Elizabeth Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, October 16, 1918
Reflections for Police Officer Robert J. Paton
As I see such Officers like Officer Paton who layed the ground work for Law Enforcement, I cannot be any prouder to have worn a badge for 32yrs and Retired as a Lieutenant because of a shoot out on November 21 2018 with a 30yr. X Felon where I was shot twice returned fire killing him. I would not change anything in my career including the shooting. That's the Love I have for the job ,Police officers are Born by God's grace, not made.Sir so many of our Brothers and Sisters have died tragically it's in hurt to the soul to me that I lived and they didn't. God has a reason why. I'm 66 yrs old grandbabies, great grandbaby was it them , was it to tell my story to young officers to STAY ALIVE. Don't know? Sir I'm so sorry you left family, friends, Police Department behind but this i say Thank you and I Love you my Brother.I will meet you one day. Romans 13 4
Retired Lieutenant Tommy Pettus
Talladega Alabama Police Department
April 4, 2025
On the 100th anniversary of your passing, we are grateful for your service.
Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona
October 16, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 100th anniversary of your EOW.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
October 16, 2018
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Your sacrifice was made so many years ago. Evil was, is, and will be a part of life just as goodness such as yours will also be present.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 16, 2010
Although I never knew you, I'm proud to be in your extended family. Peace to you, uncle Robert.
Harold C Paton Jr
Grand Nephew
June 27, 2010
Rest in peace Brother.
Kevin T Ryan
NJ
October 16, 2008
God Speed, Brother.
P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
February 8, 2008
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 16, 2007
ON BEHALF OF THE ELIZABETH POLICE DEPARTMENT WE COMMEND YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO DUTY . REST IN PEACE YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN .
PATROLMAN BRIAN MC DONOUGH
ELIZABETH
March 25, 2007
Although we do not know the circumstances behind your death, God rest your soul, Officer. Rest peacefully.
Citizen in MI
August 28, 2004
05/31/04
We don't know the circumstances of your death but we will never forget your sacrifice. Rest in peace Officer Paton.
Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
May 31, 2004