Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I miss you Jordan.

Tracey
CSPD/Friend

April 29, 2007

I think of you every single day, sometimes I smile, sometimes I cry, and occasionally both. I will never forget hearing the news, reality smashing me in the face that you were gone. Non la dimentichero mai perche lei vivera sempre nel mio cuore ...

April 29, 2007

It was really raining her today and we were attempting to get another project done, plumbing to the barn. Brock and I were both soaked and muddied, even though we were in rain suits. I thought of you and how you would come over and always lend a helping hand in our, "projects", but not before a great big hug to me. I miss you SO!!

Michelle
Friend

April 25, 2007

Ken

Thinking of you... you will never be forgotten

~Rachel Ozick

Ken

April 23, 2007

Well brother,

It has been a while since I last wrote you. Still missing you more than anyone will ever know. The daily job is starting to get a little easier but it will never be the same. So much has been on my mind lately and I am sure you know what it is and how I am feeling. Although you are far from us I know that you still care and place the litle thoughts and suggestions in my head to keep me going. Losing you was the hardest blow I have ever had to deal with and it brought me to my knees but the whispers I hear telling me to get back up and keep going because you are with me are hepling as the days go by. Keep watching over us as you always did and Thanks again for your TRUE Freindship, Mentoring but most importantly always being there when I needed the cover or advice.

Marty
CSPD

April 22, 2007

Ken,

Last night was surreal for me. I was sitting across the street from one of our problem bars in hopes of preventing the inevitable weekly shooting there. I saw a car drive out of the parking lot with no headlights on, so I got behind him. He turned down Fountain Blvd. and never turned the lights on, so I pulled him over.

The driver hesitated for a minute, then pulled over to the right and stopped. A cold sickness washed over me as I realized I had him stopped exactly where you died – a DUI stop just like yours, and in the same place.

It’s only been a few months since you were killed, and I haven’t gotten over it yet. I’m always super-cautious when I approach cars, because we all train for and dread the very thing that happened to you. This time, though, my spider senses weren’t tingling, they were screaming. As it turns out, they had nothing to be scared of, but I was reliving your death throughout my contact with this driver. As I spoke to the driver, cautiously standing behind the “B post,” shining my light in to the interior, and watching his hands, my mind replayed the night you died.

I remember just a few minutes before you were shot we were joking on the radio about how hard I was making you work. You joked that I wasn’t allowed to pull any traffic stops for the rest of the night because the DUI I had would be your third. I had a way of doing that to you. After a few minutes of radio silence, I yanked that DUI driver out of my back seat and left him there on the side of the road. I can still hear Josh screaming into the radio, “SHOTS FIRED, SHOTS FIRED, OFFICER DOWN, WE NEED MEDICAL CODE3!”

You know the rest, of course. As I got the driver out and tested his eyes for nystagmus – something you taught me how to do – I could feel you standing over my shoulder. It was like you were teaching me the finer points of DUI evaluation, just like you had once done in life.

I ended up arresting the driver for DUI and taking him to the substation for a breath test. Nothing happened last night, but the whole stop tore off the emotional scabs I’ve developed over the pain of your death.

Ken, we cannot allow your death to scare us into submission. We have to stay aggressive with these gangbangers and ne’erdowells, because the only way to defeat evil is to seek it out and destroy it. Leaving them alone because we know they will try to kill us only lets them win. Remember that, and watch over us.

John
CSPD

April 22, 2007

You are truly missed....however you are never forgotten. Your memory will live on forever.

My thoughts and prayers are always with your loved ones.

Jonika Winkler
Sister of Det. Jared S. Jensen EOW: 2/22/2006

April 19, 2007

Ken,
Bromley brought in a DUI the other night that would have had you rolling- we called her Smurfette- she quite literally was blue from head to toe, and it took everything I had not to mess up the draw, and all I was thinking was how I wished that you would've been there. For the first time in a while I smiled when you popped into my head, and I remember how fun it was to be around you, how you interacted with everyone, and how no matter how professional you were, there was usually more lightheartedness than anything else. And that is what I will remember the most about you- that corny grin of yours, your love of life, and the way that you made a point to never sweat the small stuff. I miss you dearly and hey, remember Matt next Friday- and don't make too much fun of him! Love you and miss you!!

April 19, 2007

When the hour is upon us
And our beauty surely gone
No you will not be forgotten
And you will not be alone
No you will not be alone

And when the day has all but ended
And our echo starts to fade
No you will not be alone then
And you will not be afraid
No you will not be afraid

When the fog has finally lifted
From my cold and tired brow
No I will not leave you crying
No I will not let you down
No I will not let you down
[ Lyrics found on http://www.metrolyrics.com ]

I will not let you down

Now comes the night
Feel it fading away
And the soul underneath
Is it all that remains
So just slide over here
Leave your fear in the fray
Let us hold to each other
'Til the end of our days

When the hour is upon us
And our beauty surely gone
No you will not be forgotten
And you will not be alone
No you will not be alone

April 19, 2007

The life given us by nature is short...
But the memory of a well-spent life is ETERNAL.
Thinking of you and your family Always,

Meridith Jensen
Wife of CSPD Sgt. Jeff Jensen

April 18, 2007

Hey,
Tonight, the guys and I were just remembering the good times you made for us, Jordan crapping his pants from flipping the quad twice and thinking you were gonna kill him cuz of that damn beaver lol :) and us basically polishing off your liter of Bacardi O. We definately had a good discussion that night! and I still have the scars on my arms from diving down your Stairway and sliding across the wood floor. Also, i don't think i've ever been tazerd in my life except for the times i came to visit :) It was a good talk we had cuz we had nothing but smiles and gut bursting laughter, security even came cuz we where bein too loud. Chad was talking about the when Heidi took your truck and we drove like crazy through a construction yard while you were getting your haircut, adn we got done before you knew, then you took us and drove through the same construction yard and we were laughing at the fact that Heidi had just done it and you thought it was cuz you were a bad ass! oh good times!! She was pissed though cuz she was in the bed of the truck, i woulda been pissed too. I miss you dude, you were the shit!! remember when we went to Dave N Busters, and you played all the little kid games with me cuz i was like 10 even though you wanted to play the shootum up games. you even took me to see Pocahantas when we shoulda seen Batman:) well, i've rambled on quite enough, damn i think about you alot and miss you even more,
Luv,
Jared

Jared
Nephew

April 18, 2007

Hey Ken,
Just stopping by to say HI and I miss ya!!!Miss seeing your face around to give me hell....You are thought of all the time friend

"ShOrTy"
friend

April 17, 2007

Not a day goes by.......

April 17, 2007

I knew Ken in HS and read about his passing in the Rainbow (the magazine for Delta Tau Delta). I am sorry to hear of his death and send my thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.

EG Alum

April 16, 2007

You are missed.

April 14, 2007

I think about you all the time. I know that's not unique (to me) with all the peoples lives you touched. I sometimes get angry but mostly I am so sad that you're not with us anymore. It's not just the big events but rather all the quite time I have to think about you and who you were. You will always be remembered and never be forgotten.....

April 13, 2007

It was so weird today, as i drove over the bridge it started to rain..I think it was your way of telling me you are still with us... I miss you sooo much , and it hurts so bad!! Not a day goes bye that i dont think of you ken!
God bless

April 10, 2007

Happy Easter. We miss you.

Steve and Staci
Friend

April 8, 2007

Jordan,

I sit here reading the reflections left by so many people whose lives you have touched and even those who never got the pleasure of knowing you. You will never be fogotten my friend. I cant believe another month has passed. I miss you more than words can describe. So many people ask me about the good looking man who is on my dog tag that I wear. It is my way of keeping your memory alive by telling people (some complete strangers) what a wonderful man you are and the ultimate sacrafice you made to keep fellow officers and the citizens of Colorado Springs safe. On this day before Easter, I wish Easter Blessings to you and your family Jordan.

Love,
Nadine

Nadine

April 7, 2007

Dear God, I Miss My Daddy
Author Unknown

My daddy is a policeman, he wears a suit of blue;
he didn't come home from work last night,
mommy says he's in heaven with you.

I'm worried about my daddy Lord,
he's never been away this long before;
mommy cried when she told me we
that wouldn't see daddy no more

I don't know what it was
that mommy was trying to explain;
she said the police were after a bad man,
and somehow my daddy was slain.

Now I don't know what that means Lord,
all I know is we miss daddy a lot;
because tomorrow is my birthday,
and I sure hope he hasn't forgot.

Lord if my daddy is up there in heaven,
please tell him as soon as he is free;
to hurry back home as fast as he can,
because we miss him, mommy and me.

Thank you God, Amen


You were a daddy to Tori and she misses you so much! I fight back tears every time I hear about the things she asks and says about her daddy you will always be her hero.

April 7, 2007

Four months and it's still hard to believe you're gone. We miss you.

April 6, 2007

I miss you more with every week that passes and I can't believe it's been four months already but yet it seems like so long since I had your arms around me and heard your voice.

Thank you for continuing to watch out for me! I know you were there with me.

Your still rocking my world.

Love ya.

Heidi

April 4, 2007

Hey brother, another month has passed and I still get that urge to call you almost every day. The reality of the situation has still eluded me so far. I know some day I will realize that you are gone. I miss you bro.

Steve
Friend

April 3, 2007

Ken,

Over the weekend, my sister suddenly (and without warning) slipped me some pictures of the weekend we moved into WIU together. Nearly lost it. I still find it hard to comprehend that you're gone. I pray that your family and friends continue to do well in your absence. I know that your loss was difficult to bear.

Ray
Friend, and probation officer

April 3, 2007

Ken just wanted you to know that here it is April 1st and I/ we still talk about missing you. You are a good friend Ken. wish you were here.

HALLAS 2035
CSPD FRIEND

April 1, 2007