Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

From all the members of Police Wives Online we would like to offer our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to Lieutenant Cabrals Family, friends, and department.
Thank you for your service Lieutenant Cabral, you will never be forgotten!

November 6, 2005

Please accept our condolences and prayers. RIP Lt. Cabral.

Officers and Members
Somerville, MA. Aux Police Dept.

November 6, 2005

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Cabral, my deepest sympathies to the entire town of Swansea. Most especially, to Mrs. Cabral, his children and his on the job family; so long as Lt. Cabral lives in the memories of all who knew and loved him, he'll never really be gone.

Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

November 6, 2005

Another brother in blue taken away to early.The police world is hurt by this tragic loss.

Keep drunks off the streets. We do not want another tragedy.

Patrolman Justin Ovaska
Mashpee PD, MA

November 6, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Lt. Cabral; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 6, 2005

Another Hero lost, another Family in mourning, another senseless tragedy. The drunks go to court. We go to another funeral. It doesn't make sense.

Thank you for your dedication Lt. Cabral. May God bless your Family and Co workers. Look after us from Heaven. We have the watch now.

Police Officer
Newark N.J. P.D.

November 5, 2005

Thank you for your service Lieutenant Cabral. May you rest in peace Sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County, Illinois Sheriff's Department

November 5, 2005

May God be with you during this difficult time of grief. As a police officer's wife myself it is often hard to let our loved ones leave to go and protect the streets. May you find peace in all the happy memories you shared with him.

OFFICER WIFE

November 5, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

November 5, 2005

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

LIEUTENANT CABRAL, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

TO THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOS BLESS YOU ALL.

OUR STATES CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN THE LAWS REGARDING DRUNK DRIVING, BUT THE MESSAGE JUST DOESN'T SEEM TO GET ACROSS. WE NEED TO MAKE THESE LAWS TOUGHER. I WISH I HAD THE ANSWER. WHAT WILL IT TAKE.THIS DRUNK DRIVER KILLED A HERO, AND HE'LL LOSE HIS LICENSE AND DO COMMUNITY SERVICE. WHAT A TRAGEDY.

MRS CABRAL AND FAMILY, I PRAY FOR YOU ALL AND WISH YOU WELL.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

November 5, 2005

You sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Officer Jeff Bickford
Richland Police Department, WA

November 5, 2005

I met Bobby Cabral over 20 years ago when I was a student at Case High school he was at that time a sub and also a police officer. he became a friend someone you could talk too.he was a great man and always had time for a the students of Case High. My heart goes out to his family, especially his two boys. bobby you will be sadly missed. Lisa Class of 1985

November 5, 2005

My prayers go out to Lt. Cabral's family. Here's a poem I found on the internet. You will never be forgotten Lt. Cabral!


We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.
We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.
We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.

Ofc. A. Alvarado
Mesa Police Dept.

November 5, 2005

May you be remembered for your years of dedication to keeping our country safe. We will take it from here brother.

Officer Chad Myers
St. Charles/ Rushford Police Department

November 5, 2005

Rest well. It is truly a sad day.

Transport Officer II Northern Alberta
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch Alberta

November 5, 2005

Rest in peace Sgt.--I'm sure you will be sadly missed. Thank you for your service.

P/O Brandy Ronquille
Westwego Police Department

November 5, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Swansea Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Sergeant Cabral deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Sergeant Cabral is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

November 5, 2005

I know I am not the first nor the last to leave a reflection....But, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your Department.Rest in Peace. Thank you for your desire and ambition to make this world a better place.You will not be forgotten!

Officer
Fort Worth Police Department

November 5, 2005

Rest in peace and may God give your family and friends strength at this sad time.

Carol Espinoza, Mother of
Officer Isaac Espinoza, SFPD, EOW 4/10/04

November 5, 2005

I have always thougth that Bobby was one I have always thought that Bobby Cabral was one of Swansea's finest police officers. Bobby used his head and his heart while doing his job. He was not only devoted to his own children, but to all of the children of Swansea. He was be greatly missed.

M
friend

November 5, 2005

We are so sorry to hear about this tragedy. Our best wishes and prayers go out to the family. We have recently found out that there are many great programs available for the families of fallen officers regarding grief counseling and the like (for example we found a retreat for siblings). The police of this country truly repeat their greatness as neither the fallen officer nor his family are forgotten. Again our hearts go out to you.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Sister of Brother-in-law of Jonathan Dragus EOW10/20/05.

Shawn Rogers

November 5, 2005

We never met, but I call you my brother. God bless you, your family, and fellow officers. You are gone but not forgotten.

Investigator
Norfolk PD

November 5, 2005

Another brother has left our ranks. We will all feel the loose of a great officer.

M.J. Schlegel CSO
Cary Police, NC

November 5, 2005

Bob was the face of the town of swansea. Everyone knew him and it was a priviledge to have known him all my life. Just a huge lost to the town of swansea.

Dave crisafulli

November 5, 2005

As a new fellow DARE Officer I send my deepest regrets to the Swansea Police Department and all family and friends of Sgt. Cabral. Your years of service and complete dedication to your community are obviously a symbol of the dedication you had for what you do.
God Bless and may god watch over your family!

Patrolman Jusino
Williamstown Police Department

November 5, 2005