Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

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

Asst. Chief Justin K. Nevels
Clinton, LA Police Department

July 3, 2007

Rest in Peace Robert, I was good working with you!! You will be missed!

Special Agent
USDI/BLM

July 1, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Dickey's family.

Troy Tait - President
UHP Honoring Heroes Foundation

June 28, 2007

Officer Dickey - the Angels opened up and cried the day you died and they are still crying. Thanks for serving and thanks for not being afraid to put it all on the line for us. I know heaven is safe because you are guarding heaven's gates and golden streets and little baby jesus'. The angles are in good hands. God bless.

PSB
NCPHD

June 27, 2007

Officer Dickey,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

June 26, 2007

I remember talking with Dickey at the Academy, those stressful days and conversations of how we all found ourselves there...to split off and go our separate ways... I remember seeing him being trained in Central Los Angeles "chasing speed". So sad that such a cool guy is gone...

kdh

June 26, 2007

It's strange how all of the "good ones" get taken. CTC III-01 Company A will never forget you. God Bless your family, and always know that your CHP family will have you in their thoughts and prayers...

officer michele dobbs
chp-classmate

June 25, 2007

Go easy, rest with God.

SLPD

June 24, 2007

May God hold you forever 10-4, safely in his arms, at peace in the Heavens above. I pray for your family, friends, and brother and sister officers. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless you always!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Police Communications 911 Center

June 24, 2007

Officer Dickey,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

June 21, 2007

Another sad day in our history. Thank you for your dedication, you will be missed but never forgotten. May God be with your wife and entire family.

Officer Falkowski
CHP

June 21, 2007

Officer Dickey

You have paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country. No words can state what you have done for your community, your state and your country. You are a shining example of what makes this country great may you rest in peace you a true American Hero.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept. of Juvenile Justice

June 19, 2007

Our agency just recently lost one of our own, we know what your agency, family and friends are going through. May God be with each of you in the time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wendy Reid, Communications Officer
Campbell County Public Safety, Rustburg, VA

June 19, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Officer Dickey and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.

May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Department - Montgomery, AL

June 19, 2007

God Bless your Family Deputy Dickey. Your son will always know his daddy is eternally on watch from Heaven. Your love, spirit and legacy will live in him forever. A hero never dies.

mom Deputy David Abella
Hillsborough county Florida

June 19, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the El Cajon Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Robert F. Dickey. Rest in Peace Brother we now have the Watch.

Off.B.P. Engelhardt
El Cajon Police Department

June 18, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Officer Robert Franklin Dickey,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Officer Robert Franklin Dickey. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Officer Dickey is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

June 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and the C.H.P.. God Bless... Rest in Peace...

Linda D. (Dispatcher)
Wyoming Highway Patrol

June 17, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother. May god watch over your family.

Ivestigator
New York State Police

June 17, 2007

I did not know this officer, but it is sad that another fine law enforcement officer, particulary one with a young family once again has given the ultimate gift to California and Arizona. Thank you for you time here in the desert. Bless and protect your family.

Jim Hanson
Yuma County Adult Probation

June 17, 2007

You will not be forgotten...

P.O. Rice
State of Missouri

June 17, 2007

Peace be with you and your Family my Brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Ohio

June 17, 2007

May God bless the California Highway Patrol in this terrible time. They have lost a loved one and a family member. May Officer Dickey rest in peace and his friends and family "hold strong."

God bless the thin blue line.

Heather
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff

June 16, 2007

I feel like I knew you a little after your funeral yesterday. Your family put together a presentation of photos about your life. I know I would have liked you. I pray for you and your family. Rest in peace, Sir. Thank you for giving so much of yourself on this earth.

AZ Narc

June 16, 2007

It is my prayer that the Lord will hold the Dickey family close during this time of sorrow.

Olivia Tooley
Married to MT Trooper

June 16, 2007