Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Sleeper family and Burleigh County Sheriff's Department, our prayers and condolences to you all. Rest in Peace Brother Sleeper.

Police Chief Arlan Swanson
Harvey Police Department

September 29, 2011

I have known Deputy Sleeper for many years. He loved his career; he is a true warrior, a role model officer, a true friend. He died doing what he loves to do. Rest in Peace my brother. I will never forget your friendship, your teachings; your passion for this work was contagious.

Darin Ferderer Probation Officer II
Department of Corrections Parole and Probation, Bismarck ND

September 29, 2011

Rest in peace my brother in blue. I hope in time your family and agency finds peace in your passing.

Enjoy patrol in heaven. I will see you up there one day.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

September 29, 2011

R.I.P. Warrior, and may God grant your family and fellow Warriors the peace that only He can give. God bless

CPL JM Shaver
Hinesville PD

September 29, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Burleigh County Sheriff's Department. RIP Brother we'll take it from here!

Sgt. Tom Roy
Sauk Rapids PD MN

September 29, 2011

Even though I did not know you, your still a brother in blue. May God be there to comfort your family, friends, and loved ones. Your are an inspiration to many and are now among the ranks in heaven. RIP Brother, we've got the watch from here.

Corporal
Shalimar Police Florida

September 29, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER SLEEPER THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

OFFICER JAMES ''SPEEDY'' HARKINS
HIAWASSEE POLICE DEPT.

September 29, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept

September 29, 2011

RIP Brother Sleeper, My prayers and thoughts are with your family through these times. I will always remember your willingness to help anyone in need. Your bright smile and distinct chuckle will forever be etched in my memory! Your a great man and we will never forget you.

Deputy Troy Fleck
Burleigh County Sheriff's Department

September 29, 2011

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on? Thank you for carrying the flag Deputy Sleeper.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)

September 29, 2011

Words can not describe the loss felt by myself and this community. To Lana and the family, I am so sorry for the sudden and tragic loss. Bryan was a great friend and co-worker to everyone who knew him. His contagious smile and sense of humor will be missed by all. He truely was an inspiration to all who had the opportunity to know and work with him. I have had the great pleasure to know and work with Bryan for a long time and will missed. Bryan wore many hats in his life and accomplished alot.

Bryan truely represented the THIN BLUE LINE between good and evil. It is so tragic that a great man's life is taken so soon.

RIP Brother and we will take it from here.

Kevin Hagen PO II
ND DOCR

September 29, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

September 29, 2011

Thank you Deputy Sheriff Bryan Sleeper for your Bravery and Service. May you now watch over along with your Heavenly Father from above...Prayer's and sincere condolences be with the family...

RIP....

Sheila Webber / Michigan
Civilian / G-Grandaughter of Constable Bev Scott, EOW April 2, 1933

September 29, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

September 29, 2011

My heart goes out to the family and Sheriffs Dept during these tough times. I will miss Sleeper stopping by the fire station just to shoot the breeze and I will miss responding with him to calls. Its going to be hard not seeing him on a medical or a accident running around like he always did. We work so closely with the Sheriffs Dept. They are our extended family. I feel like we lost one of our own. You will be missed 4837.

Firefighter Brandon Fitterer
Bismarck Rural Fire Dept

September 29, 2011

GO WITH GOD, BROTHER. All our prayer to your family.

Detective Greg Pratt
Beaumont PD Beaumont, Tx

September 29, 2011

On behalf of the 6,100 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Sleeper’s family as well as the members of the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

September 29, 2011

You will be missed greatly! I only met you a few times and you were out at the motorcycle wreck my wife and I were involed in last October 3rd.
You showed me the true professional you were with your calm professional behavior.
Rest in peace brother, you will be missed!

Retired Officer Micheal Roberdeau
Bismarck Police Dept. (ND)

September 29, 2011

ANOTHER LOSS TO OUR POLICE FAMILY AT THE HANDS OF ONE WHO PLACES THEMSELVES ABOVE THE LAW. NOTICE TO THOSE WHO WOULD EVEN CONSIDER REDUCING POLICE EMPLOYEES TO PAY FOR UNWISE MONEY MANAGEMENT OF THE REDUCED BUDGETS WE ARE MANDATED TO WORK WITH. PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT HE LEFT AND LOVED.

I DID NOT HAVE THE PLEASURE OF MEETING DEPUTY SHERIFF BRYAN SLEEPER BUT FROM THE POSTED REFLECTIONS HE LEFT A VOID WITH PEOPLE THAT HE WORKED WITH AND THE PUBLIC HE SERVED. WE MUST REMEMBER HOW HE LIVED AND LOVED WHAT HE DID, NOT HOW HE DIED.

GOD BLESS BROTHER AND GO TO YOUR REWARDS.

CHIEF ANDY GARRETT
MOUNT JULIET, TENNESSEE CITY POLICE

September 29, 2011

Rest in peace Deputy Sleeper and know that your family, co-workers, and friends are surrounded by our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Karen Wilkinson
Polk County Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2011

Rest in peace Sheriff Sleeper!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

September 29, 2011

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OFFICER SLEEPER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE SIR.

COURT SECURITY OFFICER RICHARD E. WISHIN
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

September 29, 2011

Bryan, I will miss you. It was only a week ago that we had talked to each other. Your infectious laugh was always a joy. I remember many conversations together in the cell house and you would talk about your dreams of a law enforcement career. You died doing what you loved. Words can not describe the pain I feel realizing that you are gone. I just hope you know that you were a friend and the world is at a loss without you. My life is at a loss. Rest in peace brother.

Caseworker Brian Taylor
ND Dept of Corrections

September 29, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Bryan.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

September 29, 2011

MAY THE LORD CONFORT DEPUTY BRYAN'S FAMILY IN THIS MOMENT.
I THANK YOU LORD FOR HAVING PEOPLE LIKE DEPUTY SLEEPER.I HOPE ONE DAY WE CAN ALL MEET IN HEAVEN.UNTIL THAT DAY,WE WILL BE GIVEN OUR BEST TO OUR BELOVED USA!GOD SPEED BROTHER!!!

DEPUTY,PONS
MDPD,FLORIDA

September 29, 2011