Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sir,

I did not know you, but your life and death has left an impact on the citizens of the area.  May God rest your soul, and may He look down with love and care for your family.

Julie
Arch Air Medical Services

"Rest easy dear brother, as you and your family will never be forgotten..."

"Rest easy dear brother, as we will keep your watch..."

"Rest easy dear brother, as you've earned your place in heaven..."

Anonymous

I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you to Officer Stanze.  I reliaze it is to late now.  I live outside of St. Louis and St. Louis is a rough place, and I give the upmost respect for St. Louis City Officers.  What they face on a day to day basis, most people could not handle.  I wish his family the best and I feel for their lose.  May he rest in peace.

Justin W.
Concerned Citizen

Robert,

I never had the privilege of meeting you, but I weep for your family and loved ones, with deep sadness and also joy.  Joy, for that one day I will meet you, Officer Stanze, at the gates of heaven.

Your oath to your community, your family, your nation, will not be forgotten.  Robert, please look over your fellow officers left behind, they miss you so.

May God bless your family and children, and may they always feel your love.

Guard those Pearly Gates for we are en route to join you!

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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God."

"Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven"

Matthew 5:9 & 5:12

S. Buelt
Concerned Citizen

Robert is a Hero.  No words can express the loss of this Man. Today, a part of us all died. You will never be fogotten.

P.O Brian Buchanan
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

I have often read the names that go on this website and reflect in great sorrow at the loss of my fellow brothers. The death of my friend and co-worker, Robert Stanze, hit home in a hard way that only those that have lost a friend to senseless violence will ever know. Bob was a hard and diligent worker and gave his life to serve and protect the citizens of Saint Louis and this country. He put his life on the line and made the ultimate sacrifice to apprehend a dangerous criminal that had shot and wounded a municipal officer during a traffic stop only weeks earlier. I will miss you Bob. You are no longer with us in body, but your memory will forever live on through those that know you. God bless you Bob I was honored to have known you.

Kevin Mueller
Saint Louis City Police

God help us always to have them, men who believe in what they are doing, and who will fight for what they believe.  You will always be remembered by the city of St Louis.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, your partner Stephen Dodge, and the entire department.  May God bless you all.

anonymous

There is not a single day that Your friends and family don't think about you and wish you were here with us. You would be, and I'm sure are so proud of all that Michelle is doing to raise the kids the way that you talked about. Although it is difficult at times for her to get thru with out you, know that she is finding strength she didn't know she had from you. I thank you Bob. Michelle is the closest thing to a sister I will ever have and you made her so happy and so strong. I stood and watched you marry her with love in your heart and eyes, Know that she loves you still today and her love is exemplefied in the way she raises your children. You were so much more than a police officer to so many, and now to those same people you are a guardian in heaven. Until we meet again.

Anonymous

There is an old saying, "A man is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has." Believing in this, I have known few as rich as Bob. Bob was wealthy in so many ways. He was and will always be known as a loving husband, a proud and caring father, a trusted friend to many, and a dedicated police officer and protector of the community.

Bob, your children will know their father through stories shared and through a small voice inside their hearts reminding them they will forever be loved and protected by their hero and father.

There is one last saying I would like to share with those who read this and have felt the loss of a loved one.

"Cease to inquire what the future has in store, but take as a gift whatever the day brings forth."

For Michelle, you were blessed by finding Bob and sharing a life with him, even when your time was shortened. Although you have lost your partner in life, you have been blessed with the gift of three beautiful children which will surely bring adventure and mystery into your life. As you take the gift of each day with your children, know that you have been blessed with a second gift which is the love and support of an amazing circle of family and friends.

By our loss, we should be reminded that life is both precious and delicate. As a closing wish for those who read this: may you embrace the gifts each day brings with appreciation, excitement and love.

Anonymous

I miss and love you bob! it's almost three years & it's been even harder the past couple weeks to have you gone. I miss having you there to call or email -- you always made everything seem alright, no matter how frustrated or upset I was. I know you're watching over us all, but I would love to see your goofy smile :) I love you

Anonymous

.......bob,
we love you bob. we know you're in heaven.we say hi to you all the time.
love Molly and Lilly

Bob,
It's almost at the 3-year mark and we miss you as much today as we did that day. I know things are changing, but we will never forget you or let your memory fade. We love and miss you always.

Anonymous

I never thought it would be me,
My name for all of eternity.
Recorded here at this hallowed place,
Alas, my name, no more my face.
"In the line of duty" I hear them say,
My family now the price to pay.
My folded flag stained with tears,
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind.
I never dreamed it would be me.
And with a heavy heart and bended knee,
I ask for all here from the past...
Dear God, let my name be the last.

Anonymous

I love you and miss you sooo much. There will never be a day that I don't feel that way. My life here is not nearly done, but I look forward to the day that we meet again in that special place. We both know exactly what it will look like, don't we? I'll be waiting for you under the tree.

Anonymous

hey bobby. im having one of those bad days today...you know the kind that everyone says you will always have once in awhile. i miss you so much. somedays its just so hard to deal with the reality that you're not here anymore. i just wish i could talk to you...

Anonymous

You'll always be with me.
I miss you.

you know, this thing was supposed to get easier. but still to this day i find myself thinking about you, wondering what life would be like if you were still here. you were one of the greatest people i know. you were kind to everyone, and such a family man. i look at the rest of the family and see how its affected them, and i just know we would never survive another death. in a way, we have become closer, but i still miss you soo much. we all do. and we always will. you were a once in a lifetime kinda person. we love you

Anonymous

Dear Uncle Bob,
I WISH YOU WERE HEAR RIGHT NOW.YOU WERE THE GREATEST UNCLE EVER. HOLLY AND JOHN LOVE YOU ALSO.

I WANT YOU BACK UNCLE BOB I MISS YOU AND SO DOES AUNT MICHELLE,HOLLY,JOHN,WIL,GRANDMOM,T.J.
CHRIS{MOM},TIM{DAD},AUNT DEBBIE, AUSTIN,ERIC,UNCLE ALLEN, UNCLE MICK,HEATHER,AUNT LERANE,GRANDMA AND GRANDPA STANZE,KATE,AUNT NANCI,UNCLE RICH, STEVE,AUNT CAROL,DOUG AND EVERYBODY ELSE.



LOVE,

ALEXANDRA D'AGOSTINO

(01-20-03)

I sure miss you---I really need someone to talk to. I thought it was suppose to get easier...

Rest in peace

OH, I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas....

Thank you for teaching us how to really cherish the Holidays.
This will be our 3rd without you, and we still miss you tons.
Love you always.

Anonymous

Bob-
It has been almost two years now since that awful day. You are still missed by so many people. We will never forget the man you were the father and husband first and foremost. You would be so proud of your kids, Wil is growing so fast and the twins are into everything. You would really be having fun with all of them. We love and miss you. Until we meet again.

Bob -
As preparation is being made for August 8, 2 years ago that you left us... someone said to me, I can't believe it's almost two years since Bob was killed. I said, some days it seems like yesterday and I can remember every horrible moment, then other times it seems like forever since I've seen your smile, heard that laugh or grinned as you told another stupid joke.
It's supposed to get easier, I guesss, but it really isn't. I still wonder why you, what meaning does all this have. I look at the twins and Wil and such sadness comes over me. Their life will never be what you hoped for them. Things will never be the same. It is so tragic.
You will never be forgotten and will always be missed by so many. Keep watching out for all of us and keep us in your prayers! We love and miss you Bob!

Robert.. ..Bob..Bobby..Roberto ....

Miss you so much..... strange , lately have been picking up the phone so often to call you... and talk about something and then realize I cannot.... I find it very hard to believe it has been almost two years... I so ... miss that smile of yours, and .................

Anonymous

Bob,
I did not know you but I feel the pain still today.It has been almost two years and it has not gotten any easier to listen to the stories that people tell about you.You were obviously a great person and cared very deeply for your friends and family.I think about Michelle and the children often and hope that things are good for them. Please keep all of us in your sight as we walk out that door everyday and carry on doing what you loved to do for the City of St. Louis. God bless you Michelle and may God keep you always.

Fellow City Officer