Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's very heartwarming to read all the past reflections and then see new ones still being posted by people remembering you Bob. Love you and Miss you.

Deb Stanze House
Sister

May 13, 2016

In memory of Robert Stanze. I too was a police officer at the time Officer Stanze was killed. I had me him in passing but never really had the opportunity to get to know him.

I did know, however, that he was a dedicated and capable police officer and represented the best in our occupation.

In is now March 4th of 2016. After more than decade I decided to get my basement office space organized and came across a letter to the Post=Dispatch from Michelle Stanze after her husbands murder. It was well written and not hateful but to the point about what is sometimes a thankless job.

At this late date I want to tell her and all thatmany of us remember Bob Stanze thank him for doing his job and doing it well and representing the backbone of the police department, the uniformed patrol officer, better than some officers. He is a hero and a role model to those who still hold the distinction of being a Police Officer.

Thank you too Michelle for all for your part in being there and a heroine as a wife to Bob. You are not forgotten and will be in my prayers again as your letter brought the sad reality of being a hero's loving wife back to me.

Nick Frederiksen

Retired Detective Sgt. Nick Frederiksen
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

March 4, 2016

Never met Robert J Stanze but remembered the case well. Picked up my daughter from DuBourg High School one evening, she asked if I would give her friend a ride home. After we dropped him off at his house I asked his last name. It was Stanze. I asked if his father was a police officer killed in the line of duty. It was Robert J Stanze's son who never got to meet his dad. It was honor to give his son a ride home.

Ron R
Friend

January 22, 2016

Hey Bob! Just about to go out deer hunting again with Sean and been thinking about you a lot lately. Remembering the time you and I went hunting after my dad and your grandpa died. Drank Natural Light,smoked cigars and ate sardines and Doritos all night. You were so proud of your grandpa and loved wearing his old boots. I remember 'coming to' the next morning and puking my guts out (ha)....it's weird what you remember, ain't it?

Had a lot of thoughts about the job and questioning if it's worth it. Whenever I think I about had enough, I am reminded of how you would be dealing with all the crap being thrown at us. You would shrug it off with a laugh and remind us what we are here for. If we don't do something, everyday, to make someone else's life better, we're just wasting our time. I know you would remind me of the absence of one more 'sheepdog' just allows the wolves to run wild. You were the honorable cop and friend when it wasn't even demanded by a sometimes ungrateful and disillusioned minority.

Still miss you, buddy.

-P

PO Gordo
Friend

November 20, 2015

It's your birthday. Lot of people think of you today. And wish you were here to talk to. Miss you

Anonymous

October 28, 2015

Thank you Bob for looking out for my Robert John, he is the happiest he's ever been. Please continue to watch out for your family, and mine, and especially your Dad. Much love.

Anonymous

August 8, 2015

Been thinking of you tonight and decided to go back to the begining and read what some people had to say. I really miss you and always wish I got to know you better. I can't wait until one day we get to be together but I hope that still won't be for awhile. I reall miss you.

Anonymous

March 2, 2015

Was think of you tonight and decoided to get on here and read a lot of these and started on the last page here's a lot of people who are still thinking of you. I wish I could have known you a little better but will also be thinking of you. I can't wait to eventually see you again but I really hope it's still gonna be awhile. Really miss you.

Anonymous

March 2, 2015

14 years have passed and it was about five or six years before that when I last bumped into Bob at a mall, as always, with that big smile on his face. We were college buddies. That was a fun time. No matter the mood of the country, I will not lose my faith in the great people St. Louis had produced over the years, including Bob.

Brian
Friend

December 14, 2014

Thinking about you and your family. Please continue to watch over all of us.

Anonymous
Friend

August 8, 2014

14 years without you. You are never forgotten.

DSN 4212
St. Louis

August 7, 2014

Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and know that you will never be forgotten.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." From a Headstone in Ireland

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

August 6, 2014

Watching your kids shoot off fireworks and thinking what a great time you would have had with them. I can just see that smile and hear you laughing. We miss you every minute of every day.

A Friend
Anonymous

July 7, 2014

Thinking about you :)

Nikki

June 26, 2014

Just thinking of you and that dreadful August day, after hearing of the tragedy of two more Officers killed in Las Vegas. May God bless them as they try to make sense of what has happened. Please watch out for them as they join you in heaven, and ask God to take care of their families. Love and miss you Bob.

Anonymous
Anonymous

June 9, 2014

I was at the Mississippi Club last night reminiscing over the times we spent together. I seem to remember a few times the sun coming up and the night watch guys coming in after their shift. ;-)

My oldest boy is 16 now. Last week I took him to basketball practice. I really wasn't paying much attention to what he was wearing until he turned away and he was wearing one of your remembrance t-shirts. I was so proud of him!!!

Jim

February 15, 2014

Bob:

You were a great floor-hockey goalie in High School. You were a nice fella. I'm glad I got to see you one last time, while I was repossessing a car. I still remember what you told me:

"Good to see you, Pete. Try to stay out of this part of town."

Peter Van Leunen
Friend

January 16, 2014

Officer Stanze,
Sir, it's been 13 years since your End of Watch and you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Louis. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 22, 2013

Sorry I missed your EOW, August is a rough month for me as those that love you know as they walk in my shoes. I wanted to stop in and leave a short reflection to let you know that you have not been forgotten and ask that you leave signs for your loved ones so they know you are still here watching over them. You have not been forgotten, nor will that ever be the case as you are loved and your precious memories will live forever in their hearts.

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

August 12, 2013

Thinking of you on this day. Keep up your great watch over us. We still miss you.

Sgt. Kristine Schmittgens
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

August 8, 2013

We remember your sacrifice and service today Bob.

Det Tim Brand 303
Kirkwood Police

August 8, 2013

Thinking about you today, Bob. God Bless.

DSN 4212- Class of 93-3

August 8, 2013

Things are a mess. Wish you were here to help straighten it all out. Miss how easy it all use to be. Miss you always.

Anonymous

January 13, 2013

Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings. Attaboy Bob!
Merry Christmas!!!

Friends

December 25, 2012

Mike is getting married and you should be there! So many things you've missed. I hope you can show him a sign that you're there with him...with us all. Love and miss you!

Family

December 8, 2012