Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A couple of ours had a close call Friday. Thanks for looking out...

Sergeant
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

December 7, 2008

Thinking of you,wishing you were here,hoping family and friends find more joy and laughter than tears in their memories of you.
True heroes are never forgotten...

Never forgotten; forever missed.

CSPD Employee

December 7, 2008

Just thinking of you today also.

Anonymous

December 5, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones during this holiday season. I know each day is a challenge for all of them, even harder at this time of the year. The outside of our home is decorated in all blue lights and one of those lights burns brightly in your honor. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 3, 2008

I have not forgotten...
A Proud CS citizen

Anonymous

November 30, 2008

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!!

NADINE

Nadine

November 27, 2008

Thinking of you today and always.....remembering Thanksgivings past, all of us playing cards and laughing til we cried. You stopped into my dream again the other night...I went all in on trip Queens, and you beat me with Queens over 8's....just like old times!!!! (And my Dad was there too, when we were all playing basketball, so that makes me think that you must have at least run into him up there---be sure to give him my Love if you see him again!!!)
So on this day of giving Thanks, I am thankful for all of the many blessings in my life, current and past....to include all the good times, and many warm memories.
Happy Thanksgiving to Loved ones in ALL Time Zones :)

Meridith

November 27, 2008

The pain is real and deep. I think of you and Ken every day. Some said time heals. Maybe for those who has never been in harms way.

I trust an hope its for the good. Watch us...

Peace

Anonymous

November 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family in our upcoming holidays.

Detective
WRPD

November 22, 2008

Love to you always...ybb

Anonymous

November 22, 2008

Nothing is the same
nor will it ever be.
One day, one moment, in one instant
my life was changed ... irreversibly so.

A sunrise, a sunset ... no longer
a pleasant reprieve to view
but a marking of one day passing
bringing me closer to being with you.

How am I to live my life?
What goals, what demands will
I place upon myself in this world?
What personal traits will I strive to personify?

My son - these are questions
you faced and answered so magnificently well
with passion, love, commitment
and courage supreme.

Like the saying on the knit hat
you wore as a very young boy
... "Reach for Excellence" ...
those words attest to your legacy.

You have given us a road map,
directions for life
and how one should live.
All unstated except by your actions - your life.

My precious, precious son.
You have impacted thousands of people
in such positive ways. Your legacy will
continue to inspire, encourage & to lead others.

Until God calls me home
to be with you ...
know that you are in my heart
FOREVER.

I love you Jared

I love you son,

Dad

Thomas Jensen
I am Jared's Father

November 21, 2008

Jared,
I'm currently in Germany thinking of you, all of the hearts you have touched and wonderful things you've accomplished.
You are missed!!

Love,
Uncle Steve

Steve Birchall
Uncle

November 11, 2008

I traveled to Colorado Springs with members of my department on a homicide investigation not knowing that I would meet your brother. He told us of your sacrifice and the lives you saved that day. He showed us where you lost your life that day. I felt as though we had come to know you after talking to your brother. I just wanted to let you and your family know that your sacifice is not forgotten. Your brother and the men and women of your department continue to honor your memory. May you rest in peace.

Detective James Brazofsky
Bergen County (NJ) Prosecutor's Office

November 5, 2008

Just to let you know; you are not now, nor will you ever be forgotten.

Officer Flaherty
Chicago Police

November 4, 2008

I just got done reading Dad's message to you...and I knew I had to speak. As Dad and other's know, your nephew (my son) Aaron finds the brightest star and immediately says that it is you. Sometimes I wonder what goes on inside my son's 4 year old mind, but I know that he believes that brightest star is you.

On Tuesday night as John and I were driving Aaron to yet another doctors visit that day, we hear this little (faint) voice say "where is Uncle Jared's Star, I don't see him, why can't I see it". So I turned around and told him that it wasn't dark enough yet and that mommy and daddy would him look for it. Sure enough 10 or so minutes later, we hear Aaron say "I found Uncle Jared's star, he's shinning on me".

Jared I believe you were shinning on Aaron that night. We were so worried about our little guy and trying to find out what was making him so ill. It was so emotionally draining on him and us. Thank you for being with me and Aaron as he went through all those tests on Tuesday. I'm sure you chuckled when he said he wanted a monkey stuffed animal from the gift shop at the hospital.

Happy Halloween.

I love ya,

~ Jonika

Jonika Winkler
Sister of Jared

October 30, 2008

My Dear son,

When I was a young boy, starting around age 7, on summer nights I would often lay on my back on the front lawn and gaze at the stars above me. I would think and rhetorically ask myself "how far away are those stars? What lies beyond them? How far out is space? Where does it end? Is it infinite and if so, how could that be?" These were thoughts, the musings of a child... Now as an adult... I and the brightest of scientists in the world don't know the exact answers to those questions. Yet, my precious son, you are in the very presence of the One who knows because He created it all.

Every Sunday since that horrible, horrible day, as you know, I have taken my "Sunday walk" where I talk to you then I write a 2 page letter to you. Jared, when I walk during the night time on Sundays, I ALWAYS, instinctively, look above to see if I can view any stars. The reason??? Because I know your Spirit is there ... among the stars. Your Spirit is sometimes in the wind, the breeze as I walk and you - your Spirit - caresses my face and that brings both tears and joy to me. Tears because I miss you terribly and some joy in the fact that you are at peace and in the very presence of our God.

{ Not everyone who may read this message - knows that you have TWO sisters with the same first name "Jonika" but different middle names. }

Until that glorious day, Jared, when God calls me home and I join you, Joshua Adam, Jonika Lynn, and Jon-Anna Marie in Heaven ...know that I love you immeasurably and that I will keep my vow to you.

Be near me. Be with me. I need you.

Love forever,

Dad

Thomas Jensen
I am Jared's Father

October 25, 2008

I have not forgotten...
A Proud CS citizen

Anonymous

October 22, 2008

Well the race was another success this year. Fantastic turnout and raised a lot of money. It was funny to see Debby take Cliff at the finish line! Your family really enjoys this event and I hope they are able to see the community support that is still out there. Your presence was definately in the air and I thank you for being there too. Until next year....

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

October 20, 2008

"If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end"

Erin

October 17, 2008

Jared ~

Please give me strength today as I'm having a tough one. I really need to know that your okay and that your watching over us.

Thank you Mer for sharing your dream....it helps a little.

Love,
you sis.

Jonika Winkler
Sister of Jared

October 15, 2008

Detective Jensen:
You are a true hero. I am very happy to know that the man that took your life can never hurt anyone else again. You acted with great courage on February 22, 2006. Thank you for making the community of Colorado Springs safer.

Tim
Citizen of Colorado

October 2, 2008

While I did not not know you or you family, my heart goes out to all.

God Bless, and rest easy. Please look after the rest.

Anonymous

October 1, 2008

Your humor and beautiful smile are blessings to our days and nights. The elk guiding us yesterday brought smiles to our faces and hearts.

Thank you Son - I love you,
Mom

Debby Hudson
Jared's Mom

September 29, 2008

Time passes- love and pride remains.

Anonymous

September 27, 2008

I have not forgotten...
A Proud CS citizen

Anonymous

September 22, 2008