Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mr Robinson always stood out among the fathers at Englewood Manor Apartments off the Dan Ryan Expressway . He and his brother lived in the same building as did I with my family on the 6th floor. Always a word of encouragement with an assuring smile. I remember his sons and daughters , especially Debra . I remember the article in the newspaper mentioning her birthday and the surprise her dad had planned. A man taken much too soon and I count myself fortunate to have known him and his family.

Jerry Haynes
former neighbor

May 19, 2020

Detective Robinson was my grandfather. I never got the chance to meet him because he was killed before I was born, but I was told he was an awesome man who was very loving. He was a great father and husband and he has surely been, and will continue to be, missed.

Christa Thomas
Grand daughter

November 3, 2019

Det. Robinson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 26, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 50th anniversary of your EOW. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

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

October 26, 2018

In hopes that I can reach out to a member of the Robinson Family. Please contact Detective Daly #21064 at Area North HGS at 312/ 744-8261.

Detective
Chicago Police Dept.

March 17, 2017

To the Robinson family, Mr. Robinson, Annette, Randy, Butch, and Debra, it's been way too many years. I remember how Mr. Robinson would come home and sit at the table while us kids would play. I also remember the first time he was ever hurt in the line of duty and how he would exercise his hurt hand and I would ask him questions to which he would always give me a straight answer. He actually was a hero to me after my father. I missed him and was so very saddened by his death. RIP Mr. Robinson and God bless you and the Robinson family; wherever they may be.

Ronald Goodwyn
Long ago family friend

November 1, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 46th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 5, 2014

DEAR DET.ROBINSON,
MY NAME IS TIM KUCHARSKI. IT SEEMS THAT I GREW UP KNOWING THE STORY OF HOW YOU WERE TAKEN FROM YOUR FAMILY. MY MOM'S FIRST HUSBAND WAS JOHN TUCKER AND WAS KILLED IN OCT 1968. I REMEMBER LOOKING AT YOUR PHOTO IN POLICE STAR MAGAZINE AND WONDERING HOW IT WAS POSSIBLE HOW 2 MEN ALMOST THE SAME AGE COULD MEET THEIR FATE IN SUCH A VIOLENT MANNER. BOTH MEN STOOD THEIR GROUND AGAINST 2 USELESS PEOPLE AND 2 FAMILIES WERE CHANGED FOREVER.
I WONDERED ABOUT YOUR FAMILY AND HOW THEY COPED
JUST LIKE I WONDERED HOW MY FAMILY DID. I HOPE YOUR FAMILY IS DOING WELL CONSIDERING AND HOPE THAT IF THEY EVER NEED ANYTHING THEY WILL CONTACT ME IN THE 012TH DISTRICT. GOD BLEES THE ROBINSON FAMILY.

P.O T. KUCHARSKI # 11902
CHICAGO POLICE DEPT

February 19, 2013

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. The years may pass but true heroes are never forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 26, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Robinson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 26, 2010

As noted on previous posts here, the area you covered was pretty tough in those days. There were alot of folks gunning for the police in those days. Your service to that community and your attempt to apprehend a criminal proves your dedication. You will never be forgotten.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

October 23, 2010

I remember Mr. Robinson very well he was my scout master
and 1st employer. I cleaned the washers and dryers for him at closeing time when he worked in the laundry mat on Larabee st. He was well respected in the comunity where he worshiped,worked,lived and died. God bless Mr. Robinson and family.

Anonymous

February 20, 2010

DEAR ROBINSON FAMILY, MY NAME IS TIM KUCHARSKI.MY MOTHERS' FIRST HUSBAND WAS JOHN TUCKER #9168 AND WAS KILLED THE SAME MONTH AS DETECTIVE ROBINSON.WHEN MY MOTHER WOULD TALK ABOUT THAT TIME BACK THEN SHE WOULD OFTEN RECALL YOUR MOTHER SITTING IN THE SAME ROW AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THEIR STARS."SIMPLY PUT, THAT MANS' WIFE
WAS ONE OF THE KINDEST WOMEN THAT I'LL EVER MEET IN MY LIFETIME".IF YOU SHOULD EVER NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL THE
012TH DISTRCT DESK 312 746 8396 AND ASK FOR ME.IT WOULD BE MY HONOR TO SERVE YOU! DET. CLAYTON, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

P.O T KUCHARSKI #11902
012 CPD

February 11, 2010

You are missed.

randy robinson
son

February 19, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

this writer is pleased that justice was served so quickly on your behalf

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 24, 2007

Rest in peace.

Recruit Calvin Grantham
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

September 7, 2007

Clayton is a hero and we do not forsake his memory or the sacrifice of his family! The area he was killed in was Carbrini Green and you had to be a tough cop to make it there in the late 60's. In fact you had to be a dedicated, tough and courageous cop to make it anywhere in Chicago during the days of the late 60's and early 70's as this web site deomstrates. Parts of the city were literally at war with itself then and as we think about those days, it was the CPD that held the city together during the riots and the convention-that is the legacy of Robinson, Severin, Tucker, Kaner to name a few and all the cops from that era. As most of us from those days retire, we still remember them when we get together and we don't forget.

citizen

April 10, 2007

Eventhough i didnt know you grandpa,i just wanted to say i love you and wish i could've met you.

Alayna Robinson
Grand Daughter

January 10, 2007

I just want to say even though i didnt know your grandpa, i wanted to say i love you.

Alayan Robinsin
Granddaughter

January 10, 2007

Rest in peace.

V-28
USBP

October 26, 2004