Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Two years ago today, not forgotten. God Bless the Litz family and help them thur the days and years ahead.

PO Ret.
City of Miami PD

February 7, 2006

Your loved ones will be in my thoughts today as they remember the day, two years ago, that forever changed their lives.

Norie Haas
Mother of Brian Haas
E.O.W. 4/24/04

Norie Haas

February 7, 2006

BRIAN, IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT TODAY MAKE TWO YEARS SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN AWAY FROM US. JUST TONIGHT DURING OUR SHIFT I WAS TELLING ONE OF THE CREW ABOUT WHEN YOU AND JUSTICE WOULD MAKE YOUR NIGHTLY VISIT AND HOW JUSTICE WOULD MAKE THE ROUNDS MOOCHING OFF EVERYONE, THIS ONE NIGHT IN PARTICULAR HE HAD MADE HIS WAY TO MY DESK, I WAS BUSY AND I GUESS HE THOUGHT I WASN'T PAYING ENOUGH ATTENTION TO HIM AND THE NEXT THINK I KNEW WAS HIS HEAD WAS LAYING ON MY LEG AND HE WAS LOOKING UP AT ME AS IF TO SAY HEY !! HERE I AM.. HERE'S TO ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES YOU AND JUSTICE LEFT US WITH. YOU MAY BE GONE IN BODY BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE LOOKING OVER US...

TILL WE MEET AGAIN...SARGE.

SERGEANT ELLIOTT CHAUNCEY
MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

February 7, 2006

Brian, it's that day. I think of you often.I will never forget...

Deputy
LCSO

February 6, 2006

We are blessed to have Cherie & Lil Brian, our family, friends, the community & Law Enforcemnt remembering our son on his 2nd Anniversay. The Deputy Brian Litz Building, the Bronze Statue of Brian & Justice. What a great honor to our son, it truely helps us to try & be positive to move forward. This poem says it all.

Dear Brian #23

We Do Not Need A Special Day

I do not need a special day
To bring you to my mind.
The days I do not think of you
Are very hard to find.

Each morning when I awake
I know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As I try to carry on.

My heart still aches with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.

My thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.

There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear,
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staricase,
And heartaches make a lane,
I'd walk the path to Heaven
And bring you home again.

I hold yhou close within my heart,
And there you will remain,
To walk with me throughout life
Until we meet again.

(Author Unknown)

Love, Mom XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXXOXOXOXOXOX

Nancy L. Litz

February 6, 2006

Brian,
Its been two years since we last saw you. I just want you and your family to know that we haven't forgot about you and never will. Everyday I put on my vest I think of you and the officer safety that you preached to my mom and me when I was just a ride-a-long. Thank you for all that you've done, and thank you for watching over us.

OFC. Aaron Sirolli
Ocala Police Department

February 6, 2006

Two years now. Can't believe it's been that long, but sometimes it feels like forever since you've been gone. I can still hear your voice (you were the only one I knew who said "copacetic!!"), and still laugh when I remember some of the messes we got into--and out of! Things have never been the same without you. Miss you every day, Bro.

Former MCSO Deputy

February 6, 2006

To The Litz Family.
Please know that Chase and I are thinking of you all and pray that the lord will continue to hold your family close.
Terry Donovan
spouse of Austin Police Officer
Amy Lynn Donovan E.O.W. 31 October 2004

February 4, 2006

First of all...let me say how proud i am of Brians Mother and Father and his wife and child for the heroic and positive (as they can be) way in which they have been able, with the grace of God, to cope with the loss of such a great and noble officer and gentleman....and still be so helpful to others, like myself, who also feel a great loss in losing the acquaintance and friendship that Brian so generously gave to all He knew.....Marion County and the state of Florida was and is a better place to live because of Brian's dedication and work ethic and helping people ethic that he had all of his life...It would have been nice to see Him bloom to maturity and it is more than likely that 100"s more would have been helped just by Brians presence....We all lost a "Top Drawer Person" but The Heaven's are surely a better place because of His installation...I only hope that He knows how much He is missed and watchs over us all now and forever...Bob Litz

Robert Litz
Brians' Uncle and Godfather

January 28, 2006

The 2nd anniversary of you being called away from duty is approaching. I wanted to stop and leave a reflection to say that you have not been forgotten and are a true hero. I know your son is at the age where he is asking questions as to why you are not here. My two grandsons ages 9 and 6 are asking the same question and I have no real answer for them. All we can do it keep my sons memory alive just as your family will keep your memory alive and tell your son that you are a hero and that we are all proud of you. Keep watch over your family and protect them from harm. Guide your son throughout his life to keep him on the right path. You have not been forgotten.

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

Bob Gordon

January 25, 2006

It's been too long since we last trained together. i will remember you as a friend, college, and brother. my last mememory is when we were leaning aginst your car and laughing about the dogs. I'll see you again!!!!

CPL (K-9) FRED MORRIS
WILLISTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 15, 2006

Brian,

Today they unveiled a statue of you at the South West District Office. The statue was literally breath taking! It looked so much like you that it was scary in a way. It was a reminder of how much you are missed by so many. It was nice to see your family and how wonderful each and everyone of them are. Little Bri looks so much like you! I hope he grows up to have the same outlook on life that his dad had. He sure seems to have your sense of humor! I chatted with your mom. She is a very kind and warm hearted woman. HMM.. I wonder where you got that from? In some ways I still can't believe you are gone. I miss chatting with you and find myself thinking of you often. Everytime I see a Scooby Doo or a Batman anything I think of you. Keep watch over our guys on the road. Make sure they are safe.

Jaime Urban
MCSO

January 13, 2006

" FRATRES, QUOD IN VITAE SPATIUM AGIMUS IN AETERNUM RESONAT "

YOUR " FRATRES"

December 29, 2005

Dear Bri,

We had a day of happiness and perfection-little bite-size pieces of perfection that give us the funny feeling that the you were smiling down on us from heaven. Cherie made an awesome photo album of memories of our family. We laughed & cried as we went thru each page.
I wish that we could hold you so gently one more time, because you are someone special and rare, not only our son.
On Friday the 13th of January we will be in Florida for the dedication of your statue. Needless to say, we get to see Lil Brian. Until then, we miss & love you so so much!!!

Mom, Nancy Litz

December 26, 2005

The holidays are not the same without you here with us. We know you are protecting heaven and us here on earth. Merry Christmas. Miss You,Bro!

December 25, 2005

Brian, Thinking about you and your family this Christmas...they will always be in our prayers...and you will never be forgotten. Miss you so much, Bro.

Officer B. Sirolli
Leesburg Police Dept.

December 25, 2005

Just passin thru, thought I'd check in. miss ya Bro.

BD

December 14, 2005

Dear Brian,
Not a day goes by that I dont think about you. You have left such a great impact on so many people. I never had the chance to meet you, but I am sure that we would have been good friends-at least thats what I have been told. God bless your family and of course, Justice. I believe that many of us come home everyday because of things that you have taught us and the memories that we have. Forever in hearts

December 4, 2005

Dear Bri #23

If Michael Jordan only knew what an impact he made on you when you were a boy. The #23 some how has followed you through life and even now that your gone. There are so many #23 stories we could write a book. From the first time you met Michael Jordon and he signed your red & black Basketball (You were speechless.) Your first new red car with the #23 License Plate on it, sports car, your wedding ring you had custom made with #23 in diamonds (I still remember you not letting me see it until your wedding day.) Not to mention your son & Dad were both born on the 23rd. You were born on 5/18=23 in 1967=23. Believe it or not you are buried in Plot #23. I know that you are resting in peace there, I just know! By the way today just happens to be the 23rd, Happy Halloween Batman, fly high! We all miss you so much.
Love, Mom XOXO

Mom, Nancy Litz

October 23, 2005

Brian,

I never got a chance to know you but have heard many great things about you. I will always be reminded of the sacrafice you gave for your community. I will carry with me the lessons learned from your loss and strive to be every bit as good as you were. Even though I never knew you I feel as if I lost a dear friend. The Sheriffs Office, Ocala P.D. and friends and family all display your shirts, hats and stickers. You are truly a hero in our eyes. Rest in peace brother we have the watch from here.

Deputy Moorehead
Marion County Sheriff's Office

October 13, 2005

Hey Brian. Its been along time since I talked to you. I left the Marion Co. Sheriff Office in 1997. I was one of your F.T.O's and remember how excited and anxious you were (like we all are)to learn everything you can. We spent a many of nights and days riding together. Sometimes I wonder if there was something I left out and didnt teach or show you. I think of you often and thank God I got to be your friend. I miss you bro. Eddie Rector

Lt. Eddie Rector
Appalachian State Unv. Police Dept.

October 2, 2005

Brian, just thinking about you, and hoping your family is coping with your loss...there isn't a day that goes by that I don't see one of the BATMAN stickers on the back of a POV. You were an a great friend, and I miss you so much...Until we meet again !!!

A friend
Marion County Sheriff's Office

September 28, 2005

BRIAN,YOU WORKED WITH MY MOTHER IN LAW AT THE MCSO,SHE HAD YOU AND SEVERAL OTHER DEPUTIES OVER FOR SMALL COOKOUTS IN SUMMERFIELD...I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO MEET YOU...11 YEARS AGO...AND SEEN YOU OCCASIONALLY OVER THE YEARS,I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED YOUR WIFE AND LIL BRIAN..THERE IS STILL A VOID IN OUR HEARTS...ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE LEFT US HERE ON EARTH,YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH ETERNITY IS JUST BEGINNING...THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TIME AND EFFORT YOU PUT INTO YOUR JOB..PS..DOES YOUR DOG BITE MISTER?LOL..YOU ANSWERED TO MY SON,STICK YOUR HAND IN HIS MOUTH..HE WAS SO SHOCKED,BUT IT WAS GREAT!!!!R.I.P.

CHERITHA WILLIAMS
CITIZEN/FRIEND

September 27, 2005

Hey bro, I was just thinking of you and thought I'd check in. I was thinking of the tracks we used to run and that one trainee we made go hide and made Justice find. He was scared to death. I still try to keep the principles you taught me in training and don't pass up another unit on a traffic stop without checking out with them no matter what agency they are from. If we all don't look out for each other who else will? Ok bro, keep us safe. We know you are watching over us. Later.

Sergeant David Redmond
Marion County Sheriff's Office

September 21, 2005

Dear Brian,
I was thinking about you today and dicided to visit the site and leave you a little note. I try to stop by every once in awhile when im in the area to say hi to your parents and brother, they miss you so, but they are doing so well and are so proud of you and your brother. Scotts son is so adorable and looks just like him!!! I was so sorry to hear about your grandmother but I know you are taking very good care of her up there. I think about you and your family all of the time and how much of a impact you had on me growing up, what an amazing family. I promise to keep checking in. we all miss you my friend.

Amy Lazeren Thomas

August 21, 2005