Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 12, 2020

Samantha, I had the honor and pleasure of working with your father in Adams County before went over to the State Patrol. He was a great man, and I think of him often. I still remember the day of his funeral like it was yesterday, how packed the church was with so many officers, deputies, and troopers from all over. He is missed by many.

Deputy

August 5, 2020

so tomorrow I am turning 16 and all I can think about is how I wish you were here to see it. It is difficult growing up with just stories. Your mom and dad and me barely talk it's really hard . I really do appreciate all the posts on here they keep your memory alive in ways I can't. I wish you were here to show me the ropes. love you dad. I do have your pictures and I know when I am ready I can have your flag. It didn't really hit me till i was 10 or 11 that you won't sit in the stands at my track races , I won't be able to look up across the table and listen to you sing happy birthday. It gets really hard . I miss you dad .
sincerely, your daughter samantha

samantha
daughter

April 15, 2020

so tomorrow I am turning 16 and all I can think about is how I wish you were here to see it. It is difficult growing up with just stories. Your mom and dad and me barely talk it's really hard . I really do appreciate all the posts on here they keep your memory alive in ways I can't. I wish you were here to show me the ropes. love you dad. I do have your pictures and I know when I am ready I can have your flag. It didn't really hit me till i was 10 or 11 that you won't sit in the stands at my track races , I won't be able to look up across the table and listen to you sing happy birthday. It gets really hard . I miss you dad .
sincerely, your daughter samantha

samantha
daughter

April 15, 2020

Zach,
I miss you little brother. 12 years is too long to be without your wit and humor. You made everyone laugh. This world lost a great Trooper, son, father, brother and friend. I miss our football games , our arguments just you. Your daughter Sam and my Sam would sometimes hang out at games (Sam I hope you are well and I know Zach loves you and is proud of you. He is watching you from above and loves to watch you grow.) We will be arguing and laughing again little brother. Love you brother !!!

Retired Deputy Chris "Chewy" S
Adams County Sheriff's Office

November 10, 2019

Zach, its hard to believe ten years have gone by. I will always cherish the moments we shared together. We all miss you. Sleep well, you earned it.

S1

MSgt D Enloe
Colorado State Patrol

October 12, 2017

Zachary I think about you and I wish you were here. I know that the world would be a better place with you in it. People have never forgotten you and we never will. We love you and I pray that your daughter is doing well and that she knows what a wonderful person you were. It doesn't seem possible that it has been so long ago that you left us it only seems like yesterday. I still recall the ride along you had with me and our conversation about your Dad and your decision you had to make. You had a great big heart and a sweet personality. I loved your smile and you were always such a pleasure to work with. I spoke to your Dad the other day and I remembered how much I miss working with him too. Now I remember where you got it from. You have amazing parents. They were blessed to have you and you them. I know that God is blessed now with you by his side. Love to you my friend. Remembering you today and always.

Former Trooper Kriss A Espedal/aka Gerde
CSP/Friend Former Co-worker

May 5, 2017

in peace you take your rest dad i miss you more than the stars i wish you were here with me today i am very great full for what you did for the contry i live in i miiss you you are on my mind every day and in my heart you res t

samantha
daughter

April 13, 2015

dad i miss you i cant wait to get the real information on you

samantha
my dad

January 26, 2015

daddy I miss you

samantha
my dad

June 6, 2014

Officer Templeton tried to save my fathers life in 2005 when a drunk driver hit my father on I-76. I had the honor of meeting officer Templeton days before his passing at the trail for my fathers death and got to thank him for what he did and that I would be forever greatful for his service. This was am amazing man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace.

Jessica Kirksey
Greatful for Officer Templeton trying to save my fathers life

March 7, 2013

It's been five years now and the people of Colorado still remember your sacrifice and years of outstanding service with the CSP. We will never forget you Trooper Templeton.

Appreciative Civilian

November 16, 2012

Rest in Peace, Trooper Templeton. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 24, 2012

On this day of thanks, I just wanted to let you and your family know how thankful I am to have known & worked with you. You made the ultimate sacrifice and for that, we will never forget you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Corporal Adrian Bevel
Co-worker / Colorado State Patrol

November 25, 2010

Hard working like his father. Stand up guy and proud protector of the citizens he served. Hurt to hear the news of his journey to the other side but look forward to seeing him once again. Rest in true peace my brother. You made us all proud and honored to work with you.

Deputy Matthew Thornton
Adams County Sheriff's Office

July 3, 2010

Trooper Templeton - You were the first to fall in the line-of-duty after we relocated to Colorado - I was days away from finally retiring after 30 years. Three Fridays ago, on a very rainy morning, I was in the State Assembly chambers when your name was read off as one of the almost 250 others, during a motion regarding this month's Police Memorial week. I stood next to CSP Chief Wolfinbarger who acknowledged the mention of each and every CSP member.

Thank you for your service to the people of Colorado.
May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

May 10, 2010

Zach,
we all think about you often. Can't believe that you have been resting w/the angels for 3 years now. Just wanted you to know we will NEVER forget.

your csp friends

Anonymous

February 10, 2010

To Trooper Zachariah Templeton, his family and his fellow officers with the Colorado State Patrol:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Trooper Templeton’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Trooper Templeton and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

October 12, 2009

Still miss you Zach, always will. Rest well my friend

deb

October 9, 2009

May you rest in peace Zach. You will forever be remembered. Thank you for all you did. May god bless your family and your beautiful little girl. God Bless you Zach, God Bless.

Troopers Wife
Colorado State Patrol

January 25, 2009

I am so sorry Zach and always will be.That day will be burned into the fibers of my whole being forever. I miss you and wish that we could have recovered together. I will always love and respect you! Thank you for your sacrifice brother, you have made the a safer place for us all. It was a horrible thing that happened but it was an HONOR to be there with you!! I think of you daily brother!!! Forever your PAL!!!

Scott Hinshaw

trooper
colorado state patrol

December 25, 2008

I am so sorry Zach and always will be.That day will be burned into the fibers of my whole being forever. I miss you and wish that we could have recovered together. I will always love and respect you! Thank you for your sacrifice brother, you have made the a safer place for us all. It was a horrible thing that happened but it was an HONOR to be there with you!! I think of you daily brother!!! Forever your PAL!!!

Scott Hinshaw

trooper
colorado state patrol

December 25, 2008

Sometimes you get the bad guy and sometimes he gets you. I just can't find
the words to tell you how sorry I am you are having to deal with all this sadness.
Thinking of all of you, especially the little daughter, on this one year anniversary.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

October 12, 2008

To Trooper Templeton and and his loved ones:

On this the first anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Trooper Templeton. I am praying for solace for your family today and each day of their journey as survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Trooper Templeton gave to his community and the citizens of Colorado, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 12, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Phylllis Loya
mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 12, 2008

AS WE APPROACH THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY IT HASNT GOTTEN ANY EASIER ZACH. YOU ARE STILL MISSED GREATLY AND I HOPE YOU ARE AT PEACE MY FRIEND. NOW AND ALWAYS FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES.

DEB ORTON

October 10, 2008