Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You're contributions to your Town will not be forgotten. To your family - remember that the LT was doing what he loved when he was tragically taken from us.

Rest in Peace, Brother

Trooper
Vt State Police

November 7, 2005

Our organization was founded to assist our dare officer, Lt. Cabral, with financial concerns of the dare program.

Lt. Cabral was a giving and caring officer and educator. He ran his dare program without any compensation when the town faced fincncial problems. He did this because he saw the need to teach the dangers of substance abuse and their consequences to the youth of Swansea. He knew that the teachings were important, and it was not a job or about a salary to him. He cared deeply for the kids. He knew them all by name. They all loved him as well.

He will be sorely missed by the entire town, all the kids he has helped over the years, and those who will not be able to benifit from his teachings because of his untimely death.

Patricia Gersbach
Swansea Friends of dare

November 7, 2005

Lt. Robert Cabral, AKA: Officer Bob,
You had a great influence on my life. You were the one that kept me from doing drugs. You were a saint to everyone that needed to be saved. You saved so many people from the evils of drugs and drinking and driving. God rest your soul.

May you Rest In Peace,
Lieutenant Robert Cabral
October 29, 1953 to November 5, 2005
You are loved and dearly missed by all. Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Laurene Rapoza

November 7, 2005

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Cabral your watch is over.
To Lieutenant Cabrals family and Brother and Sister Officer's of the Swansea Police Department, my condolences in your tragic loss.

PTLM. Mike Walker
Providence Police Department

November 7, 2005

Bobby left a lasting memory in all our hearts. He touched so many people in the town of Swansea, both young and old. He will be sadly missed.
The Andrade Family

RONALD M. ANDRADE

November 7, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER,WE HAVE THE WATCH NOW.

PTLM. GEORGE S. GALISH
HANOVER TWP. POLICE DEPT. WASHINGTON CO.

November 7, 2005

Our family extends our deepest sympathy to Lt. Cabral's family, friends and department. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve his death. He was truly a hero who protected so many people as he put his own life at risk. May he now know the joy and peace of eternal life.
Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/2004

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November 7, 2005

To the friends of family of Lt. Robert Cabral and fellow officers with the Swansea Police Dept:

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Lt. Cabral was so tragically killed. Our family grieves for you and with you.

May you be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. There are many who will be with you each step of the difficult journey you now face.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the twenty six years of distinquished service Lt. Cabral gave to his community, and the citizens of Massachusetts, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 5, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD. eow 4/24/05

November 7, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family of Lt. R. Cabral, may the memories of his life keep you strong during this most difficult time. Thank you Lt. Cabral for paying the ultimate sacrifice to make us feel safe. God be with you and your family.
Michelle Rogers
Sister of Sgt. Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Michelle Dragus-Rogers

November 7, 2005

You died a HERO.... Another officer taken becuase someone chose to get behind the wheel intoxicated....just senseless, protect us now brother from up above!!!

Officer Jim Gilbert
Columbus Division of Police (OHIO)

November 7, 2005

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy for the family & friends of Lt. Robert Cabral. Although I did not know him personally, the story of his passing deeply saddened me. Even though he has passed, I'm sure his strong spirit will live on for eternity.

MARISSA BARROS
NONE

November 7, 2005

On behalf of all of the men and women of the Ashby Police Department, I extend our deepest condolences to our Brothers and Sisters at the Swansea Police Department and the family of Lt. Cabral.

Rest in peace.

Ashby (MA) Police Dept.

November 7, 2005

In Valor there is Hope. I hope that the many prayers will sustain your family at this tragic time. Rest in Peace, Brother.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

November 7, 2005

On Behalf of the Gagnon family we send are deepest sympathy to Officer Bob's Family he did not deserve do die like that he was a great man and we will miss him forever.May he Rest In Peace.
-Zach,Kayleigh,Beth, and Joe Gagnon

The Gagnon Family
Swansea MA

November 7, 2005

R I P Lt. Cabral, you are a true hero to us all. Your 26 years of service will never be forgotten.

US ARMY MP
545 MP CO, 1 CAV DIV, FT. HOOD TEXAS

November 7, 2005

It's hard to believe you're gone Bobby. It seems like just yesterday we were "discussing" your Yankees and my Red Sox. Thank you for all you've done- you will be deeply missed by many. I am sure you will continue to keep an eye on things from where you are now.

Geoff & Liz Swales
Friend of Swansea PD

November 7, 2005

May you rest in peace Bob..you have left such an impression on me and my son..you will never be forgotten..and my son will never leave the side of your son..May God bless you and your family..you will be forever in our prayers..

Sheila T.
Swansea, MA

November 7, 2005

My deepest condolences to the Cabral family and our brothers and sisters at the Swansea Police department. May you find comfort in knowing that his watch over you will never end because heroes never really die they live in our hearts, souls and minds forever.

You will be truly missed.

Dispatcher Lisa Campoy
Douglas Police Department Douglas, AZ

November 7, 2005

Thank you for all of the life lessons that you have taught us. You will forever be in our hearts and prayers. Swansea's Hero!!! We love you... Elizabeth Duchaine

November 7, 2005

You cared like no other...you Officer

November 7, 2005

Reading the reflections being left, Lt. you touched many lives. Bless your family and friends and all the lives you touched. Our prayers are with your family and your department. Join up with those whom we have lost before and let them know we will never forget. Walk a quiet beat on the streets of Heaven and protect those whose beats aren't as quiet. Godspeed to you and blessings of peace to your family.

A Rookie
CPPD

November 7, 2005

There are those people in town that everyone knows or has heard of at one point. Officer Bob was one of them. I know it was his job to look out for us but he went out of his way to do so like when he patroled the parking lot of the gas station i worked at because he knew i was working third shift alone. I just hope he knew or knows now how much impact and influence he has on the township of Swansea.

S.M.J.
SWANSEA

November 7, 2005

Officer Bob,
you will continue to be an inspiration and have been a such a great influence on the lives of so many people. You will be missed and never forgotten.

Melissa

November 7, 2005

Lt. Cabral was a true "difference maker" who will never be forgotten. His impact upon those lucky enough to have known him is everlasting. His senseless death is a profound loss. My deepest sympathies and condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Lt. Cabral.

Bill Chamberlain

November 7, 2005

To the Family of "Officer Bob" Cabral, myself and my brother and sister officers wish you our condolences for your loss. As a D.A.R.E. Officer he affected more lives than even he could imagine. Even in the senselessness of his death he has delivered yet another D.A.R.E. lesson. We pray for you and your community. Bob, Your tour is done your deeds not forgotten, rest easy now, we will take it from here.

Mstplm George Durham, SRO
Milford NH PD

Mstptl George Durham
Milford NH Police Dept.

November 7, 2005