San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Monday, December 1, 2008
Reflections for Police Officer Robert Anthony Davis
Rest in peace brother.
Deputy Justin Parker
St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
December 2, 2008
Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.
Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo
December 2, 2008
My heart breaks everytime one of you falls. Your last breath on earth was your first breath in heaven.
Your memorial plaque will hang right beside my husband's at the West Patrol Substation...You are finally home.
To the family: My prayers stay with you for years to come. Support is all around you here just as Robert's presence will always be in your heart.
1256 and 1093...one heck of a roll call going on in heaven tonight!
Kimberly Wheeler
Widow of SAPD Officer John Wheeler
December 2, 2008
Rest IN Peace Brother. Although your time as one of us was cut short, you will always be part of the brotherhood. I know you fellow officers will take care of your family. My heart felt condolences goes out to your Family and the San Antonio PD.
PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, Ny
December 2, 2008
Rest in Peace, Brother.
OFC B. Grajek
December 2, 2008
I pray that God gives the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Davis the strength to deal with such a tragic event. Rest in peace Brother.
Det. N. Antoniou
San Jacinto County Sheriff's Department
December 2, 2008
Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...
SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
December 2, 2008
My heart is heavy. Rest in Peace. I am praying for your family.
Jennifer Dominguez Morgan
Surviving Spouse of Fabian Dominguez, EOW 1995
Jennifer Dominguez Morgan, Survivor
SAPD
December 2, 2008
Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!
Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept
December 2, 2008
God bless you and your family.
Officer
December 2, 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
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 2, 2008
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
PATROLMAN NATHAN W. FISHER
POINT TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTHUMBERLAND, PA
December 2, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Davis. You will be in our thoughts and prayers, as well as the other Officer that accidently hit Officer Davis. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept. Charlotte, NC
December 2, 2008
Rest In Peace, Officer Davis.
Lt T Carr
NYPD
December 2, 2008
We, the family of law enforcement, the thin blue line, give thanks to heroes like you. Thank you for your service, thoughts and prayers to family, and fellow officers in ranks...rest in peace... the brothers and sisters in blue have your watch now
Mike Hopkins
nephew of PO R.Lendell PPD eow 1/14/83
December 2, 2008
Why are you all always so young? May you rest safe with The Lord. May he comfort and strengthen your family. May He also be with the other Officer who was injured. God Bless all Police Officers.
Anonymous
December 2, 2008
Such a tragedy. My prayers are with your family, friends, the other Officer involved, and for the men/women of SAPD. May you sleep easy in God's arms, Robert. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall
December 2, 2008
Rest in peace my brother.
Thank you for you're service
Corporal
Fair Oaks Ranch Police Dep
December 2, 2008
I came across this site, several months ago, and as a result i do look at it from time to time. It is heartbreaking when any Police officer is killed on duty. I have police officers in my family, and i worry about them, putting their lives on the line. Iam in Australia, and it is no different here. RIP, Robert Davis. Jim .
Anonymous
December 2, 2008
My prayers are with Mrs. Davis, the family, friends and coworkers of this young brave officer. May God be with you all and guide you through these trying times. Officer Davis, peace be with you....
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Anonymous
December 2, 2008
What an tragedy...the loss of an Officer and the pain and sorrow that follows, it is with deepest thoughts and prayers that I wish you to rest in peace. Semper FI
SSGT Davis
USMC CID
December 2, 2008
Rest in peace Officer Davis, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.
Shelly
Citizen
December 2, 2008
Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you ,your family and your Dept.
OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO
December 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department
December 2, 2008
Officer Davis thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.
State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
December 2, 2008
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