To have known Bob was to have loved him and just being in his presence demanded your respect. He was a man of great valor and virtue who never turned a blind-eye to the injustices that came against the people he vowed to serve and protect. The evidence of the strong principles this man lived by could be seen on a daily basis in every aspect of his life. He was a genuine man of remarkable integrity.
Robert Henry Edge was born in the middle of the twentieth century on July 6, 1950 to Robert and Elizabeth Edge (née Clark). He was their fourth child and the baby of the family. Growing up, he was a typical young man in his community. He could often be found playing Cowboys and Indians with his older brother, Donald, or on the field playing football with his friends from Hamilton Elementary School where he was a student.
As he grew, Bob was very popular with his fellow classmates and excelled in his studies at St. Ambrose High School. After graduation in 1969, Bob decided to follow in his father's footsteps and start his career as a Police Officer in Detroit, Michigan. It was a brave decision for him to make as Detroit was going through a very tumultuous period during this time. However, Bob studied hard and continued to pursue his goal. After completing all of the necessary course work at Wayne State University, Bob earned his Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement.
In 1973, the year Bob became a Police Officer, he was married to Sadi Edge and together, the two raised their children Lisa and Brian. As a dad, Bob was truly one of a kind. As stressful as being a Police Officer is and the many long hours one must devote to being one, Bob always made careful to never bring the strains of work home with him. In his private life, Bob was a patient, lighthearted and involved dad who would request to work different shifts just so he could attend all of his kid's functions. He was also the best friend anyone could ask for. He was loyal to everyone who depended on him and could put a smile on anyone's face with his quick wit and humor.
Bob's well of knowledge ran deep. He held a Master of Science in Public Administration from Central Michigan University that he earned in August of 1996. He was an extremely well read man and enjoyed the works of many authors; from Tom Clancy to Dan Brown. His love of history was very well known and he could go on for hours on the topic of anything related to World War Two.
After seemingly a lifetime of unknowingly weaving in and out of each other's lives (from attending the same elementary school to working in the same precinct at different times), Bob was finally formerly introduced to the lady who would become his second wife, the former Dee Trevino. In terms of their careers, Dee and Bob were quite similar; both were Police Officers. But in terms of their personalities; the old adage "opposites attract" seems most fitting. Whereas Bob was very low-key and had never lived out of the state of Michigan, Dee was mainstream and had lived all over the country. Yet the two made it work flawlessly. They were wed on the beaches of Hawaii on July 10, 2002 and could not have been happier together.
As frugal as Bob could be, he still enjoyed traveling with Dee to many different locations. For his fiftieth birthday, the two vacationed to Disney World and for his sixtieth, visited Rome, Italy and each year they made their way to Canada for their anniversary. But at the end of each trip, the two were happy just to be at home together. Bob loved it when his grandkids would visit and he was not a typical acting grandfather. His grandkids were lucky to have had a grandpa they could playfully wrestle with, have Uno tournaments with and watch action movies with all while snacking on Bob's favorite Better Made potato chips.
As a Police Officer, Bob faced many perils on his daily patrol. But Bob always did what was right for the citizens of Detroit and for his subordinates. He was greatly respected by the men and women who worked for and with him. After twenty-nine years of very dedicated service to the citizens of Detroit and to the Detroit Police Department, Bob's former co-workers tearfully said goodbye to their favorite Lieutenant and threw him a a wonderful retirement party. Not long after, Bob was made Chief of Police for the Yale Police Department where he dutifully served for four years. In recent years, Bob was employed by the Detroit-Wayne Mental Health Authority in the Office of Recipient Rights. Here, Bob was employed as a Recipient Rights Adviser. He worked long hours investigating abuse claims against people who were entrusted to care for their recipients. As always, Bob fought for the defenseless and was a voice for those who had no one to speak for them. Many people are in better hands today because of Bob and his determination to serve and protect all people entrusted to him. Bob also served diligently as an Usher at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens. Each Sunday people were greeted with a handshake and a warm smile from him. He had a wonderful touch with each person. Also through the church, Bob was a faithful member of the Knights of Columbus.
In recent weeks, Bob fought hard against the cancer that would eventually take him away from us on March 3, 2014. Though he has left us for a better world, we will never forget all the things Bob was to us; a loving husband, a doting father and grandfather and a loyal friend. The oath Bob took decades ago was one intended for individuals who would be taking up the badge and burden to protect and defend. However, it seems to have been an oath Bob took that reflected his true essence:
"On my honor,
I will never betray my badge,
my integrity, my character,
or the public trust.
I will always have
the courage to hold myself
and others accountable for our actions.
I will always uphold the Constitution
and community I serve."
It was this oath that Robert Henry Edge made the day he became a Police Officer in the City of Detroit, and it was this oath that he would honor the rest of his life.
He will be greatly missed.
Robert Henry Edge was born in the middle of the twentieth century on July 6, 1950 to Robert and Elizabeth Edge (née Clark). He was their fourth child and the baby of the family. Growing up, he was a typical young man in his community. He could often be found playing Cowboys and Indians with his older brother, Donald, or on the field playing football with his friends from Hamilton Elementary School where he was a student.
As he grew, Bob was very popular with his fellow classmates and excelled in his studies at St. Ambrose High School. After graduation in 1969, Bob decided to follow in his father's footsteps and start his career as a Police Officer in Detroit, Michigan. It was a brave decision for him to make as Detroit was going through a very tumultuous period during this time. However, Bob studied hard and continued to pursue his goal. After completing all of the necessary course work at Wayne State University, Bob earned his Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement.
In 1973, the year Bob became a Police Officer, he was married to Sadi Edge and together, the two raised their children Lisa and Brian. As a dad, Bob was truly one of a kind. As stressful as being a Police Officer is and the many long hours one must devote to being one, Bob always made careful to never bring the strains of work home with him. In his private life, Bob was a patient, lighthearted and involved dad who would request to work different shifts just so he could attend all of his kid's functions. He was also the best friend anyone could ask for. He was loyal to everyone who depended on him and could put a smile on anyone's face with his quick wit and humor.
Bob's well of knowledge ran deep. He held a Master of Science in Public Administration from Central Michigan University that he earned in August of 1996. He was an extremely well read man and enjoyed the works of many authors; from Tom Clancy to Dan Brown. His love of history was very well known and he could go on for hours on the topic of anything related to World War Two.
After seemingly a lifetime of unknowingly weaving in and out of each other's lives (from attending the same elementary school to working in the same precinct at different times), Bob was finally formerly introduced to the lady who would become his second wife, the former Dee Trevino. In terms of their careers, Dee and Bob were quite similar; both were Police Officers. But in terms of their personalities; the old adage "opposites attract" seems most fitting. Whereas Bob was very low-key and had never lived out of the state of Michigan, Dee was mainstream and had lived all over the country. Yet the two made it work flawlessly. They were wed on the beaches of Hawaii on July 10, 2002 and could not have been happier together.
As frugal as Bob could be, he still enjoyed traveling with Dee to many different locations. For his fiftieth birthday, the two vacationed to Disney World and for his sixtieth, visited Rome, Italy and each year they made their way to Canada for their anniversary. But at the end of each trip, the two were happy just to be at home together. Bob loved it when his grandkids would visit and he was not a typical acting grandfather. His grandkids were lucky to have had a grandpa they could playfully wrestle with, have Uno tournaments with and watch action movies with all while snacking on Bob's favorite Better Made potato chips.
As a Police Officer, Bob faced many perils on his daily patrol. But Bob always did what was right for the citizens of Detroit and for his subordinates. He was greatly respected by the men and women who worked for and with him. After twenty-nine years of very dedicated service to the citizens of Detroit and to the Detroit Police Department, Bob's former co-workers tearfully said goodbye to their favorite Lieutenant and threw him a a wonderful retirement party. Not long after, Bob was made Chief of Police for the Yale Police Department where he dutifully served for four years. In recent years, Bob was employed by the Detroit-Wayne Mental Health Authority in the Office of Recipient Rights. Here, Bob was employed as a Recipient Rights Adviser. He worked long hours investigating abuse claims against people who were entrusted to care for their recipients. As always, Bob fought for the defenseless and was a voice for those who had no one to speak for them. Many people are in better hands today because of Bob and his determination to serve and protect all people entrusted to him. Bob also served diligently as an Usher at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens. Each Sunday people were greeted with a handshake and a warm smile from him. He had a wonderful touch with each person. Also through the church, Bob was a faithful member of the Knights of Columbus.
In recent weeks, Bob fought hard against the cancer that would eventually take him away from us on March 3, 2014. Though he has left us for a better world, we will never forget all the things Bob was to us; a loving husband, a doting father and grandfather and a loyal friend. The oath Bob took decades ago was one intended for individuals who would be taking up the badge and burden to protect and defend. However, it seems to have been an oath Bob took that reflected his true essence:
"On my honor,
I will never betray my badge,
my integrity, my character,
or the public trust.
I will always have
the courage to hold myself
and others accountable for our actions.
I will always uphold the Constitution
and community I serve."
It was this oath that Robert Henry Edge made the day he became a Police Officer in the City of Detroit, and it was this oath that he would honor the rest of his life.
He will be greatly missed.
To have known Bob was to have loved him and just being in his presence demanded your respect. He was a man of great valor and virtue who never turned a blind-eye to the injustices that came against the people he vowed to serve and protect. The evidence of the strong principles this man lived by could be seen on a daily basis in every aspect of his life. He was a genuine man of remarkable integrity.
Robert Henry Edge was born in the middle of the twentieth century on July 6, 1950 to Robert and Elizabeth Edge (née Clark). He was their fourth child and the baby of the family. Growing up, he was a typical young man in his community. He could often be found playing Cowboys and Indians with his older brother, Donald, or on the field playing football with his friends from Hamilton Elementary School where he was a student.
As he grew, Bob was very popular with his fellow classmates and excelled in his studies at St. Ambrose High School. After graduation in 1969, Bob decided to follow in his father's footsteps and start his career as a Police Officer in Detroit, Michigan. It was a brave decision for him to make as Detroit was going through a very tumultuous period during this time. However, Bob studied hard and continued to pursue his goal. After completing all of the necessary course work at Wayne State University, Bob earned his Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement.
In 1973, the year Bob became a Police Officer, he was married to Sadi Edge and together, the two raised their children Lisa and Brian. As a dad, Bob was truly one of a kind. As stressful as being a Police Officer is and the many long hours one must devote to being one, Bob always made careful to never bring the strains of work home with him. In his private life, Bob was a patient, lighthearted and involved dad who would request to work different shifts just so he could attend all of his kid's functions. He was also the best friend anyone could ask for. He was loyal to everyone who depended on him and could put a smile on anyone's face with his quick wit and humor.
Bob's well of knowledge ran deep. He held a Master of Science in Public Administration from Central Michigan University that he earned in August of 1996. He was an extremely well read man and enjoyed the works of many authors; from Tom Clancy to Dan Brown. His love of history was very well known and he could go on for hours on the topic of anything related to World War Two.
After seemingly a lifetime of unknowingly weaving in and out of each other's lives (from attending the same elementary school to working in the same precinct at different times), Bob was finally formerly introduced to the lady who would become his second wife, the former Dee Trevino. In terms of their careers, Dee and Bob were quite similar; both were Police Officers. But in terms of their personalities; the old adage "opposites attract" seems most fitting. Whereas Bob was very low-key and had never lived out of the state of Michigan, Dee was mainstream and had lived all over the country. Yet the two made it work flawlessly. They were wed on the beaches of Hawaii on July 10, 2002 and could not have been happier together.
As frugal as Bob could be, he still enjoyed traveling with Dee to many different locations. For his fiftieth birthday, the two vacationed to Disney World and for his sixtieth, visited Rome, Italy and each year they made their way to Canada for their anniversary. But at the end of each trip, the two were happy just to be at home together. Bob loved it when his grandkids would visit and he was not a typical acting grandfather. His grandkids were lucky to have had a grandpa they could playfully wrestle with, have Uno tournaments with and watch action movies with all while snacking on Bob's favorite Better Made potato chips.
As a Police Officer, Bob faced many perils on his daily patrol. But Bob always did what was right for the citizens of Detroit and for his subordinates. He was greatly respected by the men and women who worked for and with him. After twenty-nine years of very dedicated service to the citizens of Detroit and to the Detroit Police Department, Bob's former co-workers tearfully said goodbye to their favorite Lieutenant and threw him a a wonderful retirement party. Not long after, Bob was made Chief of Police for the Yale Police Department where he dutifully served for four years. In recent years, Bob was employed by the Detroit-Wayne Mental Health Authority in the Office of Recipient Rights. Here, Bob was employed as a Recipient Rights Adviser. He worked long hours investigating abuse claims against people who were entrusted to care for their recipients. As always, Bob fought for the defenseless and was a voice for those who had no one to speak for them. Many people are in better hands today because of Bob and his determination to serve and protect all people entrusted to him. Bob also served diligently as an Usher at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens. Each Sunday people were greeted with a handshake and a warm smile from him. He had a wonderful touch with each person. Also through the church, Bob was a faithful member of the Knights of Columbus.
In recent weeks, Bob fought hard against the cancer that would eventually take him away from us on March 3, 2014. Though he has left us for a better world, we will never forget all the things Bob was to us; a loving husband, a doting father and grandfather and a loyal friend. The oath Bob took decades ago was one intended for individuals who would be taking up the badge and burden to protect and defend. However, it seems to have been an oath Bob took that reflected his true essence:
"On my honor,
I will never betray my badge,
my integrity, my character,
or the public trust.
I will always have
the courage to hold myself
and others accountable for our actions.
I will always uphold the Constitution
and community I serve."
It was this oath that Robert Henry Edge made the day he became a Police Officer in the City of Detroit, and it was this oath that he would honor the rest of his life.
He will be greatly missed.
Robert Henry Edge was born in the middle of the twentieth century on July 6, 1950 to Robert and Elizabeth Edge (née Clark). He was their fourth child and the baby of the family. Growing up, he was a typical young man in his community. He could often be found playing Cowboys and Indians with his older brother, Donald, or on the field playing football with his friends from Hamilton Elementary School where he was a student.
As he grew, Bob was very popular with his fellow classmates and excelled in his studies at St. Ambrose High School. After graduation in 1969, Bob decided to follow in his father's footsteps and start his career as a Police Officer in Detroit, Michigan. It was a brave decision for him to make as Detroit was going through a very tumultuous period during this time. However, Bob studied hard and continued to pursue his goal. After completing all of the necessary course work at Wayne State University, Bob earned his Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement.
In 1973, the year Bob became a Police Officer, he was married to Sadi Edge and together, the two raised their children Lisa and Brian. As a dad, Bob was truly one of a kind. As stressful as being a Police Officer is and the many long hours one must devote to being one, Bob always made careful to never bring the strains of work home with him. In his private life, Bob was a patient, lighthearted and involved dad who would request to work different shifts just so he could attend all of his kid's functions. He was also the best friend anyone could ask for. He was loyal to everyone who depended on him and could put a smile on anyone's face with his quick wit and humor.
Bob's well of knowledge ran deep. He held a Master of Science in Public Administration from Central Michigan University that he earned in August of 1996. He was an extremely well read man and enjoyed the works of many authors; from Tom Clancy to Dan Brown. His love of history was very well known and he could go on for hours on the topic of anything related to World War Two.
After seemingly a lifetime of unknowingly weaving in and out of each other's lives (from attending the same elementary school to working in the same precinct at different times), Bob was finally formerly introduced to the lady who would become his second wife, the former Dee Trevino. In terms of their careers, Dee and Bob were quite similar; both were Police Officers. But in terms of their personalities; the old adage "opposites attract" seems most fitting. Whereas Bob was very low-key and had never lived out of the state of Michigan, Dee was mainstream and had lived all over the country. Yet the two made it work flawlessly. They were wed on the beaches of Hawaii on July 10, 2002 and could not have been happier together.
As frugal as Bob could be, he still enjoyed traveling with Dee to many different locations. For his fiftieth birthday, the two vacationed to Disney World and for his sixtieth, visited Rome, Italy and each year they made their way to Canada for their anniversary. But at the end of each trip, the two were happy just to be at home together. Bob loved it when his grandkids would visit and he was not a typical acting grandfather. His grandkids were lucky to have had a grandpa they could playfully wrestle with, have Uno tournaments with and watch action movies with all while snacking on Bob's favorite Better Made potato chips.
As a Police Officer, Bob faced many perils on his daily patrol. But Bob always did what was right for the citizens of Detroit and for his subordinates. He was greatly respected by the men and women who worked for and with him. After twenty-nine years of very dedicated service to the citizens of Detroit and to the Detroit Police Department, Bob's former co-workers tearfully said goodbye to their favorite Lieutenant and threw him a a wonderful retirement party. Not long after, Bob was made Chief of Police for the Yale Police Department where he dutifully served for four years. In recent years, Bob was employed by the Detroit-Wayne Mental Health Authority in the Office of Recipient Rights. Here, Bob was employed as a Recipient Rights Adviser. He worked long hours investigating abuse claims against people who were entrusted to care for their recipients. As always, Bob fought for the defenseless and was a voice for those who had no one to speak for them. Many people are in better hands today because of Bob and his determination to serve and protect all people entrusted to him. Bob also served diligently as an Usher at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens. Each Sunday people were greeted with a handshake and a warm smile from him. He had a wonderful touch with each person. Also through the church, Bob was a faithful member of the Knights of Columbus.
In recent weeks, Bob fought hard against the cancer that would eventually take him away from us on March 3, 2014. Though he has left us for a better world, we will never forget all the things Bob was to us; a loving husband, a doting father and grandfather and a loyal friend. The oath Bob took decades ago was one intended for individuals who would be taking up the badge and burden to protect and defend. However, it seems to have been an oath Bob took that reflected his true essence:
"On my honor,
I will never betray my badge,
my integrity, my character,
or the public trust.
I will always have
the courage to hold myself
and others accountable for our actions.
I will always uphold the Constitution
and community I serve."
It was this oath that Robert Henry Edge made the day he became a Police Officer in the City of Detroit, and it was this oath that he would honor the rest of his life.
He will be greatly missed.
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