Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Robert (Bob) was as fine a man as they come. He was my great friend, and I was close with his family. I used to take care of his parents lawn work as well. Great people. I will never forget the hole in my heart when I saw the news that night.....and saw my friend had been killed. Here it is 2024....and there is still a hole for my dear friend. Recently, 4 troopers eating lunch together were sitting at a table. (all young) I approached them and asked if they had ever heard of Bob Mcdermon. To my surprise they all had:) They said didn't he pass as a hero years ago? I told them yes. I informed them he was my great friend, and it was an honor to know him. It was Bob's End Of Watch anniversary, so lunch was on me and Bob that day

Gene Tartt Sgt. USAF Ret.
Great friend

October 7, 2024

Rest in peace.

J.R.

April 11, 2023

We will never forget you! Gone to soon!

Mayor Carol McCormack
Town of Palm Shores

April 11, 2021

Trooper McDermon,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 11, 2021

Rest in peace Trooper McDermon.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 11, 2021

RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

January 1, 2021

Bob was a great friend to our entire family. He had a wonderful Mom & Dad along with his own children. We will never ever forget the tragedy of April 11th. We think of you often and know you and Jim are together again.

Mayor Carol (Murray) McCormack
Town of Palm Shores, Florida

Mayor
Town of Palm Shores, Florida

April 11, 2019

Bob was a good friend. We had lots of good times both during work and after. He had a great sense of humor and loved his job. The day he was killed I was at work with JSO, but not near where this happened.

When my Sgt was after me to write more tickets I would find Bob on I-95 (northside) and he would run radar and I would chase em down and write the ticket! Good times!

Officer Rusty Andreasen, JSO-Retired
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

May 25, 2018

Thinking of you! You are our hero and we will never forget! I know you and Jim are watching over us!

Mayor Carol (Murray) McCormack
Town of Palm Shores

April 11, 2017

Bob, this day never goes by without thinking of you, Jim and Ken! I remember so well seeing you in Mom's kitchen the day before we lost you! You encouraged Ken into law enforcement and how I wish you all could be together again! Gone but never forgotten!

Mayor Carol (Murray) McCormack
Town of Palm Shores

April 11, 2017

My husband just found out about this page from Wanda's page. He and Bob had been friends since grade school. We had just connected again with Bob and Wanda a few weeks before the day he got killed. Our son, Michael is a day older than Robin and we did a lot of things with them when the kids were very young. We helped them move when he was assigned to work in Miami. We think of Bob and Wanda quite often and Michael thought the sun rose and set in Bob. I think how senseless his death was. Kennedy should have been shot the day he was caught.

Pat Gillis
Friend

June 7, 2016

My special friend , Robin and Patrick would make you proud. Robin grandmother and Patrick is married to a police officer.

Diane
Sister in law

June 6, 2016

Thank you everyone for the kind words and prayers . My husband gave his life to protect everyone from a dangerous criminal. My children think of him often as I do. Thank you once again for kindness

Wanda McDermon
Wife

June 6, 2016

Dear Cousin Bob.

It alittle strang writting this when I normally visit your resting spot, I was only in high school when this happened and only remember seeing you a few times when you visited your aunt Chloe. You and dad playing law men kept ya rather busy. Sadly I never got a chance to meet your kids( my cousins) but got the chance to see them at your moms funeral. Grandma Chloe Winney told me who they were. Not seen your sister since my wedding and her kids I not seen any longer. Hopefully soon I can reconnect just as you would have liked. Think about you every day as I strapping on a gun going to work and looking at my kids then thinking about yours. I was lucky when dad got shot because I had the chance to see him again, I wish your kids could have been that lucky too. They always remain in my prayers and thoughts they are not forgotten and neither are you.


Son of George and Nancy(Winney)Baker

Larry Glenn Baker
Westbrook family second cousin

June 6, 2016

It's been 34 years since I lost my friend....Bob. I was the neighbor down the street, I cut your mom and dads grass, your grass, worked out with you and we got in great shape together, double dated and went to pro wrestling downtown and watched em' duke it out on the second row. I loved you and your whole family my friend. I wish I could have been there to help you on that fateful day, and I wish you were still here. To Robin and Patrick......I saw you guys at the funeral.....and I still miss your dad and you both. Bob, I will never forget you as long as I am on this planet. You were a class act....and a big brother role model for me. I love and miss ya brother......

To the Border Patrol Agent that posted: What a class act post for Bob. Thank you so much....stay safe and God Bless You.

Lee
Friend

April 22, 2015

Trooper McDermon,
On today, the 34th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served in the U.S. Army. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 11, 2015

I am your nephew who never got to know you because you were taken from me. I wish you would have been my uncle that was still here. I remember my mom and whoever was in the car to tell me when I was a child to give the Uncle Bob look because I was in the back seat and I would lower my eyebrows and give a good cold stare. I wish I was old enough and strong enough on that day to save you...I wish you were here because I would have a family. Hopefully I will be able to meet you one day....I would like nothing more Uncle Bob.

Nephew
Nephew

August 9, 2014

Bob, we will never forget you. You remain in our hearts forever. Just the day before you were senselessly taken I remember you and my brother, Ken sitting in my Mom's kitchen, smiling. You were always an inspiration and friend to our family....we loved your Mom & Dad. Your name is carved upon a wall honoring all the fallen heros...Rest in peace.

Mayor Carol Murray McCormack
Town of Palm Shores

April 11, 2013

Trooper McDermon you are gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

TFC Widener, Len
Connecticut State Police

April 11, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 31rst 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

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

April 11, 2012

HEROES live forever, and you sir are a hero. May you continue to rest in peace Trooper McDermon. My prayers are with your family today and always.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

April 11, 2012

Rest in Peace, Trooper McDermon. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

We will never forget the sacrifice that you and your family made for all of us. Heroes do live forever, and you sir are a hero.... Continue to rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

April 11, 2011

Just wanted to thank everyone who has reflected on my father its been 28yrs now and theres not a day that goes by that he doesnt run through my mind he died doing what he loved to do and thats whats important.Again just wanted to say thanks and may your prayers be with all men and women of law enforcement.

Robert P McDermon Jr
Son

September 11, 2008

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NHV

May 5, 2008