Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolences to the Sperr Family. Trooper Andrew J. Sperr will forever be missed by our agency for many years to come...We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice given by our fellow brother. Gods Speed A.J.

Zone Sergeant J.M. Vazquez Jr
New York State Police

March 8, 2006

God bless you, brother.

HPD OFFICER
Huntsville, Alabama Police Department

March 7, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. You are a true Hero. Prayers and thoughts to the family and members of the NYSP.

Patrolman Jason A. Paul
City of Rome Police Department

March 7, 2006

I am just a simple man, I work while others sleep, and sleep while other rise. When Bullets fly from a gun, I stand fast while others run. Where there is chaos, I bring calm, I am just a simple man. I aask for little in return, I do not bask in the glory of having power over others, I bask in the glory I fell when I have the power to help others. I am a simple man. I wear many hats that have no end. I am a fireman, a medic, a nurse, a teacher, a lawyer, a judge, a mentor and a friend. I am all of these wrapped up in one. But yet they dont want to pay me for what I have done. I am just a simple man, I am a Policeman... Your not forgotten Tpr. Sperr

Trooper Bellandese
Conecticut State Police

March 7, 2006

Rest In peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

March 7, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God speed Trooper Sperr.

USAF, Security Forces
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Kirkuk, Iraq

Staff Sergeant
US Air Force

March 7, 2006

We will pray for you and your family Trooper Sperr,and the sacrifice and heroism that you displayed on that day will always be remembered. Rest in peace.

SGT (RET)
NJDOC SOG K-9 UNIT

March 7, 2006

Trp. Sperr you are a HERO that will never be forgotten. Your watch is now from above. God bless your family and friends, they are in our prayers. Rest in peace my friend!

Jim Tierney
Best friend of Trp. Larry Gleason #4686 EOW 2/11/02

March 7, 2006

Rest in Peace Trooper, thank you for the years you spent protecting your loved ones and state. May the lord be with your family at the time of need.

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks (son of a NHSP SGT)
Gilmanton NH Police Department

March 7, 2006

I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Trooper Andrew Sperr. Although I only knew Trooper Sperr for a very short time, I am proud and honored to say that I met a true hero that unselfishly gave of himself so that others can enjoy the freedom that we so cherish.

Trooper Sperr and more than 300 New York State Troopers responded to Louisiana to assist the Louisiana State Police and its citizens with the recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina. Trooper Sperr was one of the first one-hundred NYS Troopers who volunteered to come to Louisiana not knowing exactly what the living and working conditions would be like. On behalf of the Louisiana State Police, Lt. Dean Behrens and I had the honor of welcoming the men and women of the NYSP and were quite humbled by their presence. These men and women displayed discipline, professionalism, esprit de corp, generosity and most importantly compassion during their tour in Louisiana. We will forever owe these men and women a debt of gratitude for all that they did for us.

To you, Trooper Sperr, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Louisiana State Police Troop N, New Orleans, to say thank you for your dedicated service to our department and the citizens of Louisiana.

Lt. Carl Saizan
Louisiana State Police, Troop B

March 7, 2006

"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." - Albert Einstein.....Andy, thanks for doing something about it.

Sgt/SC Retired
NYSP

March 7, 2006

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Trooper Sperr--The sacrifice you made for your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Trooper Sperr--Our thoughts are prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs Police Protective Association

March 7, 2006

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten Trooper Sperr. Your life is the reflection of a servant and protector. May your family be comforted with the respect an honor deserved for such heroic performance of duty.

Sgt. Richard DeLorme
Rochester Police Department

March 7, 2006

It was not long ater Hurricane Katrina alot of New York State Troopers came to this region to assist in providing law and order. Even though thousands of miles seperates us we are all brothers and sisters with the one goal to provide protection where ever the call may come from. When we loose one giving the ultimate sacrifice we grieve together.
Our prayers and hearts go out to Trooper Sperr, the Sperr family and New York Sate Police.
Mathew 5:9 Blessed are the peace makers for they are the children of God.

Reserve Division
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office

March 7, 2006

Thank you for giving 10 years to the New York State Police. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Kristin DelNagro
Wife of Z/Sgt. George DelNagro
SP Rochester

Kristin DelNagro

March 7, 2006

To Trooper Sperr; You performed your duty admirably and you will be greatly missed. Your sacrifice in the continuing battle of good vs. evil will lead us once again to peace if not here, in the hereafter. I am moved by your courage. Rest in Peace my brother.

Commander
Arizona Department of Public Safety

March 7, 2006

I was the station commander at Painted Post when Andy went through his field training there in 1996. It was evident even then that Andy would be among the "cream-of-the-crop." I only saw him a few times over these last several years, but he made sure he said hello to me and made me feel important to him. After attending the funeral yesterday, it is apparent that Andy made everyone feel that way. What a great man, and what a tragic loss!

To the Sperr family, and to members of SP Horseheads and Troop E, Zone 4, you have carried yourselves throughout this ordeal with dignity and grace. You are rightfully proud of Andy. I have no doubt that Andy is equally proud of you.

"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friend." - John 15:13

Godspeed, Andy.

Lt. JPP
NYSP

March 7, 2006

Rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

March 7, 2006

Andrew I have just watched your Requiem Mass and listened to the wonderful tributes given to you and which you so richly deserved. You have a wonderful family and friends and though they are grieving over your loss they know that you are with God and will continue to watch over them. I will remember you in my prayers.
May God bless you and may you rest in peace.

Anne Civilian (UK)

March 7, 2006

Trooper Sperr, thank you for your dedicated service and heroic actions, leave it to us now. Rest in peace and may God bless you and your family.

Godspeed brother...

Officer K. Keappock
Lakeland Police Department, Florida

March 7, 2006

God bless you Trooper Sperr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Deputy Glen Duty
San Jacinto County S.O. - Tx

March 7, 2006

Your bravery is an example to us all brother. May God provide a calming peace to your family, friends, and troopers that continue the watch in New York. Please watch over all of us as we move on in your absence. Enjoy your new position, patroling the streets of Heaven, under God's command. Thank you Trooper Sperr!

Virginia Police Officer
Newport News, Virginiga Police Department

March 7, 2006

Prayers to Officers Sperr's friends and family. May you all find a little solace in the fact that an entire nation of Officers grieves with you.

Officer L
Decatur IL PD

March 6, 2006

Rest easy "GREY RIDER" for we will take it from here. You will NEVER be forgotten!

-a brother officer

March 6, 2006

I am continually reminded by their actions, and yet still amazed by the quality of the character of those that wear the police uniform. It is actions like yours, Andy, that show the world why it takes a special type of person to do this job well. You did not lose your life that day- I believe you saved other Police Officers from injury or death by fighting with all you had- allowing us to arrest them.
I will forever be proud to wear the same uniform you did! Thank you!

Trooper Dan Sisto
New York State Police

March 6, 2006