Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace...you and your family are in all of our prayers.

Patrolman
Upper Chichester Twp. Police PA

March 4, 2006

Thank you for your service. We have your watch from here. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Sir!

Police Officer

March 4, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the New York State Police and the family of Trooper Sperr. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Trooper Sperr. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

March 4, 2006

To the Sperr family - you will be in my prayers. The hurt and pain is tremendous. He is a hero which I am sure you know. Clearly his actions saved the lives of unknown innocent people. For that we all are eternally grateful.

Zone Sergeant James Whittel
NYSP - Troop T - Newburgh

March 3, 2006

Just a short note to everyone that knew and loved Trooper Speer. We buried Officer Joseph D. Corr today. It is not often that we lose two men, within days. Your brothers were present in New Hartford, as I know they will be in your community. I am just aching. God Speed Trooper Speer.

Edie
Wife of a long time Wilcox Employee

March 3, 2006

Trooper Sperr-though we did not know one another, we went to the same high school, Aquinas Institute (grad of 1972). I was so saddened to hear of your death. My heartfelt ptayers and thoughts to your family and co-workers. Thank you for the inselfish courage and dedication you have given our profession. God bless you.

Sgt. Reggie Frank
San Diego Police Dept.

March 3, 2006

God bless you, thank you for your service.

S. M. Hoolan
Raleigh Police Dept.

March 3, 2006

My prayers go out to the family and friends of Trooper Sperr.

mother of deputy/investigator
Onondaga Co. Sheriff's Office (NY)

March 3, 2006

Rest in peace brother. I will pray for you and your family.

Inv. P. Galletta
NYSP - Forensic Investigation Center

March 3, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

TROOPER SPERR, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

March 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family of Trooper Sperr. The law enforcement community has lost a brother and hero.

Corporal
Delaware State Police

March 3, 2006

Trooper Sperr,

On behalf of SP Massena God Bless you and your family. You showed us all how the job should be done.

Trooper Brett Donahue
New York State Police Troop B

March 3, 2006

With deepest regards and sympathy. Thank you for watching over those on the streets. It is our watch now.

Lexington Division of Police Recruit Class 22006.

Recruit McClanahan
Lexington Division of Police

March 3, 2006

Another senseless loss of the life of a True Hero. All who shared Police work bear the sorrow of losing this Good Man. God bless Andy's Family and Brothers in Gray.

Mike Glick, Ret. Inv.
New York State Police

March 3, 2006

Trooper Sperr,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo
Westwego Police dept, Gretna Police Dept LA

March 3, 2006

Andy - I will never forget you or all the positive things you did for the job and those around you. Rest easy in heaven brother, you are in all our prayers.

3430
NYSP Troop F

March 3, 2006

Rest in peace Trooper Sperr. Your parents and siblings are in my prayers and thoughts. To the family - may you find comfort in the Lord on the long journey to healing that is ahead of you. Just know that you are not alone. There are thousands of people praying for you and with you. I lost my husband on 9-12-05 (Cpl Mark W. Carthron, Arkansas State Police). Only time will soften the pain. It will be hard, but with the help of the Lord, you will get there. I am still on that journey. Just know that God will take care of Andrew now, and he will take care of you.

Mrs. Angela Carthron

March 3, 2006

In my prayers, you will be. In my heart, you will stay. God has called you home my brother. Go now and rest. We will continue your work here on earth. I will see you at the pearly gates.

Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol

March 3, 2006

Rest in peace and may God bless your family and loved ones. You are and will always be a HERO.

KT sgt.
nysdocs

March 3, 2006

Growing up in Poughkeepsie it was a State Trooper who tended to my mother after being struck by a vehicle that drove me to the profession. God bless you Trooper Sperr and the New York State Police for protecting my family.

Senior Trooper C.F. Costa
South Carolina Highway Patrol

March 3, 2006

Rest in peace brother, your bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol Troop G - St. Augustine

March 3, 2006

To Trooper Sperr, his family, friends and colleagues, may God bless you and watch over you. To my brothers still with us, be careful, use your training and experience, do your jobs well and make sure you go home at the end of your shift. Make sure you hug your family when you leave for work just in case you don't.....God bless from your brothers in New jersey.

Detective Daniel Kellogg
Wyckoff Police Department, New Jersey

March 3, 2006

Hero

Grand Prairie PD, TX

March 3, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

March 3, 2006

Trooper Sperr made the ultimate sacrifice.His actions alone speak of his integrity.My God watch over him on his new assignment and give strenght to his family.

Sgt (Ret.) Brad Bennett
MCSO

March 3, 2006