Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

November 5, 2013

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service and commitment to the thin blue line. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Libke during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) P.D.

November 5, 2013

Rest in peace my brother L.E.O. Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.

I hope in time God blesses your family and agency with peace in your passing.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

November 5, 2013

A volunteer Reserve officer killed in the line of duty. What a tremendous sacrifice, and tremendous loss. God Bless his wife and yet unborn child. Husband and father was the ultimate hero. Doing what he did for the betterment of his community and family. Rest in Peace and God's speed.

Deputy Dave Thomas
Lane County Sheriffs Office

November 5, 2013

OUR HEARTS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY, CO-WORKERS ,AND MANY FRIENDS OF RESERVE OFFICER LIBKE. 'GOD IS ABLE TO SEE YOU THROUGH"..REST IN PEACE ,OFFICER LIBKE, KNOWING THAT YOUR WORK WAS NOT IN VAIN..

RICKY & AQUANETTA ISSAC SURVIVING PARENT
OF DEPUTY RICKY ISSAC JR. NACTACHITOCHES POLICE DEPT E.O.W.12-08-2012

November 5, 2013

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

November 5, 2013

RIP Officer Libke

Resident of Malden, MA

November 5, 2013

My heart aches for Officer Libke's family, may God wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort. Oregon has lost a brave hero, you will never be forgotten! Thank you for your service, RIP.

Crystal Beach, CIA
Oregon Department of Justice

November 5, 2013

Rest in Peace Robert. You deserve all the thanks possible for your service and ultimate sacrifice for your fellow human beings. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Brian Howarth (retired)
Canby, Oregon PD

November 5, 2013

Rest In Peace, Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

November 5, 2013

My deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Thank you for your protection and service as an officer to this great nation. May you rest in peace brother.

Ruben Acosta (Future Police Officer)

November 5, 2013

Officer Libke thank you for your service brother. To the Libke family may God give you comfort and understanding during this horrible time of loss. Just remember, that idiot did not take Officer Libke's life, Officer Libke GAVE his life protecting others. HERO!!

Deputy
Tennessee

November 5, 2013

A horrible tragedy for the Oregon City Police, the City itself but most especially for Officer Libke's family. His wife and unborn child are both in my prayers. So long as he is kept alive in their hearts and minds, he will never be truly far from them. He is and always will be a hero. Though his child will never know him physically, I pray all will pass along his specialness.

God Bless and may you forever, Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

November 5, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Reserve Officer Robert Libke as well as to the Oregon City Police Department. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit

November 5, 2013

R.I.P.

Chief Petty Officer
US Coast Guard (Retired)

November 5, 2013

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department, WY

November 5, 2013

The Reserve Officers of the Tigard, Oregon Police Department send our sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the wife and family of Officer Robert Libke as wel as to all of the Officers and Staff of the Oregon City Police Depratment and to the citizens of the community

Officer Libke was, is, and always will be one who exemplifies the inscription on the National Law Enforcement Memorial, "It isn't how these officers died that makes them heroes; it's how they lived!"

Officer Libke we thank you for your life of dedicated service as a Police Officer and as a member of the commuinity. We honor you and we join your Department, your Community, your family, and your friends in wishing you "Rest In Peace."

Walt Meinhart, Reserve Lieutenant
Tigard, Oregon Police Department

November 5, 2013

On behalf of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Police to the family, friends, and the Oregon City Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow and loss of a dedicated law enforcement brother.

Officer Randy Gann
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Police

November 5, 2013

God speed brother. We have the watch now.

Billy Anderson, Specialist
Loudoun County, VA

November 5, 2013

Deepest condolences to Offcr. Libke's wife, family and colleagues in their loss.
May God embrace you all with His presence, strength, comfort and courage.

Chaplain Jerry Steele

November 5, 2013

Our thoughts are with the family of officer Robert Libke and your department.

Sergeant
Prineville Police Department

November 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you Rest in Peace.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations / HSI- Detroit

November 5, 2013

I am so sorry.

Rhonda Kelley, Mother of 3 Officers
Arkansas

November 5, 2013

I am a reserve officer in a small town in Indiana, my prayers go out to the family and to the dept. God bless and be safe.

Mark Mace
Markleville Indiana Police Dept.

November 5, 2013

rest in peace my young brother .I LIVE IN CLACKAMAS now, thank u for making it safe

retire N.Y.PD.
brother in arms

November 5, 2013