Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As I watched the news last night my stomach was turning and tears streamed, Deputy Litz, I never met you but your picture remineded me of a gentle giant. God bless you for your dedication to service and commitment to your calling. May God bless you and bring you into his heavenly patrol and may you now watch over all of us left on the thin blue line.

To Deputy Litz's wife and son, may God wrap you in his embrace and hold on to you in the most tragic time. My family and I will pray for you and keep you in our hearts.

With much respect

Cpl. Mary Huggins
cousin Ofc Pat Maher, Federal Way PD EOW: 08/02/03

Cpl. Mary Huggins
Orange County SO, Fl

February 8, 2004

To the family, freinds and co-workers, Im terribly sorry for the loss of Deputy Litz, all of us at the Orange County Sheriff's Office feel your pain and you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

DEPUTY TONY BRISINTE
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF, ORLANDO FL

February 8, 2004

Brian, Its never easy to say good bye so we wont. Know that we will see you on the next watch. I have performed a lot of escorts while working road patrol, but that of a fallen officer is always the hardest and yours, brother, on 2/7/2004 will remain in my heart forever. To our brothers up north know that you are in our hearts and prayers here at lake county as we continue to fight the good fight.

Deputy Willis Carter P-654
Lake County Sheriffs Office

February 8, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Deputy Brian Litz. He fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Some of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sgt. T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

February 8, 2004

I had the privilege of serving with Brian for the last few years. Brian was a dedicated member of our K-9 Unit. Many a day I helped him train Justice, his K-9, with tracking and apprehension. Brian was a professional in every aspect of his being. Any time any of us on patrol needed him, no matter how far away he was, we knew he was on the way. No gripes, no complaints, no matter what the weather, terrain, or if it was five minutes before he was scheduled to get off when we called, he was coming. Experiencing this loss has been very difficult for our agency to cope with since we have been fortunate enough not to have a loss in the line of duty in almost 14 years. Brian, you will sorely be missed. God Bless you and your family. Until that day we can run another track in the heavens, from me and your extended law enforcement family....goodbye.

Master Deputy David Redmond
Marion County Sheriff's Office

February 8, 2004

Taken way to soon. Prayers and thoughts with family,friends and coworkers.

Police Officer Jim Larson
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Police

February 8, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Brian Robert Litz … and the Marion County Sheriff's Office… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Brian... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

February 8, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Brian Robert Litz's family, friends, and co-workers with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

God bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

February 8, 2004

My friend who is a FF in TX sent this to me and I will be leaving it more often as a remebrance to our fallen Public Servants as my way of thanking you all for the things you do for complete strangers.

The The following short take describes what members of the EMS, Fire and Police Departments, doctors and nurses go through every week.

I WANT TO TELL YOU LIES
(author unknown)
I want to tell that little boy his Mom will be just fine,
I want to tell that dad we got his daughter out in time,
I want to tell that wife her husband will be home tonight,
I don't want to tell it like it is.....
I want to tell them lies.
You didn't put their seat belts on,
you feel you killed your kids,
I want to say you didn't... but in away, you did.
You pound your fist into my chest, you're hurting so inside,
I want to say you'll be okay....
I want to tell you lies.
You left chemicals within his reach and now it's in his eyes,
I want to say your son will see, not tell you he'll be blind.
You ask me if he'll be OK, with pleading in your eyes,
I want to say that yes he will....
I want to tell you lies.
I can see you're crying as your life goes up in smoke.
IF you'd maintained that smoke alarm, your children may have woke.
Don't grab my arm and ask me if your family is alive.
Don't make me tell you that they're dead....
I want to tell you lies.
I want to say she'll be okay, you didn't take her life,
I hear you say you love her and you'd never hurt your wife.
You thought you didn't drink to much, you thought
that you could drive.
I don't want to say how wrong you were,
I want to tell you lies.
You left her for a moment, it happens all the time.
How could she have fallen when you thought she couldn't climb?
I want to say her neck's not broke, that she will be just fine.
I don't want to say she's paralyzed.....
I want to tell you lies.
I want to tell this teen his buddies didn't die in vain,
Because he thought it would be cool to try and beat that train.
I don't want to tell him this will haunt him all his life,
I want to say that he'll forget,
I want to tell him lies.
You left the cabinet open and your daughter found the gun,
Now you want me to undo the damage that's been done.
You tell me she's your only child, you say she's only five.
I don't want to say she won't see six.....
I want to tell you lies.
He fell into the pool when you ran to get the phone,
It was only for a second that you left him there alone.
If you'd let the phone just ring perhaps your boy would be alive,
But I don't want to tell you that....
I want to tell you lies.
The fact that you were speeding caused that car to overturn,
And we couldn't get them out of there before the whole thing burned,
Did they suffer? Yes, they suffered, they were slowly burned alive.
But I don't want to say those words...
I want to tell you lies.
But I have to tell it like it is, until my shift is through,
And then the real lies begin, when I come home to you.
You ask me how my day was, and I say it was just fine.
I hope you understand, sometimes.....
I have to tell you lies.



Dedicated to all the Police Officers, Firefighters, EMT's, Paramedics, Emergency Flight Crews, Hospital Police, Security Officers and all Civil Servants who deal with the tragedies of life and death. The saddest of all being those that could have been prevented.

The next time you hear a siren in the distance, don't just say a prayer for the victims and their families. Say a prayer for the people that face these tragedies every day and do the best they can to save someone that is loved.

We never see the tears of these brave men and women, but God does.

Say a prayer for each and everyone who is out helping to make a difference in the darkness of the shadow that has surrounded us. Support them and let them know you care.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA

February 8, 2004

To the family of Deputy Litz:

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God gives you comfort and strength in the weeks and months ahead.

I know the loss you are feeling and that there are no words that will make this pain any less. My dad, Ptl. William B. Bell, was killed in the line of duty on 11-19-02. You will find that this law enforcement family is like no other. You will receive such love and support, and it will help carry you through this.

When my dad died, the love and support from my dad's co-workers and friends and from our community was overwhelming. I never realized how much the LIFE of my father affected so many more people than his death did. It was truly beautiful to see that his life and his service did not go unappreciated or unnoticed. And you'll find that Dep. Litz has made a similar impact on the lives of SO many people. The love that you shared with him and the service he gave to his community will be of great comfort and pride.

Again, I am sorry for your loss.

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell
EOW 11-19-02

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02

February 8, 2004

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this terrible time. Thank you for the sacrifice you made. You will never be forgotten. You sir, are a hero. Thank you.

Kim
St Louis Mo

February 8, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Litz's family and the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Our deepest sympathy in this time of great loss.

God bless you all.

Anonymous

February 8, 2004

Brian,
You lost your life trying to help someone. But as stated by your other reflections, you would probably do the same thing over again because you are a true hero and professional.
Thank you brother Brian.
"In Valor there is Hope"

Sgt. Mike Edes
Maine State Police

February 8, 2004

Rest in peace, brother.

A Deputy Sheriff
Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Pontiac, Michigan

February 7, 2004

I am very saddened to learn of this newest brother officer who gave his life for his community and Country. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and your co-workers. You are a brave officer who fought the good fight and did not back down when evil came to you on this day. Fear not brother, we will continue the fight you started here on Earth. "Go walk a beat on Heaven's streets. You served your time in Hell." God Speed Brother!

Officer R.S. (Trey) Phillips
Fort Worth Police Department

February 7, 2004

Rest in peace, my brother.

Deputy Pattie Nagel
Cook County IL Sheriff's

February 7, 2004

To the family, friends, and fellow members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office with Deputy Brian Litz, please accept from myself and the members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office to your south our very heartfelt sympathies, support, and prayers during this terrible time of pain and senseless loss. It is left for us to live good and productive lives so that we may see Brian again when our journey is done. May God bless you all!

Deputy Sheriff
POLK County Sheriff's Office, Florida

February 7, 2004

I very sorry for your loss. The family and department are in my thoughts and prayers.

P.O. Kowalik
Harper Woods MI

February 7, 2004

I will always remember Brian as a Professional member of our organization. I first met him while working as a Bailiff and had many personal discussions with him during the many hours we worked together. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his wife, Cheri, and his son, Brian...You will always be a part of our family the Marion County Sheriff's Office forever. We will never forget Brian.

Sgt. Ron Burnett
Marion County Sheriff's Office

February 7, 2004

I had the wonderful opportunity to know Deputy Litz and he was everything that law enforcement stands for. He loved his family and his friends. He will never be forgotten. In loving memory of K3483.

Aaron Sirolli

February 7, 2004

Our heartfelt prayers go out to the wife, young son, family , friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Brian Litz. What a tragedy that we have lost another fine officer in the line of duty. He truly was a hero and will never be forgotten. May God Bless you and give you strength, through this most difficult time. You will be in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Morris Lyn Taylor
Deputy Sheriff (Douglas County, Oregon)
EOW 9-14-02

February 7, 2004

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU, AND THE OTHER VICTIMS OF THIS SENSELESS MURDER. MAY GOD BLESS AND HELP YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS DURING THIS TRYING TIME. YOU ARE A HERO, THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO DESCRIBE YOU. NOW WATCH OVER THE REST OF OUR BROTHERS DOWN HERE AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 7, 2004

Brian (Scooby),
We will miss you everyday.

Batman

To his wife and son,

From one cousin to another;

You are in our prayers, our thoughts and our hearts. Brian was a great Deputy, Husband and Father. He will be miss by many people.

Detective Juan Estrada
Springfield, MA Police Dept.

February 7, 2004

well America lost another hero today, Brian was a true hero, he died doing what he loved the most, helping the citizens out
brian go rest in peace brother, your work here is done, go patrol the streets of heaven. to the friends and family I will be praying that you find confort in the lord.

Sgt. W. M. Riley
Aragon Police Dept. GA

February 7, 2004

Brian,
You were truly one of the best deputies our agency has had. It was a pleasure to have served with you. Gone but never forgotten!!
Rest in peace brother.

Dep. Eric Thoresen
Marion County Sheriffs Office

February 7, 2004