Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Senior Trooper Robert A. Hill, Sr.

Virginia State Police, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, November 24, 2006

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Reflections for Senior Trooper Robert A. Hill, Sr.

Rest well my brother, your work here is done. What you did and accomplished our brotherhood will not forget.

CPl. Stan Ellison
Raleigh County Sheriff'S Dept. Beckley, WV

December 1, 2006

Rest easy brother. May your family, friends, and colleagues be comforted in this time of tragedy. We'll take it from here.

Corporal Steve Fassbender
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Surrey, British Columbia)

December 1, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and sibling officers of Senior Trooper Hill. May God be with you. Rest in peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

December 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Virginia State Police.

Fallen but never forgotten

Officer B. Laurie
Haltom City Police, Tx

November 30, 2006

ROBERT YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ME AND YOUR CLASSMATES OF THE 81ST BASIC SCHOOL. REST IN PEACE MY GOOD FRIEND AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY.

TIMOTHY ROBERTS
507 OLD GRAVES MILL RD.
LYNCHBURG VA 24502

TIMOTHY NEIL ROBERTS
81ST BASIC SCHOOL

November 30, 2006

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Tpr B. Johnson
Kentucky State Police

November 30, 2006

To: Senior Trooper Robert A. Hill Sr.
Virginia State Police
Valor-Service-Pride

Robert, I met you when I joined the Franklin Police Department and over the course of the last 12 years I have come to know you as a dedicated law enforcement professional who was always willing to assist a fellow officer. Your untimely death has effected me deeply as I cannot understand why such things happen to good people but I guess it's not up to me to understand as God ultimately has a plan for each of our lives. The things I will remember about you are that big old smile, your generosity and your unwavering commitment to duty.
Rest in peace.

Respectfully,
Lieutenant Timothy W. Whitt
Franklin Police Department

Lieutenant Timothy W. Whitt
Franklin Police Department

November 30, 2006

Thank you Trooper Hill for serving and protecting the citizens of Virginia.

Susan Meece
citizen of Goochland, VA.

November 30, 2006

S/Trp Hill, thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

Trooper
Indiana State Police

November 30, 2006

God bless you and your family. You both will be in our thoughts and prayers.Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God.(Matthew 5:9)

TFC Cuddington
Georgia State Patrol

November 30, 2006

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all that we shared,And all the fun
we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss some tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
but here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
and since each day is the same way,
There's no longing for the past.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart "
"AUTHOR UNKNOWN"


God Bless you and may you rest in peace!!!!!!!!!!!

Patrolman Vaiyanet
Lincoln Park Police

November 30, 2006

Rest in peace. Thanks for your service you will never be forgoten

Deputy William C. Tiedeman

Deputy William C. Tiedeman
VBSO

November 29, 2006

There are many who try, but only few are choosen. You will be missed my brother in blue 10-7

Sgt.W.L.Williams Jr. (Ret)
Naval Base Police Dept Norfolk vVa

November 29, 2006

There are many who try but only few are choosen. Rest in Peace My brother in blue. You will be missed.

Sgt.W.L.Williams Jr. (Ret)
Naval Base Police Dept Norfolk vVa

November 29, 2006

Trooper Hill Sr.,
I have many friends with the Virginia State Police, my father is a former Va.State.Trooper, he served in the 1970's before moving to North Carolina and becoming a small town Police Chief., I never knew you but I know you all as bothers, I know how tight the guys are and I know they are all hurting and Virginia has lost someone who can not be replaced. God bless you and your family.

DEPUTY SHERIFF 2, JOHNNY RAY CARPENTER
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE NC

November 29, 2006

ROBERT YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ME AND YOUR OTHER CLASSMATES OF THE 81st BASIC SCHOOL.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

TIMOTHY NEIL ROBERTS
CLASS OF 81ST BASIC

November 29, 2006

ROBERT YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ME AND YOUR OYHER CLASSMATES OF THE 81st BASIC SCHOOL.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

TIMOTHY NEIL ROBERTS
507 OLD GRAVES MILL RD.
LYNCHBURG VA 24502

TIMOTHY NEIL ROBERTS
GRADUATE OF THE 81st BASIC

November 29, 2006

23rd Pslam,Lord is my shepard. Cont to protect all of us just do it from above now.

Officer K.E. Givens
Norfolk Airport Police Dept. K9 Division

November 29, 2006

Robert you are greatly missed by myself and countless others, I will never forget that smile and all the times we talked. You always had a word of encouragement or advice for me. Knowing you was truly a pleasure. Rest in Peace until we meet again. Thank you for everything and your family will be in my prayers.

Joni Necessary, Deputy Sheriff
Southampton County

November 29, 2006

Sacrifice is the only true measure of generosity. - Jason Hurst

Trooper Hill -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Trooper Hill -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.


Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

November 29, 2006

Rest In Peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

November 29, 2006

I am the resurrection and the life. He who belives in me will live even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Your life may have ended on this earth my brother but your spirit lives. God bless you and rest in peace!

Senior Special Agent F. W. Scott
Virginia State Police

November 29, 2006

I'm sorry I missed your funeral, brother. Rest in peace.

Detective
Portsmouth (VA) Police Department

November 29, 2006

may god bless trooper hill and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will be missed.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

November 29, 2006

Rest In Peace Trooper Hill.........God is with you and your family....

Officer Marc Sweeney
Denton Tx. Police Department

November 29, 2006

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