Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As Brian's mom said at his service, "Slow down and Get your hits".

This saying will forever be burned in my memory of Brian. Brian was a friend and fellow Law Enforcement officer. I am going to miss my friend greatly, It was an honor to know you Brian, you are truely a Hero to us all.

Det. / Bomb Tech Scott C. Bialy
State Fire Marshal / Florida

May 1, 2004

brian.
i thank you for allowing me the pleasure of working with you for such a short time in your young life. from the first time we worked together, i knew you were a special person. in all my years at the jail, i have never warmed up to anyone as fast as i did to you. you were like a son to me, and i have a whole in my heart that will never be filled. you have taught me so much during your time with us, i will never forget you. i know in my heart, that your are walking with me in the jail, everywhere i turn i see your face, or i hear your laugh. i look into the pods, and see you cunducting a cell search, and smilling the whole time. the name breana still sticks in my mind when talking to big bob. i hope you are happy in the next life, and keep the radio on, for we will meet again, and laugh about the time we had together. your friend sgt.tiny #303

SGT. "TINY" MCLAIN
HENDRY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

April 30, 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 Andrew Haas’ family, friends, and co-workers with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Department.

God bless our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Now you can walk Heaven’s beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

April 30, 2004

Deputy Brian Haas was a very dedicated and enjoyable man to work with and made all of us that had the pleasure of working with him and knowing him proud. His parents did an awesome job raising the perfect son. He was a very kind and passionate, yet firm and take charge kind of man when needed be. He was what you would hope every law enforcement officer could turn out to be like and be proud of it too. His smile and laughter will be missed forever even though I know he is in a better place now and is looking over us all and still do what he always wanted to do. Help others and keep peace. My thought and prayers are with his family, and friends, and all our fellow officers. The loss of this fine Deputy has affected us all, but it will only make us a stronger family and that is what Deputy Haas would want.

Deputy Ty Marshall
Hendry County Sheriff's Office

April 30, 2004

FROM ONE SIDE OF THE WORLD TO THE OTHER IT'S HARD TO SAY GOODBY TO A FALLEN BROTHER OUR HANDS SOAKED IN OUR OWN TEARS AT THE REALITY OF OUR GREATEST FEAR HARD TO ACCEPT THIS IS ALL TO TRUE.....WE HAVE THE SHIFT NOW MY BROTHER REST IN PEACE WE WILL ALL MISS YOU.

MASTER DEPUTY D. HARPER #2298
MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

April 30, 2004

My praayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Brain Haas of the Hendry Sheriffs Office. I knew Deputy Haas beause he went through the same 93rd academy class with me sitting next to me. We went through the tough exams and training and he never complained. This is the job he loved and he passed away doing something he loved. If any officer could be half the officer I knew he turned into the world would be a much safer place. We will all miss you Deputy Haas and you will never be forgotten. God Speed.

C/O Ron Filipowicz
Charlotte Correctional Institution

April 30, 2004

Deputy Haas will be missed by all of us that knew him. I was fortunate not only to know him from "the 93rd CO" but also in high school. All my and my fellow officers prayers are with him. He made a postive lasting impression on many just with his smile, and that is something that I will never forget. God bless you Brian, and thank you for all that you gave.

Deputy Kirsten Maydish
Collier County SO

April 30, 2004

To the family of Deputy Haas, Hendry County Sheriff's Department. I want to send my prayer's and thanks to you for bringing up such a fine young man and officer. I was lucky enough to know Officer Haas wich I respected very much. God be with all in Hendry County. Deputy Haas you will never be forgotten.

Deputy
LCSO

April 29, 2004

Rest in peace, brother. Thank you for your service. We will carry on the fight and meet you later.

Cpl. Laurence Hunt
Lee County Sheriff's Office

April 29, 2004

To #157, my friend and co-worker.
Brian touched a lot of people during his brief time at H.C.S.O. He was one of a kind, 19 years old when he started in the jail. He was different from other young officers who had worked here before. Brian had goals and he knew he had to do certain things to reach them. He had respect for his fellow employees, a rare trait at 19 year olds. Brian performed his duties and took his job seriously, another trait uncommon for his age. I take my hat off to his parents who had a great formula in the upbringing of Brian. I was surprised at some of the things Brian wanted to do at his age. They were things that someone beyond his age wouldn't even think about. Everyone liked Brian at work, no doubt about that. Brian was a very good 3rd floor and booking officer. He will always be loved and missed by Squad "C"
Sgt. Tiny Mclain
C/O Big Bob Chirila
C/O Donna Long
C/O Robert Archer
C/O Carlos Carmona
CRO Stella Dunivent
Nurse Brenda Mcintyre
C/O G. T. Elver
C/O Richard Robinson
C/O (Big Bob) Chirila
H.C.S.O.

C/O Bob R. Chirila
Hendry Co. Sheriff Office

April 29, 2004

DEAR BRIAN,
YOU WERE A GREAT OFFICER AND A WONDERFUL PERSON, I AM GRATEFUL TO HAVE MET YOU. YOU TOUCHED THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE, AND LEFT A GREAT IMPRESSION. REST IN PEACE BRIAN FOR WE LOVE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

C/O TERESA HELMLINGER #321
HENDRY CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE

April 29, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

April 29, 2004

May God bless Deputy Haas,his family and the Hendry County Sheriffs Dept.Rest in peace brother.

Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy Class 89

April 28, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Brian Andrew Haas … and the Hendry County Sheriff's Department… 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

April 28, 2004

Deputy Brian Haas has gone to the life of "perfect service' in God's heavenly kingdom.

Our condolences and sympathy go to the parents, sister, grandparents and relatives of Deputy Haas. This young man choose to fulfill his purpose in life by serving and protecting citizens as an honorable Law Enforcement Officer.
We ask that the Lord grant to this bereaved family the spirit of faith and courage. May they have strength to meet the days to come in thankful rememberance of the past.

We ask that comfort be given to the Hendry County Law Enforcement family who we know are dealing with the shock and grief of loosing a fellow officer. I don't think any "families" have a better understanding of what it means each and every time an officer leaves his or her family for a shift, that they may be leaving home for the last time. This is a reality that any law enforcement officer and his loved ones live with and accept. God Bless you and all who serve in law enforcement.


John & Mary Sue Branaman,
parents and parents-in-law of 3
Law Enforcement Officers

Mary Sue & John T. Branaman
Hendry County Sheriff's Department

April 28, 2004

I just want to let you know that you will never be forgotten. Thank you very much for your dedication and committment. Your legacy will live on. I pray that your family, friends, fellow officers will find comfort during this sad time. God bless and rest in peace.

Anonymous

April 28, 2004

Thank you for your service. You, your family, and your department are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Ofc. S.l. Coffman #15174
California highway Patrol

April 28, 2004

You will never be forgotten.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare P.D. Clare, Mi

April 28, 2004

deputy brian haas was family to us at the hendry county sheriff's office and will never be forgotten. he always made time for friends and family. any time i think back on times spent with brian, it will bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. he was one of the good ones. i pray he will be a gardian angel over the rest of us doing the job that brian loved and respected. may god be with him, his family, and friends in this time of need. we will always remember deputy sheriff brian andrew haas #157.

corrections officer robert archer

April 28, 2004

May you rest in peace and god bless your family. You will be missed greatly.

Terri Rosen
Clewiston Animal Control

April 28, 2004

Deputy Haas,

God Bless You Brother........You paid the ultimate price and you will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to your family and the Hendry County Sheriff's Departement. Rest in Peace.....

Officer
NC

April 28, 2004

To the family, friends, & co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Brian Haas...my family would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God give you the comfort & strength to go on.

Gail M Pabst
aunt of a fallen police officer

April 28, 2004

I was saddened to hear of yet another death of a young Peace Officer. Deputy Haas, you will not be forgotten. Rest easy, and watch over us who still wear the badge. My prayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Haas, as well as the Hendry County Sheriff's Department. Your loss, is our loss.
Rest in peace, brother.

Deputy Stephan Schneider
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

April 28, 2004

JOHN 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends

Math 5:9 Blessed are the peacmakers: for they shall be called the children of God

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Brian Andrew Haas... you are in my thoughts and prayers... know that Brian died doing what he loved to do and that he will never be forgotten

To Deputy Sheriff Haas family at the Hendry County Sheriff's Office... I mourn your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers....

Deputy Sheriff Haas you have done your time... answered your last call... thank you brother for giving the ultimate sacrafice... We will take it from here til meet at heavens gate .....

Deputy Sheriff Thomas Kinsey
Alachua County Sheriff's Office

April 27, 2004

To the family and friends of Deputy Haas, and to the HCSD members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed! Please, Let's all slow down a little bit so that you can arrive alive and go home safely!

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bartow, Florida

April 27, 2004