Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

March 1, 2006, is a day that none of us will ever forget within the NYS Police family. I tell George all of the time that he was fortunate enough to have known you and worked with you. And I tell our kids that the freedom that we often take for granted is never free. Unfortunately, people have to lose their lives so that we can enjoy those freedoms. It is brave men like yourself who put themselves in harms way to protect the rest of us. You are our hero Andy. Thank you! God Bless your entire family, Sue and the girls and your colleagues at SP Horseheads. May your legacy always live on. We will never forget.

The DelNagro Family
NYSP SP Rochester

February 27, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Trooper Sperr and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

February 26, 2009

I remember that horrible day like it was yesterday. My brother worked at the same barracks, along with other friends. It matters not that I never met Trooper Sperr. he was still a member of the extended trooper family. It hurt me as much as if I did know him. He is my hero. God bless you, Andy.

Connie Weller
Citizen

February 6, 2009

Andy,

Been thinking a lot about you lately, again. Dogs, deer, and the extended family. Since it fell into my lot that I should rise and you should not; I'll keep doing what we do, 'till they make me stop. Watch for me brother; and pray for me, as I do you. I miss you as always; and hope that you are well. My anger may have passed, but I have not forgotten you; nor do I expect to.

1816
NYSP

February 1, 2009

We miss you. Wish you were here with us

Anonymous

January 31, 2009

Merry Christmas Andy! You and your entire family are never far from our thoughts.

George, Kristin, Tayler & Andrew
NYSP

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas Andy. Say hi to my Dad if you see him.

Miss you always.

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

Happy belated Birthday Andy, we all miss you!

anonymous

December 22, 2008

Happy Birthday. Miss you very much.

Anonymous

December 20, 2008

To the "entire" Sperr Family. We wish you all a Happy Holiday Season. It isn't easy. As far as I'm concerend, time does not make my grief any easier. My Dad died a few months ago of cancer. I have AJ's decal on my car right next to Joe's. You are in my prayers. Say a few for us. Kathy Corr

The Corr Family

November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Andy! We will be thinking of you and your entire family.

George, Kristin, Tayler & Andrew

Anonymous

November 26, 2008

Tpr Sperr, I was just reading your reflections and wanted you and your family to know, we do think of you often. When we travel to Buffalo, every trip, we stop at your memorial and say a prayer. Tracy explains to our 7 yr old son about how she knows you and we try to explain why you had to go to heaven. We always tell him that you are watching over dad when he works and all the other police officers. We wanted you to know you are not forgotten. Rest in peace "brother"
Deputy Marc Ayers / Tpr Tracy (Mohr) Ayers - (Ret.)

Deputy Marc Ayers
Broome Co Sheriffs Office - Binghamton, NY

November 13, 2008

Andy-It's been a while since I've left one of these. I saw a red Ranger the other day and my heart just stopped. After almost 3 years there are still times I think it might be you. There are so many times when something happens and I think to myself I need to call and tell Andy that. I miss you. I can't wait to see you again. I love you.

Anonymous

November 9, 2008

Trooper Sperr,
I met your brother in Vt in August 2006 and now I have met your sister! We met while participating in the COPS WALK this past weekend. I never thought when I left an earlier reflection in 2006 that I would once again meet one of your family members. I'm sure that your sister was as proud as I to walk in memory of her "hero". She survived the entire 25 miles even though she had a cold - you are proud of her I'm sure! Thanks again Trooper Sperr for your service!

Denise Jones
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor NCSHP

October 16, 2008

I miss you

Anonymous

September 23, 2008

Andy,

I still remember when you and the first wave of guys from our station left for NYC on that horrible day. All of you showed what giving of yourselves truly means.

Still miss you and will remember you always.

Anonymous

September 11, 2008

Andy- we are honored to be going to the park tomorrow to join our "Elmira Gang" and your family. As difficult as it is to go there, we will continue to support all of them. You will be on our minds all day, as you are every day. You are never forgotten.

The DelNagro Family
NYSP SP Rochester

August 23, 2008

AJ, I was just thinking about you and I haven't been on here in a while. I still talk about you constantly, about your ability and how you have changed the way I look at things. Having been on this job a little while, I can say there was nothing like the "good ole days" in Monroe. Kooch, Robbie, me and you what a blast it was. Still miss
you bro... Thanks for the memories.

NYSP Rochester

August 12, 2008

Still thinking of you.

Brother in blue

August 12, 2008

I just got back from DC and saw your name on the wall. That tragic day hit me again like it just happened. We will never forget you brother. Rest easy from all at RPD.

PO Sam Weech
Rochester Police Dept.

July 28, 2008

Andy,

Thought I might be done writing to you, but it does seem make me feel better most of the time. I had a dream the other night; we were working the A-line together out of Monroe during a snowstorm, and Sgt. Wiegert was telling us to sweep the East end of the highway. We were giving him a hard time just to get a rise out of him. I could see your face very clearly, and I thought to myself that the dream wouldn't last.
Anyway, it's bass season again, and of course I've got a bunch of trivial fish questions for you; guess I'll have to hang on to them for a while.
I put my papers in to go back home, to where loyalty isn't considered a character flaw. An empty suit mispronounced your name the other day at the new satellite, and it really bothered me; I don't know why, he wasn't someone you or I ever had much use for.
I'm going to miss the group I've been working with recently; I haven't felt such a part of anything since we all worked the road together. I think you would have like Richie; he's a character, but he'll stomp the brakes just to point out a big buck or flock of turkeys. The guys from the old platoon also seem to be doing well. I'm hoping to do the right thing by the guys at Horseheads, and eventually become like the old dinosaurs who ran Monroe.
I need to appreciate my loved ones, and make the most of the time I have left. I hope this letter finds you well. Please help me to make this transition, and remind me that despite what the rest of the world might think, you remained confident in my abilities. As always, I miss you brother.

1816

July 6, 2008

The results of the 2008 tests were officially released today. Please keep me positive and patient during the long journey that lies ahead while waiting to wear the purple and grey. I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to be as brave and courageous as you were. You are never forgotten Trooper Sperr.

CW

June 30, 2008

I really, really miss the way you could make me smile. It was something I could count on no matter what.

June 29, 2008

There is not one day AJ when I don't think about you- not a one. It does not seem to matter how much time has past the pain is still so raw. I will always love you and miss you deeply. If only we could turn back time or understand but both are impossible. So many great memories but still not enough.

June 26, 2008

I just got off the phone with your Dad. One incredible man who bears so much pain. I cannot believe that we were all total strangers two years ago. I feel like I have known your entire family my whole life. What a great bunch! They are all so proud of you and I know they all miss you dearly. I wish that I could take that day back for everyone. I hope and pray this never happens to another family again. We will all continue to honor your memory whenever we can. We are looking forward to going down to the park with the kids again.

Kristin

June 12, 2008