Officer Down Memorial Page

Happy birthday big man!

DC
Uncle
April 29, 2013

My last detail before retireing was attending funersl services with some of my fellow officers for Tpr Ambrose. A sad, sad day for law enforcement officers everywhere.

Sgt. R LaPine (Ret.)
Ardsley Village PD
December 19, 2012

Remembering you today...

We'll never forget you.

DC
Uncle
December 19, 2012

Hi Robbie,
Thinking of you and missing you today.Very hard to beleive it has been 9 years next month.
XOXo
Chrissy

Chrissy Beckmann-Peterson
Friend/Roomate
November 23, 2012

I've been wanting to write down my memories for a while.
I am seven months older than you and you were always somebody I looked up to.
I have so many memories of our childhood.
Riding big wheels and bikes in the basement.  Playing the sports hand held video games with your mom.

On the high school football team, I remember how strong and talented you were, always remaining modest. When you would hit you reminded me of a train that could not be stopped or slowed down.  The coach used to always put us up against each other and this one day I felt strong enough to give you a good shot.  You didn't stop or slow down and my shoulder was sore for months.
I will never forget the time you broke that heavy duty one man sled in half.  You had the upper half of the sled on you shoulder and turned to the coach saying," what do you want me to do with this".  Hysterical.
You were a great guy with a great big heart who had so many friends who loved you.

You were the strongest guy I knew and I could have never imagined you leaving us.  One thing I know for sure is that you are looking down us and continue to protect us. -Doug

Doug Ambrose
Cousin
September 9, 2012

Happy Birthday Bobby. We love and miss you so much. It does not get any better. In our hearts forever!!

Love you always.....
Mom
April 29, 2012

Happy Birthday in Heaven Bobby!!!
((We'll never forget U))
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."

4/29/71 - 12/19/02

Childhood Friend
April 29, 2012

Its been 9 years since you were taken away from us. Love and Miss you more each day!

Evelyn Ambrose, Mother
Mother
December 20, 2011

Remembering you today Bobby and thinking of your whole Family - Always in my prayers .....(\*/)

Childhood Friend
December 19, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 9th 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 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 the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. To your Mom, I hold you in my heart's embrace today because I share your anquish in losing a beloved son which surely has to be life's greatest sorrow.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 19, 2011

It's been 9 years but I still remember your face like it was yesterday. You are in my thoughts everyday.

De corde totaliter et ex mente tota, Sum presentialiter absens in remota! 12/19

Shalyn
December 19, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN BOBBY!!

You would have been 40 yesterday. We miss you sooo much. We are all still in shock about this. We will never get over it, but we are learning to cope. We love you so much and talk about you almost every day. We have so many good memories of you. Please continue to watch over your brother and sister. God bless you!!

Love ... Mom & Dad

EVELYN AMBROSE
MOM
April 30, 2011

Happy Birthday Big Man. Miss you.

Uncle Dan

Anonymous
April 29, 2011

Richie O'Brien, your coworker and room mate died on 12-07-2009. At the mass his mother had said for him on the first anniversary of his death the priest's cermon he was marking the "feast of St. Ambrose" It brought me great comfort, and I don't believe it can be a coincidence that the day God chose to take Richie from us was on that day. I figured that must have made you him FTO in heaven. You guys save some beer for me, and I'll see you both whenever God sees fit to arrange the trip.

Anonymous
February 22, 2011

Mountain Man; This is getting to be too many times a reason to post on your page. Holy Rood Cemetary is truly the resting place for the finest Heroes. The funeral for Micheal Califano was beautiful and proper, exactly like yours. I posted in February 09 for Glen Ciano. Now for fellow NCPD. 3 names, 3 heroes, 3 fatal MVA's too many... Keep God on his toes up there BigGuy and show Mike a good time. I know it doesn't get any easier for your family so I said extra prayers for them yesterday.

Police Officer
Friend
February 11, 2011

Dear Bobby ~ Just stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas in Heaven & let you know that you are ...never... forgotten. Hoping you'll twinkle the lights a little for your family...;-) - God Bless <3

~ Childhood Friend
December 21, 2010

Rob - Each time I visit this page, I try to leave a message, but find it difficult....I still do. Even to this day it seems untrue - I want to believe that you are still here. Over the years, I've slowly and unwillingly come to grips with the fact that you are really gone. I find it amazing how time does no let us forget - my life moved on, but my heart did not. The memories and thoughs are as vivid as if our time together was only yesteday. I think about you all the time. You tragic death has taught me to enjoy every day as if it were my last, to see beauty in little things and love with no boundaries. I wish with every ounce of my being that somethng was learned by your loss and you could be here today with your family. I am so sorry for what happened - that's all I keep saying in my head - I'm sorry. I will never forget you- I carry your picture in my wallet every day - it is all I can do to honor my friend and, at one time, my companion. I miss you Rob.

Amy Petrella Neves
College Friend
December 21, 2010

Eight years today! We miss you so much Bobby. Your favorite holiday is almost here. It's not the same without you. We celebrate Christmas for Paul and Christina and Samantha (Paul's little girl). You would love her. Paul and Brittany are expecting another baby in late May. We wish you were still with us. Not a day goes by without us remembering you. We love you Bobby and we always will. You will live in our hearts forever! xxxoooxxx

Love always...MOM AND DAD <3

Evelyn Ambrose
Mom
December 19, 2010

Eight years. Think of you every day.

Anonymous
December 19, 2010

8 Years later... I still remember every minute -- every day of our relationship. Missing you today and always will...

Love,
Kim

Anonymous
December 19, 2010

When came to the ODMP site tonight, your photograph was in the honored section so I thought I would stop at your page and leave a reflection. I know that not a day has passed since you were called away that you have not been thought of by those that love you dearly and carry your precious memories in their hearts. You will never be forgotten. I would like to leave the following for your Mom for I know her daily struggle as a bereaved parent as I walk in her shoes.

"The sense of loss does not diminish with time. In truth, the expression 'time heals all wounds' is a myth. For parents, the loss of a child is permanent and mental scar tissue really does not grow over the grim memory. Rather, all tears are expended and a dull ache remains."

Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and close friends.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 22, 2010

Hi Rob...We had a WCSU reunion last Saturday. It was a beautiful day. Did you send that to us? Don and I think of you every day. I keep your picture on my mirror to remind me of how precious life is. It was too bad that time got ahold of us before we were able to see you before you were taken from us all. I can only hope that God thought you were so special that he needed you for a higher purpose. Just wish we could have told you how special you were to us and everyone whose lives you touched. Love you always!!!

Sarah Peronace
college friend
August 18, 2010

Hey there...It's been awhile, I know. I think of you often, and still miss you. Your name came up the other day in a conversation with my family, about how Chris was so hurt when you left. He's 19 now and I can't help thinking what the two of you would be doing if you were still here. I love you so much, my best friend, my rock, my everything....I know you are still with me, I feel you all the time...I still watch that video of us, just to hear your voice, give my uncle a hug for me...xoxooxox

Brenda
May 29, 2010

I'm so sorry I didn't leave this on your actual birthday...doesn't mean I love and miss you any less. Thinking about you a lot especially lately...things would be so much easier and enjoyable with you here...I long for the close relationship we could have had right now. I love you and hope you had a good birthday in heaven..miss you always teddy bear. <3
Love always,
Stina

Stina
sister
May 2, 2010

Happy birthday Bob.

Anonymous
April 29, 2010