Wayyy back in the day,  my younger sister and I were new students at Desert high school, transferring from Mojave high school.. I didn’t know you well, but the few times I was around you, you were kind and I noticed how well liked you were by many fellow students and the teachers. I know it’s been many years since your passing, but I wanted to leave a message of my memory of you. Hope your dancing in heaven with the angels 👼🏼 🙏🏼♥️

Although, we have never met.  I just wanted to say that if you were here , I know you would be so proud of your son.  I was proud of him as I watched him in his #10 jersey playing quarterback for the Green Bay PACKERS.  Proud of him to have made it from Bakersfield,  California to UTAH State and now in WISCONSIN.  
I know you are cheering for him from above.     💚🏈💛 If I ever get to go to a game (on my bucket list),  I will cheer extra loud just for you Sgt. Love!

orbin i miss you and love you so very much you always bring me happieness i think of you all the time even with tears in my eyes wish you were here you left a great mark on my life one i will never forget :)

An eternal light for your soul...
           Lovin you Orbin.

I think it;s important that your loved ones, your children and your children's children to come, have the opportunity too look back and see how truly important, remarkable and special you are. 
The mark you made has not faded.
~775

There is not a Sunday that goes by that I don't think about you.  Everytime I see your family I am reminded about our friendship and that we worked together here at FBC.  It is almost a year since you left us.  For the Christian, to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.  One day, I and many otherw will see you once again.

Its coming close to a year since you have been gone , but in so many ways you are not gone because of what you gave so many they give others. You knew what the big picture was .f ....Forever missed

Still thinking of you, Sarge. Rest easy - we've got the watch from here.

I miss you Dad, your laugh and smile most! I love you

This is so late in coming but I was thinking of my son and sports and my mind went back to when he played baseball with Orbin's son. Orbin and his wife were always friendly, encouraging and loving toward all of the team members. What a great example he was and my heart aches for the loss that his dear family suffers. May God's grace and mercy sustain you always.

I was saddened to hear about the passing of Orbin.  I was in High School with him and Orbin, always stuck up for me.  He was a good friend, fellow basketball player and even though we lost touch over the years, I was able to talk to him a few years back, and we kind of just talked about the old days.  RIP ....

To the family of Orbin.  Please know we are heart broken.  This great man will be missed.  He was an inspiratin to many and his memory lives on in our hearts.  To his children - your Father was a man of integrity and honor.  We love him very much.

Omg.....I just found out. Great person, great family. My sincere condolences to the family. Vince Plair DHS class of 78 , Bakersfield College 80

Orbin, Kelvin and I were neighbors, classmates, teammates, and most of all, we were friends. Orbin had a calming, cerebral,mature nature even as kids he was beyond his years . Thank you for touching my life, we should all be so lucky to have known someone like Orbin , and fo that matter, his whole family,in our lives.

Dad-
      You are the best father any kid could ever ask for! I know a lot of kids say that but I mean it. Well thirteen years to get to know the loving father you were, make memories, share stories, & watch cops every Saturday night, was defiantly not long enough! Even though I know you weren't ready to go I like to look at it like, " god saw this incredible person he had made and couldn't wait to get his hands on you and meet you face to face!" I know you are in a much better place now and having a blast! Well say hi to grandma and grandpa and give them a kiss for me and also Tyler, Bandit, & Precious also! Have fun traveling the heavens in your travel sea trailer! I love and miss you forever and always in our hearts! I love you dad.

Orbin and I were in Mrs. Cahill's art class at Desert High School. I was a freshman and he was a senior. I will always remember how kind he was to me. Thanks Orbin. May your soul rest in peace.

To our family in California it took me this long and probably the rest of my life to try and understand why my cousin is gone I am here living where our Love family began and although his remains is there I feel his soul will be with all of our ancestors in bluebranch Oklahoma he was a great man and a real cousin my heart is broken but all of our Love faith shall endure

As much as I wish I could tell you Happy Birthday and give you a hug and kiss today Dad, I know your in heaven now having a better celebration than I could have ever given you on this earth.  I miss you and love you always. <3 Just until we meet again! :) <3

My dear brother-in-law, how I wish we were celebrating your 52nd birthday today rather than grieving your death. The past two weeks have been filled with pain and questions that may never be answered. It just doesn't seem real that you are no longer with us here on earth. You are loved by many, and as we all move forward in life, an emptiness will remain in our family and community where you once existed. My heart is shattered and aches for my sister, nieces, and nephew, but I know you are with our heavenly Father, and the pain will lessen over time. May you rest in peace my dear brother!

You were one of the nicest, most gentle person I ever had the opportunity to meet.I had not seen Orbin since childhood, but he left an impression on me, that I wish I could have been more like him. R.I.P.

It's been some yrs since I last saw or even spoke to you ..You were more of a man than I could ever be .Thank you for helping me to believe in a dream,and your help to accomplish.I'm even more grateful to of known you .

My Prayers and heart are with you Anna and kids, you are such a  precious family. He was a very special part of Fellowship Baptist. I could see
what a special man he was through Jordan and Alexis whom I had the priviledge to teach in Sunday School.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Sgt Love was a true peacemaker; professionally, personally and spiritually. His calm and peaceful approach to conflict was inspiring. I had many conversations with him; I always felt that he meant what he said and although I may have disagreed with his opinion, I always trusted he was honest and forthright. 
Sgt. Love was genuine, sincere and thoughful; qualities to be admired in his presence and to be missed in his absence. 
We have all lost a very good man and should remember to honor his legacy by striving to emulate his humility, kindness, patience, understanding and loyalty.


Since our first meeting some 25 years ago, we were always humbled by Orbin's friendship. His formidable character, unwavering integrity and unsurpassable fortitude set him far apart from the rest. His moral compass always pointed true north. He recognized greatness in others and was quick to congratulate their achievements. Yet, he also took notice of the weak, the lost souls, and the walking wounded. He made it his own life's mission to give without reservation or question. He believed such efforts proved their own reward. Through it all he never became jaded or cynical and never lost faith in humanity. He truly believed all people were inherently "good" at heart, with no "bad" guys, only bad decisions and circumstances. When we reach the heart of life, we will find ourselves no higher than the felon and no lower than the prophet. For we are all children of one God and faith, all equal in his eyes. We are all worthy of love, patience and understanding. It is noted that he who can put his finger upon that which divides good from evil is he who can touch the very hem of the garment of God. Orbin held this hem in his hands on a daily basis. He continuously placed himself and his own needs last. This was clearly evident in his personal demeanor and behavior, nothing short of remarkable on any scale. He was a true "King" amongst men, standing "head and shoulders" above the masses. Big "O" always gave generously of himself, and his legacy of love, faith and philanthropy will live on forever more. Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. I only wish you would have "taken" just a little bit more for yourself Orbin. I wish you never felt any suffering. You deserved only happiness. Sadness is but a frail wall between two magnificent gardens. Perhaps when we are sorrowful we should look again into our heart, and we shall see that in truth we are weeping for that which has actually been our delight. The reality of another person is not in what he reveals to you, but in what he cannot reveal to you. Therefore, if you would understand him, listen not to what he says, but rather to what he does NOT say. Silence always speaks louder than words. You cannot judge any man beyond your knowledge of him, and how small is your knowledge? I will remember you, Orbin, always, as I last saw you. Dressed neatly in your suited attire, sitting across from me, happily connecting and recounting our commonalities while eating a vending snack treat, laughing, dreaming, and living. Please know your friendship and kindness never once went unnoticed. You will be treasured forever and cherished throughout eternity. May your children continue in your admirable footsteps and carry your legacy throughout the remainder of their lives. May your laughter echo across our memories, and your shadow never fade from our sunset. Be well our friend and rest in peace. 

For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind
and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing,
but to free the breath from its restless tides,
that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence
shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top,
then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs,
then shall you truly dance.

- Kahlil Gibran, from The Prophet

Orbin understood nirvana existed in leading the young sheep in his flock safely into greener and better pastures, in tucking his children safely into bed each night and finally in writing the last line of his own story. He'll be a story in our head, but that's okay, because we're all stories in the end. Just make It a good one, eh? Because it was, you know. It was the best.

So very safe to hear of Orbin's passing.  What a great guy.  I feel honored to have known and worked with/near him many times when I was with Kern Co. Environmental health-Hazmats. I know he will be missed by many.  Thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends.  Mike Driggs

Dear Emily, we send our deepest condolences to you and your relatives. May good memories comfort you. Know that you are loved and that many are praying for you.

Orbin was our son youth Pastor and we appreciated his love & dedication to his students. We pray for his family and friends during this difficult time. RIP, man of God.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I remember Orbin from yrs ago when I worked for the KCSD. He was a good man and a great Cop. He was Always wearing a smile. God Bless his loved ones. He will be missed but he is in the arms of Jesus now.

Praying for the Love Family. He will be truly missed in the halls of BPD. His smile and kind hearted spirt are such a great loss!

Prayers to the Love family for strength during this difficult time.

Its been years since I'd seen Orbin but I will always remember him for being a true man of Christ. Rest in peace brother and prayers of strength for his family

 Orbin will always be remembered for the happy, loving man he was.  We are praying for the entire family during this hard time. All our love to all of you.

Orbin will always be remembered and loved by all of us who knew him. He was greatly admired, as he was a strong, but gentle soldier, who inspired, and encouraged others; myself included. RIP Orbin

Praying for you all.  May you receive strentgh and peace through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and may you find comfort in your wonderful memories of Orbin Jr.

Sending love and hugs to everyone.

May God keep the whole Love family in his sweet arms of mercy. Praying for peace & understanding in this time of sorrow.

Prayers for everyone that knew Orbin Love; great Man, Friend, & Officer.

Hoping family, friends & fellow-officers heal with God's love.
Our Prayers,
The Batchelor Family

It is a blessing to know Orbin!  I had the honor of attending CSUB with Orbin and I can honestly say he exhibited the same spirit back then.  He had a way of bringing out the best in others and a smile that would light up any room. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.  He will truly be missed.

It was always a pleasure working with  Orbin. He truly loved and cared about the children in our school system here in Bakersfield. Just recently Orbin, representing Bakersfield Police Department and I, representing the District Attorneys' Office spoke at a school rally and marched around the campus with the children to kick off their "Just Say No to Drugs" campaign. We will miss you Officer Love. You are NOW ETERNALLY out of the reach of any Demons! Hallelujah and victory for you Orbin. May GOD bless and keep the family. May each of you rest in the comfort of his arms and find peace in GOD's promises.

Praying for peace and comfort for your family. I remember him from 20+ years ago when I used to dispatch for BPD. So sorry for your loss.

Orbin you're a special Angel now, I thank God for allowing us to meet, you're missed dearly by so many of us who had a chance to meet you, and your smile was a bright as the North Star. Your family will always have the memories of you in thier heart, and Jesus will comfort them in this sad time. May our Fathe in Heaven keep your love ones in his hands.

You were a Man among Men! A True gentleman, I am so sorry for this loss! May you rest in Peace Big O, Zack thought a lot of you, and so did I!!

To the Love Family, Our hearts go out to you at this time of deep sadness. We all  loved Orbin  as our Youth Pastor at Fellowship.  He was  a tower of strength   with a sweet gentile Godly spirit. I enjoyed serving in the Youth ministry with Orbin  because he was such a good, caring leader  for our kids. We know he is with our Lord and Savior now and we will see him again  some day, Orbin our friend, you will be dearly missed All my Prayers and Love go out to the family.     Christine

We are praying for your comfort and peace. The Seaney Family xxooxxoo

To the Love Family, may you be at peace knowing Orbin is with our Holy Father. May you have comfort knowing that Orbin will be missed by many for his great character and dedication to God's work.

I was privileged enough to meet Orbin Love and be welcomed into his home several times.  I will forever be thankful that I had the opportunity to witness the love and devotion he had for his entire family; and the genuine kindness and compassion he showed myself and the rest of the world that were fortunate enough to find ourselves in his company.

What a sad time to see a great man leave us. He made a great 1st impression and I will not forget it.

My condolences to the entire family. You are one of the best reasons growing up at Edwards so great. The entire family always had that beautiful Love smile on their faces that brought joy to the lives and days of everyone they touched. Thank you. Thank you Orbin Sr. for everything you did for all of us. You have no idea what it meant to us all.

Orbin was the sweetest person I have ever know. He was humble, selfless and full of love.  Being around Orbin made me want to be a better person. He had a peacefulness about him that could touch anyone. I have been completely blessed to have known him and to have learned from him. You will be deeply missed Orbin but I know you are looking down on us and have found peace.

Orbin you were such a kind and caring soul.  I will miss you and your smile.  It was truly a privilege to know you and work with you. My deepest condolences to the Love family.

I consider myself blessed to have a friend and coworker like Orbin and I could always count on his big smile and kind words to brighten my day.  I have known Orbin for two decades and I have always admired Orbin as the epitome of a family and Christian man.  While I was happy to see him promote out of our office, I knew I was going to miss those frequent conversations about our children as well as his always encouraging words and demeanor.  He literally shined from within when he talked about his wife, Anna, and their children, Kami, Emily, Jordan, and Alexis, and he was so proud of each of them.  He was always caring and considerate, such a gentleman, and someone I could confide in and trust.  Orbin touched many lives and he certainly touched my life.  May God comfort the family with memories of good times and the knowledge he loved them so.

Bakersfield has lost a great law enforcement officer.  Dedicated, honest, fair, and possessing a true moral compass.

I feel privileged and honored to have met and crossed paths with Orbin.  A truly inspirational individual.  The world has lost a true Saint.

I'm here, Orbin. It was this time last year that I came home to look after you ... And God saw YOU through that. Now a year later, I have come back home to look after you again ... And this time ... God will see ME through it! I love you and I will cherish you for ever. Give mom and Monica a hug from me.

Our prayers go out to CHP Anna Love and children Jordan & Alexis.....Our daughters played NJB together and Anna was their fearless coach.  We will miss Sgt Love beautiful smile and joking spirit. What a wonderful Father and community leader! Much Love from The Spears Family.

The Lord must have needed a great big teddy bear smiling with His angels.  I never saw Sgt. Love without a smile. LOVE, such a perfert name for man with so much of it.  Peace to Orbin. Deepest sympathy to his family.

I knew Officer Love through the many times he visited our furniture store McMahans on Baker St. He was absolutely the nicest man, and loved everybody he met and talked to. May the loving arms of God hold you close. Michael A. Galland

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, stay strong. The Love's, Omaha, Ne

Sgt. Love was an awesome man, his genuine love and care for his family, friends and community was shown on a daily basis.  I pray for peace and comfort for his family.  My Mother, Faye White and I were blessed to be able to work with him for many years.

Though rivals on the  football fields of the DIL,  we became friends in the weight rooms of Bakersfield in much younger days. Orbin's smile and graciousness were always the perfect reflection of who he was as a man. Regardless of how long we had gone without seeing each other, every happenstance meeting in the community was as if we had never missed a day. Humble, kind, friendly, and caring are all characteristics that I will forever remember when I think of Orbin.

GOD BLESS YOU ,SERGEANT LOVE. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS BAKERSFIELD  POLICE EXPLORE ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO AND YOU BOUGHT ME DONUTS :)NOW YOUR IN BETTER PLACE WITH GOD... BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR LOVE ONES .....GOD BLESS YOU

Prayers to the Love family.  I am thinking of all of you during this very difficult time. I feel blessed to have been able to see Orbin a few months ago. I am so very sorry for your loss. I find comfort knowing his beautiful mother was there to greet him in Heaven.  You will be missed!

God paves the way for his warriors. you are following the golden highway that has been paved by so many before you.... You are finally 10-97 Brother

I miss you already cousin.  We played as kids and laughed as adults.  Our mothers were best friends and you & you siblings are my closest family.  You will be missed & I look forward to seeing you on the other side.  Until we meet again.  Stay strong and close Anna Kami, Emily, Jordan & Alexis.  Your cousin Patty & James

My love and prayers to Orbin's family.  I'll always remember his big smile every time I saw him, he had such a love for the Lord and his church.  We will miss him.

Orbin was such a great father and Football coach you will truly be missed by all!

Sgt. Love exemplified the meaning of his name - LOVE. He was unselfish, loyal, and displayed genuine concern for the good of another. It was an honor working for such a remarkable man. His memory will forever be in my heart.  Love Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

You prayed, advised, led and encouraged us, your adult students at Stine Road Baptist, and then went on to become the Youth Pastor when it became Fellowship...and made such an impact on so many! You prayed for "my boys," and encouraged me when I would question, and lift me up with your kind words. Now I pray for your family, Anna and your beautiful children, Orbin. My heart goes out to Anna and the kids, to all your family. Rest in the Father's arms, until we meet again, beloved friend.

Sending our condolences to family and friends........his quiet and strong nature and his devotion to God and duty will be sorely missed, but always remembered.......RIP

I will miss your smile, your infectious laughter and your stories.  Orbin always had a way of making those that he came into contact with feel special.  Rest in peace.

Sgt Love was a great person, leader, father, husband and friend. I worked with you for eighteen years and learned so much. You are now walking the beat in heaven and looking over your family friends and coworkers keeping us safe. You will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to his  wonderful family

I worked with Orbin for many years and never saw the man get angry or grin. I will only remember him with his smile. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 "For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words." Because of this I know I will see you again someday faithful Brother in Christ Jesus.

...Sending prayers to you, from Orange Park Fl....You were a great friend to me, in a rough time of
 my life, and I am so grateful for that...you my friend , now live in my hearts neighborhood....may you find...peace.....

Orbin always had a kind word and such a smile. It was a pleasure working with him at BPD. He will be missed.

Prayers to his family. Our family met "Coach Love" when my son played football. All the kids loved him, he had a contagious smile and was great with the kids. Sorry for your loss. The Avelar Family

I will remeber Orbin and his brother Kelvin as great high school athletes. I used to run into Orbin from time to time reminecing about the Desert/Tehachapi rivalry back in the day. Rest In Peace.

Big 'O' was a gentle giant, that didn't have a mean bone in his body.

My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all forever and always. My heart aches...Rest in Peace Orbin...Help Denny Patrol the Skies...Love to All, Amy, Dakota & Riley Drummond

We are blessed to have known Orbin.  He was always smiling and willing to give an extra hand for anything.  A gentle giant, loving husband, dad, and friend.  May God grant the family with strength and love to move forward without him.

I had the privilege of taking care of Sgt. Love at Bakersfield Family Med Center for several years before I moved on to a new job. He was the sweetest man, had a quiet grace that made me feel better, when it was my job to make him feel better.  My thoughts go to his family at this sad time.

It is with deep regret that we have just heard of the passing away of Orbin. He was always a very kind man, well loved and respected. Our heart felt prayers are expressed toward the family. May the peace of God through our Lord Jesus Christ be in your presence during this very difficult time. 

With Love and Respect,

I Thessalonians Chapter 4:13-18

I first met Orbin and his family while my daughter, Cree, was a gymnist. He was such a quiet, humble spirited man. He loved his children and adored his wife. The news of his passing truly saddened me. Our prayers go out to the entire Orbin family. May God bless you, comfort you and keep you all strong through this very sad time. Sincerely, Mimi and Cree

to my sweet loving cousin emily,
I love you so much and know that your dad is looking down on you now, and know that you will make him proud, day in and day out! I am and always will be here for you whenever you need it!
you are in my prayers daily and know I love you forever!
your cousin forever,
lauren

Orbin Love has been a friend of mine for many years. He has been an active leader at our church, teaching Sunday School, serving on committees, and recently being our youth pastor. Orbin was well respected by all who knew him. Many of us who had teenagers or young adults with problems went to Orbin for advice. He was always willing to offer his help and solid counsel. Our people will miss him and what he has done for our church and our youth. Some of the work that he has done will be seen in changed lives for years to come. He always had a smile and kind word for everyone he met. Orbin Love was truly a man of God.

I will always remember Orbin as my Advisor from when I was a BPD Explorer, he was the niceset sweetest man I had ever met. I will pray for your family that God brings you confort in such a hard time.

My very first contact with Orbin was about twenty years ago when I went on my first ride a long at BPD. He was very kind and showed me many things out in our community. He inspired me to become an officer. Having been an officer at BPD for eighteen years, I had the privledge to work for him on many shifts. He was a kind gentle soul. Many were touched by him including myself. He will be missed dearly. My prayers are with the Love family. God bless.

Orbin was an amazing Man and Father.He was so so devoted to his children. I know that he will be missed by so many. My heart is breaking for Anna and the kids. Our prayers will forever be with you guys. Orbin's legacy will live on in so many of the young people that he influenced with his love and humongous heart.

OBITUARY

Orbin Clarence Love Jr.

July 29, 1961 – July 13, 2013

Funeraria Del Angel Hillcrest & Hillcrest Memorial Park

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