Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Robert Dale may you rest in peace. There was another officer named Robert Dale, an Atlanta officer who died accidently shooting himself as his gun jammed. Maybe related?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2024

It’s been 63 years since you gave your life doing what I’m sure you loved. Being a motorman says it all. The elite of the Blue & Gold. May God be with your loving family and May you rest in peace. You are still in our hearts and minds.

State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

March 16, 2023

My folks passed away these past several years ago and left us boxes of pictures. In there was Robert's CHP picture. His brother, who's name escapes me, was my mom's step father. I was nine when Robert died and remember how upset the family was. I'm going to frame his picture and my friend retired CHP Officer Scott Wall will have it placed in the Orange County Communications Building.
RIP Officer Dale. Wish I had been old enough to have known you.

Neal Samson Riverside Ca
Distant Relative

July 30, 2022

Rest in peace Officer Dale.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 26, 2019

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

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 16, 2018

Robert;
I was a CHP Officer from 1969 to 2007 spending my 38 Yr. field career in the Indio, Ca. squad. I knew nothing of your story until the early 1970's. I met your father, I presume Wayne's, and Jerrold,s grandfather in a chance encounter in downtown Indio Ca. His name I think was Don Dale. As I remember he was quite tall, a very nice man, and he owned a local bail bond Co. After meeting Don, and Don telling me of the incident, I looked it up, and it has forever been on my mind, and it will always be as well. Wayne, and Jerrold, Your father, and grandfather were, and would be very proud of you, not to mention myself, the entire CHP Community, and the public. The best of all to the entire family. Danny Saam.

Danny Saam, Officer.
Indio CHP, Ret. #7277.

September 12, 2015

Dear Officer Dale: It has been 53 years since your EOW, but you are remembered for your sacrifice and your son followed in your footsteps as a motor officer. You must be proud!. Thank you for your service and sacrifice and for wearing the Blue and Gold. Please watch over my beloved San Bernardino Squad.

Love,

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD, San Bernardino County

March 16, 2013

As your youngest child, who was too young to know you or have any memories of you, it's difficult to know what reflection I should leave on this site dedicated to you and all of the other peace officers who have died in the line of duty. First of all, I thank you for creating me along with the most wonderful mother anyone could have. I grieve for the shortness of your life and pray that God has welcome you into His kingdom.

Jerrold Dale
Son

July 20, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 16, 2010

Rest in Peace, Officer Dale. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

March 16, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 16, 2008

Gone too soon.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

March 16, 2008

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

March 16, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

February 17, 2007

I've followed in your footsteps...nearly 29 years now with Fullerton PD...15 of those years on motors. I'm recovering from a serious collision, but I hope to ride again before I retire. Dad, I've never forgotten your sacrifice, and I hope I've made you proud of me.

Senior Officer Wayne E. Dale
Fullerton, CA Police Department

March 25, 2006

Being a motorman is what you loved. Unless you have been one, no one knows the feeling. I was only a few months old when you died, but in my later yearsbecame a motorman for the state as you did, about the same age. Being involved in a crash in 1996, I was fortunate enough to continue, but not on what I loved to do...ride. You are on the ULTIMATE motor squad now. Rest easy Brother and watch over us. I will look forward to seeing your Ultimate motor wings. Until we meet...

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol

April 28, 2005

Rest in peace motorman.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

March 16, 2004