Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Litz: Although it has only been a year since you gave your life protecting your community, your supreme sacrifice has not been forgotten. It will not be forgotten in a hundred years. How terrible that you went to check on the health and well-being of an elderly person and lost your life. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for your service to your community and for the supreme sacrifice you and your family made when your life was so unjustly taken.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya, Mother of fallen officer

August 2, 2005

Brian...I visit ODMP every month & read your new reflections. I read every new fallen heroes memorial and try to learn ways to be a safer Deputy. I know that you would be proud.

A bunch of us went to DC for the ceremony. The candlelight vigil was the awesome.

One of OPDs new K9's is name BLITZ after you. I know that you would love that. I think that is the coolest & also shows that your lose extends to agencies throughout the region.

Gooch did a really cool thing the other day & brought a bunch of very nice polo shirts with the Batman symbol with your ID on them & dropped them off at the south-multi district for us. Now I got a shirt to match my Batman tag!

Every time I'm getting ready for work & I put on my vest I think of you! Your lose has taught me that I need to take every tactical advantage I can get so that I can come home to my family at the end of my shift. You were the most officer safety conscious Deputy that I have ever been around & I want to thank you again for everything, even the tips of the glasses.

Brian as you are watching me from the heavens and you see me doing something that can hurt me, feel free to kick me in the guts so I get that "gut feeling" to recognize my mistake before I get Hurt. The rest of the time you can laugh at me, as I'm sure you already are!!

I miss you Brian!!

God Bless all your family!!

A Loving Friend

July 29, 2005

Bri #23

Happy Father's Day Son!

For all the goals that you set & the praise that you've given. For the lesson's you've taught & the pride you've instilled in our family & friends. For the strength that you've shown & the love that you've shared with all of us. There are so many reasons,in so many ways that we miss you. Not only on Father's Day, but each & every day you are in our heart & on our minds.
I was just reading the book you gave Dad "FOR DAD" what you personlly wrote will be treasured forever. It proudly sits in THE NY YANKEE ROOM along with a book Lil Brian gave him "A Special Grandfather".

Jack had his 1st Birthday, he has put alot of joy back into our lives. Scott & Cindy are such great parents, we are blessed to have them next door. The litte man is like a rocket, ya know like Grandpa Litz. Remember we called him Rocket Man.

We miss Lil Brian & are thankful for the visit we had last month with Cherie & the little guy in Washington DC. Your son is quit the charmer. He put your K-9 Baseball Card into the President's pocket & proceeded to tell him that he voted for him. So Cherie relied, in School Sir. So he signed your son's ID card, can you image what he told everyone when he got back to school? Your son is a real Politician, for a Kindergardener. So much like his Dad. We are blessed for that.

Lots of Love, XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Mom

Mother

June 19, 2005

The credit belongs to the one who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly. So that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

Terry Donovan
spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan Austin P.D. E.O.W. 31 Oct 2004
2005-05-10

Terry Donovan

June 5, 2005

Nancy and the Litz family,

Thank you so very much for spending time with Chase and I during the painful days of National Police Week. And thank you for helping with Chase, he can be a handful. I'd have to laugh everytime he would ask for his little friend. I'm sure Amy and Big Brian were smiling down on those two boys. If you are ever in Texas, please give us a call.
Little Brian said he wanted to go deer hunting this year, Well I happen to be a hunting guide and would love to take him.
Terry Donovan
Spouse of Amy L. Donovan EOW 31 Oct 2004

May 21, 2005

Brian, I saw your family on C-SPAN as they traveled to Washington for the memorial service of all of the HEROES of Law Enforcement. I know your family and friends miss you so much. I want you to know that I too miss you, and am proud to call you a friend, until we meet again....

A Friend

May 19, 2005

Brian, just wanted to say that I am still thinking about you on what would have been your 38th birthday. Man, where has the time gone. We have our 20th reunion coming soon and you will be remembered but missed. Your loss is still hard to accept. You are forever in my thoughts. Rest peacefully my friend.

Keith A Josephson

May 18, 2005

Happy Birthday, Brian! Today is your 38th birthday, another birthday without you, oh how we all miss you. Little man will pick out your cake today, we will be together tonight to celebrate you.
We got home last night from Washington D.C., we were there for National Police Week to honor you. What a tough week, and seeing your name on that wall, made it all too real. Missing you more every day.
All my love to you, always. Vonnie

Vonnie Hart

May 18, 2005

Bri,

If tears could build a staircase and memories a lane. I'd walk up to heaven and bring you home again.

Always in my heart #23!
Love, Mom

Nancy Litz-Mom

March 27, 2005

Hey, Brain, today is the 23rd...I've been writing 23 all day on my paperwork, and everytime I write it, I think of you...which isn't unusual, because I think of you just about every second of every day...missing you more and more every day...it doesn't get any easier...just wanted you to know how much I love you.

Vonnie Hart
friend

March 23, 2005

Its still hard to believe its been over a year since Tony and I made the hardest, longest drive of our lives to see a great childhood friend laid to rest. Your picture with Justice hangs in our kennel in CT and reminds me and all of the other K-9 handlers of the ultimate sacrifice that you gave. You are talked about often in your hometown, we laugh and cry when speaking of all the great memories we all had together. We all miss you very much. Take care my K-9 brother and watch over all of us....until we meet again....I love you..............

David DeMatteo
CT. Dept. of Correction K-9 Unit

March 10, 2005

Hey bro, It's been a little than a year now and I have to say it doesn't seem to get any easier. I said to myself that I wasn't going to cry because I knew you would have wanted me to be strong for you as well as everyone else, I'm still working at it but sometimes I fell that I'm loosing to my tears but I stive at continueing to be strong Bro I miss you more than I thought possible. Bat Man lives on in our hearts for ever...... take care bro

ANON
MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

February 22, 2005

Deputy Litz, I drove by the building
Dedicated to you, I just wanted say
My Family and I, will still always
Cherish Your memory, and when my
Newest addition arrives, hopefully
She'll get to see justice some day too!
Thanks again "BAT MAN" for showing
Justice to my oldest daughter, Megann
She was excited to see him again w/
Your family in the christmas parade.
God Bless You and Your family.
Mrs. Litz And Lil "BRI" Our Prayers are
W/ You. The Miller family.

Sgt. Mark Miller
M.P.S.

February 14, 2005

Brian,

I can't believe it has been a year since you have been gone. It doesn't seem that long ago when you were giving me a hard time on the MDT. You were such a joker! I told your dad at the ribbon cutting ceremony about the time you had me convinced that you worked for NASA. Boy did I feel dumb! I miss that humor that you had about you. I stopped by your graveside on the 6th to leave a flower and pay my respects. My dad is laid to rest not far from you. I still miss your smile. You were a good friend to me and always had good and smart advice. My blessings go out to your wonderful family. I know this has been a tough year for them without you. If they read this I want them to know I have kept them in my thoughts and prayers and always will. God Bless you Scooby3483!

Jaime Urban
MCSO

February 9, 2005

To Brian's Family,

In preparing for National Police Week in Tallahassee and Washington, I have been reading the reflections of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2004. My way of getting to know the families who will share this very emotional time with me and my family. It is easy to see how well respected and loved Brian is, and what a wonderful family you are. I look forward to meeting you in May. I hope you continue to get the support you need from each other, friends, Brian's department, and the community.

Nancy; I call may son "Bri", too.

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

February 8, 2005

You made the ultimate sacrifice Brother. Let us never forget what you have done. Thank you for your service and may you rest in eternal peace.

Officer Scott Barnes
Daytona Beach Police Department

February 8, 2005

My dear son a year has passed and not one day has gone by without us missing you. Mom and I just went down to the dedication of the Brian Litz police Station in Ocala, Fla. It is very nice and the people there were great to us. We also got to see your son play basketball and he is alot like you when you were young. We love and miss you so very much.God Bless your soul and give gram a hug for me.
Dad

Dad

February 8, 2005

A year has passed. Time has taken the memories I hold and silently turned them into gold. Good night Bri! Love you! You will always be in my heart & on my mind.

Love Mom.

Mom

February 7, 2005

Brian, it's been a quick year since you passed. You would be happy to know that the gang has gotten closer and we hung out a few times. Your Dad came over to watch a Patriots game with us. It seemed like yesterday that I was hurling 30ft shots over his head from the corner. Anyway, I just wanted to say that I miss you and will stop by once in a while to say Hi. Rest peacefully my friend.

Keith A. Josephson

February 7, 2005

To the wife and child of this dear man I send you a hearfelt hug. I know how hard everyday is, especially the 1 year anniversary. God Bless you and comfort you both. Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called sons of GOD.

Tammy Jacobs, widow
Riverside Police Dept. CA

February 7, 2005

One year ago today our world stopped, and it's never been the same. Brian, we're still grieving for you, but at the same time, trying to move on. We will never forget you, and we'll carry you in our hearts forever. And I still swear, it was a total accident when I shined my flashlight in your eyes!

Miss you so much, Bro.....

Former Deputy
MCSO

February 7, 2005

You have not been forgotten Deputy Sheriff Litz. Thank you for your service. Rest easy brother.

February 7, 2005

Just wanted you to know that we have not forgotten you and never will. To the family, my prayers are with you, I know how hard everyday is, Clint has been in heaven a little over a year now. Instead of saying it was the anniversary of Clint's death, I said it was Clint's first birthday in heaven, so if you don't mind Happy Birthday Brian. I know that your family misses you dearly, but we will never forget you.
Look Clint up for me, tell him we miss him.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

February 6, 2005

Brian,

On May 10-12, 2005, I will be participating in the Police Unity Tour during National Police Week, held in Washington DC, to honor our Fallen Heroes in Law Enforcement.

Today, I have learned that I will be representing you during the 250 mile bicycle journey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. I have taken the time to learn about you and your courage through the Officer Down Memorial Page. Although our paths have never crossed, I am truly honored to dedicate my ride to you. I read about how your last tour ended, and thought how, so often, the same thing could've happened to me. You will be one more thought on my mind the next time I approach a suspect's residence.

I will BOLO for something "Batman" related to wear during the bike tour.

May God bless you and your family.

Until next time,

Laura Fontana

Special Agent Laura Fontana
United States Secret Service, NYFO

January 30, 2005

I would like to express my most heartfelt condolences to the people who loved, laughed with, cried with and worked with Deputy Brian Litz. We, here at the Columbus, OH P.D., are just beginning to feel your pain. You see in December we lost Officer Melissa Foster (EOW 12/4/2004). She was responding on a non-emergency run when a drunk driver came left of center and struck her cruiser head-on. She was a single mother, leaving behind two young daughters, 4YOA and 1YOA.

Then on January 6, 2005 a classmate of mine, Officer Bryan S. Hurst, was shot and killed while working special duty at a bank. Bryan left behind a wife and a six month old baby girl.

I hope that you can all take comfort in the knowledge that Brian was doing a noble job that he loved, dying a hero. Also take comfort in the fact that he is in heaven looking after all of us.

Brian and the Litz family,

I saw your wife and son and your wonderful dog Justice receiving a special award from the AKC last night at the Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show. I was watching because I have two Rhodesian Ridgebacks that I show. How very proud you must be.

Brian, look up our Bryan, he is new up there and tell him how very much we love and miss him. Also, tell him that the Steelers beat the Jets in the playoff game.

Brian, I will see you at my FINAL ROLL CALL. Until then, rest easy my brother, we got it from here.

Officer Jody Grube
Columbus, OH Police Department

January 17, 2005