Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are never forgotten.

Sgt. Al Whitney (Ret)
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, AZ

February 24, 2023

I was a disc jockey on KBUS FM Paris, Texas other day Ofcr Roberts was murdered. It was a horrific day for family, friends, Paris Police Department and the community. Rest in Peace Officer Roberts, you are not forgotten.

Jimmy W Walker

November 12, 2021

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 21, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Roberts.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 20, 2019

David’s badge number is showing unavailable, it was 176 and was retired by the department.

Sergeant R.D. Milton
Paris Police Retired

September 19, 2019

David began his career with the Paris Police department a few years before I did but I remember him from high school, he was a very kind soul. I now teach criminal justice at our high school alma mater, I often tell my students of his sacrifice for our community and will do so this week two days ahead of the 34th anniversary of David’s death.
R.D. Milton

Sergeant
Paris Police Department Retired

September 19, 2019

David and I were class mates in the academy in Sulphur Springs. What a great man. I remember us playing basket ball against each other and I split his lip open with my elbow . He didn't even get upset at me. Very kind individual and Heaven gained a great Angel. I recently drove through Paris on the way to the National Sheriff Conference in New Orleans and was thinking about the sacrifice David and his family gave to the community .

Sheriff
Montgomery County Kansas Sheriff Office

July 3, 2018

I was an officer with Sulphur Springs and attended the police academy with David. He was a great guy. I remember this day like it was yesterday. He was the first officer that I knew personally, that paid the ultimate sacrifice. Always a hero. Your classmates love you David. I tear up every time I pass the place he died doing his job. I remember the funeral procession...I will never forget. God bless all of you!

Andy Chester, Chief
Winnsboro

May 19, 2018

I was the 'yankee' from St.Paul,Mn that came down to Paris to play baseball for Coach Click & PJC so many years ago.

My room mate was from Hobbs New Mexico and we were about the only ones who couldn't go home for weekends or short holidays. Dave and his family were great friends to us. We ate many meals with him and his family and he was a true friend. And boy Dave could really hit a baseball. When he connected, he could crush a baseball.

What a great friend and teammate he was. He's a hero and will never be forgotten.

Jim Goldman- Carthage Tx

Jim Goldman
Friend of Daves

September 2, 2016

David and I were hired 1 week apart and went to the academy together. We were friends both on and off the job. We worked together and fished and hunted together. His wife was 6 months pregnant when he died in the line of duty. He was so proud and so excited about becoming a father. David is a Hero to me even 30 years later. Once again my friend, I salute you. Thank you for your service and our friendship. We still miss you, but know where you are and look forward to when we see you again.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

September 21, 2015

I played baseball w David at Paris Jr College. He was a big guy and full of life. He was a power hitter and we
Called him Mongo! He told us he wanted to be a state trooper. I was shocked when I heard the strong and just stopped by the memorial. We miss you Dave.

Glenn Caperton

Friend. Teammate.
Friend, teammate.

March 29, 2015

I was driving on HIGHWAY 272 when I saw a sign saying memorial of Patrolman David Roberts...I wanted to know more about Patrolman Roberts so I looked him up on internet....I now li in Paris, Texas and I can say...."You are not forgotten" . Thanks to all law enforcers...

Gertie "Cathy" Nelms

December 10, 2014

The fear of not knowing is always the greatest fear, but know you are not forgotten & you will always be remembered. R.I.P. Brother

Citizen Tracy Corley
Louisiana

September 21, 2014

I was in Paris last month and stopped by to say hi.

AZ Narc

November 28, 2013

My anniversary is September 21, 1985. I lived in the apartments behind where David was shot. Actually we were leaving to go get married and heard the shots. We thought it was a car backfireing. We drove by but didnt know what had happened until we were stopped at the river. When we got home we found out what happened. It was a shock. We lived acroas the street from David and played with him when we were kids. My husband played football with him. Every anniversary I take a minute to remember him. I saw his son at the hospital when we were having twins being born a while back. David you would be so proud of him. He turned out to be a wonderful man. Rest in peace.

Patti Clark Torres
Hopewell Texas

September 22, 2013

As I drove through Paris, TX on vacation a few years back, I saw the monument to David Roberts. I was astounded that I had received my commission as a police officer on the day of your David Roberts' death. It seemed to be a deja-vu moment, truly so, for me. We read and re-read the information on the monument and I wept. From now on when I think of Paris, Texas, I think of this monument and the untimely death to a brother in blue, doing his duty in the line of duty, wearing a badge. Rest in peace brother.

David A. Roberts, Corporal, Ret.
Medical Ctr of Louisiana Police Department

August 10, 2013

I worked with Dave, and was a personal friend of his. Dave is missed now as much as when this first happened. Dave, you will never be forgotten

Chief Deputy
Lamar County Sheriff's Office

April 9, 2013

I am from Paris and I just wanted Ofc. Roberts and his family and friends to know that he is not forgotten.

AZ Narc

December 12, 2012

I am David Roberts and I would just like to thank all of you for the kind words. I consider myself a strong man but after reading this I broke down in tears. God bless all of you!
David

Little David
son

March 12, 2012

Thinking of you and your family.

AZ Narc

December 19, 2011

26 years. Just a note to let you and your family know that your memory continues on with the department. We have officers on now that were not even born when the tragedy took place and they are reminded of your sacrifice.

PPD Officer
Paris PD

September 21, 2011

You are not forgotten. I hope your family is well. Whenever I am home I always visit my Dad who is resting near you. I always take the time to stop and see you too. You two look after each other. Rest in peace Warrior.

AZ Narc

November 20, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 21, 2010

Just thinking of you and your family. You are not forgotten...........

AZ Narc

April 1, 2010

Just wanted you and your family to know you are not forgotten.

AZ Narc (from Paris)

December 31, 2008