Patrolman David Roberts

I was a young Denver Police Officer attending the police academy, when it was located at 550 E. Iliff Ave. One day dutng lunch, I saw a man walking across the fields behind the academy building, and he appeared to have some difficulty walking. A short time later, after we had returned to class, the same gentleman was escorted into the classroom, and was introduced to our class. It was the same man I saw struggling to cross the field...Dave Roberts. During his introduction, we were told about the circumstances of Officer Roberts' shooting, and of the difficulties that he now lived with every day. Dave spoke to us at length, and was animated and engaging, and still so full of life. It was a day that changed something inside of me, and is also something that I will never forget. After graduating the academy, I crossed paths with Dave a few times, and always enjoyed taking a few minutes to talk with him. It was evident that he was so broken hearted at no longer being able to serve as a Denver Policeman. I was saddened to hear of Dave Roberts' passing. He was truly on of the great ones...Aces, all the way around! Rest in peace, Officer Dave Roberts.

Jeffrey Rawson
Denver P.D. 86043

September 28, 2020