Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Andy,

Thought I might be done writing to you, but it does seem make me feel better most of the time. I had a dream the other night; we were working the A-line together out of Monroe during a snowstorm, and Sgt. Wiegert was telling us to sweep the East end of the highway. We were giving him a hard time just to get a rise out of him. I could see your face very clearly, and I thought to myself that the dream wouldn't last.
Anyway, it's bass season again, and of course I've got a bunch of trivial fish questions for you; guess I'll have to hang on to them for a while.
I put my papers in to go back home, to where loyalty isn't considered a character flaw. An empty suit mispronounced your name the other day at the new satellite, and it really bothered me; I don't know why, he wasn't someone you or I ever had much use for.
I'm going to miss the group I've been working with recently; I haven't felt such a part of anything since we all worked the road together. I think you would have like Richie; he's a character, but he'll stomp the brakes just to point out a big buck or flock of turkeys. The guys from the old platoon also seem to be doing well. I'm hoping to do the right thing by the guys at Horseheads, and eventually become like the old dinosaurs who ran Monroe.
I need to appreciate my loved ones, and make the most of the time I have left. I hope this letter finds you well. Please help me to make this transition, and remind me that despite what the rest of the world might think, you remained confident in my abilities. As always, I miss you brother.

1816

July 6, 2008

The results of the 2008 tests were officially released today. Please keep me positive and patient during the long journey that lies ahead while waiting to wear the purple and grey. I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to be as brave and courageous as you were. You are never forgotten Trooper Sperr.

CW

June 30, 2008

I really, really miss the way you could make me smile. It was something I could count on no matter what.

June 29, 2008

There is not one day AJ when I don't think about you- not a one. It does not seem to matter how much time has past the pain is still so raw. I will always love you and miss you deeply. If only we could turn back time or understand but both are impossible. So many great memories but still not enough.

June 26, 2008

I just got off the phone with your Dad. One incredible man who bears so much pain. I cannot believe that we were all total strangers two years ago. I feel like I have known your entire family my whole life. What a great bunch! They are all so proud of you and I know they all miss you dearly. I wish that I could take that day back for everyone. I hope and pray this never happens to another family again. We will all continue to honor your memory whenever we can. We are looking forward to going down to the park with the kids again.

Kristin

June 12, 2008

Here's the weight of the world on my shoulders
Here's the weight of the world on my shoulders
On my shoulders
All alone I pierce the chain
And on and on the sting remains
And dieing eyes consume me now
The voice inside screams out loud

I am focused on what I am after
The key to the next open chapter
Cause I found a way to steal the sun from the sky
Long live that day that I decided to fly from the inside

Every day a new deception
Pick your scene and take direction
And on and on I search to connect
But I don't wear a mask and I have no regrets

I am focused on what I am after
The key to the next open chapter

I can't escape the pain
I can't control the rage
Sometimes I think that I'm gonna go insane
I'm not against what's right
I'm not for what's wrong
I'm just making my way and I'm gone

Here's the weight of the world on my shoulders

June 9, 2008

I took the kayak for it's first run a couple weekends ago, or at least the kids did while I waded. Were you watching? Look for your number on the stern. Did you see their smiles? Made me think of so many memories, AJ. Miss you, brother.
T

June 9, 2008

I will be in the water this week, with what seems like a never-ending heavy heart. The fishing will never be the same without being able to give you a report, AJ. I miss you, brother.
T

May 12, 2008

As I wait for the results of the trooper test that I took last January, I find myself thinking of you often. I think back to the day that I watched your services on television and I knew that my heart belonged to the grey and purple. I never had the opportunity to meet you but my father, a fellow trooper, has always spoke highly of you. Thank you Trooper Andy Sperr.

Daughter of a NYSP

April 30, 2008

Once again we will gather this weekend to honor your memory and to support your family. They are truly amazing and we love them all. Thank you Andy for your 10 years of service with the NYSP. God Bless you, your family, Sue and the girls, your closest friends and your colleagues. We will never forget.

The DelNagro Family
NYSP SP Rochester

April 24, 2008

The photos are not enough for me....I miss you, brother.
T

March 28, 2008

Time does not heal. 2 years later and it still feels the same as it did that day. I miss you babe. I wish that I could just have one more day, one more moment with you....

March 27, 2008

Happy Easter Andy! God Bless you today and always.

George, Kristin, Tayler and Andrew

March 23, 2008

My heart and thoughts are with the family of Trooper Sperr. Even though I did not know Trooper Sperr His lost has effected me in several ways. I attended the funeral and stood there thinking how much I wished, I could of helped him that horrible day. Where Trooper Sperr worked is only a county or two away from where I work. This was the Police death that made me assess my life and what is important. I often think of him when I see the "S" decals on the Troop cars. The Troopers that knew you still talk about you. I wished I could of met you.

Brother in blue

March 11, 2008

I think of AJ and his family every day, especially on this very sad anniversary. Tradegy has brought our families together and we are honored to know you. Your family is truly wonderful. I wish you health and peace throughout this next year and I know that AJ and Joe are watching over all of us. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherri Corr-Philipkoski
Sister of Joe Corr, NHPD

March 5, 2008

It is hard to believe two years have passed. You are still thought of as "the best." You always will be. Miss you bud.

trooper
NYSP Rochester

March 1, 2008

Trooper Sperr,
To a fine young man, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family on this day, your 2nd Anniversary. We think of you and the other's that left us at such an early age but you will forever be remembered in our hearts.
Cindy & Jim Todeschini

Cindy & Jim Todeschini
Parent's of Trooper Craig J. Todeschini EOW:4/23/06

March 1, 2008

Everyday we think of you and everyday you are remembered. The kids and I wish that we had met you, George wishes that he had gotten to know you better. Your death has changed so many lives, including all of ours. What is it possibly like for your parents, siblings and Sue? We can't imagine. We only know what our own grief is like. If this could happen to a guy like you, it could happen to any of them. They say you were one of the safest Troopers out there, but you had no way of knowing. It breaks our hearts to know that you died a lone and were trying to call for help. Rest in Peace Andy. You will never be forgotten.

The DelNagro Family
NYSP SP Rochester

March 1, 2008

I wish that we had met you. Your family is great. 3/1 will be a very hard day to get thru. They are not alone. I think of you and Joe hitting it off up in Heaven. God Bless you and your entire family. And I wish to thank your family for all the reflections they leave on Joe's memorial page.

The Corr Family

February 29, 2008

AJ,
We miss you and will never understand why you were taken from us so soon. Now you have Kevin up there with you. Keep him safe and know that you remain in our hearts and minds everyday.
Lisa

Major Lisa Griffin, U.S. Army
Family Friend

February 29, 2008

It's a task in and of itself telling the new guys what riding a 2 shift with you was. I miss you Brother.

4985

February 29, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your dedication and service, you are a hero just by the profession you chose. God Bless you and all those that love you.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 22, 2008

It's difficult to say what I miss the most because there are so many, many things to miss. The way your smile made my day; the way I could tell when you were causing mischief; the nickname you gave me. . .

I thought the times I miss you would fewer by now, but they're not. I just try to focus on the happy times more than anything. That usually pulls me through.

February 21, 2008

When news came that another policeman had lost his life in this area, it brought a flood of memories back for me to the day my friend, Elmira Police Officer John Hawley, died. Your death made those memories happen like it happened that day. And then I remembered who you were and that made it worse. You had been trying to get my son to join the State Police after he left the Army as a Military Policeman and oh how you tried. Just after you died, he became a Federal Policeman and my life of worrying about him seems well justified after the loss of so many officers for such vain reasons. I pray each day for all of the officers and when I see one speeding to a call I pray harder. For those of us who are family and friends of folks like you, it's impossible to know what to say or do when we loose one of you. And to go on with life as usual,
what IS usual after such a loss, we all miss you and the pain will always be there. We can only hope and pray that we'll find something from your legacy that will give us comfort and the strength to move forward. May God Bless You and I thank God every day for giving us folks like you who dare to take the job as a policeman and to do it with such excellence is more than anyone could have imagined. I Thank God for giving you the time on earth that you had and allowing all of us to come in contact with you, no matter how briefly, so that we would know the person that most have called SUPERMAN. And you sure were. May God Bless and I'm sure you're doing "OT" protecting your fellow officers.

Tina Casttle
Mother of Federal Police Officer

February 20, 2008

Trooper Sperr,
This year for the Police Unity Tour, it is my Honor to be bicycling the 250 plus miles in your memorium. Reading over these reflections that have been left, it's hard not to get choked up. You are truly an inspiration to all and have touched so many people in your short time here. I can promise that I will be thinking of you throughout the entire ride. God Speed Brother,

P.O. Brian Williams
Syracuse Police Dept.

February 20, 2008