Asheville Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Reflections for Senior Police Officer Robert A. Bingaman
I'm not very good with words sometimes, so I thought this poem would say it best. We'll miss you Bob!
Where do they go to?
Where do they go to, the people who leave?
Are they around us, in the cool evening breeze?
Do they still hear us, and watch us each day?
I'd like you to think of them with us that way.
Where do they go to, when no longer here?
I think that they stay with us, calming our fear
Loving us always, holding our hands
Walking beside us, on grass or on sand.
Where do they go to, well it's my belief
They watch us and help us to cope with our grief
They comfort and stay with us, through each of our days
Guiding us always through life's mortal maze.
KevF - 21st August 2007
Forensic Technician
Asheville PD
November 3, 2013
God Bless You Officer Bingaman
Resident of Malden, MA
November 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow officers!
Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905
November 2, 2013
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Stephanie Harris, Spouse of an Officer
California
November 2, 2013
God Bless you. May the good Lord above cradle you in his arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.
Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department
November 2, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Senior Police Officer Robert Bingaman as well as to the Asheville Police Department. Rest in peace Senior Officer Bingaman, you are gone but will not be forgotten...
Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
November 1, 2013
Rob, I know that you left this world on Tuesday afternoon knowing that you and the rest of the men & women on the APD Traffic Safety Unit I considered to be "my" sons & daughters. You always treated me, your coworkers, your family, and the community with the upmost respect. I am so proud of the man that I watched you evolve into during your career in law enforcement. I know that I will make it through this tragic event, but for now the tears will not stop flowing. What is giving me peace is knowing that you are in a beautiful place now, resting in the arms of our Lord as your work is done here. You will never be forgotten and your death has changed my life forever.
Lieutenant Curtis Jones
Asheville Police Department
November 1, 2013
Thank You for your Service and Ultimate Sacrifice, May You Rest In Peace.
Trooper Joseph Gajdosik
Wisconsin State Patrol
November 1, 2013
You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.
D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL
November 1, 2013
RIP Officer Bingaman, My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your colleagues in the Asheville Police Department.
Senior Constable Chris Ramey
Queensland Police Service, Australia
November 1, 2013
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
November 1, 2013
Every Time I Try To Write Something for you, it never Seems Good Enough. All I can say Is, I Love And Miss You, As Does You're Family. I Have The Highest Respect For You And This World Has One Less Angel, Hero, Brother, Father, Son, Marine, And Police Officer. I Will Always Remember The Morals And respect You Lived You're Life With. I Love You Brother.
Spc Michael Bingaman
Brother
November 1, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country first and foremost and for your service to the Asheville community. I met you in 2007 when I first came to APD working with the Police Academy. You are a special friend. Now may you Rest in Peace. Your brothers and sisters at the Asheville Police Department are devastated at your loss. Gone too soon and Never Forgotten.
Vickie Rogers
Atlanta-Carolinas HIDTA - US Drug Enforcement Administration
November 1, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to your dear family and friends. God Bless you for your service to our Country and APD. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC
November 1, 2013
R.I.P. BROTHER Bingaman!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
November 1, 2013
May God comfort your family as only He can. Thank you for your service.
Vicki Yates King
November 1, 2013
Rob I still can't wrap my head around that you are gone. We spent a lot of time talking and laughing at the Shell during your long shifts of secondary. You helped to carry me through a very dark time in my life just being you. We spent a long cold, rain filled weekend getting our MSF certification and we did it. We never did get to ride together but now I feel safe you'll catch a ride on my shoulder. Remember "friends don't let friends ride without bells" I may not have a bell but I sure have an angel.
Liz Malone
CCBI Buncombe County
November 1, 2013
My son in law and fellow veteran Robert Bingaman
has entered into the loving arms of our Blessed Savior , Jesus Christ.Thank you Bob for your sacrifice.
God bless all of the thin blue line that serves and protects us. Mike Ledbtter
Director/Patrol Chief
Parrottsville Community Watch
November 1, 2013
Rest in peace brother - you served your country and community with honor and distinction. My condolences to Officer Bingamans family and co-workers at the Asheville Police Department.
Semper Fi!
Deputy Dave Kosnosky
Snohomish County Sheriffs Office, WA
October 31, 2013
He was just the type of flower Jesus needed on his bouquet...R.I.P officer
Bingaman..
Bradley smith
u.s. citizen
October 31, 2013
I only knew you for a short period of time and you were always helpful and respectful. We shared some criminal justice classes together and you always had a answer and made everyone laugh. May god be with you and your family and your family in blue. I know your APD family misses you. Rest in peace
Officer Penny Sams
Henderson County Sheriff Office
October 31, 2013
Rest in peace, Offcr. Bingaman. Your service and dedication will eternally shine bright.
May God comfort your family and colleagues in their grief.
Chaplain Jerry Steele
October 31, 2013
Your friends and faith community at St. John's Lutheran Church in Folcroft, PA are praying for everyone who loves Robert.
A good and faithful servant whose life ended way too soon. We grieve with you.
Rest eternal grant Robert, and may light perpetual shine upon him.
Pastor Stacey-Kyle Rea
St. John's Lutheran Church, Folcroft PA
October 31, 2013
As a fellow officer, may you RIP and God Speed to you and your family.
Stephen Bruet, PPO II
North Carolina Deparment of Public Safety
October 31, 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, 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. You have served your time in hell, now rest comfortably in the arms of God. RIP, we’ll take it from here.
Capt. James Moore
Gardner, KS Police Dept.
October 31, 2013
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