Rob Michaels and Serve & Protect

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Rob was the CEO and Founder of Serve & Protect, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating trauma resources for public safety & service professionals and their families. Rob served in law enforcement first with the 229th Military Police Battalion of the Virginia Army National Guard, then with the Norfolk, VA Police Department, both on patrol and in the detective bureau. Rob's life of public service culminated in the founding of Serve & Protect in 2011, which he called his “Recalculated Route.” Pro. 3:5-6

For every one of the thousands of lives Rob has impacted, providing counsel, trauma services, and peer advocacy, thousands more have benefited. By ensuring that first responders are supported and able to continue serving/saving others throughout their communities, there is a profound ripple effect! Rob’s mission with Serve & Protect has had one of the most far-reaching impacts throughout his life of service. In reflecting on his legacy of Serve & Protect, Rob asked, shortly before his death, “What have we done”? The answer is clear, friends. What he and Serve & Protect have done is extraordinary and remarkable, just like the life’s work of Rob Michaels! 

On a personal note, Rob lived a robust life full of love, faith, pride, and purpose! He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. His wife, Chris; his children, Hollyn and DJ; and his granddaughter, Brynn, were his most cherished and grateful blessings.  In his early days, Rob took on formidable waves as an avid surfer and later indulged in the Christian music industry, promoting 25 gold albums. Rob was a truly remarkable man, a beacon of light for ALL who knew him. His legacy with Serve & Protect will continue to honor his life of service by joining forces with Safe Call Now!