Hartford Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Reflections for Detective Robert Garten
Rest in peace, Officer Garten. Thank you for your service.
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 7, 2023
Thank you for your service.
Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )
September 7, 2023
Rest in peace brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
September 7, 2023
Rest in Peace
Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
September 7, 2023
May Officer Garten's soul rest in eternal peace and forever be remembered for his final call to duty.
Chief of Police (retired)
Russell P. Caterinicchio
Oak Creek Police Department
Routt Country, Colorado
September 7, 2023
Prayers and Condolences
Rest in Peace Officer Robert Garten
Sgt. Randy Keenan (retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.
September 7, 2023
God rest your soul, Officer Garten. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.
Investigator Christopher Port, Retired
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT
September 7, 2023
I'm a truck driver who passed the through Hartford at the time of the incident. The Mass of support shown by Hartford PD was INCREDIBLE. Get your rest Officer. You were doing your job. God has you
Richard Johnson
Random Passerby
September 7, 2023
Godspeed my young Brother- Rest in Peace-
Retired Sgt. D.R. Harvey #628
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona
September 7, 2023
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
September 7, 2023
God bless you Officer Robert Garten, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Hartford Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
September 7, 2023
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
September 7, 2023
God bless you Bobby Garten. Thank you for protecting your community and defending us from evil. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for your mother and father.
Grateful citizen Ryan P.
September 7, 2023
May you Rest In Peace Robert. My deepest sympathies go out to your family. I know that you were a great man, and great Police Officer because you were raised by a great family. My heart is broken for everyone that had the pleasure to know you!
Mark Castagna
Retired Hartford Police Officer
September 7, 2023
Thank you for your service to your community.
You do a job many could not or would not do and you paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Stephen Smith, Sergeant (Ret.)
Miami - Dade Police Department
September 7, 2023
I, along with many others, mourn the loss of Officer Garten whom gave his life protecting society from the anti-social behaviors of others. Thank you for your sacrifice. My God be the strength for your family during this time of grief and bereavement.
Retired Sgt Teddy Wright
NYPD
September 7, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family, friends and to the Hartford Police Department. We are grieving with you.
Mark Farrell
MARK FARRELL
LEO Family NYPD - Westchester Corrections
September 7, 2023
Rest in peace, Bobby. I was honored to be your classmate.
HPD 15-1.
“Strength of a Warrior, Heart of a Guardian”
Ofc. J Twiss
West Hartford Police
September 7, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family and to the Hartford Police Department. RIP sir.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
September 7, 2023
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (ret.)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
September 7, 2023
Thank you for your service Officer Garten. You will be remembered for your sacrifice, rest in peace.
CHP Motor Officer Retired Jim Ayers 7992
California Highway Patrol
September 7, 2023
Deepest condolences and prayers from Shelby County Sheriff Office Memphis Tn
Correctional Deputy Alfredia Price
Shelby county sheriff office
September 7, 2023
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
September 7, 2023
Rest in Peace Officer Garten. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
September 7, 2023
Rest Now Brother
Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
September 7, 2023
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