Corporal Robert Whittington Klein Arkansas State Police Arkansas Monday, October 15, 1984  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Although you were before my time, we are brothers. I am honored to wear the same uniform as you and the other faces on our Wall of Honor. I know you were my kind of Trooper. I hope I can represent the Arkansas State Police as well as you did and be as brave as you were. You are not forgotten.

Trooper
Arkansas State Police
2009-10-19

You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-10-15

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-10-15

I pray for you and your family. 1984 had an impact on law Enforcement in Arkansas for years to come. So many sacrifices by you and other officers. God be with you.

Lloyd Franklin, Captain Troop E
AR State Police, friend.
2009-10-15

Rest in Peace, Corporal Klein. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2008-05-31

Robbie was a fine young man doing a hard job. He was well respected by all his peers...I never heard a word against him. The ASP lost a great Trooper and we all lost a great friend.

God bless,
Larry

Sgt. Larry H. Gentry (retired)
Arkansas State Police
2007-12-07

May you rest safe with the Lord and may He ever bless your loved ones.

2007-11-11

We remember you today and thank you Sir for your service.

P. Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchesster, NH
2007-10-12

"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
2007-08-06

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

2007-08-03

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

2007-05-24

You have not been forgotten Cpl Klein, even after 22 years. Your memory will live forever in the hearts of your loved ones and those associated with the Blue Family. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those officers still keeping watch over the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon
Father of fallen officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2006-10-15

G-d Bless.

2006-10-15

Fallen but NOT forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's
2006-10-11

Robbie and I went to work for the State Police together, assigned to the Narcotics Squad, on July 1, 1972. He was a great guy, funny, full of jokes, but serious when it came to work. At 27 years, his hair was gray, and he took some kidding behind that. He loved his wife and kids, talked about them a lot. He was devoted to the State Police. Rest easy, Cookie Monster, and if you run into Ralph Parker there, say hello for us.

Darrel Blount
Ex-Arkansas State Police
2005-02-25

I met Robbie Klein when I worked for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. He was always known to all of us as "The Cookie Monster" because he loved cookies. Radio Operators at the Sherwood Police Department would bring in cookies for him at night because they respected him and everyone enjoyed his company. I was working as Chief of Police in Shannon Hills, AR when I learned he had been shot by two escaped convicts. Though I had not seen Robbie in about two years I felt as if a close family member had died. His funeral was very hard for everyone. May GOD bless his family and watch over them. We loved you Robbie..Save us a cookie

Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton Police Department

I was a Little Rock Police officer when I got to know Trooper Klein. He was one of nicest, most professional law enforcement officers you'd ever want to meet. The callous and senseless nature of his death shook me to the core and brought home the truth that the only thing standing between good and evil are brave officers like Robbie Klein who are willing to lay down their lives for me and my family. May God Bless Robbie Klein.

Special Agent Joe Isom
U.S. Customs Service