Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Rufus A. Hobbs

Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, July 23, 1909

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Reflections for Officer Rufus A. Hobbs

Rest in peace Officer Hobbs.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 23, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 23, 2020

The NPD has not forgotten you. We are greatful for the generations that served with honor, pride, and courage before us. May God bless your family.

Maj. L. Carter
NSO Retired NPD

July 23, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 24, 2010

Dear Grandpa:
Your wife, my Grandmother, Rosa, was an NPD police matron at the time you lost your life. She never re-married, and raised all four children. All lived a normal lifespan. Me, too, as I was born 11-23-32.
Just wanted to thank you for being what, and who, you were.
I have two grandsons, so the line is continuing through 2007. I was your only grandchild.
Thanks for your service to the NPD.
Love
John

Mr John James Hobbs, Jr
Grandson

March 6, 2007

Thank you Sir for your service and dedication! Always remembered.........NEVER Forgotten. Rest Easy BROTHER.

Police Officer
Chesterfield County Police Dept.

September 26, 2006

Officer Hobbs,

Rest easy BROTHER...... You are never FORGOTTEN......

Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt
VSUPD

July 23, 2006

Thank you for your service to Norfolk and for your sacrifice, Officer.

Citizen Of Norfolk, VA

April 28, 2006

Rest in peace, Officer Hobbs. You will not be forgotten.

October 3, 2004

As one who works with horses as a profession, I am well aware of the dangers involved. Thank you for your brave service. Rest in peace.

a Maryland citizen

July 24, 2004

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