Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, September 12, 2020
Reflections for Corrections Officer Susan Ann Roberts
A Prayer for the Mourning:
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’
Numbers 6:24-26
Chaplain Alex Pickens III
Lansing, MI
October 20, 2020
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Roberts. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
October 19, 2020
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.
Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department
October 19, 2020
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
October 5, 2020
Rest in peace sister. Thank you for your service. God's speed ma'am.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden (Retired)
October 3, 2020
Officer Roberts, thank you for your service and how terrible that your service ended in this tragic way. God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Sister.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
October 1, 2020
On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Officer Roberts.
Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association
September 30, 2020
PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND REST IN GODS ARMS.
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KEM
None
September 29, 2020
Rest in peace, Officer Roberts. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
September 29, 2020
may HIS light shine perpetual upon her face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
September 28, 2020
Rest in Peace my Sister in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
September 28, 2020
A corrections officer should be remembered not by how she died, but how she lived! A great woan has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office . Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Sister!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
September 27, 2020
Rest in peace Corrections Officer Susan Ann Roberts. You are a true hero.
Jamie D Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Retired
September 27, 2020
Thank you CO Roberts for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Texas. 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 sister.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
September 27, 2020
Rest In Peace
Sgt S. A. Mohamad
Texas Police Officer. 20 years
September 25, 2020
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
September 25, 2020
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank You for your unselfish service.
James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian
September 24, 2020
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 whose 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
September 24, 2020
Rest in peace, for you have done your job well.
Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.
September 23, 2020
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
September 23, 2020
The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Roberts and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Officer Roberts, for your service.
National Police Wives Association
September 23, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service
September 23, 2020
Hero never forgotten.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
September 23, 2020
RIP from Florida State FOP
President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge
September 22, 2020
So sad 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 Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
September 22, 2020
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