Give to the Officer Robert German Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Officer Robert "Robbie" German, a City of Windermere police officer, was known for meeting everyone with a smile and ready to assist those in need without complaint, no matter how complex the task.
A resident of Lake Mary since the age of 5, German played soccer in middle and high school, graduating from Lake Mary High in 2001. He was awarded a scholarship from South Georgia College to study business during which time he took a job in airport operations that involved contact with security and police. It was then he realized that he wanted to become an officer and help keep a community safe. He returned home and graduated from Seminole State's Law Enforcement Academy in 2007 and soon joined the Windermere Police Department. At the time, Windermere was a small close-knit lakefront community of approximately 2,600 residents. Officer German was one of 12 full-time officers serving the community.
Police Officer Robert German was shot and killed on March 22, 2014, while investigating two suspicious people in the area of Conroy-Windermere Road and Horizon Circle at approximately 4 a.m.
Robbie was considered one of the best officers in the Town of Windermere. Smart, dedicated and eager, Officer Robert German could have opted to join a large Central Florida police department and climb the ranks. But Robbie loved the little southwest Orange County town of Windermere. He wanted to make a difference in people's lives; he was dedicated to the people of Windermere and well respected throughout Windermere.
Officer German's devotion to his family and friends and his dedication to excellence and service as a police officer is a shining example to which all should aspire. Established by family in his memory, the Officer Robert "Robbie" German Memorial Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a student in each Law Enforcement Academy who is in the top 50% of the class and embodies the goals, character and personality of Officer Robert German.
Success Stories
Recipients of the Robert German Memorial Scholarship Award include:
- Joseph D. Alberts
- Luisa Barbosa
- Alexandra Beckman
- Mathieu Byers
- Sherry Cook
- James A. Cummings
- Patrick Daunt
- Teresa J. Desin
- Victor Dial
- Michaela Fenty
- Annika Fritsch
- Allistar Hernandez
- Spencer McCranie
- Jeffery McNeal
- Julissa Vargas Medina
- Like Nakamura
- Fred Notario
- Kirk Prendergrast
- Monika Sirianni
- Juliana Tenaglia
- Raheem Watts
Additional Information
Thank you to the following supporters of this scholarship:
- Elsie Burgess
- Brittany Crane
- Karen Feldman
- David Fenty
- Nadia Findley
- Estate of Robert Gordon German
- Mr. and Mrs. Timothy German
- Belinda Kelly