Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Trooper Dobson as well as the brotherhood at New York State Police. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

March 30, 2011

Rest in peace, sir. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

Anonymous

March 30, 2011

RIP Brother

Trooper
NJ State Police

March 29, 2011

My deepest condolences goes out to the family, friends, and Troopers of the New York State Police. I am glad that I had a chance to know you. You were my inspiration to chose the same career path. You will be sadly missed. God Bless.

S/Trp McKowan
South Carolina Highway Patrol

March 29, 2011

Trooper Dobson, thank you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prine George's County Police Department, Maryland

March 29, 2011

Rest in peace, Trooper Dobson. Your service to your fellow man will not be forgotten. May your family, friends and extended law enforcement family find peace during this terrible time.

Reserve Officer L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

March 29, 2011

RIP Trooper Dobson. May God Bless your family and continue to watch over your Brothers and Sisters in Blue

Anonymous

March 29, 2011

Troop...You will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace!

Troop
New Jersey State Police

March 29, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

March 29, 2011

Prayers to Trooper Dobson's family and friends, as well to the entire New York State Police. RIP.

Emily
NE

March 29, 2011

To the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Dobson, we would like to express our deepest sympathies. Trooper Dobson's service will never be forgotten.

Session 50
Zone 5 Police Academy, NY

March 29, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of this loss of yet another warrior. Rest in Peace Brother, and may the Lord wrap your family and friends in his loving arms in this time of need. Your job here is done my friend, enjoy your beat in Heaven, we got it here. God Speed.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police NC

March 29, 2011

God be with those left behind.......Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is now over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

March 28, 2011

Rest in peace, Kevin. Your dedication and service is an inspiration to all of us in law enforcement. May God bless your family at this difficult time. Godspeed.

Ptlm. Joseph LaRosa
Town of Evans Police Dept.

March 28, 2011

You ate a hero, selflessly giving yourself to ensure the safety of your Community. May your children, your family & those who loved you revel in the fact you were a hero! God bless those who wear a badge to serve & protect as you did.

Mother of an Officer
Colorado Springs PD

March 28, 2011

On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Hogs and Heroes New York Chapter 1, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of NYS Trooper Kevin Dobson. The Hogs and Heroes Foundation is ready to assist you in any capacity needed and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.

President Timothy Myers Sr.
Hogs and Heroes New York Chapter 1

March 28, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 28, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Trooper Kevin Dobson. May God be with your family and your department as they greive your loss.

Deputy Karen Haynes
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, CA

March 28, 2011

My condolences and prayers go out to Trooper Dobson's family, friends and the New York State Police family. May the Lord Jesus Christ give comfort during this time.

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

March 28, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

March 28, 2011

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Trooper Dobson today and always. Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

March 28, 2011

May you rest in peace Trooper. May God be with your family and love ones, your N Y S P family and friends. Thank you for a job well done. Heaven is a safer place today, for it has anothe Trooper on patrol.

Master Trooper Jack A. Wise
Virginia State Police ( Retired )

March 28, 2011

Rest in Peace Trooper Dobson - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tpr Tracy Ayers # 1722 (Ret.)
Deputy Marc Ayers

Deputy Marc Ayers
Broome Co Sheriffs Office-Binghamton NY

March 28, 2011

Trooper Dobson,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 28, 2011

Rest in peace brother. Enjoy patrolling the interstates of heaven.

Police Officer II Dan Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

March 28, 2011