Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Every time another officer is taken my thoughts can’t help go back to you, that fateful night that changes all of our lives forever and that horrific month you were in the hospital before leaving us…
Alyssa just had a baby boy so would be a grandfather two times over now. And you would’ve been a great one!! I so wish things didn’t happen the way they did and that you were still here with us. We often imagine how different our lives would’ve been had this tragedy hadn’t happen. We lost so much more than you dear brother and I miss you everyday. You are loved, missed, remembered and never forgotten.
Love you Bob-o

Praying for LA Sheriffs Deputy Clinkunbroomer’s family, loved ones and fellow officers during this devastating time..

Kathy Henry Hensley
Sister

September 17, 2023

Rest in peace

Det Charles Rall
New York City Police Dept (RET)

August 4, 2023

Hello, Bob. It’s Spencer. Sunday will mark, what, the 28th anniversary of that fateful day. I still remember it as if it just happened. It’s seared in my memory; the scene, the trees off in the distance that are now homes, the quiet of the morning shattered by the shooting. Your yellow rain jacket is what I remember most…when I found you, my brain wasn’t processing because I could only see your arm sticking out (the yellow sleeve of the coat) because the suspect way laying on top of you. After we pulled him off, tried to assess your wound and look for the other bad guy we thought escaped…why it had to be you and not me, I’ll never understand. You are missed and not forgotten. Ever.

Spencer A
Newport Beach PD

March 9, 2023

I just retired from Long Beach PD after starting in Sept of ‘94. Yours was my first funeral and it impacted me.
One of our officers ( John Greet) wrote a poem which was read at your service.
I still think about you and the love that was shown for you that day.
Lots of love to your family Sir and thank-you for your service.
You are not forgotten ✝️
Officer Mary ( Zanotti) Covarubias
Long Beach Police Ret.

Officer Mary Covarubias
Long Beach Police Department

March 8, 2022

I miss you Bob. Class 94!

Jim Berwanger
SAPD

October 16, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Henry.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2021

Salute to you my brother. I was hired at NBPD around the same time as Bob. It still grieves me today that I wasn’t there for you brother. I was relieved of duty a couple months prior. I’m not ashamed. But you called for backup so many times in the past. I had your back, you had mine. I’ll never forget the phone calls from my brothers at the PD letting me know of the tragic event before I saw it on the news. I loved you brother. RIP my friend. Someday we will meet again.

Officer Mark Burgan
NBPD

September 27, 2020

Officer Henry,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Newport Beach. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 13, 2020

Hey Bob-O... We just laid Mr. Berger to rest at Holy Sepulcher and of course we had to go say hi. Kathy, Erik, Patty and Mark were there too. You are in such a nice spot to visit. Crazy how its been 24 years since the tragedy. You overcame this world to be with our Lord in Paradise. My friend once told me that time in heaven doesn't exist. We grieve and miss with hearts broken in slow motion. You will blink and we will be together. I love you my friend.....say hi to my mom and dad for me.

Sheila McHeny
Forever Friend

July 31, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 23rd anniversary of your EOW. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

April 13, 2018

I am going through the LASD academy right now and I hope to become a sworn peace officer soon. It would be an honor to where a badge like Officer Robert Joseph Henry wore. I will keep him in my heart throughout my career and remember his sacrifice.

Recruit Morales
LASD

February 25, 2018

I often think about being a rookie officer and being sent to pick up your wife and newborn to take them to Hoag Hospital where you were fighting for your life. That experience has stayed with me my entire career. RIP brother

Investigator Rob Long
OCDA - Former Fullerton PD

May 11, 2016

To this day I still reflect: "Why wasn't I there to help you".

MARK MILLER
NBPD Retired

March 12, 2015

I can't believe it's been 20 years ago today that my friend and fellow officer, Bob Henry, was shot while protecting the streets of Newport Beach.

I remember that night like it was yesterday because I was one of five or six other officers working that night when the dispatch call of "shots fired" rang out at 0415 hours.

It's a night I've never forgotten and I think about Bob, his survived wife, children and family quite often.

Tonight Bob I will be attending your vigil at your park and wearing the remembrance bracelet many of us still have. You were a good friend, and amazing husband, father, son and brother and you are missed.

RIP Bob-O and one day I'll be seeing you again.

Master Officer II (Retired)-Jeff Petsche
Newport Beach PD

March 12, 2015

Hard to believe it's been almost 20 years since Bob-O was senselessly murdered while protecting the rest of us from the CC's of the world. I think of you often bro, and see you more and more every day in your son. He's a good man - someone you would be very proud of. I know you are with him always, and I know you are always in his thoughts.

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13

RIP Bob-O. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We still miss you.

Michael Cody
Brother-In-Law

March 5, 2015

I went to Mater Dei High School with Bob. We played football together. I loved being around him -- always laughing, smiling, picking other people up -- he always knew how to put everything in perspective. Bob was humble, friendly, kind, unselfish -- he was simply GREAT! I think of Bob often. Bob and his family continue to be in my prayers. Sincerely . . .

Brian Regan
Friend

August 20, 2014

Just thinking of you..

we come into this world naked and bare
we go thru this world with worry and care
we leave this world knowing not where
but if your a thoroughbred here
you'll be a thoroughbred there

deputy mark lawrence retired laso
LASO/MATER DEI classmate

August 13, 2014

My last note on here, March 15, 2006 to my friend - days and years have passed, thoughts of my friend never fade. I often go to the park that honors you, walk around and reflect on all the years I was Blessed to have you as a friend. I still wear your memorial on my wrist.

To Bobs family - always good thoughts, and my very best to you.... Tom H

Tom Hagan

January 11, 2014

Today another officer is laid to rest, Riverside Officer Michael Crain. The nightmare is just starting for this family. The hole that is always there and the hurt that never quite diminishes. Just watching the procession brings it all back along with the pain of having lost you much too soon. I love you Bob and miss you so very much. It is almost the 18 year mark and it is still so hard to believe this much time has past. This year will mark our first without dad. He is now with you and it makes me smile to think of you two finally being reunited, yet at the same time brings tears because I miss you both.

Much love brother....

Prayers to the Michael Crain family...

Kathy (Henry) Hensley
Sister

February 13, 2013

Just thinking about you buddy!

Wojo

October 22, 2012

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

Officer 11169

January 16, 2012

I never knew this site existed until today. Thank you all for the kind words and loving thoughts. I love to hear how much Bob touched so many lives other than our own. He was an amazing brother and a true friend. He was always there when needed even without being asked. He had the great gift of bringing much laughter and joy to those around him. It has been over 16 years and at times it is still unbelievable and hard to realize I will never see his handsome face or his infectious smile or hear his laughter or feel his big ole hug again while I am here on this earth. I believe we will be reunited one day in our heavenly home and I hold on to that!! I love you Bob more than words can say and I miss you more than I thought imaginable. We lost more than you those many years ago!!! Lips :)

To all those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty please know my prayers are with you always and your loved one, nor the sacrifice made, is ever forgotten.

Kathy (Henry) Hensley
Sister

August 23, 2011

Bob,

So many years have passed, and I still remember the last time we talked. I passed by the church the other day where it occurred and showed my wife your park. You were a good friend and police officer and you are missed by so many. See you soon. John

John Police Officer
NBPD and Bob's Friend

May 31, 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

April 13, 2010

I remember the first time I met on.. on gradation day at the auditorium I was managing... I was dressed in my Class A and we bonded. I remember you often and God willing, I'll see you again... RIP my friend..
WDJ 519

Anonymous

March 12, 2010