Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Robert Layden Hornsby

Killeen Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, July 14, 2013

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Reflections for Police Officer Robert Layden Hornsby

Officer Hornsby, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

July 15, 2013

Rest in Peace, Sir. Thank you for your service to your City, State and Country. May God watch over your loved ones left behind and provide them comfort during this time and the years to come.

They have gained a large extended family in the police brotherhood as well as their fellow survivors. May you keep watch from above.

Janine Jones
SIL of Fallen Officer Brad Jones, EOW 10/29/11

July 15, 2013

My heart hurts for your family. Rest easy, the watch is ours from here.

AS
Virginia Police Officer

July 15, 2013

RIP Officer Hornsby. May your Family recieve the support of the community as you are a HERO. God Bless your Wife, Son, Daughter and the Killeen Police Department.

CPL. Charles A. Snyder
Frederick Police Department

July 15, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's office

July 15, 2013

Thank you for your sacrifice and service. You will forever be remembered.

Your Brother in Blue!
Det R FREEMAN #2376
San Antonio Police Dept

Det FREEMAN #2376
San Antonio Police Department

July 15, 2013

May God watch over your family during this difficult time and give them strength to heal.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Speed. Rest in Peace Officer Hornsby.

Chief Jennifer Dubiel
Russell Police Department, Russell MA

July 15, 2013

My heart is sad! A GREAT OFFICER! My prayers are with the families.

Lt. Mary Finlry
Guardsmark, llc

July 15, 2013

"He Answered The Call"




Today in the sun, I bid him farewell
A man, a hero, I never knew well

Like many before him, who answered the call
Wearing a badge, he was destined to fall

Though by choice a long life and a happy old age
Would he have chosen, had he written the page

But the office he chose never promised long life
Just half of his salary, for his child and his wife

He went without fear, into the darkness of night
Bringing comfort to some, to some others light

Easing their pain and calming their fears
He did his duty, never asking for cheers

A husband, a cop, he answered the call
We bid him farewell for he gave his all

Lt.Troy N. Houghtaling, Sr.
Five Star Process Service and Repossession
Centralia, Washington

July 15, 2013

As killeen resident I am sadden. As Police officer I am deeply touched. I hope I will be able to be able to attend the funeral

Police Officer
Troy Police Department

July 15, 2013

Having lost a Academy classmate in a domestic situation I understand the loss. To the Wife, Daughter and Son our heartfelt condolences with the assurance that St. Michael and The Lord are with him and all of our protectors gone before us. Wounded Guardian's families are revered and protected by your Police Brotherhood family all over this Country. Rest in Peace Brother! Your watch is over and we'll carry on for you.

John K. Karnes, Sr. Investigator
Indianapolis Police Dept. (Ret.)

July 15, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace Hero Hornsby. May God embrace your family during this horrible tragedy and continue to watch over our Brotherhood who put their lives on the line of duty every day to protect and serve as you have done.

CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ
SURVIVING SISTER of DEPUTY SHERIFF
STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987

July 15, 2013

To the family, coworkers, and of this fallen officer. .May it comfort you to know that others share your pain, and we deeply sympathize.

Rosie
Aunt of Charles - EOW 6/26/11

July 15, 2013

Our hearts and prayers go out to Officer Hornsby's family and the men and women of the Killen Police Department. America thanks and respects every member of law enforcement for their service and the untold stories that keep us safe every day. Rest in Peace.

Semper Fidelis

Nicholas Mazzo Sr.
V e t e r a n
Cpl, USMC

July 15, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

July 15, 2013

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and nation. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Hornsby during this time of tragic loss. Please, everyone be safe out there working the Thin Blue Line.

Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

July 15, 2013

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, your fellow Brothers/Sisters and the citizens of Killeen will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow for the Hornsby Family, the Killeen Police Dept and all those whose lives you have touched. RIP My Brother, we got it from here.
GOD SPEED

P/O Bill Battista #399
Amtrak Police Dept

July 15, 2013

Quite a sad day when an Officer gives up his life while protecting others' lives. He will live forever in our collective hearts. My sincerest condolences to his immediate family, his Department, and all of us Law Enforcement Officers who have lost a Brother. May you always rest in peace, Mi Hermano.

Officer Antonio Mohr (Retired)
Santa Ana Police (Santa Ana, CA)

July 15, 2013

RiP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

July 15, 2013

My deepest and sincere sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Hornsby.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers...
Officer Hornsby, your a TRUE HERO and will never be forgotten..always remembered as a HERO...

God Bless you all....

Gina M. Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance Trooper Tony V. Radulescu 557WSP EOW 2-23-12

July 15, 2013

Rest with the Angels Officer Hornsby. Your dedication, devotion, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives. I pray your son will always know his dad died a hero.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

July 15, 2013

Rest in peace

Lt. David Sosa
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

July 15, 2013

Rest In Peace Sir!!! My heart aches for Officer Hornsby's wife, daughter and son. My deepest condolences goes out to them as well as the entire Killeen Police Department. Another hero torn from our brotherhood, and the Thin Blue Line gets thinner...

Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Lake Forest Police Services
Motor Unit

July 15, 2013

Rest in peace brother. Sincere condolences to family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

July 15, 2013

Officer Hornsby, Your service to the city of Killeen will never be forgotten. Your legacy will be carried on by every officer who wears a badge. Rest in peace Officer Hornsby, Your watch is done, take your rest now, we'll hold the watch from here.

Pa Fire Marshal

July 15, 2013

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