Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A life cut way to short. Continue to Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service to the residents of Muskingum County. You will continue to not be forgotten by those whose life you touched.

Battalion Chief (Ret) Rusty Robison
Westerville Division of Fire

January 9, 2025

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Robert Michael Tanner, Jr. of the Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio, and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 8, 2025

Never forgotten Tanner !!! I sure do miss you !! 6017

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Mcso

January 8, 2025

Another year has passed, and it doesn't get any easier. So much has changed in the world since you left us. I still think about you often, and miss your smiling face. I'll never forget Tanner!! 60-17

71

January 8, 2024

Another year has passed, it’s not any easier with you gone.. they have honored your memory and name a bridge after you.. I miss ya friend !! Never forgotten

71

January 8, 2024

NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Robert Michael Tanner, Jr. of the Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 8, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Robert Michael Tanner, Jr. of the Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 8, 2023

It’s been another year . They named the Dillion Falls Bridge after you . It hasn’t gotten any easier . I love sharing stories of you with people . I sure do miss you !!
Never forgotten 17!!

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Muskingum County Sheriffs Office

January 8, 2023

20years it’s so hard to believe ! It definitely does not feel like it’s been that long ! Today we are celebrating you! I miss you and think of you all the time !!

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January 8, 2022

20 years!! It’s so hard to believe it had been that long because it definitely does not feel like it . Today we are celebrating you. I miss you and think about you all the time .

71

January 8, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of
Deputy Sheriff Robert Michael Tanner, Jr. of the Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 8, 2021

Well, today is the day every year I never look forward to. This day is forever etched in my brain and heart as one of the worst days of my life. I remember every detail of that day and the days to follow . I think of you quite often and miss you. Never forgotten friend !

71

January 8, 2021

18 years, it doesn't seem possible. I still think of you every time I get into my patrol car. I think your laugh, and the conversations we would have. I think about how I was honored to do the placement of your flag at London when your name was added to the wall. I think about how the flag just kept hitting me in the face while I had to stand at attention. I swore that was you doing it because you knew I had to stand so still. I think about when they drove your car past me standing there and fighting back the tears hoping you were proud of the job I did. I'll never forget that night and the days, weeks, months, years later that have followed. The pain is still there and it just isn't fair. I miss you!

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January 8, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Robert Michael Tanner, Jr. of the Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

January 8, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Tanner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 6, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Robert Michael Tanner, Jr. of the Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

January 8, 2019

Never Forgotten my brother love and miss you. Until we meet again.

Insp 82136

January 12, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Robert Michael Tanner, Jr. of the Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

January 8, 2018

Can't believe it's been 15 years. Hurts like it was yesterday. I know your always with me, thank you lately I've really need that

D12
MCSO-60

January 8, 2017

15 years today..... RIP Deputy Tanner

You are not forgotten.

A grateful citizen

January 8, 2017

Happy Birthday, Bro, Love ya!

insp 82136

February 13, 2015

We never forget and we leave no one behind....

Lt. (Ret) Johnny Miller
Warren County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2015

Life is precious, Love is beautiful, Time heals most things, and good memories warm our hearts and refresh our spirits. Thank you for being you. You are loved and missed. Always remembered and never forgotten.

Love you brother

Insp. 82136

January 9, 2015

I still remember never forgotten my friend !!

S71

January 8, 2015

Deputy Sheriff Tanner,
On today, the 13th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Muskingum County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 8, 2015