Officer Down Memorial Page

Thinking of you and your family on this eighth anniversary of your e.o.w. date. I know that you have been missed by all that call you beloved, especially your parents. I pray for their solace. You will always be remembered as a dedicated public servant who gave all to protect his community.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 24, 2012

Brian, We miss you so much. Eight years is such a long time. You will live in our hearts forever. Please watch over your family. We love you! Aunt Bonnie

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt
April 24, 2012

Thinking of you and your family, especially your parents, on this eighth anniversary date. I am sure you have been missed every day of the last eight years.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 24, 2012

Bob and Norie, thinking of you both today as you face another EOW without your son, God truly called a special angel home this day in 2004. Deputy Haas, you young man are a hero who we will NEVER forget. Continue to rest in peace....

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
April 24, 2012

Time has become an ugly reminder of just how long it's been. Eight long years since we've heard your voice, saw your smile, looked in your eyes, and felt one of your great hugs. A parent's love is forever, and you live forever in our hearts.

Mom and Dad

Norie Haas
April 23, 2012

You my Son
Have shown me God
Your kiss upon my cheek
Has made me feel the gentle touch
Of Him who leads us on.....

(written by Grace Coolidge upon the death of her son)

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004
April 20, 2012

Hey Bri, Been thinking of you often & miss you most! Just sending you a kisses & hugs! Love you!
Aunti Trish

Trisha/Aunt of Brian A Haas
Aunt
April 14, 2012

Happy 29th Birthday Deputy Brian Haas, I know your family is missing you so very much, please watch over them and send them a special sign today. I know how much all you guys like doing that from time to time. Norie and Bob we are thinking about both of you today, know you have some wonderful memories I hope you remember them all. Love you both...

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville P.D. E.O.W. 1-14-04
March 3, 2012

Happy Birthday Brian! Its hard to believe you would have been 29 today. Heather just told me how old that was. We love and miss you very much!

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt
March 3, 2012

You were so special, Brian. You left so many wonderful memories for your mom and dad to think of today and every day. We miss your smile and always will.

Kathryn Bergquist
March 3, 2012

Oh Norie, My hope for you tomorrow IS for just wonderful thoughts, memories, and pictures of Brian and the wonderful day of his birth. There is great joy and comfort just looking at his beautiful, smiling face.

Much Love,
Matt's Mom Always

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse 9/16/2004
March 2, 2012

3/2/12

Brian,

I do not want to be sad tomorrow, your 29th birthday. Dad and I want to "celebrate" your birth, recalling how happy we were that night, 29 years ago. So today, I will allow myself to wonder where you would be in life if you had not died a few weeks after your 21st birthday. I think of all that you have missed; weddings, births, and even deaths, and I am sad.

I love and miss you more than I ever thought possible. Happy Birthday my precious son.

Mom

Norie Haas
Surviving Mother
March 2, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Haas. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 10, 2012

Merry Christmas Brian. We love and miss you so very much.

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt
December 25, 2011

12/24/11

Brian,

Eight years ago, you worked 6P to 6A on your very last Christmas Eve. I remember calling you at midnight to wish you a Merry Christmas. How I wish I could call you tonight. I miss you.

Love, Mom

Norie Haas
December 24, 2011

Bri,

I baked a batch of your favorite Christmas cookies last night. How I wish you were here to eat them as fast as they came out of the oven. So many memories of past Christmas's. It will never be the same.

Dad and I miss and love you so very much.

Love, Mom

Norie Haas
December 11, 2011

8/5/11

Brian,

Remembering our last family fishing trip to Ten Thousand Islands. It was in August, 2003, just before you started crossover classes at the academy. It seems like a lifetime ago, and that scares me. The memories of your 21 years are precious, there will be no more, and I don't want to forget a single detail.

You are in my thoughts daily, but some days you are all I can think about. I miss you so much.

Love, Mom

Norie Haas
Mother
August 5, 2011

Just was thinking about you this morning (as I do - so often) We love you and miss you!!! Keep soaring proudly! Kisses! Aunt Trish & Uncle Allen

Aunt Trish
Aunt/of EOW Deputy
July 20, 2011

Just wanted to let you know we have not forgotten you, and to let your parents know that we are thinking of them during this difficult time. As parents we will never forget you Deputy Haas. Keep watch over your parents they miss you everyday, every minute you will never be forgotten.
Norie and Bob, we think of you often and love you lots....

Connie Barker
April 28, 2011

Brian.....We are with you today....but, better yet (YOU) are with us..Hard to believe it's been so long, but - then again.....you are in our hearts every day! Miss you! Love you bunches.....
Aunt Trish & Uncle Allen.....

Trisha & Allen
April 24, 2011

Brian, Seven years is such a long time. We think of you everyday, mostly happy thoughts, some sad thoughts that your no longer here to share memories with your family. So much has happened over the years. We love and miss you very much! Happy Easter! Love you always Aunt Bonnie

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt
April 24, 2011

4/24/11

Brian,

We remembered you last night at what has become our traditional bonfire vigil. There were hundreds of bright stars visible in the clear sky. It will be our last fire until fall.

Today is Easter, and in your honor, we took the Champ up for a short flight at sunrise. It was beautiful.

We miss you deeply and will always love you.

MOM and DAD

Norie & Bob Haas
April 24, 2011

God truly called a special angel home this day in 2004, but the pain in the hearts of your mom, dad and sister is still so very strong and will never go away. It is true that HEROES live forever, and you Brian are a hero that we will never forget... Continue to rest in peace and watch over your family from above as they are truly very special people.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous
April 24, 2011

4/23/11

I walked away that evening,without a backward glance,
I didn't know that moment was going to be our last.
The last time I would hold you or see your lovely face,
The last time I would kiss you and feel your strong embrace.

So solid and so real, so vibrant and alive,
A happy face with twinkling eyes,
My fine young man, my child.
My only son, my Brian, the apple of my eye,
So cruelly taken from me, I never said good bye.

The wind that whispers through the trees,
The brightest star at night, a rainbow on a dismal day,
A shaft of golden light,
All these are signs you send to me, a message from above,
That even death can't break the bonds of Son and Mother Love....

Seven years of tears - it's hard to believe there are any left.

Love, MOM

Norie Haas
April 23, 2011

Dear Norie & family, In the quiet moments, when the hurt is hard to bear, May love become your shelter and may the beauty of Brians precious memories be your comfort. Holiday are always a bit harder. Especially with Brian's passing being on Easter this year. You are held in gentle thought and prayer. I know our Brians are looking down on their Moms from heaven. Thank you for your kind words as always. Stay strong, God Bless! Love, Ray, Nancy & family

Nancy Litz
Mother Deputy Brian Robert Litz EOW 2-7-2004
April 8, 2011