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Roy A. Gordon

Bethesda, Maryland

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  ROY ANTHONY GORDON (Age 66)  Chief of Police, Chevy Chase Village  On Friday, January 28, 2011 of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of Diane Lucille La Penna Gordon; loving father of Patricia Tuffin and Cathryn Chang (husband, Dulles); devoted grandfather of Katherine, Madison,...

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A GREAT MAN. FAMILY MAN, LEADER AND CHIEF MISS YOU

I loved dogs as it appears Roy did too!

I only knew Roy through his unflagging duty and protection of the Chevy Chase Village itself. Meeting him occasionally through his care of those close friends of mine who I loved for decades living in 'Roy's Village' as I came to know it and feel it was. Gradually I learned what a remarkable man he was and he too became my friend. Lucky me. A man whose gentle command of humanity in all its forms came upon you quietly. A man whose sense of honor needed no titles or framed awards. It naturally...

I got to know Roy when we worked together while assigned to the Silver Spring District of the Montgomery County Dept. of police in the 70's. I was a rookie fresh out of the police academy and found Roy to be an excelent police officer & mentor, but most importantly he was a great guy to be around. Roy was a Greenbay Packer fan and would always say "The Pack is Back"..........well Roy I'll be rooting for the Pack this Sunday just for you! May God bless you and your family. Mike Rosenblatt...

Condolences to the family. Roy and I worked together for several years in MCP/SOD. He was a true professional and always a gentleman.

Will Liston
Charles Town, WV

Sorry about your lost,we will keep you in our prayers
Mrs Z Wilson and family

My Thoughts & Prayers to Patty & Casie, RIP Mr. Gordon.

My Thoughts & Prayers to Patty & Casie, RIP Mr. Gordon.

I will miss Roy as a terrific tennis partner. He was the best and not just because he was a great tennis player. He was a coach, a mentor and good friend. I will miss going to eat after a match and having a beer with him. My husband and I enjoyed his stories of being a Police Chief and sharing his knowledge of traffic cameras. Now, everytime I see one of those cameras I will be one of those very rare drivers with a smile because I will be remembering Roy. Rest in peace, partner - Now,...