A sacred space for family and friends to honor fallen Deptford Police Officer Robert “Bobby” Shisler now lies in Westville, New Jersey.
“This is literally one of the most beautiful things anyone has done thus far,” said Officer Shisler’s sister, Ashley.
“Everyone deserves to know how incredible he was,” she said as she spoke at the memorial. “We’re thankful you’re all here to embrace his life with us.”
The 27-year-old officer was shot in the line of duty in March 2023 and died from his injuries about two months later.
The Deptford native was a 4-year veteran of the force.
“Everything we do, every day, we say to ourselves, ‘What would Bobby do in this situation?,'” said Deptford Township Police Sgt. Bob Jones. “Bobby was a role model for all of us. He was a young officer, but he was a bright light in a very dark world, and I was very proud to know him.”
The 4 Heroes Charity unveiled Bobby’s memorial Saturday night, which sits in front of the non-profit’s headquarters on Edgewater Avenue in Westville.