Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

ANDY, THE FIRST TIME I MET YOU ABOUT 7 YRS AGO WHEN I WAS WORKING SECURITY AT ARNOT MALL AND YOU SEEMED TO BE A VERY GOOD MAN. I HAVE HAD THAT CHANCE SINCE THEN TO TALK TO YOU A FEW TIMES AND MY FIRST THOUGHT ABOUT YOU WAS TRUE. I AM SORRY THAT WE HAD TO LOSE ANOTHER BROTHER TO THE HANDS OF SOME DIRTBAG'S. MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THROUGH THIS.

PATROLMAN CHAD MULLEN
HORNELL CITY PD, NY

March 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of rooper Sperr. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Invest. Mike Bradford, Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

March 2, 2006

My prayers go to your family and friends. Rest in Peace Brother.

Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside,IL PD

March 2, 2006

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Sperr.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

March 2, 2006

Dear Lord;

I ask and pray in your name Lord, that a room be prepaired for Andrew,in your house, that has many rooms.I ask this so that when he once again sees' his family, as I know he will, that they may share that part of your house, all together again.

C.O. G. Conover

Correction Officer G. Conover
NYS DOCS

March 2, 2006

May god bless you rest in peace brother Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the peacekeepers for they can be called the sons of god"

Senior Officer Specialist D. Gonzalez
Federal Bureau Of Prisons Brooklyn, NY

March 2, 2006

Trooper Sperr,
It is because of people like you that makes me want to be a police officer. I'm sure that God has a special place in heaven for all the people who lay their lives on the line day in and day out. My prayers are with you and your family.

Joe Cherry
Gaston College BLET

March 2, 2006

Rest easy, you made a difference.

Trooper VSP

791

March 2, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Troop, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

March 2, 2006

Words cannot express how truly sorry we were to have heard about Andrew. Our heartfelt prayers go out to him, his family, friends and coworkers.

P.K. Harding
Binghamton P.D.(Ret.)

March 2, 2006

rest in peace Sir,thanks for keeping the world safer!my thoughts go to you and your family,from belgium-europe

wygers francky

March 2, 2006

Trooper Sperr, I want to thank you for patrolling the area in which I used to live. I only wish we would have met so I could personally thank you for all the good work you did.

My wife was in the bank that was robbed two hours before the robbery. Had I known what events were to later occur, I would have felt better knowing a man like you was in the area to protect her.

I salute you sir and wish the best for your family. Rest in peace Trooper Sperr.

David
former resident of Big Flats

March 2, 2006

Walk with God, Thank you for your service. God bless your Family

Lt.Col Steven Seiter (Ret)
Wilder police Dept Ky

March 2, 2006

I send my condolences to the family, friends, and New York State Police regarding the demise of Trooper Andrew Sperr. I hope everyone that knew this officer will continue to remember his bravery, courage, and the legacy in which he left.

Trooper Sperr your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department

March 2, 2006

I am deeply saddened and so very, very sorry.

God bless and keep you always, Trooper.
May He be with your family, friends, and all the members of the New York State Police.

Thank you for your service to us all.


Michael Ryan
New York State University Police
Brockport

Ptl. Mike Ryan
New York State University Police -- Brockport

March 2, 2006

Tpr. Sperr, You were one of the many NYSP troopers who unselfishly volunteered to come to Louisiana in our state’s greatest hour of need after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. You were in the first wave of NYSP personnel to assist, unofficially known as the “NYSP Expeditionary Force”.

A few of us were at the Katrina Task Force Office (AKA –Troop N) this morning closing-up shop when we received the news. It was a somber moment. Those present all agreed that in our hearts that one of our own Louisiana State Troopers has passed.

I would like to share a special moment with your family. On September 28, 2005, Lt. C. Saizan and I were preparing for the arrival of the first wave of NYSP troopers to arrive in New Orleans to assist us on the Hurricane Katrina Task Force. While we were attending to some logistical issues for the task force, we entered I-10 eastbound from Williams Boulevard in Metairie. We were suddenly passed by 5 dark blue police units which neither one of us recognized. As we looked at each other, trying to figure out which agency these units belonged to, I looked in my passenger side mirror. In the mirror, there were more of the dark blue units in a line as far as the eye could see. As the sixth unit passed us, we realized it was our brothers from New York who had come to help. The sight of 50 NYSP units driving down I-10 in Louisiana was something to behold. Chills that went through our bodies, and we both were gripped by emotion with the thought of our New York brothers who had come to help us. The emotion had such a hold on us that neither one of us spoke to each other for a few miles. I do not think either one of us will ever forget that moment as long as we live. A few hours after that incident, we had a chance to see the faces of those who had come to help. One of which was Andrew’s face.

Andrew, On behalf of the citizens of Louisiana whom you have served and LSP troopers whom you have served with, we thank you for your personal sacrifice for us in our time of need. God Bless You and your family. Lt. Dean Behrens

Lt. Dean Behrens
Louisiana State Police - Troop-B

March 2, 2006

HERO THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

March 2, 2006

god bless trooper sperr and his family as well as his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

March 2, 2006

We honor the courage of Trooper Sperr. It takes a great deal of courage to hunt down and confront armed criminals. Trooper Sperr acted heroically and in keeping with the highest standards of New York's finest. His surviving partners and Troopers throughout the nation must endeavor to live up to Trooper Sperr's example of character and honor.

Senior Trooper
Indiana State Police

March 2, 2006

Rest in peace, our fallen brother. Though your end of watch commences here on earth, may you watch over your brothers and sisters in blue, who will continue to serve and protect as you did. You will not be forgotten.

To the family of Andrew, my deepest sympathies go out to you. I will keep you in my prayers in this difficult time.

P.O. Daniel Nowack
Rochester, NY PD

March 2, 2006

May God watch over your spirit. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Thank You!

Trooper
Pa State Police

March 2, 2006

God Speed my brother, you laid down your life in pursuit of peace for your fellow man. For that you are a hero in the eyes of God and in the community in which you have served. God bless you and all your fellows in blue salute you.

Officer Eric F. Brady
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police

March 2, 2006

Andy started his career and worked with me for nearly 4 years at SP Monroe. We learned the job together. We developed a great friendship and were there for one another, during that time, for both the the good and the bad. "AJ" was a genuine friend and a hard working Trooper.We shared many milestone experiences in our lives. We recently re-united while at the Hurricane Katrina detail in Louisianna during the month of November. After ten years he was still full of spunk and strived at being the best Trooper he could be. Andy, I will miss you, but I will always remember all of our experiences together. Your are a true friend.

Sereant/SC Bruce R Furbeck
New York Stae Police-SP Monroe

March 2, 2006

Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice for the community I grew up in and for protecting my family and others I love.

K9 Ofc. Magno
Ft. Lauderdale PD

K9 Ofc. Ron Magno
Ft. Lauderdale PD

March 2, 2006

Rest In Peace Sir. I didn't know you but by all accounts, you are a wonderful person and a true hero. You did your job well. I will pray for you,your family and co-workers. I know they will take care of your family for you, in the true tradition of the long gray line. God speed.

Retired Captain
New York State Police

March 2, 2006