Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deepest condolences and prayers to Bobbys friends, family, and coworkers.

Bobby was the most genuine person you could meet. He was smart. He was kind. He was always smiling and had something funny to say. Bobby was truly special.

Although our hearts hurt and mourn in pain… Heaven has gained more love to sprinkle down from above. Bobby, may your brightness always shine down on us. We miss you dearly. The city will never be the same without you brother. Rest easy.

Trooper Geycel Muniz
Connecticut State Police - Troop H

September 10, 2023

Requiescat in Paces

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

September 10, 2023

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

September 9, 2023

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

September 9, 2023

It was an honor to have worn this badge and to have served the City of Hartford together. The weight of the badge just got heavier. We got it from here Bobby. Rest in peace brother.

Officer Shelby Saleeba
City of Meriden, CT

September 9, 2023

It is with great sadness to hear we have lost another brother in blue.
Rest in Peace.

William Blake
Wayland, MA (retired)

September 9, 2023

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

September 8, 2023

Godspeed Officer Garten. We have the watch from here brother.

Greater love hath no man than this. That he would lay his life down for his friends.

Ofc. Jess Minton
Arlington’s TX PD

September 8, 2023

I am truly sorry. parents should not bury their kid

Priscilla Garten

September 8, 2023

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Robert Garten during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Police Officer Robert Garten.

Gail. M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

September 8, 2023

Prayers for Officer Robert Garten and his family, both at home and on the force. RIP Sir, thank you for your service

Karen Perrucci
sister of fallen LEO Gary D Pagano

September 8, 2023

Rest In Peace Police Officer Robert Garten! Thank you for your 8 years of service with the Hartford Police Department, in Connecticut. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your family and your friends during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers also go out to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

September 8, 2023

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Police Officer Robert Garten. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Hartford Police Department, Connecticut.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

September 8, 2023

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

September 8, 2023

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

September 8, 2023

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time..

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

September 8, 2023

God Speed Brother, Rest with the Angels.

Lieutenant Timothy Long LBPD CA
Long Beach PD CA

September 8, 2023

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

September 8, 2023

Thank you for your service Officer Garten. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this tragic time.

Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA

September 8, 2023

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Garten.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

September 8, 2023

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Robert Garten and the extended law enforcement family of the Hartford Police Department, Connecticut.



End of Watch Wednesday, September 6, 2023.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 8, 2023

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.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 8, 2023

R.I.P. Brother. Condolences to your family. You are safe now.

Deputy Inspector NYPD (Retired) police u
NYPD and President of FOP Lodge NY3100

September 8, 2023

Police Officer Robert Garten, I am so very sorry to hear of your death at the hands of this criminal. My sympathy to your family and all those that loved and cared about you here. May God welcome you to His Kingdom where there is no pain. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

September 8, 2023

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

September 8, 2023