Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

November 20, 2023

On behalf on the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy we express our sincere condolences.

Session 21

October 24, 2023

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 12, 2023

Sheriff, Thank you for your service and sacrifice. "In valor there is hope."

Recruit N. George
Albany County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Institute Session 6.

October 12, 2023

This is the reason we must support
each other both on and off duty.
As brothers in Blue!

P.O. Don Lampkin. (Retired)
NYPD

September 24, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sheriff Rodgers. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Wilcox County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

September 22, 2023

I read so many people calling you a friend giving little stories of how you helped them. The Lord has a place at his table the Department will handle all else. Prayers for the family.

Citizen
Citizen

September 11, 2023

Rest in peace brother .

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

September 7, 2023

Father in Heaven, Bless the eternal soul of this thy servant departed Sheriff Robert D. Rodgers and keep his spirit with you always. Bless also his loving family and all those who mourn his passing and give them Peace. This we ask in thy holy name, Amen.

Chaplain George E. Martin, Sr.

International Police Association
Region 14 (NC, SC, TN, GA)

September 6, 2023

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

September 5, 2023

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A great man has secured a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 3, 2023

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Sheriff Robert Rodgers. Please know we are eternally grateful for Sheriff Rodgers’ service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Sheriff Rodgers’, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office in Abbeville, Georgia for Sheriff Rodgers’ partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Sheriff Robert Rodgers’ family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

September 3, 2023

Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and colleagues. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.

Police Officer Christopher Pope
Telfair County BOE Police Department

September 2, 2023

Robert was such a good man and a blessing to all who knew him. He and his wife, Haley, were a perfect couple, so in love, and made each other an even more wonderful, stronger person. It was an honor to know him, and although we know he rests in heaven, his loss will be felt heavily here on earth.

Rebecca Knowles
Friend of wife, Haley

September 2, 2023

Sheriff Rodgers, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

September 2, 2023

Rest Easy Brother

Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff NM.

September 1, 2023

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Sheriff, Robert Rodgers, from complications of a vehicle accident. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Sheriff succumbs from injuries due to a vehicle accident. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

September 1, 2023

God Speed my Brother-RIP

Retired Sgt. D.R. Harvey #628
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona

September 1, 2023

RIP sir. My condolences to the family.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

August 31, 2023

RIP Sheriff Rodgers. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Wilcox County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

August 31, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

August 31, 2023

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

August 31, 2023

Prayers & Condolences
May Sheriff Robert Rodgers rest in peace.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

August 31, 2023

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

August 31, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 31, 2023