Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hero

Grand Prairie PD, TX

March 3, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

March 3, 2006

Trooper Sperr made the ultimate sacrifice.His actions alone speak of his integrity.My God watch over him on his new assignment and give strenght to his family.

Sgt (Ret.) Brad Bennett
MCSO

March 3, 2006

Police Officers and Firemen are the TRUE
HEROS of this world. My sympathy to his
family, friends and fellow Officers. I don't know him personally, but it breaks
my heart to hear any Officer shot.
GOD BLESSINGS, he's in a better place.

March 3, 2006

Trooper Sperr You are a hero to every Police officer that puts on the uniform. My heart goes out to you and your family, God Bless you. Rest in peace brother.

P.O. Joseph J Trovato Jr
Rochseter New York Police Dept

March 3, 2006

The Lone Grey Rider

As the lone Grey Rider's framed by the setting sun.
Those left behind, know his job was well done.
In the cadence dirge, his horse rides alone.
His epitaph as one of our own.
Taps play soulfuly, the Flags folded in two.
In solemn honor,we forever Salute You.

D. E. Teeple, Supv Agent, Spec Ops (r)
U S Border Patrol

March 3, 2006

Hero,may God bless you and your`s.I pray that your family,co-workers and all of those you have touched in your life and career find Peace in these hard day`s to come..

Capt.Thomas Watkins Retired
Imperial Co. Fire Department (Ca.)

March 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this unimaginable time. Thank you for your selfless acts of heroism and for your service to the community. People like Trooper Sperr help make this world a safer place. You will not be forgotten!

Police Dispatcher G. Schmid
Orange County NY 911

March 3, 2006

god bless. you will now be our gaurdian angel.

ofcr mw moore 3176
fwpd

March 3, 2006

To Trooper Sperr family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, suviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah Pd, Fl 11/6/86

March 3, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the family and his troop on the lost of a brother. May God give peace and comfort during these difficult time.

Deputy Daniel Rivera
Osceola County Sheriff's Office

March 3, 2006

Rest in Peace

Wisconsin LEO

March 3, 2006

The New York State Police are a very dedicated professional group of officers and friends. We all lost a member of the family this week. Our thoughts go out to the family, friends and fellow officers of Trooper Sperr. He will never be forgotten.

Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol

March 3, 2006

To my fellow brother you will be missed.

Patrolman Occhipinti
Kirkland PD

March 3, 2006

The officers of Troy PD send our condolences to the family,friends and co-workers of Trooper Sperr. May God grant you all the strength to guide you through this tragic event.

Ofc. Jack McMahon
Troy N.Y. PD

March 3, 2006

Rest in Peace Trooper Sperr. You lived a heroic life and your presence will be missed. There's a saying that "failure is not an option" and you showed that through your heroic actions, even after being wounded that you refused to give up or fail. You are a true hero and forever will be a "Gray Rider." God bless, we'll take it from here.

Patrolman Earl Frank Post
Rutland City Police Department

March 3, 2006

Another Gray Rider taken from our family. Rest in peace, Andrew. We now have the Watch.

...He answered the call
And gave us his all
And a part of America died.

Investigator Gloria Coppola
New York State Police - Troop G

March 3, 2006

Andy, all your bothers here search untill we found your killers, so now, you may protect the gates of heaven in peace. We can only thank you for all the times you stopped to check on us. You and your selfless acts of kindness will not be forgotten.

R.I.P
Until we meet again.....

Ptlm S.A. Zawko
Horseheads Police Department

March 3, 2006

The world is a lesser place without you. Godspeed Andy

Patrolman Robert Halm, Jr.
Painted Post Police Department

March 3, 2006

Rest in peace my friend.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

March 3, 2006

Trooper Sperr- You made the ultimate sacrifice and no one in the division of the New York State Police will ever forget your heroic deed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Investigator Thomas A Fortuna
NYSP CNET-HVR

March 3, 2006

God Bless you Andy. I am proud to say that I was your classmate (175TH).

Tpr. II Peter Velez #5660
New Jersey State Police

March 3, 2006

To all are fellow member's in Troop E SP Horeseheads, and Sperr family are thoughts and prayers are with you in you time of sorrow. We were never fortunite enough to be blessed with Andys presence at are barracks but we feel as if he was with us every shift. Godspeed Andy we will never forget you and all are other fellow officer's who made the ultimate sacrifice.

FELLOW MEMBER
NYSP TROOP G SP PRINCETOWN

March 3, 2006

In Valor there is Hope. Rest in Peace Brother.
Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

P.O. Chris Welby
P.O. Chris Welby

March 3, 2006

Thank you for your dedication and ultimate sacrifice.

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell

Anonymous
VBPD

March 3, 2006