 | Patrolman Robert T. Tobias
Manchester Township Police Department
New Jersey
Saturday, May 17, 1975 |
Rest in peace my Brother. Kevin T Ryan
NJ
2008-05-17
1/5/08
God bless you and your family 30+ years after your tragic death Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)
2008-01-05
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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-12
Some gave all. Patrolman Brad L. Reider #185
Jackson Twp Police (NJ)
2007-05-15
As I looked at your grave stone the other day I thought of the days we shared in high school. Now I look at your picture above and remember more. You will never be forgotten but will always be missed. Retired Detective John Carter
Brick Police Department
2005-05-18
On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
A hero never dies....
Rest in peace, hero.
2005-05-17
It's so sad for all of us to see this
terrible accident that caused the death of Robert. His family and friends will miss him very much. And many others in the community will also
miss this very young Police Office who
wanted to serve and protect. But Robert
is now with the Captain of Glory and He
will take very good care of Robert
forever. The Captain is the Lord God
and He will always love and care for
His children. Now let us all pray for all Police Officers who work very hard
to help us all live in peace.
God bless all Police in USA. Chaplain James Meola
FOPLodge 10
2005-03-17
I learned about your tradgedy as a recruit in the Ocean County Police Academy. My father's research at the Ocean County Library revealed the details of your tragic event. I only wish that I had the opportunity to meet with you.
REST IN PEACE MY UNKNOWN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN BROTHER.
Detective Hankins/ Patrolman Hankins
Manchester Police Department
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