Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You sir, like so many others made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could carry on. May you rest in peace & I pray that your family finds peace & closure in their loss of you knowing that you are a true hero. God bless & keep you & your family.

Nicholas
U.S. Army (Veteran)

December 28, 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

December 27, 2013

Thank you for your service Pety Officer Obendorf. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace...

Chief Joseph A. Edwards
Columbia Police Department, IL

December 27, 2013

God bless this hero & his family. Selflessly taking on a challenge most would shirk, he gave his best, he gave his all. Bless his family, his friends & all who serve selflessly.

Mother of a Sgt
Colorado Springs Police Department

December 27, 2013

Travis is a true hero and will never be forgotten. May God grant those who knew him and loved him the strength to carry on and peace within their hearts.

Arlene O'Rourke
Mother of Sgt. Patrick John O'Rourke........E.O.W. 9/9/12

December 27, 2013

R.I.P. BROTHER Obendorf!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

December 27, 2013

Thank you for your service, Sir.

Deputy NC
Stanly Co So

December 27, 2013

God bless you for making the ultimate sacrifice so that others may live.

Patrol Sergeant
Metropolitan Nashville Police Dept.

December 26, 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

December 26, 2013

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest...deepest condolences to Petty Officer
Travis Raymond Obendorf family and friends ...we must continue to trust God even when things happen we dare not understand ...shall we pray ...Father in the name of Jesus we thank you now for your arms of comfort God you understand our every tear our every shi Thank you God on the behalf of the bereaved family and everyone through the blood of Christ in Jesus name amen ....{ here is a a poem Petty Officer
Travis Raymond Obendorf may have liked }

Afterglow
by Helen Lowrie Marshall

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one
I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways
of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun
of happy memories that I leave behind when day is done.

theresa melody
someone who cares

December 26, 2013

RIP shipmate

Chief Petty Officer J. Nesdill
USCGR ret

December 26, 2013

Rest in peace shipmate!!

PO2 Bizjak
USCG

December 26, 2013

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Boats. You stood your Watch in the highest traditions of the Coast Guard and for that we are all grateful.

Thank you.

Dr. Patrick Knowles
U.S. Coast Guard (vet)

December 26, 2013

Rest in Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

December 26, 2013

God's peace and speed Petty Officer Obendorf. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

December 26, 2013

Rest in peace my brother in L.E.O.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

December 26, 2013

Fair winds and following seas, shipmate. We will never forget.

Petty Officer James Wolfer
USCG

December 26, 2013

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

December 26, 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 W. Moore
Gardner Police Department

December 26, 2013

My condolences to your family and friends. You have made us all proud with your gallant service and bravery. May God now protect you and your family.

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

December 26, 2013

Sincere thoughts and prayers to the family of Petty Officer Travis Obendorf. With gratitude for his sacrificial service.

Chaplain Sam Faraone
El Paso, TX Police Department

December 26, 2013

Few people understand that the Coast Guard is always in harms way-every single day. In times of war and peace they are out there. A very long time ago when I was a young man I was privledged to serve in the Coast Guard and ended my reserve time as a petty officer. The rules then were the same as they are today-"You have to go out, but you don't have to come back." Bravo Zulu shipmate-well done.

Inspector James Rice
Amtrak PD, FBI Retired-USCG Reserve Enlisted 1984-1992

December 26, 2013

Fair winds and following seas.

Ofc. Michael Kendall, BMC USCGR (Ret.)
Superior Police Department, Superior, WI

December 26, 2013

Thanks for your service. We will not forget. R.I.P.

Officer Edwin Lara / External Ops
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

December 26, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Your brothers NYC Corrections Officers.

Officer Edwin Rivera
NYCD

December 26, 2013