Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey buddy, Merry Christmas !!! Man, how time and these past 31 years have flown by. Almost all of our station 18 brothers we worked with are either retired and/or some have joined you in heaven !! I'm sure you all are taking care of business up there and are enjoying eternal life with our dear Lord and Saviour. I miss you Darryn and it still hurts. We sure had some good times and those I'll never forget. I cherished and miss our friendship. We will NEVER forget !!! Love 'ya bro...

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2024

30 years ago today buddy and it seems like yesterday. We will NEVER forget !!! Love you and miss you my friend, forever and always !!

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2023

I randomly woke in the middle of the night. You popped up in my head, Uncle Darryn, so I googled you. It's that time of year again. I broke into tears. I miss you so much. Christmas will never be and has never been the same since.
Never could I imagine that Christmas Eve would be the last time I'd ever see again....sigh. We had a blast with you; on Christmas Eve, you took me and my younger sister and brother to Catalina Island. You teased us that we needed barf bags because of how choppy the ferry ride was to the island. We played at the beach, ate, and laughed at everything. It still hurts the same that you're gone. Time heals nothing. I was 15 the day it happened, and I remember returning to my Grandmother's house. Police cars were there. What happened next..they said you were shot. I remember asking how, why, what happened. Everyone was so grief-stricken I figured my questions would be later answered. It wasn't until I was much older that I read the details of how you were taken from us—the "car drills" impromptu training exercise in an empty parking lot. Your "partner" pointed a loaded at with the safety off. And somehow, you were shot in the face. That was a B.S. story, in my opinion. Your life was taken but not your memory. To this day, I still laugh about the time you made a Freddy Kreuger glove and tapped me on my shoulder. I flipped out and almost ran into the wall. You always had jokes. You were my favorite person. RIP, Uncle Darryn; you'll forever be missed. #SayHisName".

Erin Smith
Uncle

December 2, 2023

Darryn your death was such a horrible accident that shattered so many lives. I know John missed for the rest of his life, we talked about you periodically and had many happy conversations about memories he had about things he remembered. Then I would share my memories from the jail working with you. I’m sure you guys had a great reunion in heaven. Until we meet again my friend.

Professional Civilian Supervisor Sherry
OCSD

November 17, 2023

29 years and still, we remember !!! Merry Christmas Darryn. I still miss you and think of you often. Most of the old crew is retired now and have moved away. I'm very grateful and thankful for the good memories we shared. I hope you're continuing to rest in eternal peace and Paradise with our Lord. Love you brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE ...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2022

28 years my loyal, dear friend and we will never ever forget your sacrifice. So much has changed in the world buddy, you couldn't even imagine. The pain is still real. You Station 18 guys gained another angel up there when my dearly beloved brother-in-law, Mitch Hopp (class 69), joined your ranks on December 15th. I'm sure you're all welcoming him home and with open arms. Continue to rest in eternal peace buddy. I love ya and miss you a whole lot. We all do !!!!!!

HEROES NEVER DIE..........

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 27, 2021

26 years buddy. We still love 'ya, still miss 'ya and still think about 'ya. That was a very nice post that your dear friend, Mr. Griffin, left. I'm glad to hear that Melissa is well and that you are now a Grandpa to a beautiful Grandson that looks and acts like you. Boy, what I wouldn't do to see them right now. I looked up Morris Day and the Time on YouTube and got a good laugh and it made my heart smile. So much has changed Darryn but 1 things remains the same....you will never be forgotten my friend !!! Merry Christmas and may you continue to rest in eternal peace.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2019

Rest in peace Deputy Robins.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 25, 2019

RIP Sir. God bless your family and friends.

Retired Firefighter
OCFD/OCFA

August 23, 2019

Darryn (Bean) Robins! My friend, it's been nearly 26 years, and it took me 7 of those to finally let go. For years, I had reoccurring dreams that you were still here. Never would I have imagined you'd be gone in the prime of your life. I'll never forget what a newly proud father you were, when Melissa was born. She was the light of your life. Now you're a Grand Father, with Melissa having given birth to a baby boy, a couple of years ago. Forest and I went by your mom's (Sade Mae) house to see him, and I guess it was no surprise that he looked just like his grandpa. He had some of your mannerisms too. Unfortunately, Forest passed not long after that visit, and the last time I saw Sadie Mae, was at his funeral. That was over a year ago. My, my, my, how the time flies. But I'll never forget all the great times we had growing up. Sometimes I just sit and play the records that remind me of you. Especially Morris Day and The Time, and it just brings a smile to my face, even right now thinking about it. You'll never be forgotten my friend! RIP

HAROLD D GRIFFIN
best friend since 4th grade

August 18, 2019

Darryn buddy, 25 years ago today affected our hearts and changed our lives forever. The pain is real and it never really goes away. Your lovely family is near and dear to my heart, especially on Christmas day. Thank you for your unselfish service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice in helping us be better Deputies. I love 'ya and miss 'ya buddy. You were an awesome partner and an even better man and I was proud to call you my friend. May you continue to rest in eternal peace. We will NEVER FORGET.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2018

Hey Darryn, I'm sure reserve Shaver meant no disrespect with your name mistake. However, he was right when he said you were a great deputy and you definitely loved your job. We still miss you a lot buddy. We will NEVER forget.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

March 10, 2018

It was a sad day when we lost our brother in arms! Wayne was a good Deputy and loved his job!! You will always be remembered my friend! Reserve Deputy lvl 1 James T Shaver. Jan 8, 1991 to July 1998.

Reserve Deputy lvl 1
OCSD SJC Patrol

February 25, 2018

24 years and we still remember. Lost a couple of OCSD brothers this year, so I am sure you're all having a blast up there livin' it up, just like we did down here !!! Miss 'ya bro and it still hurts. It always will. Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family, my friend.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!!!

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2017

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

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 25, 2017

As we approach another Christmas, I am again reminded of the tragic training exercise that took your life, my friend. I've kept in touch with "Sade Mae", who's in turn, kept me abreast of things, as they relate to your wife and daughter. All these many years have gone by, but obviously I will never forget the call your wife made to me on that fateful Christmas day. Our lives were changed forever. It took many years to come to grips with this tragedy, and some of the details still resonate. But I trust in my lord and savior and may his "will", (not mine), be done. God bless you my brother, and may you continue to shine your light down on us.

Civilian
best friend since 4th grade

December 22, 2017

Merry Christmas buddy. I still think a lot about you and your family and I definitely do miss our friendship and the good times we had. And for those precious, awesome times, I am very grateful. It's been 23 years and it seems like yesterday when we all heard that fateful call.

We will never forget you Darryn. Your spirit will live on in our hearts forever. You've been joined by a few of my buddies here from Polk County here the last couple of years and I know you're all hittin' it off and having a good time!!!!

WE WILL NEVER FORGET........HEROES LIVE FOREVER !!!!!!!

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2016

After all these years, I still think of you and your family, especially today. I still miss you and think of you and all the good times and funny times we had.

Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family buddy. I love you brother...We will NEVER forget......NEVER !!!!

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2015

21 years brother and the pain never goes away.....thinking of you on Christmas day today and every day. I still miss you, my friend. I sure wish you were here with us so we could all enjoy our retirement years together. We will NEVER FORGET 'ya buddy. Merry Christmas to you and all the other angels up in heaven who have earned their wings....God bless you and your family !!!!

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2014

Thank you for coming to Serrano Intermediate School soon before you left this earth to share your inspirational story. You gave me and my fellow classmates words of wisdom that are still with me over 20 years later. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous
Middle School Student

July 25, 2014

Well buddy, today makes 20 years ago you were taken from us on that tragic and fateful Christmas day. Back then were in the prime of our lives and careers, having fun and taking the bad guys to jail. Now, some of us are looking at retirement and our twilight years. And I sure wish you had been here with us, living through it all.

We have not forgotten you Darryn and your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. Look forward to being with you again in heaven someday, my friend.

I still miss you....Thank you for your sacrifice brother.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER !!!!!

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2013

My friend I think of you often,,, and usually end up laughing at how you would always tease me about I.A...... Thanks for the laughs and memories brother...

george w kluchonic jr.. retired
friend

June 18, 2013

Deputy Robins,

Thank you so much for your service and dedication.
May you continue to rest in peace.

Civilian
LAPD

March 16, 2013

Well buddy, another Christmas has come and gone. The 19th to be exact and I still remember, as if it were yesterday.

A lot of bad is happening in the world right now. I know you just welcomed 26 new angels from Connecticut !!!!!

Merry Christmas Darryn. I love and miss 'ya brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 25, 2012

Deputy Robins,
On today, the 19th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

December 25, 2012