Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Aaron Paul Roberts

Greene County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, September 7, 2018

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Aaron Paul Roberts

No pain hurts like losing a loved one. Losing a Brother or Sister “behind the Badge” multiplies the pain around the world. I pray for God’s healing and peace for all the Law Enforcement friends and family.

Greg Smith, Chaplain & Reserve Dep Retir
San Bernardino County Sheriff ‘s Department

September 10, 2018

Roberts family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Deputy Roberts thank you for your service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

September 10, 2018

Sending my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and department of our fallen. I am so very sorry for the loss of your HERO. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Deputy Roberts, thank you for your loyal, selfless and dedicated service to your community. You will live on in the hearts of all who love and cherish you. May God bless you and keep you as you now watch over us from above.

God Bless and RIP HERO. Gone but never forgotten..

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

September 10, 2018

Rest in Peace Deputy Roberts. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Parole Supervisor Howard C. Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

September 10, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

September 10, 2018

On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer
our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Deputy Sheriff Roberts.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten

Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association

September 10, 2018

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

September 10, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Investigator Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx

September 10, 2018

May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

September 10, 2018

How very sad to be taken so young. Rest in Peace!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD

September 9, 2018

"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

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

September 9, 2018

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 9, 2018

Deepest Sympathy to the Family Of Deputy Sheriff Roberts 3rd. and to the Brothers and Sisters of the Greene County Sheriff Department, Missouri

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red RoseLodge FOP#16Lancaster Co. Pa.

September 9, 2018

We offer our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Aaron Roberts. We are saddened by the news of his passing. May the Amazing Grace of God be your strength and hope at this time and always.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County MI Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2018

Very sad this should not have happened. I hope they can catch the person who made the false call and prosecute for murder. Condolences to his family.

SEGEANT Harvey F. Baker ret.
New York State Department of Corrections

September 9, 2018

Rest In Peace. Your service and sacrifice will not be in vain.

L. Hoover, Analyst
State of Arizona

September 9, 2018

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

September 9, 2018

Prayers going out to the family and Department.

Deputy Lando Sullivan
Vernon Parish Sheriff Department

September 9, 2018

Thank you for your service.
May the Lord comfort your family at this most difficult time.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

September 9, 2018

Rest in peace Deputy Roberts, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

September 9, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your loved ones.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 9, 2018

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY ROBERTS, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY ROBERTS .OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Ret Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

September 9, 2018

RIP my fellow Brother in Blue. Prayers for the family, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy now Sir, we have the watch from here.

Retired Detective Don Vine #5896
Phoenix PD

September 9, 2018

Sheriff Roberts, I am united with your family in their grief over the loss of their husband, father and son. May they find peace and consolation in the thought that you are now resting in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. May He immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

September 9, 2018

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

September 9, 2018

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