Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are missed.

April 14, 2007

Well - I think I've sensed what you've been telling me - and now Yoda is making it more evident. You are a constant in all of our lives...sustaining, resonating, blessing us with your spirit and encouraging us from beyond. I miss my partner, my teammate, your arms around me. Somehow there has been some tremendous growth and understanding this past month. It's always when I least expect it. Tracy was telling me a story in passing and I could feel you smiling, laughing. Yosemite Sam, all the monkeys, your comforting words through letters, and my vibrant reminders - Mr. Jake and Ms. Squeakers - oh, and lest we forget Yoda man (he is sent to test me right?). I can't comprehend it all - but I can love you through the ages as I have done and will do forever.

Your Natalie

April 7, 2007

Wishing Easter Blessings to you and your family J-Rod. Missing you.

Nadine

Nadine

April 7, 2007

My Dear Jared,
My Precious son,

The agonizing pain never goes away. Slowly, so very slowly I am beginning to smile a little when beautiful memories of you and me together are in my thoughts. I had a dream recently of you and me together. You, I and Grandpa Birchall were in the living room. You were six years old and were sitting on my lap with your back against my chest. Grandpa was just smiling at the two of us. As you were watching TV, I had my arms around you and I kept gently kissing the top of your head. Even though I knew the answer (of course) I asked you, "Jared, how old are you?" Without turning around, you said, " You know Dad, I am six." I said, "Oh, that's right, I forgot." And then I kissed the top of your head again. I woke up right after that and that is why the dream is so clear in my mind. It was so clear that I could still feel you in my arms ... I could still feel the kissing of you upon my lips.

Since that horrible, horrible February day, there are two days each year when I reverently honor you, your memory and your legacy by conducting the Five Candle Ceremony. Those two days are on your Birthday and on Easter Sunday. As you know, I promised you, your Spirit that I will do all that I can in my remaining days on earth to honor you, your memory and your legacy. This beautiful candle ceremony is but one of many ways that I am and will always keep that promise.

Tomorrow morning, when the Easter sunrise casts God's glorious rays of light upon that section of the Rockies ... that Hallowed ground that is marked "JARED SCOTT JENSEN ...HERO," ... as the light is filtered through the tall trees that surround that holy ground ... know that I, your Dad, will be thinking of you with both a grieving heart but also with a most thankful heart that God above allowed you to be my son.

I love you, Sweetheart.

Dad

Thomas Jensen
I am Jared's Father

April 7, 2007

Miss you.

April 6, 2007

The strength and will you give to her, she gives to me and to so many others and I thank her for it.

March 28, 2007

i was living in colo springs when Jared was taken from us. it brought bad memorys of my loss of my coworker while i was on duty for a security company in oct 2003 n denver. Jared i know had the honor of meeting you or any of ur family but i hope so some day have the honor of meeting you up above. enjoy some drinks while talking bout the good old days in wonderfull colorado springs. the state of colorado has had the wonderfull honor of having in my opinion some of the best officers any state could ever ask for. ya all go out there every day giving ur job ur all to protect and serve our communitys for ourselves and our children and our parents ect. we couldnt ever ask for anything more. may all of our fallin officers memorys live on forever and may we never forget the many ways that they have touched peoples hearts. may we all strive to affect each others lives in such wonderfull ways. the world would be a much better place

IN HONOR OF Larry Sheppard OCT 6th 2003 fallin in the line of duty "miss ya partner ill never forget you nor will i ever forget that day"
" you may have fallin but you will never be forgotten in our hearts"

former springs citizen

March 27, 2007

I have not forgotten...
A Proud CS citizen

March 22, 2007

J-Rod,
It has been exactly 13 months today and you have been on my mind all day. I saw Nat yesterday and she looks fabulous. This doesn't get any easier for us and I look forward to seeing you again.
J-Rod is still chasing the tail but I think you must be working on that for me cause he doesn't listen to me at all. Oh well.

Jen C.

March 22, 2007

I think about you every single day. You will never be forgotten.

March 20, 2007

Jared,
As we remember you and your dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm for being a part of the Colorado Springs Police Department, I want to extend my love and support to your loved ones. We are going to honor you tomorrow at the Awards Ceremony for Basketball & Cheerleading players in our program. We have created the Jared Jensen Award to honor an outstanding player for the 2007 PAL basketball season. This player demonstrates sportsmanship, self motivation, determination and respect for the players, coaches and officials. They are a team leader and they go above and beyond not only on the court but also in their daily lives.
We are not going to lose what you did for our community and your self-lessness in all you did in life.
You will always be remembered, never be forgotten, be remembered and cherished.

Natalie,
It has been great getting to know you. As we have both lost the love of our lives, we know that they are smiling down on us. I wish you strength and hope, and a world full of happiness and surprise! Keep on sharing your talents adn beautiful voice with the rest of the world! Keep on rockin girl! :)

~Liz

Liz Bratsky
Police Athletic League Director

March 14, 2007

To Natalie,
Your strength and courage are so evident and such an amazing thing to witness. I have felt honored and privileged to get a little glimpse of the life you and Jared had together, what you shared is something too few people ever find. You are a hero as well, for your dedication to live your life for Jared's memory speaks volumes. You found the strength to continue when at times I'm sure you felt like you wanted to die yourself. I pray I am never put in the same situation, but if I am it's my hope that I would be half the woman you have been. God Bless, you are in our thoughts and prayers every single day.

A CSPD Wife

March 10, 2007

To Mr. Thomas Jensen,
My heart breaks and tears fall every time I read one of your entries. Your courage and strength are immeasurable. I grieve for you as you grieve the 31 years of your life that have been so obviously impacted by your sweet son. I look at my 4 year old little boy and cannot even fathom how my heart would break if anything ever happened to him. How blessed that your son is a hero and that the whole community has been able to see and feel his legacy and be grateful that he gave his life for our city. What a proud Dad you have the privilege to be! God Bless you, you and the rest of your family are constantly in my prayers for I know personally that time does NOT make it better or make it less painful. I heard this song the other day and immediately thought of you, the rest of your family, and all the friends and family of Officer Jensen and Officer Jordan....

"God only cries for living
'Cause it's the living that are left to carry on
All the Angels up in Heaven
They're not grieving b/c they're gone
There's a smile on their faces
'Cause they're in a better place
Than all they've ever known."

A CSPD Wife

March 10, 2007

Still thinking of you every minute, every day. Miss you.

Jeff

March 6, 2007

Hi Jared,

As you know, I start every day with thoughts and prayers about you. I then hold that wonderful, 8 x 10 picture of you, look at your handsome face and I always, always gently kiss the left side of your face. At the end of every day, I do the same thing. I don't have you with me now and if I didn't have that picture and the opportunity to "hold you and kiss you that way" I would go insane.

Know that I love you .. to and through eternity.

Dad

Thomas Jensen
I am Jared's Father

March 4, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Family of Detective Jensen. Our loved ones will live in our hearts forever. God Bless.

Terri Cook
Mother of Officer Thomas A. Cook EOW 09.27.06

February 28, 2007

Please wrap your arms around Kirsten for me, and tell her that I'm so sorry I couldn't save her. I met your nurse Christina last night, it was comforting to meet someone who was there with you and unfortunately now I know exactly how she feels. Please continue to watch over all of us, as I know you were watching yesterday, giving me the strength to keep trying. I wish it would have been enough...
Thinking of you Always,

Meridith

February 24, 2007

Who You'd Be Today
(Bill Luther/Aimee Mayo)


Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
I feel you everywhere I go.
I see your smile, I see your face,
I hear you laughin' in the rain.
I still can't believe you're gone.


It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonde


Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family,
I wonder what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue,
I feel like I can talk to you,
An' I know it might sound drazy.


It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who you'd be today?


Today, today, today.
Today, today, today.



Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
The only thing that gives me hope,
Is I know I'll see you again some day.


Some day, some day, some day.

J

February 24, 2007

MY SON EDUARDO CASAREZ (9YRS) PLAYED FOOTBALL FOR (PAL) 2006 AND WON THE FIRST ANNUAL JARED JENSON AWARD. TO HIM THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST THING HE HAS EVER RECIEVED FROM ANYONE. HE ALWAYS TALKS ABOUT HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO REMEMBER MR JENSON.I AS HIS PARENT FILL THAT MY SON WILL ALWAYS CARRY MR JENSON IN HIS HEART. HE ALWAYS LOOKS AT HIS PLAQUE AND SAYS "DADDY IS THIS MAN GOING TO BE REMEMBERED FOREVER.MY RESPONSE TO MY SON IS THAT HE MAY BE GONE BUT HIS SPIRIT WILL NEVER DIE. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS PROTECTING US AND KEEPING US SAFE.

SANTOS CASAREZ
FRIEND

February 23, 2007

"The Life given us by nature is short.
But the memory of a well-spent life is eternal..."

I saw those words left for you yesterday, how perfect to describe the mark you have left on all of our hearts!

Miss you J-Rod...think of you everyday!!!

February 23, 2007

Jered we will never forget you!

Officer C.McCleary
C.S.P.D

February 23, 2007

I sat here last night trying to find a way to sum up the last year and how things have changed but I was just at a loss for words. I have had the wonderful oppurtunity to meet and get to know your family and see how much you meant to them.
Natalie, the fire you have to honor Jared's memories is astounding and will burn for eternity. You spoke once of hoping that you were heading down the right path and doing what you thought was best to honor his memory. I think you are doing just that and in the best way possible. I cant tell you how much your help has meant to me personally. It inspires me to keep trying, even when I feel that I fail.
Jonika, we have become so much more than friends in the last year and it was at a time that I really needed someone in my life that knew where I had been. You gave me a will to always do better because there is always someone who appreciates it standing behind you.
Jared, the rest of your family, friends, and the department know your still with us and we walk with pride because we have you on our side. We pray for them to find peace and to try to comfort them as they grieve.
Please keep watch over them and our boys in blue as they continue the job each and every day.

Erin Gibson
Wife of a CSPD Officer

February 23, 2007

No words will ever ease the pain. No gift will ever replace the loss. Jared, look upon us as we continue to try and fulfill the only gift we have now for you. We will carry on, heads held high except for the moments of prayer when we remember you and other heroes who have fallen, to our Heavenly Father. We are professional peace officers. This is what we choose to do, and no better way to honor your courage and commitment than by continuing your work as best we can. I know you are so proud of Jeff. He is a man of men. I am so proud to call him my friend, a brother in blue. His steadfast dedication to God, Family and Country –his enormous leadership in the fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. He never wavered one year ago today, even when no one would question, he stayed strong for you and your family. He stayed strong for us and was more concerned about others than himself. Sounds like two brothers who are as one. We still have his back, and we still now and always will miss you and your smile. Your sense of humor. You have left an indelible mark on so many. Remember us in your prayers, and enjoy the perfect beat in Heaven, guarding the gates of Paradise. God Bless you Pard!


JD

Lt. J.D. Ross
EPSO

February 23, 2007

Jared, my son:

Today I found myself wanting to shout to the heavens how much I love you and how very proud I am of you. Oh Jared I pray you know that.

I thought bringing you into the world was pretty rough but letting you go is a pain that is beyond comprehension. God truly blessed me by letting me be your Mom.

I told you I would always be guiding you through life. Now I find you guiding me (you must love that). Today especially as I reflected on the awful decisions you had to make a year ago you have shown all of us that we must stand up for what we believe in even if it means leaving those we love.

I always told you "God had a special plan for you." I just didn't know is was to be a HERO for all of eternity.

I love you Jared.

Debby Hudson
Jared's Mom

February 22, 2007

It has been a year today that you tragically had your life taken. This shattered many lives, your family, friends & citizens of Colorado Springs. You will always be remembered for your bravery. You will always remain in our hearts, we will never forget you. May god bless you & keep you & give your family & wife strength & guidance.Rest in peace Officer Jensen.

Stacey
concerned citizen

February 22, 2007