Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

37 years have passed. I think of you every day. Miss you dad

Daughter
Daughter

November 4, 2024

36 years, I miss you Dad. I’m sure no one else but us think of you in this day every year. Your kids love and miss you always

Jeanette DeSmet
Roseville Police

November 6, 2023

33 years have passed that we, your children haven't had you here. Never forget, ever. Love my Dad

Jeanette DeSmet

November 5, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Desmet.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2019

Would those who knew my dad and left a message please contact me. Im his daughter. [email protected]. i would love to hear how you knew him

Jeanette DeSmet

March 11, 2018

Robert joined the department around the time I left. In fact I sold him all of my leather gear. I am aware of the circumstances in which he lost his life and I was in a bad accident occurring from a high speed chase of a stolen Mustang. My partner and I were lucky to receive only minor injuries.

You never know one day to the next what will occur on that day. You can only hope to finish your shift and return home to your family. Sometimes that dies not happen. Your entire family will be remembered in my prayers.

Sam Moceri

Ex patreolman Sam Moceri
Roseville Police Officer Left department due to family stress.

March 18, 2014

Mom has come to you today. You are finally reunited. I love you dad an I love you mom. God has brought you back together

Daughter
Daughter

December 8, 2012

I met Officer DeSmet when I was an officer on the Roseville Police Department. He was a very dedicated and respected officer. When I left the department I had just purchased all new leather gear about 3 months prior. Before leaving I gave the gear to Officer DeSmet and told him I hoped it served him well.

I was shocked when I learned of his tragic death. It is the part of the job you hope will never catch up with you or any of the fine officers you work with, May God watch over his fa

Parrolmen Sam Moceri
Roseville Police Department

November 7, 2012

Patrolman DeSmet: reading the remarks left by your family show the love for you. Quite an honor.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE/PUT

April 22, 2010

22 years today Dad. We miss you and love you

Anonymous

November 5, 2009

Here it is 2009 and I just discovered this sight and the notice of this tragic event. Im so happy that Patty and I had the oppurtunity to meet you and Patty after Vietnam.If I were able to meet your children and grandchildren I could tell them great things about you. I miss you and I will always remember you.

David Dombrosky
Viet Nam Buddy

March 14, 2009

PAPA !!! He already knows you at 2 years old. Wish you could be here to know your granchildren. We all love you and not a day goes by without thinking of you. Love you Dad

Anonymous

November 21, 2008

Not a day goes by without a thought of you or word spoken of you---you would be so proud of your three grandsons and one granddaughter....we still miss you.
The Janice Robichaud Family

still dear fanily friend and neighbo

June 26, 2008

Thank you for all your years of service! You are missed by many friends and relatives. I am honored to be related to you and to have known your family for many years.
I just found this website while looking for some information on Roseville.
Lots of Love to you!

Diana
cousin

June 26, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 26, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 1, 2007

Ofc. DeSmet
Thank you for your service. 20 years have passed but you are still remembered

Ofc
Sterling Hts PD

February 18, 2007

I thank you for your service and salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 22, 2004

I love you Dad! We miss you!

daughter

June 16, 2004

Hero...

February 6, 2004