Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

hey Bert- just wanted to say that you will be thought of this weekend, just like every other weekend. we miss you so much.....this past 2 years has been tough for everyone im sure! super bowl sunday is on feb. 5th this year and i am kind of glad! you loved football and maybe that was all set up by you....my family will be thinking of you on sunday....
denise- i know this past 2 years has been horrible! the love you have
for bert was enormous and just remember he loves you just the same as the day he left...and,,,im sure he is watching over you! we all are thinking of bert's family as well this weekend.

miss you friend!
michele

Michele
friends

February 3, 2006

Bert, 1 year ago tomorrow I got my tattoo in Memory of you. It is something that I will cherish forever. It was something I knew right after you died that I wanted to do but it was just a matter of waiting for the right time. I also had to make sure the design was perfect. On February 1st I said it's time and I had the perfect design all ready. So on February 2nd I went and got it done. After it was finished I left there and came right to the cemetery to show you and I know you just loved it. It's hard to believe that in just 4 days it will be 2 years. It will be a very sad day for our family but know that we will be together as a family remembering you and all the happiness that you brought to our lives. We will remember all the good times we shared with you, all the crazy things you did and all the tears you made us shed. But as hard as the day may be it's comforting to know that we will be doing it together. No one will be alone and we will have each other to get through the day. I know you wouldn't want it any other way.

Please continue to look over us and give us strength in the next few weeks. Just know that you will be in our thoughts and know how much we LOVE & MISS you!!!! You are a true HERO and will never be FORGOTTEN!!!

XOXOXOXO

Love you forever,
Jamie

JAMIE MANOS
SURVIVING SISTER OF TROOPER BERTRAM ZIMMERMAN III - EOW 2/5/04

February 1, 2006

Bert -
I will be thinking of you all weekend - Still not believing that you were taken away from us 2 years ago. It does feel like just yesterday that we were all dancing together and laughing. You are missed so much. I thank you for looking over all of us and keeping us safe.
Love always,
Nicole

Nicole Useller
Friend

January 31, 2006

The 2 year anniversary of you being called away from duty is approaching. Some people may say it was just like yesterday that you were here while others it seems like an eternity and time has gone by very slowly. I know they question why you were called away with so much left here to do and that will be the first question they will ask when you meet again. Keep watch over your family and protect them. Wrap your wings around them and try and help ease some of their grief. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten by those that love you.
"Always in our hearts, always in our words, forever young, forever blue. Our Guardian Angel."

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
www.michaelpgordon.com

Bob Gordon

January 25, 2006

Bert, I wanted to let you know how much your nieces and nephews love the fact that a vessel was named after you. Michelle, Jenna, Bobby, Joey, Sarah, Bridgette, & Emma are now able to see your vessel whenever they want to. The picture of your vessel now hangs in Andrea’s, Jim’s, John’s, & my house. The kids were so excited when we received the pictures and couldn't wait to hang them up. All of us will cherish these pictures and every time we look at them we will remember the sacrifice you made and know that you are still out their protecting us. To those kids you will be remembered as the “BEST UNCLE” in the whole world and as promised before we will never let them forget you.

If you asked almost everyone what they will be doing 2 weeks from tomorrow they will say watching the Super Bowl of course. But not our family unfortunately this year Super Bowl Sunday falls on the same day that you were taken from us. So we will not only be watching the Super bowl but remembering that horrible day that we were faced to deal with 2 years ago. I still remember some things that happen that day but the rest are just a big blur. Just like last year and probably for many years to come we will all be together as a family and this year we will have John & Jim here with us. As you know I love football and love to watch the Super Bowl no matter who is playing but this year my heart is just not in to it. It’s very hard for me because I know once the 5th passes I have just 3 days to try to put that smile back on my face because Jenna’s birthday is just 3 days later. The weird thing is I was actually suppose to have Jenna on the 5th but I guess god knew that the 5th eventually wouldn’t be a good day so he waited a few more days and I had her on the 8th.

Bert please continue to look over us and give us strength. I know that we will need it to get through the next few weeks. I will love and miss you forever. You are also in my heart every minute of every day.

XOXOXOXO

Love you forever,
Jamie

JAMIE MANOS
SURVIVING SISTER OF TROOPER BERTRAM ZIMMERMAN III - EOW 2/5/04

January 21, 2006

I think of the sacrifice you and your family have made for our outfit each day I put the uniform on. I read the messages left my Michele, Jamie and Denise and other Troops and it reminds me of who we are. Merry Christmas Troop!

January 9, 2006

just wanted to say that we were thinking of you over the holidays!!! we love and miss you so much...on new years eve, we were at a wedding in the city, and we watched the fireworks at penns landing from the wedding! i couldnt help but think of all of us 2 years ago-our last new years eve together....me, you denise and shawn!we were on the spirit of philadelphia watching those same firworks and of course you and shawn had all the people on the boat all chanting the eagles fight song...how funny was that!!!! This year when i thought of that i smiled, im so glad we were able to do that.

Love Ya Bert!
Michele

Michele

January 4, 2006

Happy New Year Bert!!! I want to say thank you. Mom called me today at work on Friday and told me that you sent her a Christmas present. Thursday night mom hit the Pick 3 Lottery. She played 119, which was the class # that you graduated from in the State Police and it came out straight 119. It's so nice to know that you are still watching over her and taking care of her. I know this one of the fears you had if anything should ever happen to you. But just know that Andrea & I are taking care of her and I know that you look down on us with that big smile and thank us everyday. Please continue to look over mom and continue to give her the strength she needs.

Christmas was nice but it was missing 2 things – You & Dad!!! The kids had a great Christmas but they missed their Uncle Bert. It’s funny but I watch Joey & Bobby play together and they are like partners in crime and often say to myself if Uncle Bert could see you two now. And many things I can see you saying good job and giving them high fives. When it came to Michelle & Jenna they were your girls and you loved them and spoiled them rotten. But hey that’s what Uncle’s & Godfathers are for right. The 4 of them will miss you forever but I know they will never forget you.

It’s weird but today Bobby & I were going to the store and when I turned on the radio “Who You’d Be Today” was on. It’s like you knew that I needed to hear that song and I know that you were there with me. So when I went to the store I had to buy the CD. There couldn’t be a more perfect song to remember “My Brother” than this one. Now that I have the CD I will probably listen to it so much that in a month I’ll need a new one. I love you Bert and will never forget you & like the song said NO one will ever take your place. So Happy New Year to you & Dad!!!

XOXOXOXO

Love You Forever,
Jamie

JAMIE MANOS
SURVIVING SISTER OF TROOPER BERTRAM ZIMMERMAN III - EOW 2/5/04

January 1, 2006

Happy New Year honey. Two years ago today we went and picked our Jayda out and brought her home! Seems like yesterday sometimes. We love you and miss you very much and we know you are always with us!
Love your wife and our 4-legged baby,
Denise and Jayda

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman 2-5-04

January 1, 2006

Happy New Year!

December 31, 2005

when even one police officer is killed in the line of duty,it is a great lose.they will be missed by the town they served and also by a nation.web sites like this are great to keep these fine officers spirits alive!
remembering trooper bertram zimmermann III
:james nowacki
westwood nj 07675
"concerns of police survivors"
p.s. remember the blue light project

common
allpeople

December 28, 2005

Merry Christmas my honey. I hope that you and your dad had a peaceful day together. Every Christmas I think about all the ones from the past and its very sad. I know that you are happy where you are and that you would want me to remember you with a smile on my face instead of a tear. I heard a song for the first time the other day and since then, I swear I hear it each time I put on the radio. The lyrics make me think of you, and I can hear you saying them to me. The whole song has nothing to do with our situation, however the chorus lyrics, I know, would be something you would say to me.

"And when I'm gone, just carry on, don't mourn
Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice
Just know that I'm looking down on you smiling
And I didn't feel a thing, So baby don't feel my pain
Just smile back"

So tonite my honey, I am smiling back at you. Tonite my tears are happy ones remembering you. I love you always and you will forever be a part of me and a part of my heart. You are always with me and you never leave me. Jayda and I miss you and love you. Merry Christmas.

Love your wife,
Denise

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman 2-5-04

December 25, 2005

Merry Christmas Bert. Thinking of you and your family today and always!!

December 25, 2005

Merry Christmas Troop

December 25, 2005

We love and miss you. You will always be with us.

Merry Christmas!

Vicki & Carmen Petrelli
In-laws of Bert Zimmerman

December 24, 2005

Bert,

I heard this song today and it said it all. I will think of you every time I hear it. I love and miss you very much Bert. The next few days are going to be very hard for me with Christmas being so close. Christmas has and never will be the same since you and dad left us. But I know that the both of you will be with us over Andrea’s as we celebrate Christmas. I often wonder if you and Dad were still here if things would be different and some how I know the answer would be Yes. I just can’t believe in just a few months it will be 2 years and a lot of times it seems like it just happened. Please give me the strength to get through the next few days. You are in my heart and I will LOVE you forever!!!!! Jenna & Bobby send HUGGS & KISSES to their Uncle Bert and want you to know that they LOVE & MISS you very much.

Who You’d Be Today

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
Wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
See your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
Still can't believe your gone

It ain't fair you died to young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing, no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder, who you'd be today

Would you see the world
Would you chase your dreams
Settle down with a family
I wonder what would you name your babies
Someday's the sky's so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
And I know it might sound crazy

It ain't fair you died to young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing, no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder, who you'd be today

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
The only thing that gives me hope
Is I know, I'll see you again someday

Someday, someday

XOXOXOXO

Love
Jamie

JAMIE MANOS
SURVIVING SISTER OF TROOPER BERTRAM ZIMMERMAN III - EOW 2/5/04

December 21, 2005

MERRY CHRISTMAS BERT. IT WILL BE 2 YEARS IN FEBRUARY, AND IT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER. YOU KNOW I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY, AND PRAY FOR YOU, AND COMFORT FOR DENISE.
I MISS YOU, AND WILL CARRY YOU IN MY HEART FOREVER. YOU LIVE ON THROUGH DENISE WITH OUR FAMILY. WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL THE TROOPERS WHO SERVED WITH YOU ON THAT HORRIBLE NIGHT. WE ARE THANKFUL TO ALL OF YOU!

LORRAINE

December 21, 2005

I still miss you, I still love you, and I still think of you everyday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year friend.....

December 20, 2005

May God bless you and your family this holiday season.

Trooper II
NJSP

December 17, 2005

BERT--I STILL VISIT THIS SITE OFTEN. SHANNON AND I THINK ABOUT YOU AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY ALL THE TIME. JUST WANTED TO DROP A LINE AND SAY YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE AN ULTIMATE HERO IN OUR BOOK. JEFF HEANEY

JEFF HEANEY
FRIEND

December 13, 2005

Bert - As I'm sure you're aware already, Gary made the K-9 unit. He's very excited as it's something he has really wanted. As much as he loved being a road trooper, I have to say that I am relieved he is finally coming off of the road. The two years he spent on the parkway he had those three close calls. I really don't think I could have handled another winter with him on the road. Thursday night was his last night and we were suppose to have a snow storm. I went to bed dreading getting a visit at my door in the middle of the night just as your Denise did. But then I felt relief knowing that you were up there looking over him as you have on so many other occassions. It still amazes me how Denise has gotten through the past two years, although I know it has not been easy. I am still in such awe of the strength and courage inside that little body of hers. But I know she does it with you continuing to be by her side and she does it in honor of you. Please continue to look over Gary and all of the other troopers who every day place their lives on the line to serve our state. And continue to bring strength to Denise and your family during the holidays.

Denise - I miss you so much. We always have such a good time when we're with you and your parents. They are such amazing and generous people. I don't think people realize how much they have lost and hurt during the past two years what with losing Bert and watching you suffer. We are so grateful to have gotten to know all of you and will be thinking of you during the holidays. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Colleen Brandt
Proud Wife of a NJ State Trooper

December 10, 2005

Bert- Happy Thanksgiving. Today is a day to be thankful for all that we have. I am thankful for you and all that you have done to protect me and the state of NJ . Denise is a wonderful frined and I am honored to hear about you through her and all the stories she shares with me. .I cherish our friendship and it is amazing how close we have become but through all of it a day does not go by that we do not talk about you and my dad. You are in alot of peoples hearts and minds today. Keep my dad safe as I do the same with Denise.

Sarah Lamonaco

Sarah Lamonaco

November 24, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving Bert! I know that you and your dad will still have a wonderful holiday where you are because you will be together. I love you and miss you so much!

Love, Denise
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman 2-5-04

November 24, 2005

Uncle Bert,

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! We LOVE & MISS you very much!!!!! Please continue to look over us as we know you already do. You are the BEST UNCLE EVER!!!!!

XOXOXOXO
Love,
Michelle, Jenna, Bobby, & Joey

Michelle, Jenna, Bobby, & Joey
Bert's Nieces & Nephews

November 24, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving Bert!!!! Tomorrow we will be going to Andrea's like we do every year. I know that you and dad will be their with us as you were every year when you were here with us. Their was not one Thanksgiving dinner that we had that you were not at. It's also nice to know that you got to spend your last Thanksgiving with us at Andrea's house. I will look at the Turkey and see that nasty leg and think of you. You loved it and all I could think was how could he eat that. Mashed Potatoes every year I always peeled them and made sure their was enough for you. I never thought peeling potatoes would make me so upset. I hope that as each Thanksgiving comes it will get easier and maybe one year I will be able to do it and smile.

I love you Bert and their is not a second that goes by that I'm not thinking about you. I will miss you forever!!! But I know that one day we will be together again. Please continue to look over us during this holiday season. Say hi to Dad for me and tell him I love and miss him too.

Love you always,
XOXOXOXO
Jamie

Jamie Manos
Surviving Sister Of Trooper Bertram Zimmerman III - EOW 2/5/04

November 23, 2005