Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I still think about that night all the time. I remember wondering why you stopped at the top of that hill, and watching your car go over the bank. I remember seeing you not breathing and taking off my gear to fit in your window. I remember holding your C-spine, still thinking you might make it and how pissed you’d be about fire cutting off your jumpsuit. And I remember watching the medical flight turn around and fly away, knowing they were canceled and what that meant. But I also remember that you were a badass. I remember that you won your last fight against a high/drunk POS while keeping the baby in his arms safe. And I remember you laughing and talking when it was over, before we got in our cars. I’d say RIP, but that isn’t your style, to rest. How about ‘sail on’ instead? Miss you, brother.

Sgt. Joe Eastham
Novato California P.D. (former Lakeport P.D.)

November 15, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 22, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Rumfelt.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Rob died.

To the Rumfelt family, fellow officers, and all who call Rob beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Rumfelt gave to his community and the citizens of California and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 22, 2017

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 25, 2018

I hope everyone will find comfort in Acts 24:15 - "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." Until we see our loved ones again on an earthly Paradise, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 24, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 22, 2018

R.I.P. BROTHER Rumfelt!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

September 18, 2017

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

PTLM Frank Kapusta Retired
Mohawk PD

September 9, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 who’s 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 8, 2017

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

September 7, 2017

May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall. And this one was a terrible loss. A man who without care for his own safety did such a noble thing. I hope his family will find some type of peace during this time of mourning. God will not let them down. Keep Faith and know he is in a better place.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

September 6, 2017

May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall. And this one was a terrible loss. A man who without care for his own safety did such a noble thing. I hope his family will find some type of peace during this time of mourning. God will not let them down. Keep Faith and know he is in a better place.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

September 6, 2017

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

September 6, 2017

Please accept my condolence for the loss of Dep. Rumfelt.

P.O. (Ret) Donalld Current
NYCTPD/NYPD

September 3, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Robert Rumfelt. Losing a loved one is always difficult. Please try to take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28,29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. Just think of the time when you will see your loved ones again, in paradise conditions, here on earth. Once again, my condolences.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

September 1, 2017

Rest in peace Deputy Rumfelt. Thank you and your family for your service!

CPT Raymond Jorden
481st TC HB

August 30, 2017

An unsung hero is now in a place of peace and light. May he Rest In Peace.

Civilian Chris Jelenko
N/A

August 30, 2017

God bless you, sir, and thank you for your service.

Ruthann Cross, civilian

August 29, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of YHWH". Mattityahu 5:9

Rest In Peace, my brother. Thank you for your service. May GOD comfort your family and friends.

Retired Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

August 29, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 29, 2017

"Another fallen hero to guard the gates of heaven"

Corporal R. Bryson (Ret)
Burlingame PD (Ret)

August 29, 2017

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers.
Godspeed Dep. Robert Rumfelt

Sgt. Michael Clifton- Retired
Redondo Beach Police Dept. Ca.

August 29, 2017

Thank you for your service Deputy Rumfelt. Your family is in our prayers.

Recruit Brandon Hodson
Windsor Public safety Training Center

August 29, 2017

God Bless you Deputy Rumfelt. Your family, both at work and home, are in our prayers. So long as you are kept in their hearts and minds, you'll never truly be gone.

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

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

August 28, 2017

Praying for Deputy Rumfelt's family and coworkers! Thank you for your service sir! May you Rest In Peace!

Survivor Melanie Richardson
Lafayette county Arkansas Sheriff's Office

August 27, 2017