Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

To your granddaughter Peggy and all of your family, God Bless and always know that your grandfathers law enforcement family will never forget.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

March 20, 2021

I am Peggy Owens, Robert Fennell’s granddaughter. He is buried at Sweetwater Cemetery, and now has a beautiful headstone, finally marking his plot. We are very thankful.

Peggy Owens
Granddaughter

February 10, 2019

We at the Wise County Historical Commission have been told that Special Officer Fennell was buried with other members of his family in the Sweetwater Cemetery east of Decatur, Texas off of Hwy 380. If this is true, there is not any kind of engraved grave marker to mark his final resting place. We are greatly interested, as are members of the Sweetwater Cemetery Association, in learning if he is truly buried there and, if so, in getting a permanent marker to mark the site for future generations to be reminded of his history.

Kerry Clower, Chairman
Wise County Historical Commission

June 9, 2017

Bob Fennell was my grandfather, John Fennell's brother, and I remember my Mom speaking of her Uncle and of this incident when I was young. R.I.P. Officer Fennell............. Gone but not forgotten

S Donley
Great Niece

July 16, 2015

Officer Fennell,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wichita Falls. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

March 20, 2013

Bob, you were my Grandfather and I am sorry I didn't get to know you. My Mom though, has vivid memories of you and she often speaks of her earlier years at home. Maybe one day we will be able to meet, but under different circumstances.

Peggy Watson Owens
Granddaughter

March 4, 2013

Thank you for your service, you have not been forgotten

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

February 12, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 22, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 75th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 22, 2013