Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Robert Layden Hornsby

Killeen Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, July 14, 2013

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Reflections for Police Officer Robert Layden Hornsby

Although I never met you Bobby, I did get to know your mother, Judy, thru her work . The pain of losing one of her boys has caused her so much grief. There is a tremendous void in her heart over losing you that could never be filled by anyone or anything. I'm sorry for your wife and children. Judy does her best day to day and will spend her remaining days not letting the memory of her brave son be forgotten. Rest In Peace.

Anon
Friend of family

February 18, 2024

May your soul rest in peace sir. Sending more love and healing to your loved ones. I wish them the best in life and all the justice and happiness. May you be remembered forever and continue to inspire others with your bravery and courage. ❤️

Shreya Kanojiya
None

March 9, 2023

Officer Hornsby is one of the bravest men I've ever had to write about in school. You seemed like you were the definition of a great cop. Many wish you were still here with us. Many people will look up to you when they are going through the same training you went through and more. Many people miss you down here.
Rest easy you deserve it.

Matthew S. Leone
Student

January 19, 2023

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

July 14, 2020

I met Officer Hornsby’s family tonight while finishing a shift dealing with demonstrations in Gretna La. his young son gave me a challenge coin in honor of his father- I was speechless. I will carry this coin with me behind my shield always.
Thank you young man- I started in law enforcement in 1982 and what you did tonight is definitely a hi light of that career. Your father is a hero- will always be a hero and you will always be part of his law enforcement family. I know he is with you at all times and is extremely proud.

Keith A Conley

June 4, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Hornsby.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 14, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 13, 2018

Rest In Peace Officer Hornsby. Your memory is still alive and well and you will never be forgotten, god speed brother, Rest In Peace

Officer O’Brien
Marlborough MA

July 15, 2018

Rest in Peace Police Officer Robert Layden Hornsby. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice Protecting the citizens of Killeen, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw on the bones of your murderer.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

July 17, 2016

We miss you Bobby. The last thing you said to me was to be ready on monday because we are going to hit the gym hard. I will always remember you and I will always show up on monday.

Love you brother.

Officer Domingo
KPD/CPD

January 26, 2016

R.I.P. Officer Robert Layden Hornsby, Killeen PD, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, July 14, 2013

You died facing the worst of the worst to protect your community, your sacrifice is a loss to society. You now patrol with our brothers and sister's that gave their lives in the line of duty. Bless you lovely and innocent daughter and your entire family. THANK YO FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR.

Chief of Police, Retired
LVPD

July 14, 2015

May God grant you eternal rest and may the Holy Spirit fill your friends and family both personal and professional at this time of grief and confusion. Thank you for your service.

Retired Lieutenant Alfred J. DelCiampo
Bloomfield, Connecticut Police Department

July 14, 2015

R.I.P. Officer Hornsby

Lt Tom Limber (retired)
Warren,Ohio PD

July 14, 2015

My son and I feel sadden by the loss of another officer so close to home. My son said he had see officer Bobby Hornsby in the local Walmart where he works just last week. Dear Lord I pray that you will watch over the Hornsby family and keep them safe in your loving arms and give the strength to go through such a trying time as this. Lord into your hands we commend Officer Bobby Hornsby. Lord I pray for the Killeen Police office and help them to get though this hard time. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Son of David I pray. Amen.
No greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his fellow man. The peacemakers are blessed for they shall be called sons of God. Thank you Officer Hornsby for your service. Thank you to the Hornsby family for sharing Officer Hornsby with the city of Killeen. God bless you all.

Deborah LaRive Belton TX
Support of prayer for law enforcement

July 14, 2015

Bobby,

So we were tasked to do classes and I chose police vehicle operation. I have been reading each story about the 358 line of duty deaths in regard to auto accidents for the past 3 hours or so. While on the officer down page I thought to look you up bro. I used to work with Bobby "Silverfox" Hornsby on a nightly basis and gotta say I know I think of you often and your sacrifice. I see your wife and your kids from time to time and am sadened greatly by your early departure from our earth and what a great guy wqas taken from them. I know your looking down on us smiling. Your wife is a rock and has done so much in the community for different causes. Anyway, sorry to ramble. Miss ya bro.

Patrolman J. Kruttlin
Killeen Police Dept

April 9, 2015

I will keep your family in my prayers. God bless the Hornsby family.

Deputy Sheriff Edward Baker
Franklin County Sheriff's Office Cols. Ohio

September 16, 2014

God Bless you Sir. May the good Lord above cradle you in his arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

October 25, 2013

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Bobby died.

To Bobby's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Bobby Hornsby gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 14, 2013.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 23, 2013

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Robert Hornsby and the Killeen Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Hornsby, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

September 5, 2013

You will be remembered.

Master Chaplain
Killeen TX Police Department

September 5, 2013

Godspeed Brother, you died fighting the good fight and for that we are eternally grateful. May you be at peace as you walk the Golden Beat of Heaven.

POI K. Jarrell
HPPD

August 29, 2013

Hey Bobby, just thought I'd chime in and say what's up.. It has been about a month and a half, and folks are still adjusting. Although things will never be the same, we are slowly improving. I'm just reflecting and thinking about the times we talked about Tundra's (before I downsized to my soccer mom's car,) and also think about the bbq that you and the family came to at Medo's house... If I'd had known that would be the last time, Lord knows I would have spoken to you longer...But know this, I am so happy knowing you were and are a man of faith.. You are in a place where there is no suffering, no illness, no hate, no crime... Kim is such an amazing woman and a testament of the power that our Lord possesses. I certainly hope her display of strength can bring the lost to Him. I visited your grave the other day and left a sentimental gift that was given to me by a great man several years ago and said a prayer.. Hope you accept it... It meant a lot to me... We all miss and love you bro...

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. "

John 10:27-29

Police Officer Bobby C.
Killeen PD

August 25, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss and I will pray everyday for your husband and your family. He made the ultimate sacrifice and is with our Lord now. May you remain strong through these difficult times. May God be with you.

Investigator Leo Hernandez (R)
Laredo Police Dept.

August 16, 2013

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Ptlm F J Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department

August 13, 2013

Rest in peace brother blue

Ofcr. C.M. Ojeda Sr.
Attica Police Department

August 7, 2013

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