Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Robert Wayne Ambrose

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Thursday, December 19, 2002

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Reflections for Trooper Robert Wayne Ambrose

Bobby....I was just looking at pictures of you and are so photogenic..just like me : ) I miss you so much and I always picture you at the computer bothering me on how to download songs and burn them and laughing when I would sigh because it was the 50th time i had to show you and you still wouldnt get it....I will also never forget hoops and our austin powers impressions..those were the best times. It makes me so upset to think that I can't hear your loud laugh and see your beautiful smile. You really are one of the most handsome men in the world.....all my friends had crushes on you. When people told me we looked alike and had the same smile...it was such a good compliment. We were always the hams who needed to be the center of attention and we were always dancing around the living room and looking in the mirror. Sometimes I am tempted to pick up the phone and call your cell phone....but its pointless since I know you won't answer...but I wish so much that you would pick up and I could hear you say "Hey Kitten! I can't believe my little sister is graduating soon....I feel like an old man! The graduation party is gonna be awesome though and you know I'll be there to see you in your cap and gown.....and im so proud of you." I mean...I know you will be there in spirit but I want you to be there physically....I want you back so bad....I want my partner in crime back.....I love you so much...and I know I will see you again....I just wish it was sooner and I could see you whenever I wanted.....
xoxo
Love always,
Stina

Sister

It hangs around my neck for everyone to see,
A symbol of your love, you gave to me.
This heart locket from you is a token,
A promise of love that can never be broken.
A gift extremely special given from my happiness and my best friend.
When I am feeling happy, sad or even blue,
I hold onto the heart, close my eyes, and picture you.
No matter how I feel or what comes to be,
When I see that heart, I remember just how much you loved me.
De corde totaliter et ex mente tota, Sum presentialiter absens in remota!
~your bell

Shalynn

Rob:

I have been thinking about you a lot lately... I miss you so much - words can not even express. Last night driving home, I was thinking of you (talking to you).. and this song came on... and now will forever be your song.......

When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed
To get to have you in my life

When I think back on these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be

Well, you showed me how it feels
To have the sky within my reach
And I always will remember all the strength you gave to me
Your love made me make it through
Oh, I owe so much to you
You were right there for me

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be

Cause I always saw in you my life, my strength
And I want to thank you now for all the ways
You were right there for me
You were right there for me
Always

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be

There you'll be

Thank you for this song... I love you now, more than ever...

Kim <3

"I miss you body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away....
And I breathe you into my heart and pray that I have the strength to stand today....
And I love you whether it's wrong or right, and although I can't be with you tonight.....
know that my Heart is by your side."

"I know now.. just quite how.... my love will still go on.......
In your heart in your mind.....I'll be with you for all of time.:"

"I wish you joy and happiness...AND above all this......I wish you love...I love you......I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU"

De corde totaliter et ex mente tota, Sum presentialiter absens in remota! 12/19
My Happiness....Theres not a day that doesnt go by that I dont think of you and all the good times we shared.
It seems like just yesterday I was talking to you for the first time outside D&B. Who would have know 3 years later I would be saying goodbye to you..but goodbye just for now.
I open your photo gallery everyday to see the picture of us together. Just one of the many...
I will never forget our breakfasts at the Nanuet Diner before going for rides on the bike, the late night trips to D&D's for coffee, playing with our kitten while she attacked our feet, holding brendan for the first time, cotie (my way) our dinners and endless talks with your parents, paul and "stina" at their house, you using me as your weights to work out, homemade brownie sundaes, 3 day movie weekends, and most of all that wonderful smile that would brighten my everyday, everytime you stopped by. You made the last 3 years ones to remember.
I will never forget the one thing you always told me "love is so much more than just a 4 letter word... its a friendship set on fire" "because right in the middle of an ordinary life.....comes a fairy tale"
No matter how far away you may be, your forever in my heart! Always~Your little bell

Shalynn

You will be missed friend. You were one of a kind.

Anonymous

IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY TODAY, I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN OUT RIDING....ENJOYING THE SUN...(WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU HATED THE COLD) AND BELIEVE ME..I'D BE RIGHT BEHIND YOU HOLDING TIGHT ... IF YOU PROMISED TO BE GOOD...WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED TO RIDE , AND JUST KNOW THAT YOU WERE A PERFECT " STUDD MUFFIN'" ON THAT BIKE...IT WAS ALMOST AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU...LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT RIDE...SOON.

LOVE YOU.....BREN

The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have
consecrated it, above our poor power to add or detract. The
world will little note, nor long remember what we say here,
but it can never forget what they did here. Abraham Lincoln
1863
Words can not express the feelings to the family, friends,
and colleagues of this tragic loss.

Anonymous

ROB..
YOUR SMILE WAS BEAUTIFUL, YOUR EYES WERE A REFLECTION OF THE LOVE IN YOUR HEART...YOU WOULD MAKE US LAUGH...YOU WOULD MAKE A DARK MOMENT INTO A RAINBOW..YOU ALWAYS BELIEVED THAT LIFE WAS SOMETHING TO MAKE SOMETHING OF..YOU LIVED A GREAT LIFE..ALTHOUGH IT WAS CUT SHORT. ANYONE WHO HAS EVER CAME IN CONTACT WITH YOU HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY YOU LEAVING US....IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE MET YOU AND NOT FEEL A LOSS. ROBERT AMBORSE...A SWEETHEART...A LOYAL FRIEND...A TRUE PERSON...THIS IS SO SAD...THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPEND...WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LOVE AND KEEP IT IN OUR HEARTS AND YOU WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE ON IN EVERY ONES HEARTS...FOREVER...

Hey you..
You must know how blessed I feel to have had you in my life these past 2 years and I wanted to thank you for always believing in me..always showing me the way ...I remember when we first met you said that you saw so much in me, that I would shine in this world like I did in your eyes....You were my best friend, my everything...you always said we had a "Connection" I know we did too. You were my "Rock" you would laugh when I said this and say that you were brought to me be for a reason...you believed this....Our journy isn't over baby.. I wish you were still here so I can tell you all the good news!!! You were always the first to tell...I'm doing everything you believed I could do...I know you'd be proud.!!! ..I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS....I promised this and I meant it!! R&b FOREVER....IN MY HEART

Robert, your death is so senseless and tragic and I know words are not enough to console those of us grieving for you.
May God bless you and your family now and forever.

Tpr.Robert Sanders
NYSP

My deepest sympathy to Trooper Ambroses' family friends and fellow Officers. God bless you brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

My deepest sympathy to Trooper Ambroses' family friends and fellow Officers. God bless you brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

A brief moment of darkness
was all that I knew,
before Heaven's Gate
came into my view.

Loved ones and friends
I had missed for many years,
welcomed me with open arms
and many happy tears.

All the hurt, fear and pain
that I have ever known,
is gone from my life,
I am finally home.

I gazed upon the Lord's
sweet smiling face,
and for the first time in my life
I knew and felt His grace.

I know that you miss me,
but please dry your eyes.
I will always be watching and loving you
from my home in the sky.

A cool breeze on your face,
a touch of light rain,
I will send as a reminder
that we will be reunited again.

Life on earth is but one
brief moment in time,
I am finally home,
Eternity is mine.

Anonymous

I look out the window where I work and remember how you would sit outside in you police car waiting for me so we could go to lunch....I remember your smiles when I walked outside...and all the huge hugs. I remember when I first put Kody in your arms while you were blind folded, and HOW YOU LIT UP WHEN YOU SAW HIM....My way of thanking you for all you've done for me. I hope you really knew how loved you were and still are. You had such a strive for life...YOUR SMILE LIT UP MY LIFE...EVERYDAY.!!! And this is for Jaime...she adored you!!!...she thinks you are now with her fish taking good care of it, but she misses you...we look at pictures and watch our tapes, and you stilll make her laugh!!! You said she reminds you of when your sister was growing up...your sister was so lucky to have a brother like you....I want you to know that there will never go a day when you're not on my mind or in my heart....FOREVER BABY...UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN. I LOVE YOU!!!!!

Forever and always,
Bren(honey bunny)

Dear ROB,
Missed you last super bowl,i'm sure you were busy visiting loved ones.Bruce miss you throwing him the ball, Vinnie misses his football friend and I miss your company. please don't be a stranger.Hey ring the phone sometime,
play with the lights and one can't have to many guarding angels.You are always in our taughts.

Marlon ,Vinnie and Friends

Lord;

Bless the family of Trooper Robert Ambrose, keep them strong in you. Bless all who serve and be with us as we serve daily. Keep Trooper Ambrose's memory alive in each of us.

Detective John Vallarelli
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Dept

AMBROSE FAMILY. MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL. YOU WILL SEE AND BE WITH BOB AGAIN. HE IS WAITING FOR YOU. DO NOT DOUBT THAT FOR IT IS TRUE. LIVE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST AS HE WOULD WANT YOU TO DO.

ANONYMOUS

Anonymous

"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." -John 3.16

We will meet again Brother.

Anonymous

God Bless Trooper Ambrose and his family.

Special Agent J. Schrade
United States Capitol Police

I was not fortunate enough to know Trooper Ambrose or his family. My prayers go out to those he left behind.

Investigator Robbin Miller
New York State Police

Bobby we miss you so much. I will miss the way you would make the whole room laugh. Thank you for the great times we all shared. May God bless you.

Love
Britt

Brittany Fellows

I decided to leave another "reflection" because over the last 4 weeks that you have been gone... I have been doing my our "reflections"...

I miss you more than I can express...and I still admit I will never say good bye. You promised me a life full of love, laughter, smiles and Milano cookies all to myself =) and you know what? I think you will still be able to give me that life... only from a different place now. You will always be a part of my life... and although I know I have to live my life here without you (physically)... I know you always be watching over me... taking care of me...as my angel =)

I am hurting...but can't help to feel SO lucky to have been able to share my life and love with you...if even for a little while. I wouldn't trade it for the world. (Thank you for sharing your life and love with me...)

Love Always,
-Kim xoxoxo
(skutchie)

Rob,
Its hard to believe your gone. Even though its been almost a month it is still hard to grasp. I'm going to miss talking to you and seeing that smile. You were a good man with a heart of gold, and I'm truly going to miss you. Sleep well sweetie.
Always on my mind, forever in my heart.

Jenn

Jenn

Trooper Robert Ambrose, although I never had the pleasure to meet you, you will forever be my brother. Keep watch over us and keep us safe. To the friends and family of Trooper Ambrose you have my deepest sympathy. God Bless and rest in peace!

Trooper R M DeLucie
New York State Police

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