Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Wishing your family and friends a happy and healthy holiday season. You and AJ are thought of often.

Sherri Corr-Philipkoski
Sister of Joe Corr, NHPD, EOW 2/27/06

December 26, 2007

Merry Christmas Andy. Thinking of you on this day and always. Give Dad our love. It's been a difficult few days without him here.

The DelNagro Family
NYSP SP Rochester

December 25, 2007

Happy Birthday Andy! We all wish that you were here to celebrate this day with your family and Sue and the girls. You are thought of often. Yesterday seeing your picture at Troop was again a grim reminder of that day, as Andrew gave you a salute. I guess we all thought that it would never happen here. Your death has had a huge impact on all of our lives. May you always rest in peace and remember that we will do everything we can to keep your memory alive.

The DelNagro Family
NYSP SP Rochester

December 21, 2007

happy birthday, thinking of you today and always, you have touched my heart and I miss you terribly

December 21, 2007

Happy birthday sweetheart.

December 21, 2007

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 20, 2007

Andy,

Kyle and I drove to the farm yesterday; it looks much the same as I remember it. It looked very beautiful covered in snow. It troubles me to think that we have all moved away from this peaceful place where we all met. I miss Fred, the guys, their families, and the way we all looked out for one another. Some of my fondest memories are from our simple days on the farm, surrounded by acres of the black dirt.
Still think of you often; wish you were here to give your opinion on things. Hope you are well; and I wish you a Merry Christmas. Love you brother.

1816
NYSP

December 18, 2007

To the entire Sperr Family,
Our family would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy new year. The only way I'm able to get out of bed each morning are my Grandchildren. Try to make the best of it. So hard to do... We'll get together soon.

The Corr Family (Kathy Corr)

December 7, 2007

Missing you more than ever. Trying to move on is very hard when all I want to do is go back!!!

November 24, 2007

Andy- Happy Thanksgiving! Thinking of you and your family today.

George, Kristin, Tayler and Andrew
NYSP SP Rochester

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving dear friend.

You were always the gracious host.

Miss you terribly.

November 21, 2007

Andy- we enjoyed your mom and dad's company last night. You were so blessed to have them as parents. They have handled this tragedy with such dignity and grace, often giving us the strength to go on for the next day. They miss you terribly. We wish that we could take the pain away. It doesn't get any easier, I guess we just learn to cope with it. I tried to explain to my Andrew last night that you are a hero in every sense of the word. He asked me why God always takes the good people. What do you say to a 7 year old? I know that there are truly no answers to his question. The thought that I hold on to is that you lost your life on that day protecting others from injury or death. Your actions on that day speak for themselves. As the holidays approach, please give us all the strength, especially your family and Sue and the girls. Life will never be the same for any of us. God Bless. May you always rest in peace.

November 19, 2007

Andy- once again we wore our shirts and were able to honor your memory today. George and the kids ran in your honor. Andrew came in 3rd and Tayler in 4th. Not bad! I told them that you and their grandfather would help them to the finish line. Thanks! God Bless.

October 21, 2007

u r a hero

a friend
dad worked with him

October 20, 2007

I miss you!

October 15, 2007

The memories are not enough...the pictures are not enough...nothing will ever be enough to fill the enormous void I have and feel with you gone.
I miss you with the heaviest of hearts, my brother.
T

October 11, 2007

There are so many memories of you AJ so many people cared about you. You will never be forgotten by ANYONE and you will always be missed by EVERYONE who knew you and loved you. I wish you peace and I wish everyone that has lost you myself included peace. I don't know how we will find it but I think remembering the wonderful things about you can help us all. Life is not perfect and sometimes we ask questions when there are no answers- sometimes things just don't make sense do they? I miss you and I always will

Friend

October 8, 2007

AJ there is not one single day I don't remember. It hurts so much I don't think I will ever get over the pain.

October 8, 2007

Thinking of you as I always do. I miss you so much and wish you were here. I will NEVER forget you or the way it felt to be loved by you. I hear the rooster crow!!!! I cant wait for the day when I see you again. I love you. S

October 6, 2007

Andy- I come here often always asking myself why? And what if? Two big words that there are no answers to. We got to spend last weekend at your two beautiful nieces birthday parties. Two precious little ones that do not have their adored uncle in their lives. It doesn't seem fair. George and I also took your parents to lunch the other day. They often give us the strength that is so needed still. Two of the most amazing people we have ever met. We know that they are truly a blessing in our lives, but on the other hand, we wish that we had never met them because that would mean that you are still alive. Your death has touched so many lives, including mine because I never had the opportunity to meet you. I love hearing stories about you. You are the kind of guy that I hope my daughter brings home someday. Give Dad our love and tell him that we miss him too. Take care.

The DelNagro Family
NYSP SP Rochester

October 5, 2007

Gone.....but never forgotten.

September 25, 2007

Andy- it seems to never get any easier, especially seeing so many loved ones left behind. We all feel helpless because we can't do anything for them. How I wish we could take the pain away. Looking at your young nieces and nephews who will grow up without the priviledge of having you in their lives is truly heartbreaking. I know both of your sisters will tell them all about you and what a great guy you were. It was an honor once again to attend the ceremony at the park. May you always rest in peace and keep your colleagues safe.
Kristin & George
NYSP SP Rochester

September 11, 2007

Andy,

Still think of you often; sometimes feels like you're watching. Wish you were here to talk. Hope all is well with you. Miss you brother.

1816

1816
NYSP

September 5, 2007

Dear AJ i went to the new york state fair and i brought some t-shirts of the stae ploice.i also brought one for my kids.i brought the t-shirts to remind me of the great job you and the state police do for are state RIP dear AJ there is so many people that love you. your friend Elvis and family

elvis tolevski
best friend as a youth

August 30, 2007

Remembering you today and always. Rest in Peace.

NYSP

August 29, 2007