Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another day passes and the Flags are lower to half
staff for Trooper Zachariah Templeton, Who paid
the ultimate price, His Life.

May the love and comfort of God be with your daughter, family, freinds, coworkers for the Colorado State Patrol.
My prayers are with each of you,

To your daughter, You father was a Hero,always keep him
in you heart, memories, and prayers, He will never be
forgotten,

May the wonderful memories that you have together carry
you through this time od sadness, tragedy, and your grief,

Rest in peace Tropper Templeton. God has another Blue
Angel with him in heaven,

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff,
Maryland

October 13, 2007

Thank you, Trooper Templeton, for your service to the citizens of Colorado and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
Citizen's Police Academy graduates

Janice Brown
civilian

October 13, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the relatives, friends & entire CSP family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Grace Reinis - Communications Supervisor
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

October 13, 2007

To Trooper Templeton and Family,
I have been serving also for four years, and I have now seen three brothers in uniform fall. It is never easy to hear, or to except. Never had the chance to meet you, but I am sure you were a great TROOPER. Rest in Peace my brother in uniform, God speed. To the family, all of us in the law enforcement family know the risks we take either the ones putting on the uniform or the ones that support the ones that do, but it is NEVER easy to hear, except or to go through the pain of losing a peace officer. All my prayers are with you. God speed to you. Trooper Templeton will never be forgotten.

Traffic Division Deputy S. Villanueva
Teller County Sheriff's Office

October 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

October 13, 2007

Deepest sympathies and the utmost respect. Rest in peace sir.

Dispatcher
Garfield County

October 13, 2007

God Bless you Trooper Templeton. And may God Bless your Family and Friends in this difficult time. We'll take the watch.

Deputy John Arnold
Douglas County Sheriffs Office

October 13, 2007

When God Made Peace Officers
Unknown Author
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"

And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."

He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."

He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."

The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."

"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.
We hope that these simple words will help the family and all of his loved ones and all his sisters and brothers who wear the badge of law enforcement.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.\
GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Marilyn Robinson
cc-Pirate Internet Radio

October 13, 2007

To Trooper Templeton's family and fellow officers,
We are deeply saddened and heartbroken over the loss of your loved one and officer. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Colorado Springs PD wife

October 13, 2007

Im so sorry for your loss. God bless everyone at this most difficult time.

Karen
citizen

October 13, 2007

May the wings of angels wrap around those you leave behind to comfort them in their time of sorrow. Thank you for your service Trooper Templeton. Rest in Peace...

Dispatcher
Wyomng Highway Patrol

October 13, 2007

May God Bless you. Thanks for your service.

Sergeant Matthew Southern
Richland County, SC Sheriff's Department Traffic Safety Unit

October 13, 2007

Trooper Templeton you are a true hero. Your watch is over now and we'll take it from here. Godspeed brother.

Sergeant Troy Ostby
Sheridan Police Department

October 13, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

October 13, 2007

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER, WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH
GODSPEED.

RETIERED DEPUTY SGT
IOWA

October 13, 2007

I am sorry for your loss.
Susie Cross
Barling, AR

susie cross
sister of police officer

October 13, 2007

To the family, friends, brothers and sisters of Trooper Templeton of the Colorado State Patrol, deepest sympathy from the men and women of the Schenectady NY PD. RIP brother we will take it from here.

Motor Officer
City of Schenectady NY

October 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper Templeton's family, friends, and co-workers. May you rest in peace and God bless you all.

Officer Burns
Texas

October 13, 2007

I have family in the Adams County area, Thank You for your service there.
To your family, and friends, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Know that there is a Blue Angel watching you all from above. Rest in peace Blue Angel!

Medic
BLT 1/1

October 13, 2007

May God now look and protect your child and let her know her father died a hero.

Rick Weikle
Federal Bureau of Prisons (retired)

October 13, 2007

God bless you and your family. God Speed.

Police Officer
WRPD

October 13, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss.

Garden City Police

Chief James Bensley
Garden City, Idaho, Police

October 13, 2007

May God be with Trooper Templeton's family and friends always. Thank you, sir for your brave and dedicated service--you will NEVER be forgotten!!!

CMPD Wife, Charlotte, NC

October 13, 2007

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

October 13, 2007

We continue on in your memory.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

October 13, 2007