Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gone but never forgotten my Brother

Deputy C.Fell
Larimer County Sheriff

June 20, 2006

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

May 28, 2006

As the years go by, "Amazed" always makes me think about the day you left. I'll see you on the other side someday.

Brandon Johnson
Loveland Police Department

January 13, 2006

Rest in Peace, Deputy Sass. You are not forgotten, brother.

GodSpeed.

Police Sergeant
Metro-Boston, Massachusetts

August 23, 2005

We are still remembering you and
your tremendous sacrifice. You are a bright light that your death cannot
distinguish.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
"Blessed are those who mourn
for they will be comforted."
"Blessed are the meek
for they will inherit the earth."
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
for they will be filled."
"Blessed are the merciful
for they will be shown mercy."
"Blessed are the pure in heart
for they will see God."
"Blessed are the peacemakers
for they will be called Sons of God."
"Blessed are those who are
presecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kindgdom of Heaven.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 21, 2005

to the family, friends and co-workers of Travis...we are sorry for your loss. we lost two within a short time and know how painful this is for everyone. please know all are in our thoughts and prayers. rest easy now, Travis, for your brothers and sisters will carry on for you.

lmp
cpd

May 18, 2005

To all of Travis' family, friends, and co-workers, The Front Range Chaplains (Police/Fire Chaplains affiliated with the Longmont Police and Fire Departments) will honor Travis at the 8th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Service at 1100 hours on Sunday, May 15, at Faith Community Lutheran Church, 9775 Ute Highway 66 in Longmont. Our service will coincide with services in Washington, D.C. and we hope you will be able to join us this year. The service is open to law enforcement personnel, our family and friends, as well as citizens. Lunch will be served after the service, thanks to the Knights of Columbus, for all Law Enforcement personnel and our families. Uniforms welcome.

Det. D. Suess
Longmont P.D., Colorado

May 6, 2005

Travis,

Gone from our sight, but forever in our hearts.

You are deeply missed.

Charmaine Ransom
Spouse of LSCO Deputy

April 21, 2005

Travis,
Growing up with you as a classmate in our small town was more like growing up with you as a brother. I always knew that you were going to do something great with your life. You are the type of guy that everyone wanted to be around. I know that you wanted to be a basketball coach...I remember how you looked up to Mr. Payne.
It has been a long time since I have seen you...I didn't go to our 10-year reunion. I think that our class has realized just how close we are when we lose one of our family.
Thank you for the memories. I think of you often. My prayers go out to your family. We will meet again.

Roxanne (Lewis) Bush
High School Classmate

January 10, 2005

Sass--As the days go by, you are still remembered by all us who know you. You will always be an important part of my life, and an inspiration to others.

Brandon Johnson
Loveland Police Department

January 9, 2005

Travie
Just wanted you to know not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I know all of us will be together some day.I miss you and Love You. Thank you for being my role model as a child (my lefty cus), I thank you. I also just want to thank all of Trav's brothers and sisters of Larimer County for being such a good family to Travie. You are all great people. May God Bless You ALL, we all have our ANGEL looking over us now, Travis.
Lovs
Marcia

Marcia
lefty cus

November 6, 2004

Trav~
I just wanted to let you know that we miss you and love you. Also to let you know that your family celebrates your life as much as we can. May god bless you and all of your co-workers.
WE will be joined together some day

michele
cousin

October 30, 2004

I think of you every day. Every time we talk about you we laugh and it is like you are here. You are missed by every one who knows you. Gods speed to you brother.
I miss you.
Eric

Deputy E. Ransom
Larimer County Sheriffs Office

October 2, 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

DEPUTY
EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

September 29, 2004

I thank you for your service and salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 22, 2004

Travis was my nephew. On behalf of our family, I would like to thank everyone for all of their kind words posted for Travis on this website. He truly had two families, our family and his law enforcement family. God Bless and be safe!

Tammy (Sass) Kerr
Pierre, South Dakota

Tammy Kerr (Travis' aunt)

September 20, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT

911 DISPATCHER, ERICA TOLSON
LANCASTER/GARRARD 911

August 16, 2004

Rest in Peace brother...we'll take it from here. Godspeed, Deputy.

Reserve Police Officer
Denver Metro Area

August 10, 2004

I am honored to have known you as a friend. I am honored to have worked by your side. May you rest in peace knowing that those who loved you most will be following the example that you set and trying to finish the job that you started. May we rest knowing that you will always be watching us as we try so hard to make you proud. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Spencer Colby
LC Animal Protection and Control

August 7, 2004

My thoughts and prayers to Deputy Travis Sass, his family and to the Larimer County Sheriff's Department.

You will never be forgotten!!

Sergeant Damon Cole
Double Oak Police Department, Texas

August 1, 2004

The range isn't the same without you. I always looked forward to instructing alongside of you. You always made it better. I know you're with us out there, though. Rest in peace, my friend. We'll carry your legacy with us.

Deputy Bill Eckrich
Larimer County Sheriff's Office

July 28, 2004

To the family and friends of D/S Sass, and to the LCSD 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 on Earth, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

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

July 27, 2004

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

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

July 24, 2004

I look at your picture daily...that little wad of tobacco in your lip... your funny little gestures that mean so much to all of us looking to you. I am a lucky one. I got to spend some time with you on the ballfield, either getting our butts kicked or handing out a whoopin'. But regardless of the outcome of the game you always had a great attitude....just like you did in everyday life. Sometimes a little grouchy usually because of the workload, you just kept going and always had time for others. We will meet again...I am sure of it! But for now, I will keep right center reserved and hollar at ya in my prayers...much love....Bobby

Deputy Robert Traylor
Larimer County Sheriff's Office

July 24, 2004

I knew Travis for a long time and he was like a brother to me. He was so great at making people feel good about themselves. He had a big heart!! I love you and miss you, Travis!

Sarah
SD

July 16, 2004