Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Corporal Michael Joseph Roberts

Tampa Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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Reflections for Corporal Michael Joseph Roberts

Words can not express the sadness we all feel in such a sense less tragic event like this. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and the whole community. I now realize why it rained so hard that day, because God was also expressing his sadness at our loss.

Sgt. (non-Sworn) Kyle Parrott
JSO Community Posse

August 21, 2009

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT FLORIDA.
AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/2006

Anonymous

August 21, 2009

Corporal Roberts,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

August 21, 2009

RIP Cpl. Roberts

Your brothers in blue from Tallahassee are keeping you in our prayers.

Anonymous

August 21, 2009

Now that Mike has passed from this life, may he live in your presence Lord and watch over his brothers and sisters on earth. GOD bless your family and keep them strong during this tragedy.

Sgt. Mo Endres
Orange County Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2009

Cpl Roberts, Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

August 21, 2009

rest in peace our brother

Lt B Cole
Lake Charles Police Dept

August 21, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 21, 2009

Such a great loss, a man in his prime of life to have some dirt bag take him away from his family and his job. May God Bless his family at this time of sorrow,especially his 3 yr old son. May he know his Dad paid the greatest price a man can ever pay so that we ALL may have a safe place to live..May God Bless the Tampa Police Dept. in a mighty way and keep them all safe. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. FOR THE WIFE YOU HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY NOW OF TAKING CARE OF YOUR SELF AND YOUR SON, MAY God bless you all.

R/Capt. Wayne Blankinchip
Jacksonville sheriff office, Jax. Fl

August 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and co-workers of Corporal Roberts. A true hero now walks a beat in Heaven.

Dispatcher Blair
Headland Police Dept.

August 21, 2009

How sad. Cpl. Roberts, thank you for your service and dedication. Watch over your family as they begin this long, dark journey without you.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

August 21, 2009

You are a true hero Corporal Roberts. God bless your family and your department. We will take it from here, watch over us and keep us safe.
Semper Fi

Deputy
Harris County Sheriff (Houston,Tx)

August 21, 2009

Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

August 21, 2009

Cpl,

May god bless you and your family during this tough time. We will continue to watch over the streets as you watch over us. Rest in peace Brother!

Det. M. Bingnear
Pinellas Park, Fl PD

August 21, 2009

All our prayers forever for Cpl Roberts, his family and the men and women of the Tampa Police Department

Anonymous

August 21, 2009

Rest easy we will take it from.

Officer Paul Maiatico Haines City FL
Haines City Police

August 21, 2009

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Corporal Mike Roberts, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Corporal Roberts 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.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom and Justice requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

August 21, 2009

Corporal Mike Roberts,
Your Tour of Duty on God's earth has come to an end. Your dedication to Protect and Serve will not go unnoticed. You and your family are in my prayers. Your family and Tampa PD should hold their heads high as you have given the ultimate sacrifice. God Speed Corporal Roberts it is time to patrol Heavens trails.

Range Master - Training Coordinator
City of Avon Park Florida

August 21, 2009

Thank you for your service and dedication. Your life and bravery will not be forgotten.


"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Deputy B. Vick
Citrus County Sheriffs Office

August 21, 2009

Corporal Roberts, thank you for your service and your dedication to something bigger than you. To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with with you. Seek God, he is never far away.
To my fellow officers in Tampa, lean on each other and remember what is important. I have been where you are and it is not easy but as long as you go through it together you can make it.

Godspeed my brother.
"we Ride for Those Who Died."

Sergeant Stevie Ray Vaughn
Tallahassee Police Department

August 21, 2009

God Bless Cpl. Roberts and all the officers of the Tampa PD. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Sergeant David Redmond
Marion County Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2009

I offer my thoughts and prayers to Cpl. Roberts family and friends. May God grant you peace and comfort beyond understanding through this tragedy.

Lt. Joey C Brown
Geogria State Patrol - Police Unity Tour VIII

August 21, 2009

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Corporal Roberts during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

August 21, 2009

Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice sir. My time at TPD was short, but it was an honor to have dispatched for you. You are a prime example of a good leader, and a great police officer. We all mourn your passing and we grieve together with your co-workers, friends, and family. You are loved and missed greatly. May you rest in peace. God bless you Mike.

Ryan French - Oscar 211
Critical Intervention Services - Clearwater, FL

August 21, 2009

My condolences to the Family, Friends, and co-workers of Cpl. Roberts. RIP Brother.

Sergeant P. J. Hatle
Minneapolis Police Department

August 21, 2009

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