Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Working out of your Station today Uncle Bobby. Miss you so much !

Carol Ann Kromer-Mince
Niece

August 8, 2024

You are not forgotten brother, think of you daily. Love and miss you!

Carolyn Arnold
Sister

March 29, 2023

Went to honor your life and death. M. T morrison was my father and you were his FTO. Since my dads death, I try to make it out to the memorial every year. You are not forgotten. Rest easy brother.

B. Morrison

January 31, 2022

Happy heavenly birthday big brother, think of you always, Love you

Carolyn Arnold

December 21, 2021

Officer Lee,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO; former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 31, 2021

Think about you daily, love and miss you big brother!

Carolyn Arnold
Sister

July 23, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Lee.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2019

Love you and miss you big brother, think about you always but especially this week as your birthday and another Christmas has gone by. You will always be my hero.

Carolyn Lee Arnold
Sister

December 26, 2017

Thinking of you this Christmas as I do every day, you were always there for me not just my big brother also my protector. Love you and miss you so much. I know your singing with the angels now.
Capt. Charlie thank you for your condolences, we also wondered why they took the call when they were transporting a prisoner, I believe they wanted to back up their fellow officers.

Carolyn Arnold
Sister

December 25, 2016

Capt Charlie usmm,

Thank you for posting your reflection. Robert Lee was my Uncle Bobby and I miss him greatly as does the rest of the family. I never knew he was transporting somebody so it seems I find out something new all of the time. Thank you again and God Bless.

Ginny

Ginny Kromer Matthews
Niece

December 22, 2016

Remembering you today on your birthday, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Love you always and miss you big brother. Capt. Charlie thank you for your reflection and for remembering Bobby. We wondered why they took the call until Officer Shirley told us exactly what happened that night and we are thankful to him for all that he did and know it wasn't easy for him remembering. We will always remember him and may he rest in peace along with Bobby and their fellow brothers.

Carolyn
Sister

December 21, 2016

I wittnessed the fall of Officer Lee. I was being transported from Pearland to Houston by Officers Lee and Shirley on a traffic warrant. I'm getting old now, but I can clearly recall the tragedy of that dark night. I wittnessed the robber aim a 45 cal auto pistal and fire killing
Officer Lee. It's my opinion he died needlessly due to the fact that he was already under assignment transporting a minor. He and his partner didn't have to take the robbery call being the other officers were allready staked out on location. It is a dark day for us all when an Officer falls and i want to extend my sincere condolances to the family of Officer Lee for their great loss.

Cpt.Charlie usmm

Cpt. Charlie USMM

November 13, 2016

I witnessed the fall of officer Lee. I was 16 years old at the time. I was being transported from Pearland to Houston by officers Lee and Shirley on a traffic warrant. In my opinion he died needlessly due to the fact that , while transporting a minor, he took a robbery call while on another assignment. I clearly witnessed the robber when he aimed and shot officer Lee with a 45 cal automatic. I am getting to be an old man now and I still reflect back in sad memory of that dark day. my sincere condolances to his family. it is always a great loss to us all when an officer falls. It was a very dark day.

Cpt. Charlie USMM

November 13, 2016

This day is a day I will never forget, the phone all in the early hours, the call earlier from you. You are still loved and missed.

Carolyn
Sister

January 31, 2016

We sat alphabetically in the Academy, Lang, Lawrence, Lee. Bob and I were paired up a number of times. He was my friend. He loved law enforcement - it was his dream come true.

Patrolman J.R. Lawrence
Houston PD

February 9, 2015

This was a day you always thought was special, you believed in God, Country & Family. Found a card you had sent me from my fighting Marine. I found a poem someone wrote that says what I have never been able to express,

A million times I've missed you
A million times I've cried
In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place
No one could ever fill

You will always be my hero.

Carolyn Arnold
Sister

July 4, 2014

Robert and my Hubby- W R Harrison- were together in Academy Class 39.

Judy Harrison

January 31, 2014

You have never been forgotten Uncle Bobby. I wish you were here today. There are so many things I wish I could have shared with you. Mom & I have told my little one all about you and he is just amazed with all of the family stories that he hears. You would be so proud of him. RIP Uncle Bobby and I will see you again someday. Love Ginny

Ginny Kromer Matthews
Niece

September 12, 2013

Bobby was my uncle and a really great guy. He was just 35 years old when he was taken from us and our lives were forever changed. He served in the army, worked offshore, was a Golden Gloves boxer, a proud American, a prankster, and a really cool uncle. We have never forgotten and still miss him every day since he was taken from us on that horrible January day in 1971. We love you Uncle Bobby!
Steph

Stephanie Kromer Farrell
NIECE

September 12, 2013

Heroes live forever, Officer Lee, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

January 31, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41rst 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer

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

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 31, 2012

Hero's are never forgotten. RIP Sir. Officer Shirley is with you now, he payed the ultimate sacrifice during his act of heroism again.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

January 31, 2012

Rest in peace, Officer Lee. You're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

January 31, 2012

May god bless you rest in peace

Anonymous

September 11, 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

February 13, 2008