United States Coast Guard, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Reflections for Petty Officer Travis Raymond Obendorf
God bless the family of this hero as well as his friends and co-workers especially during this season. Men and women like Petty Officer Obendorf stand at the gate every day and night for us all.
Sgt. David Rivers (ret)
Metro-Dade Police Department
December 25, 2013
Rest in peace Brother Travis.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD
December 25, 2013
RIP, prayers for the family.
Sgt Ron Cromer (Retired)
Martin Co, Sheriff's Office, FL.
December 25, 2013
Rest Easy Brother! Your life and sacrifice will never be forgotten!
Patrolman Chuck Thomas
Swissvale Borough Police Department
December 25, 2013
Thank You for your service to this great country Petty Officer Obendorf and Rest in Peace now sir! Condolences to your immediate family and to your fellow Coast Guard family.
Det. (ret) Richard Burger
Fond du Lac Wi City Police Dept.
December 25, 2013
Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
December 25, 2013
So much effort was put forth to try and save your life. Though I question God's need to take you NOW, at this time of year, he knows better than I and he must have truly needed you.
My deepest thanks for all you've done for this nation. God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
December 25, 2013
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ
December 25, 2013
Those that sacrifice there lives to save other's are truly ANGELS.
SFC E-7 Retired
Army Retired
December 25, 2013
RIP PO Obendorf. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our nation and LE. May God watch over your Family.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
December 25, 2013
RIP Brother
Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas
December 25, 2013
Rest In Peace Sir!!! Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My deepest condolences go out to Petty Officer Obendorf's family and friends. Another hero gone but never forgotten...
Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Regional Traffic Bureau
December 24, 2013
Thankyou Brother for all the great work you did taking care of every one ,you are a hero, God Bless you and your family
Ron Binkley
Sfc U.S.Army (Ret)
December 24, 2013
Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.
My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
December 24, 2013
Rest in Peace BM3 Obendorf. God bless his family and fellow Coast Guardsmen.
Det. JP McGrath(retired)
Schenectady, NY
December 24, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mindi Kurtz
December 24, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice that you have given for your country.
Sfc Randall Powell
U S Army
December 24, 2013
My condolences to the family on the loss of your hero, may God be with you now and always!
Police officer Vivian Chester
Los Angeles Police DepRtment
December 24, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the United States Coast Guard Office of Law Enforcement. May you rest in peace.
Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police
December 24, 2013
Thank you Petty Officer Obendorf for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks .of the U.S. Coast Guard. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
December 24, 2013
Rest in Peace Petty Officer Obendorf. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Obendorf Family and the US Coast Guard.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ
December 24, 2013
Rest in Peace, Brother.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
May fair winds and follows seas always be with you.
To family and friends I hope you find comfort in P. O. Obendorf' eternal sacrifice.
Ofc. Brian Gardner
Prince William County Police Dept. VA. Former U. S. Coast Guard.
December 24, 2013
God Bless you, your family, & friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P. Waggle
Civilian
December 24, 2013
Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice for your fellowmen. You will not be forgotten.
caring citizen
Tampa, FL
December 24, 2013
Enjoy each day. We never know what lies in wait around the next corner. Rest in peace Travis and God give comfort to those he left behind.
Lt. David Marlowe, EMT-B
Garren Creek Fire & Rescue
December 24, 2013
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