Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jail Master David S. Robinson, Sr.

Middlesex County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, May 14, 1961

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Reflections for Jail Master David S. Robinson, Sr.

Jail Master Robinson, it has been 62 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 14, 2023

Jail Master Robinson, on the 62nd anniversary of your death, your service and your sacrifice are not forgotten sir! May you continue to rest in eternal peace and may God comfort all who continue to mourn your loss!

Sergeant (Retired) Daniel Crowley
Middlesex Sheriff's Office

May 14, 2023

Jail Master Robinson, today marks the 60th anniversary of your sacrifice, murdered at the hands of nobodies. You have not been forgotten and you are and always will be a hero.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

May 14, 2021

David,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Middlesex County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher Job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections/Detention Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 14, 2021

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

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

September 3, 2020

You are only known and remembered by my father and myself through photographs and letters. We were both stripped of ever having the chance to know you, and that plays a toll every day. As we go through another round of emotional turmoil and generational heartache due to that individual trying to once again manipulate the system, we also carry you with us as high as we all can. We fight to this day for you and for our amazing family. I am so proud to be your lineage, and we will move forward from this once again. RIP, Great-Grandfather. Love always.

Erin (Robinson) Zych
Great-Granddaughter

May 6, 2020

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 14, 2015

Although I never knew David Robinson, my parents certainly did. My father, Raymond Lawrence, was a dear friend David and the rest of the Robinson family, and went into the jail that night with David's brother. This event on Mothers' Day 1961 is always, ALWAYS remembered with reverence by my mother who has told us of this great man and this tragic event. Mother saw the event on the news tonight - and reminded me again.

Sarah Lawrence
Friend of the Robinson family

January 13, 2015

Mothers day 1961 is still remembered ,and I will be at the hearing for David Porters parole.

William C robinson patrolman (spl/aux)
concord ma,nephew

January 10, 2015

Jail Master Robinson,
On today, the 53rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Middlesex County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections/Detention Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 14, 2014

Thank you for your heroism Sir, RIP

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

July 25, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 51rst 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 15, 2012

Your sacrifice is not forgotten Sir. Today "A" Shift is dedicating our watch to you. R.I.P. brother.

Sgt. J.L. Slaughter
Radford Police Department (VA)

May 14, 2012

Jail Master Robinson, the vile scum who murdered you cheated the justice system, one by taking his own life, the other by escaping to Chicago. I recall when he was located and the uproar of how he had turned his life around and how he suffered in hiding. No one seemed too concerned about the suffering of your family. You are not forgotten.

Thank you for your service to the County of Middlesex and the Commonwealth as a whole.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 19, 2010

Mr. Robinson,
On today, the 47th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Middlesex County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

May 14, 2008

In the line of duty, another hero pays the ultimate sacrifice so others can walk without fear.
May you REST IN PEACE.

Correction Officer Scott Boutell
Massachusetts Department of Correction

August 21, 2007

Rest easy Brother David we remember you.

December 24, 2006

True hero, never really gona

Middlesex resident

January 10, 2005

Long ago but not out of mind, God bless you and your family.

Deputy Sheriff Matthew Doucot
Middlesex Sheriffs Office

January 4, 2005

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