Marion County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, February 7, 2004
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Brian Robert Litz
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect and you will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your family for sharing in their reflections their devotion to you.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 7, 2012
Brian I love and miss you so very much. This is the 8th year of your trip to Jesus. Yet it feels like yesterday that you left us. I want you to know that we think of you everyday. You are our hero forever.
Brian you can be so proud of your son he is growing into a very smart and fine youg man (just like you were) .He ask me a lot of the same questions you did. I guess that is God way of helping me until I see you again. Keep watching over us and your whole family.
Love always and forever!!!
Dad
Raymond Litz
Dad
February 7, 2012
We will never forget the sacrifice that you and your entire family made for all of us. May you continue to rest in peace Deputy Litz. My heart and prayers are with your son and family as they face another EOW.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
February 7, 2012
Hi Brian,
Wow it's been awhile. Please know that you are thought about often and will never be forgotten. Watch over me as I have surgery on Feb 7th your angelversary. I hope you are happy and at peace.
Lots of Love,
Jaime Ross
Marion County Sheriffs Office
January 31, 2012
2/8/11
Brian,
Your family, (particularly your Mom), was in my thoughts yesterday, as they remembered the day, seven years ago, when their lives were forever changed. It is hard to believe so much time has passed since we've heard our son's voices or felt their arms wrapped around us in a hug. I have come to believe that this grief journey is not a journey meant to be completed in a lifetime.
Norie Haas
Another Brian's Mom
Norie Haas
February 8, 2011
You are not forgotten. My heart aches for your little one, having to grow up without you.
Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
February 7, 2011
On this, the 7th anniversary of your loss, I join with your fellow officers, your department and your community as we remember your extreme sacrifice. Thank you for your courage, dedication and conviction to the safety and security of the citizens of Marion County. May our Lord continue to bless and sustain your family, friends and co-workers as they try to find peace after going through the pain and confusion of your loss. The world is a better place thanks to your contribution...Your in my prayers...
Christopher M. Hess
Easton, PA Area School District Police/Security Dept.
February 7, 2011
We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for the citizens of Florida and the family left behind to pick up the pieces and move forward. Continue to rest in peace...
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
Anonymous
February 7, 2011
Seven long years--miss you still. Keep watching over my boys! We'll never forget you, Brian.
Beckie Sirolli
Reserve Ofc. FPPD
February 6, 2011
Bri #23, Even after seven years~Nothing will ever ease our pain. But, I just wanted you to know I will hold you forever in my heart. Brian, Jack, Ryan & Cecelia help keep us going. Ryan looks so much like you at 21 months. After all he is your brothers son. Keep looking down on us from heaven. You are deeply missed & loved. Hugs!
Nancy Litz
Mom
February 6, 2011
It is coming up on 7 years. Visit this site often and go by the graveside. Take a flower for Brian and Captain Faircloth and never forget!
Anonymous
January 20, 2011
I grew up with brian litz in agawam ma. I met him in 1980 when we first moved to agawam . I remember swimming in his pool when we were young. He was a good guy. I sold him a snow blower for 30 dollars . Lol . God Bless his family
Anonymous
January 11, 2011
2011 you are still in our thoughts and prayers my brother!
Anonymous
January 2, 2011
"What we do today echoes in eternity." Tattoed forever on me and in my soul.
Anonymous
July 25, 2010
Hi Brian,
Just wanted to tell you that I was thinking about you today, you hold a very special place in my heart I fell in love with that cute little face when you arrived here from England and I am so happy that I was part of your life for a little while, well please keep an eye on all the little ones for us ...............Love and miss you
Denise Manseau
aunt
May 23, 2010
Happy Birthday, Brian...sending prayers for your family that the Lord wraps His arms around them and gives them peace and strength.
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One of us...a brother lost.
The fallen warrior walks alone,
his footsteps muffled in the swirling mist of
seemingly endless night.
From the darkness, first quiet as a heartbeat,
growing louder, stronger...
the sound of a mighty army marching,
closer, closer still.
His comrades, those who left before him,
join him one by one...
brothers and sisters,
heroes all.
And they walk with him,
a force of many,
a heart of one.
Their duty over,
their rest deserved...
they walk together toward light and hope.
And the peace they fought so hard to keep...
finally their reward.
One of us.
A brother lost.
Never forgotten.
B. Sirolli
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Beckie Sirolli
Former LEO
May 17, 2010
Deputy Litz, thank-you for your brave service to the community. Rest in Peace.
Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince Georges County Maryland Police Department
May 16, 2010
Thank You Sir for serving Marion County - You are truly a hero
We will never forget your sacrifice
Deputy Cadet Tim Nick
Marion County Sheriff's Office
April 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.
James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 8, 2010
His ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten by the law enforcement family.
Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau.of LEOs
February 7, 2010
Brian,
Its been six years brother, and we'll never forget you. You meant a lot to everyone you came in contact with. You touched the lives of the people you met, no matter how long you talked to them. People ask me all the time about the license plate on my car. I tell them about you and what you meant to us. Keep watch over all of us from Heaven. Thank you to you and your family.
Deputy Sheriff Aaron J. Sirolli
Sumter County Sheriff's Office
February 7, 2010
Deputy Litz.
Well its been six { 6 }. years today that You were took from Your Family and the Marion County Sheriffs Dept.
I were born and grew up there in Marion County
I moved in 1984 .
Please keep watch over M.C.S.D. and all of Marion County and most of all Your Family.
Rest In Peace Sir.
Anonymous
February 7, 2010
Six years Sunday...but we're keeping your memory alive. I left the job last year, but my husband and sons still proudly wear the badge. Keep watching over them from heaven...We miss you, brother.
Beckie Sirolli
former LEO
February 4, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of Deputy Sheriff Litz. Not only did we share the same badge number,3483, he was killed the day before my birthday.
Please convey my heart felt sympathy to Mrs. Litz and their little boy. My biggest fear when I was an officer, 1975-1989, was that something would happen to me, and I would leave my little girl, who is now 26. I cannot imagine the heartbreak for his family.
Please accept my condolences, even though they are late, Deputy Sheriff Litz and his family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
J. Charlene Genther
Badge 3483
Retired Officer J. Charlene Genther
Detroit Police. My Badge was 3483.
October 30, 2009
Deputy Litz,
As a new officer in 2004, your funeral was the first officers funeral I had ever attended. I was in awe of the number of people to support law enforcement, as for we get cursed at daily. As I watched your family and K9 Partner enter the church, I couldn't even imagine what your family and fellow officers were going through.
Unfortunately we buried one of our own a few weeks ago. He too was killed in the line of duty. That night I remembered your funeral and the sacrifice you gave to this world and thought about your family also. As Cpl. Roberts family grieves, and I know it dosent get easier, you just find a way to move on. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow deputies at the Sheriffs Office. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Officer
Tampa Police Department
September 11, 2009
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