Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The radio won’t sound the same without you sir. May you rest easy, we’ll take it from here.

Dispatcher Lauren Kirschner
Hartford Police Department

September 8, 2023

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart Florida Police Department Chaplain

September 7, 2023

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Police Officer Robert Garten. Please know we are eternally grateful for Robert’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Police Officer Garten, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Hartford Police Department in Hartford, Connecticut for Robert’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Police Officer Robert Garten’s family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
jerryrhodes3437@yahoo.com
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

September 7, 2023

Officer Garten,

I'm once again saddened to learn of another line of duty death of a law enforcement officer. The fact that you were a second generation LEO makes it all the more sad. You carried on a noble and honorable tradition in your family. I'm sure your loss will be deeply felt by your friends, family, loved one and colleagues. I will pray for them all. You rest in peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

September 7, 2023

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

September 7, 2023

Rest in Peace Officer Garten. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Garten Family and the Hartford Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

September 7, 2023

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 7, 2023

God bless him may he rest in peace

Michael Long
NzyS Troopers retired

September 7, 2023

Rest in Peace Officer Garten. Thank You for your service. My condolences to your Family,co workers and Friends.

Fire Crew Officer, J. Ross
CDCR

September 7, 2023

Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of PD Hartford CT Police Officer Robert Garten, Amen

Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

September 7, 2023

Rest in peace, Officer Garten. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 7, 2023

My heart aches for your family and partners. All will be in my prayers.

Deborah Lewis
Retired Sergeant LAPD

September 7, 2023

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

September 7, 2023

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

September 7, 2023

Officer Robert Garten I am so sorry to hear of this criminal incident that took your life and injured your partner. RIP my brother and prayers of comfort and blessings to your family and loved ones. Prayers of justice for the loss of your life and injuries to your partner.

Deputy Sheriff (Ret) Glen Allison
Tarrant County S.O. Ft Worth, Texas

September 7, 2023

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

September 7, 2023

You will be truly missed brother!

Officer John Light
Hartford Police Department

September 7, 2023

RIP brother , God has a place for you…..

Det Retired Philip Callas
Secaucus PD

September 7, 2023

Thank You for your service Officer Garten. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Hartford Police Department.

Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department

September 7, 2023

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A great man has secured a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Hartford Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 7, 2023

My thoughts and prayers to all of Bobby’s loved ones. May we all find the strength and healing in this difficult time. Bobby was the biggest sweetheart, he was my FTO, my friend! You will truly be missed Bobby. Sleep in peace, love you & no worries will take care of Brian from here.

Officer Lizzette Torres
Hartford Police Department/Sister in blue

September 7, 2023

Blessed are the peacekeepers. R.I.P.

Investigator T.A. Brauer
Office of the District Attorney, District 6, Oklahoma

September 7, 2023

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

September 7, 2023

Rest in peace Officer Garten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2023

Bobby you accomplished many good things in life. You worked hard and always followed the path of honesty and integrity.
You sleep well, my friend. God has a beautiful reward for you!

Semper Fi

Officer John Hernandez
Hartford Police Department

September 7, 2023