Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy New Year J-Rod....
'07 is finally behind us, what a year it was!!!
Here's to hoping that '08 will hold more happy times than sad, more strength than despair, more comfort than turmoil, and more love & peace than anger in the world.
Tough times ahead, but we must be strong, and brave...
...just as YOU were.

Love, Meridith

January 2, 2008

Happy New Year, wish you were here.

January 1, 2008

Happy New Year in heaven. May you continue to watch over your loved ones as we continue to remember your legacy.
Former Springs resident

Pennsylvania citizen

December 31, 2007

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones as the new year arrives. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

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

December 31, 2007

Merry Christmas Honey. You are ALWAYS in our hearts.

Love,
Mom

Debby Hudson
Jared's Mom

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!


Nadine

Nadine

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas to you and all angels- Love Always,

Natalie

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Jared. My oldest son and I still tell God every night to "Bless...the Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Give Ken a hug and Jared too"...He can't wait to teach his special prayer to his new little brother.

AMK

Comm Center
CSPD

December 25, 2007

Jared,

Someone mentioned to me the other day, ... " it has been almost 2 years" .... referring to that horrible, horrible day when you were taken from me and this world. Much of the time, it is as though it was 2 seconds ago .. the pain is still raw and intense. At other times it feels as though it has been two lifetimes of pain ... ongoing and so deep.

I put one foot in front of the other, one day follows another ... it "has" been almost two years. But then I stop and realize how blessed I am to have you as my son. The 30 years and 17 days you were with me on this earth was literally a monumental gift from God.

I was with your Mom in the delivery room when you were born. I was the first person on earth to see your face when you came into this world. As I have written before, you were only half-way delivered and yet both of your arms were stretched out wide and you were screaming your head off. It was as if you could not wait to get on with your life .... to embrace it and start to make your mark here on earth. Well my son, that is exactly what you did. In that time span of 30 years and those 17 days, you left a most honorable, permanent, valuable legacy ... one of truth, commitment, passion, love and courage that I and thousands of others will never forget.

So on this eve of the day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I have "some" peace, the only true peace I do have. And that is the fact that you are with, you are in the very presence of Lord Jesus as well as our Almighty God, our Father.

I continue to move forward. I will do my very best to make a difference in this world. That is what you did and one of the best ways I can honor you is to try to emulate all that you stood for, lived for and died for.

Miss you so.
Love you my precious son,

Dad

Thomas Jensen
I am Jared's Father

December 24, 2007

Merry Christmas, I have not forgotten....
A Proud CS citizen

December 23, 2007

Jared,

The holidays are always so tough without you here. However I'm trying to remember (and cherish) the memories that we did have with you...there's so many fond memories that make me smile. Our last Christmas together, you gave me the "Penguin March" DVD....and you must of been able to see my fast...because you said, "really it's an excellent movie, you'll really like it." I love it Jared and I'll always keep it.

I never knew how many lives you touched....I enjoy reading all posts....learning new things about you every day. Thank you everyone for sharing all your memories.

Merry "Early" Christmas Jared, we miss you and love you !!!

With Love,
Jonika

Jonika Winkler
Jared's Sister

December 21, 2007

Merry Christmas, Jared. The "Magic Reindeer Food" they made was fun, wasn't it!

Colleen Dwyer

December 21, 2007

As the holidays approach and you prepare to spend your second Christmas in heaven, I am thinking of your family, friends, department and everyone whose life you touched so profoundly, to include ordinary citizens like me. I am wishing your loved ones much strength and wonderful memories of you to help carry them through this particularly tough time of year. You are never, ever forgotten.
a former Colorado Springs resident

Pennsylvania citizen

December 18, 2007

To Jared's family and friends,
During this week, while we remember Ken and the sacrifice he gave to this community, please know that we still continue to mourn the loss of Jared. His bravery was astounding, and as time goes on, we all learn a little more about what a great man he was through the stories and recollections his family and friends share.

All of you are constantly in our thoughts and in our hearts. May each day give you the chance to remember a happy memory.

Wife of CSPD officer

December 5, 2007

We miss you. Gone but not forgotten.

December 4, 2007

Ja Rod,

It has been a long time since I have written to you my friend. I have been thinking of our time together in VNI and the friendship that we shared. While I may have known Jeff longer and maybe a little better than I knew you, I always knew you were a special person and that you touched all who knew you, to include my daughter.

Sophia has asked about you, being “the man with the toys in the secret police office”. You made a big impact on her that you never have to grow up if you don’t want to. You have inspired me to spend more quality time with her and enjoy every second I get with her and I thank you for that. You have touched so many people you will never know.

By the way....Sophia and I think your park is beautiful and appropriate.

You are missed.

Officer Tim
CSPD Brother

December 4, 2007

Its hard to go through this week and not think of you as well. The holidays are coming again and instantly my thoughts go to your family and how they are. Knowing what lays ahead of them breaks my heart, but knowing they have you to wrap your arms around them brings me peace.

Your dad spoke of learning "life lessons" from his son and I couldnt help but think of the lessons I have learned from someone I have never met. With everything that has occured over the last 2 years, I have learned the true meaning of loyalty and friendship. I have learned to let go of the things that do not matter because in the big picture, they are just that. I have learned how to say no and when to ask for help :). I have learned that there is no greater love than that of family and friends.
As hard as it has been to talk about you, Ken and all of the others, I have learned that the greatest honor I can afford you is to do just that. Telling people what I have learned, why I have learned it, and what I am going to do with that knowledge seems so inadequate given what you and your family have given.
I am fortunate enough to have been told stories about you from your family and friends and I think that is one of the greatest gifts any of us can give back to you. To know who you were, what you loved, and how you lived through sharing your stories and talking about your life seems to be the only way we can say thank you, we miss you, and you are loved, now and always.

Thank you for helping find my path because I feel I am right where I should be and doing what I need to be doing. I wish Natalie, your family, and friends a happy holiday filled with conversations, laughter, and wonderful memories of when you were here.

December 3, 2007

Amidst the turmoil and extreme heartache this week, the memory of my favorite Christmas present came to mind... just happened to hear the music and it took me back to our special afternoon out to see the Joffrey Company perform Nutcracker...I couldn't believe that I was getting to see it - and you brought that experience to me - I will never forget it - thank you for allowing that to come through the darkness- may your light so shine...

Love Always

Natalie

December 2, 2007

The holidays are upon us again, a time when it becomes so painfully clear that you are not with us, and yet it is also a time to be Thankful for so many blessings in our lives and for the wonderful memories with you that fill our hearts. Please be near us all during this season of joy, faith, hope and love. We miss you.

Love, Meridith

November 27, 2007

I have not forgotten...
A Proud CS citizen

November 26, 2007

Thinking of you today...missing you so much. Faith is growing up so fast, and the stories that mom and dad tell me of you....she's just like you were (so I'm learning). :) Please continue to watch over all of us.

Love Ya

Jonika Winkler
Sister of Det. Jared Jensen

November 26, 2007

Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones, let them feel your presence so they know you are near and watching over them. Today I decorated the exterior of my home for Christmas in all Blue Lights. One of those lights has been assigned to you and will be lit every night from now until New Years as a tribute to a hero and to let you know that you have not been forgotten.

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

November 25, 2007

The Monument" (momento mori)
written by Detective S. D. Meska

There's a memorial in Washington
with names engraved in stone,
and I stood there not so long ago,
my thoughts and I alone.

There's the name of a City Policeman,
there's a Trooper and a Fed.
It reads like a mournful metronome,
this monument to our dead.

And as I stood there reading,
with roses for the brave,
I heard a spectral voice ring out
as if from beyond the grave.

"We are the dead of Law Enforcement,"
the spirit voice began,
"And I think we have the right
to ask some questions, man to man."

"Have you learned anything at all,
from the way we passed away?"
"Is there something there that just might help,
you survive another day?"

"Does a flag draped coffin in America,
now mean anything at all?"
"I wonder how my family felt,
when they got that late night call."

"And when they took us to the grave yard,
escorted by ranks of blue,
did you start to realize,
the next one might be you?"

"There's lessons here that might save you,
if only you will heed."
"But I wonder if a dead cop's mother,
ever is in need."

"And the children we left behind,
so lost, alone, and small."
"Can they replace their Parent,
with a photo on the wall?"

"We're buried, now, and so long gone,
And all the tears have dried."
"And we probably died in vain,
but learn from how we died."

Let us all learn from your example.
Let us always remember the survivors.
Let us place no more names on those granite walls.

This is my prayer

May God continue to craddle you in His loving arms.

Brandon Sullivan - Retired
Detroit Police Department

November 24, 2007

Just thinking of and missing you as usual. Happy Thanksgiving bro.

Sgt. Jeff Jensen Colorado Springs Police
Brother of Det. Jared Jensen EOW 2-22-06

November 23, 2007

Jared, her it is Thanksgiving day and I find myself looking at this. I had just finished FTO on the day you were murdered. I read the reflections of your father and only hope that I can have the relationship with my sons that you had with him. You will always be with us, and never forgotten. Thankyou, you are a true HERO..

T. Connor
LPD

November 22, 2007