Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother.

Detective John O'Sullivan
Eagle County Sheriff

July 1, 2004

May GOD bless the family and friends of Deputy Sass at this terrible time. Heaven has another HERO today!!

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

July 1, 2004

Thank you for all that you did and all that you stood for. You will be greatly missed by all of your brothers and sisters, who will try to fill the void left by your loss. Sleep well and hold your head high knowing that you did all could and we will not forget your supreme sacrifice. God Bless.

Hampton Patrolman
Hampton Police Division

July 1, 2004

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

July 1, 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 Sass 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.

July 1, 2004

No one who has worn the badge will ever be forgotten, for they will be remembered by those who pin on a badge and carry on.

July 1, 2004

the pain of your loss is felt around the world, you will be missed never forgotten god be with and bless the family of deputy sass

master deputy darius harper
marion county sheriff's office ocala, fl

July 1, 2004

You died a hero!!!!! God bless you and your family.

June 30, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go to this fellow deputy's family and work family. My God see you through this time and ease your grief. God Bless.

Karen

June 30, 2004

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

June 30, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Travis Sass and the Larimer County Sheriff's Department... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Travis... 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

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

June 30, 2004

My family would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Travis Sass..the loss you're dealing with is a tremendous one and you're not alone in your grief. You're in our thoughts & prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday while serving their communities...we appreciate all you do. God Bless.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

June 30, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for all you did for us all.

shannon
concerned

June 30, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF DEP. SASS. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL.

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

June 30, 2004

Rest in peace Brother.

Kevin
DHS

June 30, 2004

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace brother.

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

June 30, 2004

Reat in peace knowing that you did a Job Well Done.......

1942
PPD

June 30, 2004

So sorry to hear of this awful loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Dep. Sass's family, co-workers and friends.

Bryce Mazur, Wife of Deputy Andrew Mazur
EOW 8/17/2003 -- Greenville County Sheriff's Office, SC

June 30, 2004

Rest Easy Brother, My prayers are with you, your Department and your family.

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, La.

June 30, 2004

Today we mourn as yet another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sass. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

June 30, 2004

It was an honor to have lunch with you right before you went back to the range, I wish I could have done more at the scene to help you brother. You are clear for end of watch, and I will miss your humor.

Inv. Marc D. Weber
Larimer County Sheriff's Office

June 30, 2004

To Deputy Sass family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless

terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD< Fl 11/6/86

June 30, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, friends and fellow officers.
Rest in peace Deputy Sass, you've served your community well.
The watch is ours.....

Sheriff Steve Brown
Lunenburg/Queens Counties Sheriff Office, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Ca

June 30, 2004

Many prayers and thoughts to the family of Deputy Sass. Thank your for your dedication to your work! God Bless you and your family

Anna
Birmingham, Al resident

June 30, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Deputy Sass' family and friends, and to the men and women of the Larimer County Sheriff's Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Deputy Sass, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

June 30, 2004