Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Godspeed, Robert, as you assume your new watch guarding Heaven's scenes. A knowing God has called up yet another Marine who also wore a badge. May your wife and son be held tightly in His hand. Semper Fidelis.

Kevin Murphy
USMC; Kirkland (WA) PD, ret.

August 21, 2012

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization.
As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
I have given my life so that others may live in peace.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.
You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Captain Doug Gist (retired) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

August 20, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for serving this Great Country in the USMC. My condolences to your Family and the New Mexico Motor Transportation Police.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

August 20, 2012

“Marines”

You can have your Army Kakiis,
And your Navy Blues,
But here’s a different fighting man,
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike,
Any you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”,
His title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
The place that God forgot,
The sand was fourteen inches deep,
The sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
In front of his rack he’ll stand,
And in through the doorway walked,
A giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine,
With eyes as cold as steel,
He said, “I am your DI,
And this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable,
As miserable as I can,
And when you finally leave this place,
You’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
You’ll know your weapon well,
And when you encounter the Viet Cong,
You’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines,
And lend me all your ears,
And I’ll tell you of a few things,
We’ve conquered through the years,
We fought at Iwo Jima,
The land of fire and Hell,
We killed all those Japanese,
And took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies,
And this my Lad is true,
To get herself a young “Marine”,
There is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions,
And twice as many spuds,
Then you’ll find him in the slopchutes,
A soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St.Peter he will tell,
Another “Marine” reporting Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.

Written and copyright by: David Lee Bell
1968

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1968 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 20, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Rest in peace brother. We will carry on for you.

Trp Bob Bryant
New Mexico Mounted Patrol

August 20, 2012

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Robert Potter, and the New Mexico Motor Transportation Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Potter, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 20, 2012

Rest in peace my brother Law Enforcement Officer.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

August 20, 2012

God full of mercy who dwells on high
Grant perfect rest on the wings of Your Divine Presence
In the lofty heights of the holy and pure
who shine as the brightness of the heavens
to the soul of Bob Potter
who has gone to his eternal rest.

His resting place shall be in the Garden of Eden
Therefore; the Master of mercy will care for him
under the protection of His wings for all time
And bind his soul in the bond of everlasting life.
God is his inheritance and he will rest in peace
and let us say AMEN.

Bill Mann
Civilian Supporter
South Pasadena, CA

August 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Potter's family and friends.

Michelle
Wife of US Marshal

August 20, 2012

As you departed the bonds of this earth and touched the face of God, know that the service and dedication you had for your department, its fellow officers and the citizens of your community will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow your family, your fellow officers and all those whose lives you have touched. May you RIP brother, we’ll take it from here.

Capt. James W. Moore
Gardner, KS Police Dept.

August 20, 2012

Rest in peace Brother...my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the NMMTP during this most difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

August 20, 2012

We hope knowing that you are thought of in a kind and loving way will help ease your sorrow and bring you peace. With deepest sympathy, Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

Rita Rocker, Intergovernmental Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

August 20, 2012

R.I.P. BROTHER Potter!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

August 20, 2012

GOD BLESS THIS FINE OFFICER, HIS FAMILY AND HIS DEPARTMENT. TAKEN WAY TOO SOON !!!!

DEPUTY ALAN W. MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (AUGUSTA GA)

August 20, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Potter. We will continue the fight.

Officer C. Martin, Jr. #3136
Dekalb County GA Police Dept.
(Former Chattanooga, TN P.D. 1998-2011)

August 20, 2012

RIP Officer Potter. May God wach over your Family.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE

August 20, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police Potsdam

August 20, 2012

Rest In Peace, may God bless and comfort your family during this tragic time.

Reserve Ofc. Travis Allred, #628
LaFayette (AL) Police Department

August 19, 2012

Rest in peace and my prayers are with your Family.

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

August 19, 2012

Rest in peace, and I will be praying for your family and co-workers, for solace, strength, mercy, grace, and healing that only the God of all peace and comfort can offer.

Chaplain/Retired Sergeant
California Association of Highway Patrolmen

August 19, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 19, 2012

The good always leave us too soon, Rest now in Paradise you are free to continue your watch from above.Thank You Officer Potter.

A LEO wife
Snohomish

August 19, 2012

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O

August 19, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Potter, your tour of duty has ended. Today, an LEO made the ultimate sacrifice and a part of America died. Although not in a violent encounter, this job causes countless other stresses on our bodies and this officer's heart could take no more. We thank you sir for your years of service and dedication to the cause. God bless the family of Officer Potter, his friends, and his co-workers in this time of tragic loss. Please, be safe out there.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

August 19, 2012