Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service. God Bless.

Shannon
concerned citizen

April 26, 2004

Brother, may God bless you and your family. You, your family and the Hendry County Sheriff's Dept will be in our prayers.

Special Agent
FBI New York

April 26, 2004

On behalf of the Pittsfield Police Dept., we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Dpty. Haas. God Bless.

Officer Rodney Minoty
Pittsfield Police Dept. ME

April 26, 2004

I visit this site every day & pray there are no new names, buy yet again today there is another name to the list. To the family and friends of D/S 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!

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

April 26, 2004

I stop by this site everyday after the death of my brother. I am very happy when i see no new names have been added and yet very saddend when a name is added.

My most sincere sympathies and condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Hass. May God be your comfort and know that that thoughts and prayers of many are with you.

Deputy Hass, thank you for your selfless acts, your dedication, sacrifces, and courage. You will not be forgotton.

...AT PEACE WITH HONOR

Emory, Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matt Lane EOW 5/30/03

April 26, 2004

God bless the blue angels.
Those willing to go, everyday into the valley of the shadow.
and those who now find peaceful shelter on the other side.
You are forever in our hearts and prayers.

ACooper
Emt

April 26, 2004

May God Bless You and your family

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

April 26, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends, and coworkers of Deputy Haas. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss and help you all through this very hard time. Thank you Deputy Haas for a job well done and rest in peace now as you continue your watch on the streets above.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee D. Azure, EOW 08/06/02

April 26, 2004

My Fallen Brother,

Your service will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family and friends.
Rest in peace...

Dep Kevin Angell #2016
Sarasota Co Sheriff's Office Honor Guard

April 26, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Brian, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

April 26, 2004

OUR DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU DEPUTY HAAS FOR YOUR SERVICE. OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

COLWYN PATROL OFFICERS
COLWYN BOROUGH POLICE DEPT

April 26, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Deputy Haas for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

April 26, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Brian did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Brian be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Haas' family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Brian is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Brian was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Deputy Sheriff Dennis McElderry's fiancee - EOW (01/03/03)

April 26, 2004

My condolences and prayers are with you and your family. It is an honor to be a brother Sheriff's officer. RIP

Patrolman-Retired
Sheriff-Indiana

April 26, 2004

May God Bless you and your survivors. Thank You for a job well done, it will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Brother, we have the watch now.

Commander Dennis P. Hogan
Kinston Police Department North Carolina

April 26, 2004

I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME,
MY NAME FOR ALL ETERNITY.
RECORDED HERE AT THIS HALLOWED PLACE,
ALAS, MY NAME, NO MORE MY FACE.
"IN THE LINE OF DUTY" I HEAR THEM SAY.
MY FAMILY NOW THE PRICE TO PAY.
MY FOLDED FLAG STAINED WITH THEIR TEARS,
WE ONLY HAD THOSE FEW SHORT YEARS.
THE BADGE NO LONGER ON MY CHEST,
I SLEEP NOW IN ETERNAL REST.
MY SWORD I PASS TO THOSE BEHIND,
AND PRAY THEY KEEP THIS THOUGHT IN MIND.
I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME,
AND WITH A HEAVY HEART AND BENDED KNEE,
I ASK FOR ALL HERE FROM THE PAST...

DEAR GOD LET MY NAME BE THE LAST.

LT.JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

April 26, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.

I am saddened to see the name of another very young officer added to this list today.

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 26, 2004

To: The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:--- O, gentleLord! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty , I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm.Sustain me with the conviction that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone.May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think that no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence.Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers,and that I may back them up effctively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely , after my tour of duty , to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those that serve you well.AMEN *** REST IN PEACE*** Sent to you by the father of First Class Officer J.D.Koeppen,Capital City Raleigh NC and Trooper D.C.Koeppen,NJ State Police.

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

April 26, 2004

May God bless the family and friends of Officer Haas at this terrible time. Rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Roberts-Aunt of fallen Officer John Logan E.O.W. March 14, 2004

Shirley Roberts

April 26, 2004

R.I.P., Deputy Andrew. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Clearwater P.D., FL

April 26, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Haas.

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

April 26, 2004

I wish to express my sympathy to the family and members of the Hendry County Sheriff's Department in the loss of Deputy Brian Haas. I have many friends on the department and my prayers are with you.

Helen S. Lowell, Administrative Assistan
Belle Glade Police Department

April 26, 2004

May God Bless Deputy Sheriff Brian Hass, his family and those of the Hendry County Sheriff's Department. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. May you rest in peace.

L.E.O. Wife

April 26, 2004

godspeed Brother

Anonymous

April 26, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF THIS YOUNG DEPUTY. MAY GOD ALSO BLESS HIM. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. MY BROTHER, YOU SERVED WELL.

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

April 26, 2004