740 Entries
March 15, 2013
God bless my brother, Mike. I pray and think of him often.
Paul Anthony Roberts
ANGELA HARTMAN
March 9, 2010
HI MY NAME IS ANGELA BETH HARTMAN AND MY FATHER WAS POLICE OFFICER FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM HER ABOUT OFFICER ROBERTS I BET HE WAS A HECK OF A POLICE OFFICER WITH HIS QUICK THINKING YOU KNOW HE KIND OF REMINDS ME OF ANOTHER POLICE OFFICER I SOMETIMES READ ABOUT ON HIS WEBSITE IS DALLAS POLICE OFFICER J.D.TIPPIT HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF HIM EVER AT ALL BECAUSE IF YOU HAVE HE ALSO GOT SHOT BY A GUNMAN NAMED LEE HARVEY OSWALD ON NOVEMBER 22,1963 THE SAME DAY THAT JOHN F. KENNEDY WAS SHOT AND KILLED BY LEE HARVEY OSWALD SO MAY BOTH OFFICERS ROBERTS AND TIPPIT REST IN PEACE AND YOU TWO POLICE OFFICERS ARE NOW IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR KING.JESUS.OK SO.GOD BLESS YOU BOTH MEN.
Leonard Sigler
December 22, 2009
My name is Leonard and as a former resident of Tampa it breaks my heart that this had to happen to Officer Roberts. My and my familes prayers are with you.
John Ramirez
December 22, 2009
Mike, You are what a hero is. God bless your family and friends, My family's prayers are with your family. Thank you for everything you have done. Thank you John
Paul N. Fisher
December 22, 2009
As a former Law Enforcement Officer I mourn the loss of another Brother in Blue. Mike your name will forever be engraved in our hearts and on the Wall of Honor in Washington, D.C. God Bless and keep you in His embrace.
Ryan and Lorrie Flannigan
December 21, 2009
We miss Mike a great deal. We will never nor could we ever forget such a great man.
Claire & Nelson Hutner
September 1, 2009
As parents of a TPO we wish to express our deepest sympathy to you, your family and the TPD on the loss of Cpl. Mike Roberts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Henson
August 31, 2009
I met Mike while developing the new community, Oaks at Riverview in Seminole Heights. He was a good man and a real blessing to our community. May the Lord bless and keep his family.
Peace I leave with you;
My peace I give to you...
Do not let your hearts be
Troubled or afraid.
John 14
HOWARD YANTIS
August 31, 2009
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DID AND THANKS TO YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY FOR THEIR SACFIRCE .
Vicki Chalker
August 31, 2009
A Police Officer is someone who is a hero every day. From your home Province in Newfoundland Canada, and as a fellow officer(14 years)and parent, my thoughts are with you and your family. I pray for their strength at this time.
Cst Vicki Chalker, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Trinity Conception District RCMP, B Division NL.
Evelyn Burnett
August 29, 2009
It is not how he died that made him a hero, it is how he lived...May you rest in peace.
August 28, 2009
May you rest in peace...God bless you for your service. Your neighbor.
Lt. Bradley A. Pape
August 28, 2009
Cpl. Mike Roberts is remembered in Saint Louis.
C Williams
August 27, 2009
You will always and forever be remembered as a brave and valliant man.May God keep you and bless you always and your family in this time of grief.
Angel Santos
August 27, 2009
August 27, 2009
Lord, I ask for Courage, Strength and Dedication of a thankful community who are committed to Law and Order. And please, Lord, through it all, be at their side. I am a retired Deputy Chief of Police from St. Croix, US. Virgin Islands, who shares your pain and offer my condolences on behalf of my wife and Family. May God Bless you always.
Angel L. Santos
Retired Deputy Chief of Police
Ang
Ron
August 27, 2009
Even though you didn't live in Newfoundland, your a Newfie for life, where ever you live. And your always one of us.
It's horrible your life has been cut short, you've done so much and impacted so many people in your career.
thank you
Priscilla Diaz
August 27, 2009
It is difficult at this time
To Know what words to say,
But may God be with you always
To sustain you day by day.
Carmen Soto-Martinez
August 27, 2009
I am the widow of Police Officer Porfirio Soto killed in 1988, when my little boy was 9 months old. Even 21 years later, it still hurts when I hear something like this happening. My heart felt sentiments go to his wife and beautiful little boy. May God Bless them and keep them safe. May Corporal Roberts rest in peace.
Matthew Perry
August 27, 2009
The line between society's fear of lawlessness and protection in the law is marked by police officers such as Cpl. Mike Roberts. Thank you for your sterling service. May the Lord bless your family, those that you love, and all the men and women of law enforcement who stand that line everyday. Godspeed, Mike.
Major Terence Hall
August 27, 2009
From the Kansas City Kansas Police Department: "On this night I pray that God will provide peace to your family."
Jeff Lynch
August 26, 2009
God bless you all. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your friends and family bring you comfort during this time of great sorrow.
Sgt Rich Wheeler
August 26, 2009
Please accept my sincerest sympathies on the loss of such a fine officer. One can only imagine the grief you are experiencing at this time. I only pray that my wife and family never gets to experience a similar tragedy.
"see you in the morning"....
Sgt. R.Wheeler
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Corner Brook Division
Corner Brook, Newfoundland
Canada
The Troy Family
August 26, 2009
God Bless the Roberts family! Cpl Roberts will always be remembered as a hero. Thanks to all police officers and families who do what they have to do to protect us everyday.You all will be kept in our hearts and prayers.
Jacquie Birmingham
August 26, 2009
Mike was a childhood friend of my brother's and he and Paul were like family to me. I have so many fond memories of him. Mike came to visit a few years back when my daughter was young. Even though he was only at our house for a few hours she has always remembered him. Mike was hard to forget. We hope that the memories you have will ease your pain in time.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Nixon
August 26, 2009
The Law Enforcementhas lost a great Officer. i lived in tpa and now live in Wesley chapel. it doesn't matter where you live all Officers are family. and Our Prayers go out to Cindy & Adam and the whole family, Our son and his wife are in the Navy so we all support our country. we have our 3 1/2 yrs old grandson with us as a visit and same age as Adam, so i will give Eric a extra hug for Adam.
Ann Marie Vazquez
August 26, 2009
As the wife of a current TPD officer, please know, that your family is in our every thought and prayer. Cpl. Roberts is a hero and will never be forgotten. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy in his son. We pray that God gives you strength, courage, and in time, peace. Your extended TPD family wishes you many blessings.
Dee Seahawk
August 26, 2009
RIP Corporal Roberts. You were one of the good ones and you will be very missed. You spent your life trying to serve and protect and will never be forgotten. Blessings to your widow and young son. May they always carry your memory with you.
August 26, 2009
Daddy, don’t worry about me and Mommy
I’ll take good care of her
Just like you did Daddy
When I grow up a little more
I will work real hard and
Get help with what I can’t do
‘Cause when I grow up , daddy
I want to be just like you
And when I have a little boy
I will tell him all about you
And much you loved me and mommy
And how you love him too
I’ll miss you everyday, Daddy
And I’ll talk to you at night
Don’t worry about me and Mommy
We are going to be alright
We know you are in Heaven
And you will protect us every day
You haven't left us Daddy
You are only gone away
April Litts
August 26, 2009
I send my heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Mike Roberts. May his soul rest in peace with all the other angels in heaven. A special thought to Mrs. Roberts and Adam,share your memories of your loved one for in your heart and mind he will never die. One day you will be re-united, but know he still watches over you. God Bless
Troy Pumphrey
August 26, 2009
My Condolences go out to family and friends. As a retired law enforcement officer also shot in the line of duty, I am greatly saddened by the loss of a brother. Please take heed in knowing that God is alway's in control! Knowing God the way I do, there is no doubt in my mind that Mike is in a much better place.
Joyce Luckey
August 26, 2009
As a mother of a police officer, my heart goes out to you and your family. I do not live in Tampa anymore, but feel your great loss. May the good Lord give you peace and healing and just know that things do get better with time. God be with you. Joyce Luckey
Kimmie Leitch
August 26, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and keep you. May his light shine upon you and keep you safe. Mike is with God and at peace. Time heals. Blessings to you Cindy and too little Adam.
PURSELL FAMILY
August 26, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE TRULY WAS A HERO.
Katherine & Roger Clapp
August 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go with the family of Cpl. Mike Roberts. Remember him with Love, Laughter and Joy!
joe wolfe
August 26, 2009
our heart felt sorrows go out to the roberts family and tpd god bless you in this time! advanced towing ,inverness fla
Mohamamd Salman
August 26, 2009
Even though I am just visiting this city, I can feel the pain of your loss. My prayers are with you and Adam (this is the least one can do). I salute Cpl Roberts.
Cheryll Partner
August 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. My prayers go out to the parents i too have a son that is a Police Officer for Tampa. God bless you.
Rebecca Ourso
August 26, 2009
There are no words adequate enough to express the sorrow we feel for the loss of your beloved husband. We did not know him but wanted to thank you for letting him serve to defend and protect us. We hurt for you and for Cpl. Mike. May he rest in peace.
CHRIS BAKER
August 26, 2009
SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS I HAVE LOST 4 OF MY FAMILY IT IS HARD THE GOOD LORD WILL BLESS HIM WITH ALL HIS LOVE
Luis Correa
August 26, 2009
My prayers are with your family during this time and may God comfort you.
Stephen Krantz
August 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Matthew Foster
August 26, 2009
Cpl Roberts rest in peace brother. As the final inspection says, "Walk a beat in heaven you've done your time in hell". Cindy, I am sorry for your loss for both you and adam. Your husband was a brave man.
Walter Scoville
August 25, 2009
To the family of Corporal Roberts,
I feel for you and your faimily. I know your grief and pain but your are in the hearts and prayers of all in the police family.
MPO Walt Scoville Tampa P.D.(RET)
Corporal Walt Scoville Tampa International
Airport Police
Dep. Brent Lawrence
August 25, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and fellow officers.
Gwen and Scott Graverson
August 25, 2009
Cynthia and Adam Roberts - our prayers and thoughts are centered around both of you, along with your family and friends. Thank you for extending a special invitation for us to be part of Michael's funeral mass on TV today.
Rose Tozzi
August 25, 2009
When we grieve for a loved one, it is vital to recall the cherished details and shared experiences of our lives together. Those memories flood our hearts. Today, it is time to remember deeply, giving God thanks for the details, the stories, and the impact of an entire life. It's time to pause, reflect and honor--Bill Crowder
At journey's end, take a long look back At the details of the story; Take time to review the godly life Of your loved one now in Glory. -Branon...
Precious memories of life can temper the profound sadness of death.
I did not know your husband but your picture on the front page haunted me all day. I pray that the peace of God, which passes all human understanding will engulf you. May the power of the Holy Spirit, give you strength and the prayers of the saints guard you and your son's heart, mind, soul and spirit.
Jerry & Terri Reichert
August 25, 2009
Although I could not make the trip down, thanks to the Channel 8 live stream Terri and I were able to watch the entire service. All of us are able to live a safer life because of people like Mike, yourself and the rest of the Police community. You have the best family around for strength and support. My prayers will always be with you and your son.
Tom Morton
August 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol Whitman
August 25, 2009
Cindy, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your son, I remember when you were pregnant and your husband was just getting started with the K9 unit. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. (formerly with you at Regions Westshore )
Becky Marendt
August 25, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the family, extended family, friends and co-workers of Cpl. Mike Roberts. I live in Indiana but this story has touched my heart. God Bless, Cpl. Mike Roberts. Rest in peace.
Linda
August 25, 2009
My heart aches to hear of this terrible senseless act.Although I did not know him,I think very highly of all our police men & women putting their lives on the line to keep us safe.That is a big job in this day & age.May God be with you & your little boy.Your husband gave the ultimate & he is a true hero.
Danielle Dunn-MacLean
August 25, 2009
My deepest sympathies to you and your young son and extended families. I knew Mike from our school years in St. John's (Newfoundland).
Sharing your tears,
Terry Kelley
August 25, 2009
Dear Cindy
There are times when everything in life is going great and then suddenly without worning devastation.
Your life seems to become a haze. And you function, but truly not of yourself. As much as the pain of suffering seems to overwhelm you. The process of healing must proceed,
Truly knowing that your hearts are heavy, With sorrow My deepest sympathy, empathy, and compassion are with you all.
Having experienced a similar incident. approximately ten years ago , I thought maybe I could offer some comfort in letting you know that time will heal your heart.
The only words I can truly offer to you all is make MIKE'S life a celebration everyday of your life.
Pray for him, talk to him, as often as possible , it helps with the healing immensely
Many tears have been shed and many more are sure to come - the mourning process is the most difficult process that any one should have to endure. Though, by some divine power, it is the cycle of life. Your life will continue and eventually life will regain some normality even thoughn it will never be quite right. Because that someone special is missing. But please don't dismay because the best gift of love you can give to MIKE is to live your life to the fullest.
He will always be with you and I Am sure he will find a way to let you know that it's Truly okay for you to move on, and that he understands this.
Let the Healing Beging!!
Terry Kelley
In loveing memery of
Fellow Officer
LT. Michael P. Kelley
K- 9 unit
Oregon P.D.
Terry Kelley
Timothy Michael Kelley
Tina Rene Kelley
Susie Crawford
August 25, 2009
Sorry about your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God will give you the strength to carry on, he is there for you.
James Curtis
August 25, 2009
God bless Cpl Roberts and his family. You are in my prayers. God bless your fellow officers as they endure this tragedy.
Kathy peters
August 25, 2009
Prayers for the family Of Cpl Michael Roberts. Law Enforcement lost a true blue Police officer.Rest in Peace, my friend
ROBERT SHORE
August 25, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your son. Just wish there was something I could do.
Dep Robert Shore
MSO
karen milburn
August 25, 2009
I did not know Cpl Roberts but I sure felt like I did. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and fellow officers. What a heart-felt ceromony
bill goldman
August 25, 2009
YOUR SON AND WIDOW ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOU GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Helena Benti
August 25, 2009
God Bless Cpl. Roberts. My prayers will be with him, his wife, son and family. Also, his other family, the law enforcement community. These brave men and women give so much of themselves to us every day. It is so sad that it takes a tragedy like this for all to remember just how important they are, how much they mean to us and why they should be in our prayers daily.
peter busano
August 25, 2009
so sad i am sure sorry for your loss i feel what your going trough,my prayers are with you god bless you cindy and your son,and the rest of the family,may mike rest in peace,remember he will always be there with you and your son,god bless
Georgia Bickford
August 25, 2009
Dear Cindy,
My Mother's maiden name was Roberts - she grew up in Tallahassee. Don't know where Mike was from, but we could have been kinned. Your husband was such a fine man, and the world will surely have a big hole in it from his loss. However, I'm sure the good he did and the joy he spread will radiate thruout time. Sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Georgia Bickford
Dade City, FL
Dan & Leslie Lenz
August 25, 2009
How tragic that this incident occurred the very day before Mike changed to a less dangerous position, but the fact that his courage and devotion to duty was not hindered by this may give you some small comfort, knowing that his total sacrifice expresses not only his dedication but his bravery and his integrity. We trust there is pride in your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy...
Debbie Verboam
August 25, 2009
REMEMBER ME
To the living, I am gone;
To the sorrowful
I will never return,
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace.
And to the faithful
I have never left.
I cannot speak, but I can listen
I cannot be seen,
But I can be heard.
So as you stand
Upon a shore gazing
At a beautiful sea,
As you look upon a flower
and admire its simplicity.
Remember me;
Remember me in your heart
Your thoughts and your memories
Of the time, we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me
I will have never gone.
Debbie
August 25, 2009
May your precious memories forever keep your loved one close.
Theresa, Rick Loder Sr
August 25, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Mike Roberts
We are deeply sorry for your loss and will remember you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Theresa Loder SR.
August 25, 2009
The Florida Department of Corrections would like to express our sincere sympathy on the lost of your husband, father and fellow law enforcement officer.
May God Contiue To Watch Over You and Your Family.
Gail K. Reddick and Staff
James Fischer
August 25, 2009
Godspeed Corporal Roberts, may your sacrifice never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences to your family
Laurie Muntean
August 25, 2009
How much sadness is in my heart for your great loss of such a good and fine Officer. Only but the brave take on the Duty of the Peace Officer. All our support is with you Cindy and Adam, we all share your loss and pain. I am so sorry. Your husband went out as a Hero and will forever be just that.
Kathy Firth
August 25, 2009
Dear Cindy and Adam,
I'm so very sorry. May God Bless you both and keep you in His care always. Know that Mike is an Angel in Heaven keeping watch over you. May Faith, Hope, and Love be with you.
Leila Bowman
August 25, 2009
My thoughts and prays are with you at this very difficult time.
Diane & Phillip Nelson
August 25, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Deputy M. Paniagua- Pinellas County SO
August 25, 2009
Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn this world's loss
Linwood Schultz
August 25, 2009
I am praying for you and your son. May God Comfort & Bless you at this time as only He can. I lost my wife in 2006. I have 2 boys. I participate in Suncoast Kids Place for Grieving Children. I hope you will explore Kids Place as a supportive healing tool for your son and for you as well. www.suncoastkidsplace.org
August 25, 2009
My deepest sympathies to you and your family and friends.
May God Bless You All,
Helen in SW FL
Ceil Roy
August 25, 2009
Cindy and Adam...Words can not express my sorrw for the both of you at this time. Just know that Cpl Roberts is a hero for all of us
John Mahoney
August 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Simone Allen
August 25, 2009
My words can not express how much our community apprecaited your husband and his sacrfises he made to protect and serve us. My heart goes out to you and your son. Your family is in my prayers during this hard time. Cpl. Roberts will be missed by many but never forgotten . R.I.P CPL. ROBERTS
Mark Blazo
August 25, 2009
My warmest thoughts and sincere sympathy to you and your family. Although I did not know Mike, as a retired TPD detective, my heart also cries for your loss.
Jackie Domin
August 25, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Cpl. Roberts was one of country's true heroes. I hope you know how much even people who have never met him appreciate his sacrifice for trying to keep us safe.
August 25, 2009
my deepest sympathies to both Cindy and Adam, he was the best of the best and as loyal as they come....I hope you made it to Disney with Adam and Cindy as you had planned....You will always be remembered friend
Jill Harvey
St. John's Newfoundland
Margaret Dutton
August 25, 2009
We will never know why THEY charge forward while we retreat backwards away from the harm. Thankfully, and sometimes with deepest sorrow for those left behind, THEY do. The loss of one diminishes us all. Bless you and your family.
August 25, 2009
To Cindy and Adam...My heart goes to the both of you, knowing what a great man he was and always will be, he will be greatly missed....I hope that time will heal your heart....
Jill Harvey
August 25, 2009
i am sorry for your loss.cpl.roberts will remain a hero. he was a dedicated man and hard working. and always will be remembered as a special person. he will be missed.the loss is very sad to the community. may god give you strength to get through this. may he rest in peace. his sacrifice is appreciated by the many who knew him and touched his life. god bless you and your family and all that serve.
melinda dejesus, holiday, florida
kent miller
August 25, 2009
dear mrs roberts,May God bless you and your son,on this day.Just try to see Mike,setting with God and tellin him all about you and your son. God be with you.
Jacqueline Garcia
August 25, 2009
Mrs. Roberts and Adam,
It takes a very special person to serve this great nation and his community. Cpl Roberts was that special person. Your extended family at the Lee County Sheriff's Office salute him for a job well done. He is gone but not forgotten. He's now in heaven with the other angels watching over us. May god continue to bless you and your family.
Kate
August 25, 2009
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Adam and my daughter are classmates and I pray that he will always remember his daddy.
Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrafice to keep our community safe.
Vicki Derbes
August 25, 2009
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. I appreciate the sacrifice that Mike (and his family) gave. I hope you can draw comfort from the outpouring of love and respect for Mike.
August 25, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family. God will give you the strength to get through this. You are in my prayers. God Bless your husband for the man he was and all he did for his community and his family.
Damien Hunt
August 25, 2009
I will always remember how much and how often you made me laugh. Thank you and good-bye my friend.
Dianne Van Etten
August 25, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. We appreciate and admire the strength and courage you have shown us through these most difficult times. Cpl. Roberts was and will remain a true hero.
God Bless you and your family and all that serve.
Betsy Bond
August 25, 2009
Mike, my friend, you will always be missed. Last month you wrote you wanted to come back as my suitcase so you too can see the world - my dearest friend I hope you see the whole world from where you are now... you are forever in my memory - rest in peace. Cindy and Adam - my deepest condolences are with you, I can’t image your sorrow. Mike was one of those guys that made our world a better place.
Michael Blackwood
August 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family that this hero left behind. I, too, walk the thin blue line.
John Swiger
August 25, 2009
Thank you for serving our community so well over the years. My family will keep yours in prayer as you watch over them from above. May God bless them and give them the strength they need to get by.
Christine Marckese
August 25, 2009
As the wife of a police officer my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. Your husband was a hero among us during his time here and now he is an angel to look over us. May God bless you and your family.
Rianna Combs
August 25, 2009
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy Keck
August 25, 2009
Cindy and family, I had the great pleasure to work with Mike. I was his corporal back in the day, he was awesome and always made me laugh. Please take care and remember that you will always be in my prayers. Mike is with our Lord and some day we will meet again. Trust in the Lord and he will help you and your family through this horrible time.
Retired Detective Amy Keck T.P.D.
Joanna Lauderdale
August 25, 2009
Thank You Cpl. Roberts for your years of dedication in keeping our streets safe. Even though we cannot see you your presence will always be with us still keeping us all safe. My deepest sympathy goes out to your wife, your son and all your family and friends.
God Bless You and yours.
Michele Phillips
August 25, 2009
God Bless You All
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