Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Litz Family

My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to the Litz family in their time of need.

God Bless you and may you find peace in the fact that Brian is in a far better place.....

MSgt Dan Lambert
USAF Security Forces

February 10, 2004

Hi

I am a Canadian who have friends in the police force and firefighters in the USA.

My heartfelt condolences goes out to the Litz family and friends on behalf of myself and my family.

February 10, 2004

Condolences to Deputy Litz' families - both personal and professional. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

C/O1 G M Caswell
Florida Department of Corrections

February 10, 2004

I am a 32 year old college student and I just wanted to let Officer Litz's family and friends know that my thoughts and prayers are with them at this time. My father died when I was 29 so I feel for Officer Litz's son. I wish that there was something that I could do for him. To his wife Cheri, let your friends and family help you through this time. My heart also goes out to Justice during this time.

May God Bless You All,
Marie Poulos

February 10, 2004

My deepest condolences goes out to the family, friends and members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

God Bless.....

Sgt. Wolf
Volusia County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2004

DEPUTY BRIAN LITZ *** THE MAN OF SAFTY ***
YOU INSPIRE US ALL TO LIVE ANOTHER DAY TO TRY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS SOMETIMES CRUEL WORLD. YOU SHOWED US EVERDAY HOW TO BE UNSELFISH AND TO BE THE THE BEST THAT WE COULD BE. EVERY PERSON YOU CAME IN TO CONTACT WITH YOU TOUCHED THEIR LIFE FOREVER WITH YOUR NEVER ENDING LOVE AND COMPASSION FOR YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, AND ANYONE ELSE YOU EVER CAME IN CONTACT WITH YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A TRUE HUMANITARIAN BECAUSE OF THE WAY YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. ITS AN HONOR TO CALL YOU A FRIEND AND YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS FOREVER.
I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US ALL, STILL KEEPING US SAFE JUST AS YOU DID FOR ALL OF US ON SO MANY OCCASIONS IN THE PAST. PLEASE BE OUR SAVIOR FOR LIFE AS WE WILL THINK OF YOU DAILY FOREVER.

*BATMAN FOREVER*

DEPUTY CHRISTIAN MITCHEM
MARION COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

February 10, 2004

Brian was a dear friend that I could always count on when I needed help. He was a fellow K9 handler and will be deeply missed. I know that Brian is standing by St. Michael's side now and watching over all Law Enforcement officers. Farewell for now my friend.

Cpl. Jeff Bairstow
Ocala Police Dept.

February 10, 2004

Rest in peace, Deputy Litz. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Deputy Litz, your family, your friends and your agency. We wish to send our condolences for this tragic loss.

Though we never had the honor to personally know Deputy Litz, but what we have heard and read, what an outstanding officer he was!! God Bless You All.

Marion and Ron Stewart
Probation and Parole, Marion County

February 10, 2004

My friend Brian - Seems like yesterday when we were in high school and college together.....party at Litz's house, his parents are out of town......boy how time changes everything....To Brian's family and friends, my deepest sympathy and endless payers.....I am so glas that Brian fulfilled his dream on becoming a K-9 handler, there is nothing like it, the best partner that you could ever ask for...I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A NEW CANINE PARTNER NOW, AND ARE GUARDING THE GATES OF HEAVEN...Until we meet again...I love you and WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!!!

Lt. David DeMatteo
Connecticut Dept. of Correction K-9 Unit

February 10, 2004

Brian, I can't believe that I will never see you again. My eyes well up with tears every time I think about all the fun we had in high school and the years after. I regret not keeping in touch with you more since you went to Florida other than a few random e-mails and Christmas cards. I took for granted that there would always be time to call you or to visit you. Now, all I can visit are memories, and I will cherish every one of them. Thank you for being one the best friends I had and for helping me anytime I needed you. I will miss you, you were one of the great ones. Rest peacefully my friend.

Keith A Josephson
hometown friend

February 10, 2004

A fallen angel has taken his place in heaven's beautiful garden. My heartfelt sympahty for his son and wife and all
other relativesand of course for his K-9 partner.
Our Angel will now watch over all of us from the heavens.
Look high at night and you will see a bright shinning star that is looking down upon you, a glorius angel.
He will be remembered every day for the rest of our lives
for all the wonderful things he did and for his dedciation.

Anonymous

February 10, 2004

A fallen angel has taken his place in heaven's beautiful garden. My heartfelt sympahty for his son and wife and all
other relatives.

Our Angel will now watch over all of us from the heavens.
Look high at night and you will see a bright shinning star that is looking down upon you, a glorius angel.

He will be remembered every day for the rest of our lives
for all the wonderful things he did and for his dedciation.

Anonymous

February 10, 2004

Dep Litz Family,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of need. I never had the priviledge to know Brian, but a part of him will be with me everyday. He fought a "war" everyday that the rest of us will continue to fight. An "ANGEL" will be with me as my partner throughout the fight. Continue your "beat" brother in heaven and watch over the rest of us, and we will always watch over your Loved ones here. God Bless you Brother you are the "real" Hero.

Deputy W F Schrader
St Johns County

Deputy W F Schrader
St Johns County Sheriffs Office

February 10, 2004

Brian,
Having worked with your brothers and sisters at MCSO I know that each and every one of them are now reflecting back upon every day they had together working with you. They are a truly special family that will miss you and all that you stood for. I left Marion prior to your arrival and therefore never had the priveldge of meeting you. Now you are with God and looking down upon each and every brother and sister in law enforcement. Your family is in our heart and prayers, for they are survivors.

Sgt. Ed Waite
Orange County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2004

I had the pleasure of working w/Brian when he was a Baliff at the courthouse and on many trials with our office. I also knew him personally as Shane & Heather's best man in their wedding. He was a gentleman, and a super person. We will miss him in our office and thank God for giving us the opportunity to work and know him. Our prayers to Cherie and Brian,Jr.

M. Bumbach
Marion County State Atty Office

February 10, 2004

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.
For he that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother."
William Shakespeare

My heart and prayers go out to this fallen brother and his family, and to all those in law enforcement who've been taken from our ranks.

P.O. Gina Gallo
Chicago Police Dept.

February 10, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Brian Litz, the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Ocala community. Your loss has touched us all.

Alachua County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit

February 10, 2004

Our prayers are with Sheriff Litz wife, son and family. We did not know Sheriff Litz personally but he touched our sons life when he shared what he did with the K-9 Unit with the kids at school. Our son was so excited when he came home to tell us about his chance to pet a police dog and talk with the Sheriff. Brian Litz was truly a Guardian Angel to his community here on earth and a kind soul. God I'm sure said "Job well done faithful servant". May God comfort and Bless the Litz family and Brian's brothers in arms.

Danny & Barbara L. Long

February 10, 2004

Brian,

I have seen and heard how much you were loved, respected and missed by your comrades. You were truly a shining example of professionalism with compassion. I know that you are now in a better place without crime, pain and hatred, but that doesn't keep us left behind from greiving the loss of your presence.

You recently went to my daughter's preschool with Justice. She spoke about Justice but most of her conversation was about you. She was slightly afraid of Justice but felt safe in your presence. I could tell you reached those children by the excited recounting of your visit. Thank you for taking your time with our children. I have read many examples of your compassion and know that you will always be remembered by those left behind.

My prayers go out to you, your family, co-workers and community at this time.

God Speed

Robin Robarge
Marion County Employee Health, Mother of Hannah, FUMC Preschool

February 10, 2004

Brian,
You will always be remembered as an easy going kinda guy! The 3 years that I worked with the Marion County Sheriffs Office, I have had the privelage to work with you as a dispatcher. Myself as well as the others always enjoyed when you just stopped by to say hello and bring k9 justice in to visit, he is such a friendly k9. I sit here and think about the kind of deputy that you were and just know that your wife and son must of been very proud to have a husband and dad like you! As soon as I was informed of the fatal shooting I just became NUMB. I just couldnt beleive it when they said your name Brian Litz, i didnt want to beleive it, how could something so terrible happen to one of "our deputys". Now I know what the other agency's and family's feel like when they lose one of there own :-( Dont worry brian, your wife and son will be taken great care of! Myself along with everyone else will never forget the love that you had for k9 justice and this department. You are Loved and Sadly missed!!

To my fellow co-workers Matthew 5:4 says 'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted'
and Isaiah 57:19 Peace,Peace to the far and the near, says the Lord; and I will HEAL them.

Monica Weaver
Marion County Fire Rescue-Dispatch

February 10, 2004

To the family of Brian.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.

February 10, 2004

Brian,

I am truly sorry you are gone. I have only known you for a few months but I want you to know you made a great impact on my life. I met you in Intrusctor Techniques Class, you always made the class laugh and you were always smiling. I can recall you talking about your family and how much you loved your wife and son. I can remember thinking to myself how wonderful that was hearing a man talk about how much he loved his family. I know your memory will live on forever and may you rest in peace Brian.

Michele Stens Victim Advocate/Dispatcher
Citrus County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2004

It still seems unreal, as the news spread around the agency everyone just stood with disbelief, Brian, we will miss you more than can be put into words. The rest of us have a job to finish, he loved what he did and we need to do our jobs to the best of our ability, knowing it's the way Brian did his.
Rest K3483.



Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond's glint on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn's rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand on my grave and cry
I am not there.
I did not die
-Unknown-

C.O. 2692
Marion County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2004

Cherie and Lil Brian

You are in our thoughts and prayers...... We are so sorry for your loss of your husband, friend and father. He will be missed and forever be in our hearts.

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people move our souls to dance.
They awaken us to understanding with the passing
whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.
They leave footprints on our hearts.
And we are never, ever the same."

Brian you will be missed, but not forgotten...............

Eric & Mary Owens
Ocala, FL

February 10, 2004

The accolades from Brian's peers about his many accomplishments and achievements are only a reflection of the parenting skills Ray and Nancy Litz gave their sons. We share their pain and grief, and like they, we hope and pray that every law enforcement officer finish their shift safe and sound. Rich & Jane Janulewicz, Spfld. Ma.

Rich Janulewicz
Verizon ( Retired)

February 10, 2004