Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

What do cops think?...only Bosco knows.

Brian, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, So Do We!

John 3:16

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond, Va Police

February 9, 2004

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Litz. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.

P/O D. Schneider
Avon Park Police, Florida

February 9, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 9, 2004

From all of us here at the West Palm Beach, VA Police Dept. extend our prayers to the family and friends of Deputy Litz. God bless you all.

PO Sergio Montesino Sr.
Veterans Affairs Police Dept., Florida

February 9, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers our with the family of Officer Litz. His memory will never be forgotten.

Festus Missouri P.D.

February 9, 2004

Brian:
Ten years ago, it seems only like yesterday, you and I started the academy at CFCC class 103, we were the only two guys in the class from Massachusetts, you coming from Springfield and me from Boston. There was you, Dana Manfredo and me in the same row in class from January to August, you and I competed with eachother throughout the class, we were friends, study partners, shooting partners, we laughed at some of the things that went on in class, we were a tenth of a point away from each other in grades, and you gave me good natured grief because you scored higher on the first responder exam, especially since I was a paramedic. You finished first in the class and won the KC Alvarez Award, and I was notified that I was being hired by OPD, you and Karen Combs came to my Swearing In at OPD headquarters a few weeks after we finished class, I am sitting here looking at a picture of you and I from that day, me in my OPD Dress Uniform and you in a suit, that Karen took with your camera, it 's like it was yesterday. So much happened in the time that followed, you got on the MCSO as bailiff (then later went to the road,) and I would see you in court, as I was there a lot for cases, I got involved in Ocala politics as you well knew, and had to get out of that town. I moved to South Florida worked for awhile there and then went back to Massachusetts, became a Chief and now I am just about done with law school, I lost touch and track with you, and ohh Christ, now I wished that I didn't, I'm so sorry for that, my prayers are for Cherie and your son, and for your brothers at MCSO. Brian you were the most stand-up guy I met in Ocala and Marion County, you did what was right Bro, and God has a speical place in Heaven for you, and I'm so sorry I lost track with you, I know your in a better place.....I'm so sad and sorry.....
God Bless You Brian
Rest in Peace
PM

PTM
Boston Mass

February 9, 2004

To my co-worker and friend,

Brian Litz, it was an honor and a priviledge to be one of your dispatchers for so many years. You make all of us want to strive harder to be the best we can be in our profession. Thank you for touching so many lives and the impact you have had on so many of us. Your voice will be missed over our air-waves, and your presence out in the field will be missed by all of your comrades. To Cherie and Lil' Bri, our hearts go out to you. We love you and are here for you both.

Cpl. Angela Rawls
Marion County Sheriff's Office

February 8, 2004

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know. Take care Deputy Litz, we've got the watch from here!

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly HIll Police Department

February 8, 2004

GOD KEEP HIM SAFE SO HE AND THE OTHER BLUE ANGLES CAN KEEP WATCH OVER US AND PROTECT US FROM ABOVE.

Dana Wilson

February 8, 2004

Rest easy now brother, we have the watch from here. Your work and memory will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family always.

A brother in law enforcement.

Pfc. Abraham
Winter Springs Police Dept.

February 8, 2004

Brother Brian,
You are one of the few people that I considered a very good friend and I always will. You will be missed not only by me but the entire Marion County Sheriff's Office. I will miss the way we used to laugh and joke with one another almost everyday but your work here is done and we will carry on your memory forever. Rest in peace my brother.

Your friend, Timbo. AIR-1

Deputy Tim O'Hara
Marion County Sheriff's Aviation Unit

February 8, 2004

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DS BRIAN ROBERT LITX.

Anonymous

February 8, 2004

I had the GREAT pleasure of working with Brian for the past several years while he was in K-9. Brian loved his job and would respond from anywhere to anyone. Brian would get on a scene and track for miles to catch a suspect (or a rabbit). I will always remember the last thing Brian would say when he would leave a scene, "Later Bro".

Later Bro, but not goodby.

Master Deputy Jerry Bevan
Marion County Sheriff's Office

February 8, 2004

Rest in peace brother.

We have the watch now.

Cadet Wayne Rosser
Valencia Criminal Justice Institute

February 8, 2004

God bless and rest easy. Your family does not weep alone. Thank you for your service.

M. Moore

February 8, 2004

ANOTHER SOLDIER FELL TODAY

Another soldier fell today
Not fighting in Iraq but
Fighting in a war that has been going on much longer

Another soldier fell today
CNN will not cover the story
This soldier just as important if not more important
fighting in a war much closer to home

Another soldier fell today
How many people will know
A true hero died trying to protect our own

Another soldier fell today
A true hero in my eyes
Not fighting in a foriegn land but here at home
It was not the enemy that was fighting to protect their country
But an enemy trying to take something that did not belong to them

Another soldier fell today
May God Bless him, his family, and friends
These are true heros who do not fight for fame and fortune
But fight to protect the citizens of our land
From an enemy that looks just like us

Another soldier fell today
How long must we fight this loosing war
A war against crime on our own streets
Against an enemy that keeps coming back

Another soldier fell today.....

A tribute to DEPUTY PHIL BILLINGS.... Killed in Action 4/6/03

Author: Carrol Graves

Deputy Kreg Costa
Broward County Sheriff's Office

February 8, 2004

God Bless you Deputy Sheriff Brian Robert Litz
and your family and friends.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton Co. TX. Pct 2 Constable

February 8, 2004

God Speed warrior.

STATE TROOPER K-9
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 8, 2004

To the Litz family, and Marion County Sheriff's Office,

My sincere sympathies for your loss. Deputy Litz is a hero, and made the ultimate sacrifice doing a job that I'm sure he loved. My prayers are with you. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Florida

February 8, 2004

Brian Litz inspired everyone. He inspired us to work harder, and inspired us to work safer. Most of all though, he inspired us to be happy with what we do. I did not know Brian for a long time since I have just started with agency, but the times I got to work with him I always noticed a smile. Brian spent countless hours with me improving my officer safety techniques and I will never be able to thank him enough for that. He is the reason I want to be a K9 unit. If I can achieve being half as good of a deputy as he was, then I will have achieved greatness. Brian... I will miss you brother.

Deputy Greg Pickering
Marion County Sheriffs Office

February 8, 2004

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
private citizen

February 8, 2004

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
private citizen

February 8, 2004

It is with a heavy heart that I send this note to the family and friends of Deputy Brian Litz. We are praying for you in this dificult time in your life. Our thoughts are with all of you with the loss of another hero.

Theresa Lackey (ret) Dispatcher
California Highway Patrol

February 8, 2004

To the Family of Brain Litz and the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Having worked with many family members who have lost a loved one in similar circumstances, my heart is with each and every one of you.

Losing a police officer touches more lives than the public can imagine. Brian's memory will live on through memorial pages like this one and State and National walls, but the family, yes the family need the care and support that each and every one of you can give them.

Remember to support Deputy Litz's wife and son for many years to come. They need your love and friendship more now than ever.

My prayers are with the family and agency and I pray for strength during this most difficult time.

If I can help in any way, please let me know.

Captain Patty Wells
Casualty Assistance Officer Team Leader and COPS Member
Orange Co. Sheriff's Office

Captain Patty Wells
Orange Co. Sheriff's Office

February 8, 2004

God bless Deputy Litz, his wife and son. This is an example of no such thing as a routine police call. My prayers are with his family and friends.

Police Officer
Tampa Police Department

February 8, 2004