Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Words can not say enough but, we mourn another hero that has been taken from us. If it was by accident or crimes against an officer it is a great loss. We will be praying for your family during these trying times. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Missionary/Evangelist Joe Taylor Cop Evangelist Ministries www.copsevangelist.com

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

March 2, 2006

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Trooper Andrew Sperr. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the strength to make it through each passing day and may you find comfort in those around you.
May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect those in their community. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each and everyone of you. Stay safe!

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

March 2, 2006

RIP TROOPER SPERR! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

Explorer

March 2, 2006

Trooper Sperr, thank you for your brave and courageous service. May you rest in peace brother.

"and if necessary, lay down my life rather than swerve from the path of duty"

Officer M. Flores
California Highway Patrol

March 2, 2006

We mourn the loss of our Brother Trooper Andrew Sperr. May God help his family and friends to be strong and to remember that Andrew will watch over us. ". . . And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your Heavenly Force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of men."

Trooper Kevin F. McMahon
New York State Police Troop G

March 2, 2006

My Prayers that you had last and peaceful thoughts of your loved ones and God before passing. May your family and friends find piece in their loss. I am grateful for your service and may you rest in peace. You will never ever be forgotten.

March 2, 2006

Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and the entire NYSP. This represents a significant loss to the entire Law Enforcement community. Trooper Sperr's sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest easy Trooper Sperr!

Deputy Sheriff (Police)
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

March 2, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

March 2, 2006

A poem to reflect a Hero.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow,
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.

I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush,
of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am in the star shine of the night.

I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room,
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing,

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I do not die.

Mary E Frye, 1932

Rest In Peace, Brother...

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

March 2, 2006

God be with all those who knew and loved you...

only the good die young

thank you, hero. We will never forget

LEO Fiancee
Friend of Peter Grignon(LMPD) EOW 3/23/05

March 2, 2006

God be with all those who knew and loved you...

only the good die young

thank you hero. We'll never forget

LEO Fiancee
Friend of Peter Grignon(LMPD) EOW 3/23/05

March 2, 2006

Trooper Sperr,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers. You are a true hero.

Deputy Sammy Davis and Family
Broome County Sheriff's Office, NY

March 2, 2006

Trooper Sperr,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers. You are a true hero.

Deputy Sammy Davis and Family
Broome County Sheriff's Office

March 2, 2006

Your dedication to duty was apparent; you are a hero. May god bless you and your family.

Detective Lee S. Doll
Colorado Springs Police Dept Netro Vice, Narcotic's and Intell Unit

March 2, 2006

Trooper Sperr and the entire NYSP family are in our prayers. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police-Troop M

March 2, 2006

RIP Brother

PO Lawton
NYPD

March 2, 2006

How ironic that one of these 'men' called the Police for help in dealing with the gunshot wound he himself brought upon himself while killing a cop.

Trooper, may justice be brought done for your murder. You have left this world but will never be far from those you loved.

May you Rest in Peace and may God Bless you, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 2, 2006

Another hero another day two heros of NEW YORK have fallen in as many days May god bless you Trooper Sperr. And GOD BLESS your entire family and all those in Blue

Correction Officer
NYSDOCS

March 2, 2006

REST IN PEACE. I HEARD ABOUT YOU OFTEN FROM YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THEY SPOKE HIGHLY OF YOU. THANK YOU.

TIM ORTWEIN, INVESTIGATOR
LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

March 2, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with AJ and his family. He was a great person and a great worker. God bless you and all those you have touched the last 10 years say Thank you! You will be missed greatly.
GODSPEED BROTHER!!

NYSP Troop A BCI

March 2, 2006

You volunteered to come to New Orleans in our greatest hours of need after Hurricane Katrina devastated the entire region. Your hard work and selfless acts of courage will always be remembered by the men and women of the Louisiana State Police. In our profession, we are all part of one big family. I can assure your family as well as all the members of the New York State Police that we too have lost a family member and we are sharing in their grief.

Trooper Andrew Sperr you are yet another Great American Hero who has paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy in this country. You will always be in our prayers.

Captain Ken Curlee
Louisiana State Police Troop "B"

March 2, 2006

No one knows how many lives you've saved by confronting and wounding those scumbags before they could escape. Your steady aim under fire helped bring them to justice. Sadly, they stole you from us Brother, and you're more precious than any amount of gold or money in some bank. Rest well Trooper.

Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

March 2, 2006

No one can tell how many lives you've saved by confronting and wounding those scumbags before they were able to escape. Your steady aim under fire is what helped bring them to justice. Sadly, they took you from us Brother, and you're more prescious than any amount of gold or money in a bank. Rest well Trooper.

Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

March 2, 2006

The bravery, selflessness and sense of duty Trooper Sperr demonstrated responding to what would be his last call are a lasting testament to the kind of person he was and serve as an exmaple to all of us about what it means to serve with honor.

My condolences to his loved ones and Godspeed to Trooper Sperr.

Special Agent
United States Government

March 2, 2006