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Photograph: Trooper Robert J. Mihalik
Patch image: Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper Robert J. Mihalik
Michigan State Police
Michigan
Sunday, September 9, 1984

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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

2009-09-09


It has been 24 years since your line of duty death. You are still remembered.

By now you would be enjoying your retirement. We trust that you are enjoying the streets of heaven, and resting in peace!

God bless all the men and women who proudly serve with the Michigan State Police. You are all heros. Be safe.

Anonymous

2008-09-09


"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

2007-11-15


I am Errol Mihalik. I am glad you have the Mihalik name.
Errol

Errol Mihalik

2006-03-26


Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God.
Matthew 5:9 God bless you and your family, may they always remember you
are a hero.

Citizen Grace
St. Louis County

2005-11-23


I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.



2004-09-27


Trooper Mihalik, Gone but not forgotten. Thinking of you today, the 20th anniversary of your death. Peace be with you; please watch over all your brothers and sisters in blue.

Michigan Resident

2004-09-09


EVERY OFFICER NEEDS A REFLECTION...REST IN PEACE BROTHER

PATROL OFFICER FOLEY
INGALLS

2004-05-11


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