Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Zach its been almost a year,and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss seeing you on those Saturdays I teach Alive-At-25. Thanks for all the laughs and memory. You will never be forgotten.

R-42
Colorado State Patrol

October 2, 2008

Zach has been gone nearly a year now. And he is still missed dearly. He was someone to be loved and respected on and off of patrol. We still think about him daily. And our prayers go out to his Mom, Dad, little Brother and his beautiful daughter. And a heartfelt thank you goes out from his Aunt Katie to all of the officers and family members that give of their time and sometimes their lives to make this world we live in a little more sane and a lot more safe. We Love and Miss you Zach!

Kate Diller
Zachariah's Aunt

September 13, 2008

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. RIP.

Anonymous

September 10, 2008

happy birthday zach, you are always in my thoughts and will forever be missed.

deb o
friend

August 19, 2008

As you know the in memory sign of you, to drive safely has been installed. It is sitting off highway 85 going south at intersection 144th Ave. Got it as close to the cemetary as I could. You will never be forgotten! Those of you that read this please stop by there some time if you can, Thank You!

Mysti Garcia
Friend

May 30, 2008

Miss having you around dude.

Doug, Teresa, Samantha & Holly, You are always in our thoughts.

S-16
Colorado State Patrol

May 13, 2008

6 months have passed, seems so fast but yet so slow. My thoughts and prayers are constant. Your headstone arrived yesterday and as you know it is beautiful! Always on our minds and forever in our hearts!

Mysti Garcia
Friend

May 1, 2008

I WATCHED THE NEWS, FELT THE PAIN, AND MISS MY BROTHER IN ARMS. MAY THE GOOD LORD WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY, AND YOU ARE IN THE GOOD LORDS ARM NOW, AND FOREVER...I HAVE FELT THE PAIN OF LOSING A BROTHER TOO MANY TIMES. YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, AND MAY THE GOOD LORD WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY.
GOD BLESS YOU ZACH.

SR.HARBOR PATROL OFFICER III RETIRED
PORT OF LONG BEACH HARBOR PATROL

April 14, 2008

Trooper Templeton

The young man who struck you that horrible day has been sentenced. The young man was remorseful, and apologetic, however that does not bring you back. There were alot of tears in that courtroom for you Zach. Trooper Hinshaw may be one of the bravest people I know because he was able to stand there and talk about that incident and forgive the person that hit you and him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the Hinshaw family. I pass your picture often in the academy hanging on the wall with the other fallen troopers and I always say alittle prayer. I didn't know you, but a fellow law enforcement officer is always a brother!! REST IN PEACE....

SPD, 0201

March 7, 2008

Zach

Well lil brother its taken me awhile to get here and do this. I hate it but it is one of the evils of the job we do. There isnt much to say except you can rest now. We will forever watch your little one turn into a lady and we know you are watching to. But rest now cause your walk in hell is over. Thank you for the amazing memories that you left for me. I never will forget!

Trooper
Colo State Patrol

March 3, 2008

Rest easy now Fellow Trooper, your work is over, we will carry on the Fight. Prayers to the family

Trooper
New York State Police

February 29, 2008

Trooper Templeton,

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

Explorer Matt Piper
Larimer County Sheriff's Office

January 31, 2008

I never met you, Zach, but I know we have had to pass in the halls of the Academy at one time or another. Your loss is felt by so many; your family, peers, and especially your daughter, for whom I feel the most heartbreak. I'm proud to wear the same uniform. You are a true hero, and I can only hope the rest of us will do you proud. Keep watch over us....
you will live on forever in those who love you.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

January 12, 2008

rest in peace brother. we'll continue the battle for you. God speed.

Trooper
Utah Highway Patrol

January 3, 2008

To The Family of Trooper Zachariah Templeton:

Our thoughts are with you all and I know through this difficult time you will get through it like my daughter Angelica & I (Wanda) did When Trp. Jose A. Rosado passed on 1/24/2007. Remember this phase "Remember the Blessing you had, never the losses." That is what help us everyday of our life.

Love: Wanda & Angelica Rosado

November 26, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

November 21, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 12, 2007

We will keep you, your family and friends in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

November 10, 2007

Trooper Templeton

You have paid the ultimate sacrifice for your community, state, and county. You are a hero and inspiration to others. Rest easy now in Heaven above as we will carry on down here. The thin line line keeps getting thinner; Rest in Peace.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept of Juvenile Justice

November 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with those
friends and family members left behind who
cannot follow...rest in peace my brother
in blue...we will take it from here.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

November 6, 2007

Zach, although I never met you it seems as though I lost a friend. As a fellow Colorado State Trooper I feel like I have been cheated. Your friends tell me numerous funny stories about you and you sense of humor. You made the ultimate sacrifice while serving your community. Zach you will never be forgotten.

Colorado State Trooper
Colorado State Trooper

November 5, 2007

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Trooper Templeton -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Trooper Templeton -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

November 2, 2007

Zach
I never got to meet you, but I have heard so many good things about you, your brother Levi, and your dad, from my daughter, Mallory. Your values and family dedication have been a true inspiration. I use this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
May God watch over and comfort your daughter and family.
Rest easy Trooper Templeton

Bryan Rustad

November 2, 2007

Hey Zach,
It is such a huge loss not having you here anymore, but I'm sure your humor will carry on where you're at now. I just wish we could have spent more time together, but with having such diffrent schedules makes it kinda hard. I will miss running into ya at MoJos, kicking back and having some Brewskis.

Miss ya Bro

Deputy Sheriff: Dustin Naylor #04-33
Adams County Sheriff's Office

November 1, 2007

Zach, it was great knowing you and everything you're about. You will be deeply missed by all. Wish we could have hung out more, but kinda hard to do with those different schedules, but it was nice running into ya at MoJos and having some brewskis.

Miss ya Bro

Deputy Sheriff: Dustin Naylor #04-33
Adams County Sheriff's Office

October 31, 2007