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for Roberto Rolon
October 10, 2019
Cameron and Christy, many years have passed and I still think of your dad often. The day of his funeral, I stopped and bought a pine tree to plant in my yard in remembrance of him. You should see the tree now, it is beautiful. I miss you two and hope life is treating you well. Always in my memories, may God keep you safe. Love Aunt Joanne
Dieter Preu
February 22, 2015
To the Rolon Family,
We're deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We met Tony and Laurie about 20 years ago when we spend our vacation time in Fla.
We had a great time with you and we can't believe what happend.
May good bless you.
Sincerely
Fam. Preu
Ben Patchen
January 23, 2013
Coach Tony,
It has almost been 2 years since that terrible tragedy occurred and I find myself thinking of you and your guiding words of wisdom often. I also understand why the song Let it Be by the Beatles played so much at your funeral. As time passes and I get older and better at hockey I always see you as a Leader, a great cop, A great wife, A great father and an even better coach. God bless you Tony I miss you.
Karen O
September 21, 2012
Hi Tony,
I find myself looking to call you for some advise so often. We miss you more then words can explain. Ive kept your phone number in my phone and many times i scroll pass it smiling and remembering your words. The world lost a Great person when we lost you.
claudia
September 19, 2012
baby brother,
i miss you every day. i was supposed to protect you. i don't know how to live without you. my comfort comes with all of the people whose lives that you touched. i miss you so much that my heart aches. i regret that i didn't know how important it is to share your life with the people you love every minute that you have. i never expected to be without you. now i fell so alone.
Justin Scoby
November 17, 2011
Hey Coach,
It's been 239 days since you died and I have thought of you every day. I wear the shark tooth necklaceyou gave me for scoring a goal in the Thanksgiving tournament in Miami 2 years ago. I did Cross country again, and I made it to the Varsity Regional meet as and 8th grader going against seniors in high school. I got 47th place. I am a nationally ranked runner for my age in a 5k. I trained non stop only thinking about how much you would like me to if you were still here. Through that training, I got a 17:58 5k time. Over the summer I ran in the junior olympics and placed 22 nd in the nation in the 2 mile and in the 4x800 my team got 18th in the nation. I try to do the famous " Tony pushups" every night but I just cant get as good as you. You would be proud of me because I did 12 pull-ups last night but I am still trying to reach your best. I am glad to tell you that I straightened out my attitude and I am now a "good" child. I am currently playing on the bantam AA scorpians and Im playing defense because whenever we were in an important game you would put me on "d". I really miss you. You were my hero amd you still are. I still havent found someone that could ever replace you. You once told me that school comes first and now it does. I have been studting and trying sooo hard to get all A's. No matter what I do, no one calls me "studly" any more. I am currently going to church every week because you inspired me to. I dont know if you heard but John is up in Vermont at his boarding school. He likes it there. he made the Varsity hockey team up there. I really miss you. Although some people might have forgot about you , but I havnt and never will.
Miss you lots,
Justin Scoby
Justin Scoby
June 17, 2011
Dear Coach Tony's Family,
It has been 93 days since you have passed away and those 93 days have been awful without you. Not a day has gone by that I havn't thought about you. I now go to church as much as possible now thanks to you bringing me back to the Lord. You have always been a hero to me and two months to the day after I had heard about your death, I was baptised at a beach with my church. You have left a big whole in my life and i believe that you will hear about this this and you will send somone to try and take your place. But there is one problem. that person isn't you.
You are still loved and missed,
Justin Scoby
Benjamin Patchen
May 11, 2011
Coach what you did for me cannot be described in words. When I had heard you passed I was in disbelief but after putting in deep thought and realized you taught me how to deal with things, or as you would have said "It is what it is". To Cameron and family: Tony loved all of you each of you were in his stories, my best wishes and love is with you. I love you coach and I always will. God bless you.
Benjamin Patchen
May 11, 2011
Coach Tony, You were a great inspiration to me. You taught me so much about hockey and life. You will forever be in my heart. RIP Tony.
Boyd Freemon
April 30, 2011
Tony was my neighbor and best friend at the University of Florida. We were inseparable for more than a year. Time would not allow it to remain so. I went to work for the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and Tony left for the St. Petersburg Police Department. The calendar became our enemy. We lost track of each other.
Decades later the news of his death has arrived with a greater impact than I had imagined possible. Flashes of a fantastic bond and the best of times have fought their way to the surface. I am haunted by the time lost and will be forever saddened by his death.
Christian Holcombe
April 14, 2011
Dear rolon family, It devistates me to hear about the passing of tony, He was a wonderful enerjetic coach,. and a great mentor. R.I.P Tony Rolon.
Annmarie Ronacher
April 14, 2011
He may not be with us in body but he will always be present in spirit. God bless you and keep you Tony.
Marty Gregor
April 2, 2011
It saddens me I had so little time to get to know Tony. But in the short time I knew him, I saw a man of great wisdom, integrity and conviction. Tony will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May we all carry on following the example he set for us. My deepest condolences to Laurie, Christi, and Cam. God be with you all.
David Ursini
April 2, 2011
Dear Laurie, Christi, & Cameron--I am so saddened for your loss.....Tony was such a Fine Man, loving Husband & Father, police officer, coach, soldier, mentor...the list goes on. We first met at the Univ. of Florida through a mutual friend, Deputy Boyd Freemon, who inspired Tony to become a police officer. Years later we reunited as friends @ TBSA where we both coach ice hockey. Tony's eagerness to learn the game and teach/coach was always done with great zeal and vigor, and he was such a great role model for many young players--including his own son, Cam. Tony will always be remembered for his love, compassion, leadership...but, mostly for his friendship. I'll miss him dearly...not only was he was one of St. Petersburg's Finest...he was Finest Kind. God Bless You All.
The Egans
April 2, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. As a hockey family, we will always remember how Tony would go out of his way to say "hello" whenever we would see him at the rink.
April 2, 2011
God bless you and the kids. Just remember, " a breath away is not far from where you are." Tony is still so close.
Kent Stephenson
April 2, 2011
Sending our love and the lord's comfort for the ROLON family!
May the lord keep you and provide comfort to all at this time. For all that Tony was, his personality glowed most when he was talking about his love for his family!!! Love you guys!!
From Kenny and the kids!
April 2, 2011
Dear Laurie, Christi and Cameron - our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family during this very sad time. May God's strength help to see you through. Rest in peace Tony.
Johnny & Cathi Bowers & family
Larger then Life!
April 1, 2011
Someone so special can
never be forgotten
We are so sorry for your loss, Tony was a wonderful human being and touch so many life's. He will never be forgotten! We are Happy to say we had the honor of knowing him.
Tracy Rice @ Karen O'Hara
April 1, 2011
Laurie - I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family have been in my thoughts. Debby Kidd
Cherie Mainenti
April 1, 2011
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Tony, you were a sweetheart and will be missed.
Susan Mauro
March 31, 2011
Use Gods strength in this time of great sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers. Sue Mauro
Hawks Team Pic at TBSA - Aug 2007
Dennis Provenzano
March 31, 2011
Dear Laurie, Christi, Cam and family…We are deeply saddened by your loss and our prayers are with you all. Nick, Marti, Loralee and I met Tony as “Coach Tony” for the Hawks Ice Hockey Team. His passion for the kids as well as his positive coaching style was of tremendous inspiration to anyone who shared in this experience. Always positive, supportive, and energetic…as one of the hockey dads, I was privileged to assist him with coaching the Team as best I could. His legacy of hard work, dedication, and positive attitude will remain with all the kids he coached – on and off the ice. He obviously touched the lives of many, many people and will be greatly missed.
March 31, 2011
The Rolon Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Dave Pacheco
Truck Co. 53
Safety Harbor Fire Dept.
Sharon Bloom
March 30, 2011
Laurie, I am so sorry....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ron Armstrong
March 30, 2011
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Tony was a GREAT leader and friend to all who knew him. He will deeply be missed by all who loved him none more so than his loving wife and children, Laurie, Christi, and Cameron. Be with GOD and JESUS Tony...They will be happy with you and your deep devotion. WE LOVE YOU. Ron & Audrey
kenneth bickel
March 30, 2011
i love you all sorry for your loss tony will be missed
Marci Riker
March 30, 2011
Dear Laurie and children...
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Husband, best friend and Father. He was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
janice and mike dexter
March 30, 2011
Dear family, Tony was a good friend and co-worker. We talked about motorcycles and retirement. What I remember most is his easy smile and bear hug. Janice and I will miss him!
Paul
March 30, 2011
I first met Tony while working at Barneys in St Pete he was and great man to talk to his stories were unforgetable. He was hard working and easy to get along with as a coworker and as a customer. My thoughts are with him and his wonderfull family at this very hard time stay strong and Rest in Peace Tony you will be greatly missed by all that you touched.
Mike/Susan Riggs
March 30, 2011
Dear Laurie and children....
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of Tony. May God Bless you and your family.
Michelle and Tanner Nickerson
March 30, 2011
Our deepest, most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, Laurie, Christi, and Cameron. Tony was a good man and will be missed by many. You are all in our prayers at this time.
connie joslin
March 30, 2011
laurie and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father and brother. he was a great coach, friend and leader to us and our son. his smile will be missed .... this is a difficult time for you, but please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. the joslin family
March 30, 2011
We only knew Tony from the SPPD when he came on calls. BUT , his wonderful persona radiated from him ! One could tell he was a good man. And when God needs more Angels , He only sends for the BEST ! This family can be proud of that !
The Herricks St.Pete.
March 30, 2011
Dear Laurie-I am thinking of you and your family. I am so sorry and so sad for your sudden loss.
Leigh
March 30, 2011
Dear Laurie, Christi and Cameron, please know my prayers are with you. May you be comforted by Jesus, the Comforter.
love, diane
Randy Krause
March 30, 2011
Tony, May 15, 1983 was a great day for our class. We had many a laughs and many great years together. I will miss you my brother. "Only the good die young".
Tracey Robbins
March 29, 2011
My heart is heavy. I am sorry that his family has had to endure such a loss. I remember Tony when he first started at SPPD. And throughout the years as time goes on and friends come and go -- Tony remained steadfast and true. He was such a good man. He stayed true to himself and his beleifs. I send all my love and prayers to his family.
Chris Cline
March 29, 2011
My son Logan and I have known the true pleasure of having Coach Tony in our lives over the past few years. The kindness, encouragement and thoughtful guidance he extended my son will be forever appreciated and never forgotten.
When you talk about or imagine a suitable role model for whom your growing kids can relate, Tony had to have been the perfect example.
Tony – Logan will deeply miss your coaching, mentoring friendship and amazing stories. We will both sadly miss seeing you but know that you continue to inspire us and are always carried in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Scholings
March 29, 2011
Tony you were a very special neighbor and helpful to all. We are so sorry for your passing. You will be remembered by us all.
Elsa Bosch
March 29, 2011
A person of great values. Witty,funny, considerate, respectful, decent, fair, and so much more. The best "cop" in St. Pete. You will always be remembered. My deepest sympathy goes to his family.
Connor Goff and the Goff family
March 28, 2011
Coach Tony was very encouraging and helpful and was always in a great mood. He will be deeply missed by me and my whole family. Our prayers are with his family. Coach Tony will be fondly remembered.
March 28, 2011
Coach Tony was a great inspiration for many years at TBSA Rec hockey we will never forget his after game motivation stickers and words of encouragement. Our prayers are with his family and he will always remain in our heart.
Bruce, Debbie and Jonathan Kaschyk
Jeff and Jesse Lymburner
March 27, 2011
Coach Tony was a special man. Strong but considerate, direct yet thoughtful, full of humor while earning the respect and affection of kids and parents alike. We are fortunate to have known him and he will be deeply missed.
Justin Scoby
March 27, 2011
Dear Coach Roberto Anthony Rolon,
You will forever be an inspiration to myself and the team. I only wish we could've heard another one of your famous stories. I know that not only for me but for others that we lost the best man in the world and now we all are lost.
I now feel like there is a hole in our team that could never be filled in. We will continue winning on one main reason. For you. You will never be forgotten.
As for me I heard at 10:53 last night and cried all night and into the morning. You shall forever be missed. I wish you could see this.
Your forever friend, mentee, and captain
Justin Scoby
Roxie Herman
March 27, 2011
I will never forget Tony, as he was my friend and co-worker at SPPD. He was just the best story teller and always made me laugh. We had many great conversations. We kept in touch all these years and he will be missed, so very missed! A great human being was taken far too early and the heartache is tremendous. Sincere condolences to his wife and children. May they find comfort in knowing there are those who care!!...........Peace My Friend!!
March 27, 2011
Coach Tony was a great coach and mentor to our son. We will be forever grateful for the times he spent on and off the ice with him. Tony will be forever missed by my family and the entire raiders hockey organization! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
The Wickett family (oldsmar)
March 27, 2011
I had the pleasure of knowing Tony in his off duty role of as a Hockey coach at the TBSA rink in Oldsmar. He coached my son and many other young players from the area over the years. I can tell you from first hand experience that he was an inspiration to all concerned. Not only did he teach the virtues of the game, he always taught the players to "do the right thing" on and off the ice. He was a fine man and will me missed on and off the ice. Bill Polmear
Deb and Jim Doyle
March 27, 2011
Tony was a very special person who had a passon for helping people. He is the reason my daughter is in law enforcement. All our love and respect.
DANA MOSSMAN
March 27, 2011
WE ALL LOST A MAN WHO GAVE TO HIS GOD ,FAMILY,NEIGHBORHOOD , JOB(POLICE OFFICER) ,AND HIS CITY ALL HE COULD . AS AN EX-DEPUTY , I SPOKE TO HIM ABOUT THE HARD WORK OF TRYING TO HELP IMPROVE A CITY THROUGH GOOD POLICE WORK , BUT HE KEEP IT UP FOR TWENTY FIVE YEARS . I LAST SPOKE TO HIM THURSDAY , WE TALKED ABOUT HIS SON BECOMING A MAN BY DOING A GOOD JOB ON HIS WORK AROUND THE HOUSE . HE WAS LIKE HIS FATHER , A HARD WORKER AND FRIENDLY . I KNOW HIS FAMILY IS SAD , BUT I ALSO KNOW THEY ARE VERY VERY PROUD OF HOW TONY LIVED HIS LIFE . MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR GRIEF.
Dave and Margo Perrego
March 26, 2011
Tony was always the kind of person that you could count on and look up to. His kindness to us as neighbors when we first moved to Florida will never be forgotten. While we know that Tony is with the Lord, our hearts are breaking for his family that is left to carry on without him. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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