile.

Lynn Webb/Deputy
Lafayette Co S.O./ Friend/Former LT

October 27, 2008

Hey Robby, It doesn't seem like it's been 2 years. It seems like just last week that I heard on the news about the sentencing. I still think about you quite often. I still tell people stories about our overseas 'vacation'. You may be gone, but you will definitely not be forgotten.

SGT K. Banks
MSARNG

October 27, 2008

To Officer Robert Langley and his loved ones:

On this the second anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Robert. I am praying for solace for your family members today, and each day that they are on the survivors' path.

I also salute Robert's service to our country through his military service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Robert gave to his community and the citizens of Mississippi, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 21, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 21, 2008

My thoughts are with your loved ones and friends on this second anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

October 21, 2008

Officer Langley, now it’s two years that have passed. To see that your killer was convicted of MANSLAUGHTER instead of Murder is despicable and a 20-year sentence for imposing a death sentence on you is infuriating and heartbreaking all at once. What was going through his mind and what remorse he may feel is not known to me, if he truly regrets his actions and suffers with the knowledge of what he did and how many he hurt, then I guess true justice may have been done, but it doesn’t bring you back.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

October 21, 2008

Robby, we still have a hard time realizing that you are gone.
Your daddy is hunting with your bow as I write this note. He still hunts and fishes as much as possible, wishes you were here to go with him. He doesn't talk about things much, you know he's always been like that. It goes without saying that he misses you terribly. It has been so hard for him to loose two sons. We know you and Rusty are in heaven with Granny and she's so happy to have both of you with her. Hope ther are big bass and deer up there. Your sister, Renee' still misses you and your brother, Chris is like your daddy, he don't talk about things much.
Thanks to all the prayers from all that knew you!
Your family in Carthage always loved you!!

Sherry
Robby's step mother

October 17, 2008

Langley I think of you all of the time when Rosamond and I laugh about the days of class 199. Keep leading and I'll keep everyone laughing. I often think about the Coast when we all were there for our class reunion shortly after graduating (MLEOTA). I love and miss you man. Your true friend Allen.

Sgt. Allen T. Vance Jr.
CLASS MATE 199 / G.P.D.

October 10, 2008

Langley,
I think of you everyday. I miss the days when we rode together on motor patrol. I saw Corey a couple of weeks ago. He is growing like a weed and acts like you. He is getting tall. He looks like you more and more everyday. He is so smart, he plays with his video games and is running Lisa crazy. Lisa is doing good and has made the home place look really nice. You would be proud of her. I will never forget the time we had together.
Love Webb

Lynn Webb
Friend and Former UPD LT/Deputy Sheriff

August 8, 2008

May God bless you & your family Officer Langley.

Chris Walley

August 1, 2008

Robert,

I still miss you buddy and think of you often. I don't think any of us from the original "Night Train" are still at UPD, but we still keep in touch. Also, Lisa I hope everything is getting easier for you and the kids, but I know it's still hard. God bless you, and I will continue to pray for you.

Ben Kent
New Albany Police Dept. (Former UPD K-9 officer after Robert's death)

July 24, 2008

Robbie,
It seems like yesterday that we were picking each other up off the football field at VF. I know things about you that maybe only me and your background investigators know of. I have been thinking of you a lot of late. My brother Jason was at the memorial last week, and sent me a picture of your name on the Wall. I broke down immediately, as did Jason when he was taking the picture. I thought of a lot of things, including conversations I had with your wife shortly after your last watch. I was overseas and heartbroken that I could not attend your funeral or dedications in LV and DC. My family misses all the times you came to my house during leave periods at VF. We reminisce about your first time seeing things like snow and crawling up over the back seat of my dad's truck shreeking in your thickist southern drawl "what the hell is that" refering to a horse drawn Amish carriage. I am sorry I have not written. Everytime I pull up this page, my eyes well up, and tears run down my face.

We both went to ungodly places overseas and found out that we were within minutes of each other, however, never could manage to hang out given the circumstances. We talked the week before you were murdered, and you were so proud of your dog. I am proud of you Robbie. Your watch is covered. Just know that there are a few folks in the LE realm from Pennsylvania who love you and will never, ever forget.

God Bless You

Matt
Old Friend

May 28, 2008

Just thinking of the past and how things have changed at UPD, and with each of us, also the fun times we had on the night shift. Just wanted you to know you're not forgotten.

Officer Mike Collins
MS Dept Of Mental Health

May 24, 2008

Officer Robert Langley was our platoon leader in the MLEOTA Police Academy, Basic Class # 199. He was an excellent leader and friend. The sacrifices he would make on behalf of us were awesome, to say the least. One year after our graduation he and his family met a few of us in Biloxi MS for a reunion. We went to Ship Island and fellowshipped a while. He is gone, but not forgotten.

Robert Langley: "in linea officii necatus est"

Patrolman Steven Rosamond
MLEOTA # 199

April 28, 2008

I think of you a lot and miss our friendship. Cummings got arrested last month for smoking dope in jail. He was moved to the medium level section at Parchman. Food for thought.
Later Dude

Deputy
Friend

April 5, 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

December 4, 2007

your shoe was dirty. sorry man.

firefighter jeffery hood
southaven fire, friend

November 16, 2007

Robby, you will truly be missed my brother. I'll never forget the times we had in Afghanistan. I couldn't have asked for a better roommate during those times of need away from our families. May God be with your family and give Lisa the strength to carry on your legacy with the kids. R.I.P. my brother in arms.
Kevin
Hattiesburg, MS

SGT Kevin Banks
MSARNG

November 1, 2007

I knew Robert(We called him Robbie in Middle school) from Middle school growing up... I lost contact with him afterwards. We went on to different high schools. And I missed him so much. I missed his smiles and his jokes. He always made me happy. He was a good person and friend even back then. And when I heard the story a year ago I was hearbroken. Because when I saw his face on the TV screen... I did not catch the name because my children were playing loudly, but knew his face. Later on I heard his name for sure. So my heart and prayers still go out to his family now and always. I will always remember Robbie(Robert).

Jennifer
Old childhood friend

October 24, 2007

Always remembered.
From a fellow law enforcement Brother.

Constable
New South Wales Police Force, Australia

October 24, 2007

Robert,

I was introduced to you by a great friend and then I had the previledge to work for you for a short time. In just that length of time, I saw the disciplined officer with the biggest compasion to serve his community. I only wish you could have rubbed off more on the rest of the department. You were a credit to the department and model officer. Tonight we had a memorial service for you and was amazed at the turn out of true friends and family. I was disappointed in the show of support from the administration and some of the other co-workers. I truly believe the saying on the memorial in D.C. " It's now how they died, it's how they lived". I have read the many reflections left here by other commrades from other departments and strangers. With all these reflections, these words really hold true to you. We don't see the recognition on a daily basis, just praise and awards every now and then.

Rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten.

LSBTM

Friend

October 21, 2007

Robert,
As you know Justice has been served. You can now rest in peace. Everybody is doing ok. I can not believe it has been a year. I miss your smile and your willingness to always be there. This will be a long day. Thinking of you all the time.
Friend

Deputy

October 21, 2007