Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Manny, It's been a long time and the sad anniversaries come and go. We drove by the crash site today and thought about you. Hopefully we can make it to the wall next year for Al's tenth year anniversary and Dads final year on the job. Merry Christmas Drew

Patrolman Drew Dubois
East Providence Police

December 25, 2009

To Lt. Robert Cabral and his loved ones:

On this the fourth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered for the service you gave to your community, and for the supreme sacrifice you and your family made on November 5, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

November 5, 2009

Happy New Year Bobby. You know how much we miss you and love you. I still can't believe this

Tom Cabral
Brother

January 1, 2009

Merry Christmas Lieutenant Bob, may your family find happiness knowing that you are watching down on them on this special day.

Always in our thoughts and prayers

Fall River Police Department, Communications Division (Massachusetts)

Anonymous

December 25, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this third anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

November 5, 2008

Dear Bobby:
I am thinking of you especially today, my heart is heavy for your family and loved ones. You are missed beyond words by each of them. It's THREE YEARS, but not to those that miss and love you. No times ever passes. You were and continue to be a gift to this world. Thank you.
Carmen
A friend

Anonymous

November 5, 2008

"OFFICER BOB" A MAN OF COURAGE, A DEVOTED FATHER, OUR HERO.WE JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW GREATLY MISSED YOU ARE, AND HOW MUCH OF AN IMPACT YOU ARE ON VERY MANY OF US. WE ARE ALL SO SADDENED THAT WE DON'T HAVE YOU HERE AS A MENTOR TO THESE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED. HOW MUCH YOU REFLECTED ON ALOT OF US. WE VISIT YOUR SITE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE, AND SAY A PRAYER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I JUST WANT TO TAKE THE TIME TO "THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING." ALSO TO MICH AND ALEX KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK KIDS. MAKE YOUR DADDY PROUD.

YOUR FELLOW FRIENDS

July 27, 2008

Bob, i miss you more than words can say...
Time goes by way to fast, and the pain still dont go away.
We went by the grave on Mothers Day to visit you, The kids and I..
Miss you lots...xoxo

Mia Plante

May 14, 2008

this past month officer bob has been hard w/o a guy like you around saving ppl and being there to talk to.

kristine
friend

March 12, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 18, 2008

Bobby:
Thinking of you with love, honor, and gratitude. You have touched countless lives and made incalculable differences in the lives of those you knew, especially your family. I am grateful to count your brother as my dear friend. Stay with him and his sisters, and keep them company.
Thank you for your bravery and service,
Carmen
A friend

February 14, 2008

Just a note to say you are loved and missed more than ever. I can't believe it's been two years. I cherish the memories and only wish there'd been time for more. Loving you, always...

Ofc. Happy Snodgrass

November 5, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 1, 2007

Happy Birthday Bobby !!!!

Tom & Sharon Cabral
Brother & Sister in Law

October 29, 2007

In the line of duty, another hero pays the ultimate sacrifice so others can walk without fear.
May you REST IN PEACE.

Correction Officer Scott Boutell
Massachusetts Department of Correction (MCI-Shirley)

August 21, 2007

"...When I was a child I caught a fleeting glimpse, out of the corner of my eye...I turned to look, but it was gone...I cannot put my finger on it now, the child has grown, the dream is gone......."

Tom Cabral
Brother

July 8, 2007

Bob, Just stopping by to let you know that you are thought of every single day, and it still hurts just as much as the first day. I hope you look over Swansea and send some positive energy down. Missing you alot.. Love you always and miss you. xoxo Mia

Mia Plante
life long friend

January 19, 2007

Bobby:
Merry Jerry to you and Ma.

I'm sure Ma is laughing at the Merry Jerry. The merry has faded from my holidays...first Ma, Then last year you............and now my Garcia..........Bobby I wish I could turn the clock back to when we were playing baseball in our backyard with the John and Billy. I wish I could have stopped what you went through on that fateful night. "Blood brothers on a summers night with a vow to defend...no retreat, no surrender."

I love you my big brother. I know Garcia is bringing you joy as he brought me. I saw Jake yesterday with Alec and Mitchell. I can tell he, like the boys and the rest of us miss you soooooooo much.

This ain't fair..............it actually sucks Bobby.
I love you. Tommy

Tom Cabral
Brother

December 26, 2006

Dear Bobby:

I believe Garcia is now with you. Keep watching over Tommy, he needs your strength so very much right now. You are missed and loved beyond words by your family, your community, those that love you.


Carmen

December 12, 2006

Bobby was one of the best people I have ever known. He honestly and truly loved his boys, the children of his town, and his town. He was always an fine example of how people should be, and a good role model for officers and potential officers to follow. I don't believe there were enough hours in the day for all that he did for everyone. I truly miss him at this time of year, and am proud to have been a friend of his. I sincerely hope that his boys will be comforted knowing how many people thought the world of him.

Sara
Friend of Bobby's

November 26, 2006

we miss you. thanks for being a friend. it was tough to see you leave use. you are always in my thuoghts. rip love courtney

courtney leduc
student

November 23, 2006

Bob, I cant beleive how fast the time goes bye. I miss you so much. I think about you every day, and i visit the cemetary very frequently. Your stone is beautiful, the kids did s great job with it. Your boys are getting so big, they are very respectful kids, thanks to you and Nancy. You both did a great job with them. Nancy still continued too. I wish there would be more fathers in this world that cared about their children like you did. Its not the same going by the police station and not seeing you there. All i can say is that i miss you. Rest in peace. Your loved and missed more than you could ever imagine. I Love you Bob.....

Mia Pante
life long friend

November 15, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this first anniversary of your end of watch. People will say it seems like yesterday that this incident occurred and then there are others that it has felt like a lifetime since you were called away. Whatever the case, you are loved and missed by many and will never be forgotten as your are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line.

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

November 7, 2006

Dear Bob,

We grew up together in North Swansea. Just a couple of local kids that both went into law enforcement. You were some, not many, but some years older than me. You were always decent to me, always had a kind word. We worked together when I started out on Swansea PD. When you were killed, it seemed so weird, so surreal. You were always suppose to be there. You were one of those people that I always knew and I took for granted that you would always be there. To attend your funeral for a brother officer, fallen in the line of duty, that just wasn't suppose to happen. Not to someone from the old neighborhood. Someone that was always a sincere person with a kind heart. Rest in peace my brother.

Patrolman Fred Paquin
Seekonk, Mass. Police Department

November 6, 2006

A year ago, my world and my heart were ripped apart by the act of one selfish individual. The pain I feel hasn't diminished. What we used to see as obstacles seem so trivial now. Thank you, Bob, for bringing so many blessings to my life, especially the two I hold most important and most dear. You know they are my priority now. It seems so fitting that the last thing you and I did together was a community service project, eh? I promise I will do all I can to keep your dream and vision alive. You will always be my Hero and my Love. Please keep watch over us and help me fulfill our mission.

Officer Happy Snodgrass
Hemet Police Department

November 5, 2006