Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A FINAL GOOD-BYE

by Kelsey Carroll (Age 13)

He was one of the best troopers this world

   will ever know,

In or out of his uniform his face was

   always aglow.

He was like a second Dad to me and I

   will miss him a lot,

But to die at age 43 was all part of

   God's plot.

None of us could have guessed what was

   to happen that day,

When a man didn't pay for gas and

   quickly drove away.

But God knew it all along and didn't

   even think twice,

Because in the game of life,

   God rolls the final dice.

I will miss you Trooper Bob, who I will

   proudly say I knew.

I will miss you Trooper Bob, who

   proudly wore the blue.

But I know you are in a better place,

   far, far away,

And because God is in my heart,

   I will see you again someday.

I had the opportunity to work with Bob for five years when I was with the Cameron, MO police department. I answered calls with him, ate dinner with him, joked with him, road on patrol with him, and talked about life with him.

Bob was a man who loved life, he was a dedicated family man and was an outstanding and dedicated law enforcement officer. The disbelief, anger, and frustration I feel right now is overwhelming!!! However, we must never ask why!!

"....and in their death they were not parted; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions." I Samuel 1:23

Bob, you, your family, and the patrol are in our prayers....Until we meet again my friend!!!!

Corey Sloan and family

Investigator

MO State Fire Marshal

Investigator Corey Sloan
Missouri State Fire Marshal

RIP brother in Blue, you will not be forgotten.

UK Police Officer

Sgt. Kimberling

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you, I did know your mother. She was very kind and I know very proud of you. I have often driven on I-29 and each time I reflect on your death. I'll will never forget what you died for. Please watch over us.

God bless
Officer Tim Holcomb

Police Officer II
Overland Park, KS

Being originally from the Maryville area, I pass the sign on 1-29 all the time, that mentions Sgt. Kimberling memorial highway. We will never understand why people do what they do. But I do know Sgt. Kimberling was protecting our lives with his. Let him be remembered as the hero he was.

Justin Farnan
Red Oak Police Department

God Speed friend, God Speed! You're still missed.

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