Officer Down Memorial Page

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

Officer 11169
January 26, 2012

Rest in peace Travis,you served well and made everyone proud.sorry we never got to get back togather but we will meet again some day

Com.B.L.Sass (ret)
Demarco Pvt.Police
November 18, 2011

Rest in peace Travis,you served well and made everyone proud.sorry we never got to get back togather but we will meet again some day

Com.B.L.Sass
Demarco Pvt.Police
November 18, 2011

Just wanted you to know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. And there isn't a day that goes by that I (we) don't think of you and we miss you so very very much.XOXOXOXOXO. Thank you so very much for leaving such an awesome Colorado family to help us make it through each day and minute without you. Nikita is doing fine and she has brought us alot of enjoyment. We hope that Aspen is okay also sorry that we don't have her also.Just watch over all of your wonderful Colorado family and the rest of your family also and keep them on the right path of there journey in life okay.And if any of us need a nudge to get us back on the right way or to change the one we are onthat is wrong let us know. Take care and enjoy. Tell Mom AND Dad Hi from me and that I love you and them very much and alll the rest of our family and friends that are in heaven also. Till we can be together again someday and I can tell you then just know how very much you are loved and missed each and everyday.

MOM AND DAD
EOW 6-29-2004
April 19, 2011

Deputy Sass - Two Fridays ago, I stood in the State Assembly hall when they voted on a motion in regards to next month's Peace Officers Memorial week. Your name was one of the almost 250 read off. Thank you for your service to the people of Larimer County and the State of Colorado. You are not forgotten. May God Grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)
May 3, 2010

Travis - I still think of you often and miss you so much! There are so many things about you that will never be forgotten. Your smile and hugs are etched in my memory forever!

SLE
March 18, 2009

RIP.Your tour of duty ended too soon.But now continue your tour of duty in God's embrace watching over your loved ones.

Doris
September 22, 2008

Today marks 4 years since the day you took your wings
and joined St. Michaels team. Always remembered. ALWAYS

Mother of a Police Officer
June 29, 2008

What a tradegy! Thank you for your service and dedicagtion. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police officer
June 29, 2008

"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
December 9, 2007

Travis you are still missed and thought of by the boys from Egan. We will all see you someday for a reunion, where we can reminist of the years we grew up together.

Friend from hometown SD
December 8, 2007

Three years have passed and you have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
June 28, 2007

G-d Bless.

June 1, 2007

Deputy Sass you will always be remembered and never forgotten, thank you for your service to the state of Colorado. To your family I share your pain, we do have all the memories of our boys, and one day will see them again. Today is a hard day as is many without them, know that I will be thinking of you.

Connie Barker Fort Walton Beach, Fl
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04 Prattville, Al
June 29, 2006

May you Rest in Peace and may Our Lord continue to wrap His Arms around your loved ones, friends and your brother and sister LEOs.

June 29, 2006

You are a bright light that your death cannot
extinguish. Still remembering you after two years.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

June 29, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as they remember that tragic day 2 years ago. May they know the love and care of God as they mark this anniversary of your death. Rest in peace, sir, and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04
June 28, 2006

Gone but never forgotten my Brother

Deputy C.Fell
Larimer County Sheriff
June 20, 2006

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department
May 28, 2006

As the years go by, "Amazed" always makes me think about the day you left. I'll see you on the other side someday.

Brandon Johnson
Loveland Police Department
January 13, 2006

Rest in Peace, Deputy Sass. You are not forgotten, brother.

GodSpeed.

Police Sergeant
Metro-Boston, Massachusetts
August 23, 2005

We are still remembering you and
your tremendous sacrifice. You are a bright light that your death cannot
distinguish.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
"Blessed are those who mourn
for they will be comforted."
"Blessed are the meek
for they will inherit the earth."
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
for they will be filled."
"Blessed are the merciful
for they will be shown mercy."
"Blessed are the pure in heart
for they will see God."
"Blessed are the peacemakers
for they will be called Sons of God."
"Blessed are those who are
presecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kindgdom of Heaven.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 21, 2005

to the family, friends and co-workers of Travis...we are sorry for your loss. we lost two within a short time and know how painful this is for everyone. please know all are in our thoughts and prayers. rest easy now, Travis, for your brothers and sisters will carry on for you.

lmp
cpd
May 18, 2005

To all of Travis' family, friends, and co-workers, The Front Range Chaplains (Police/Fire Chaplains affiliated with the Longmont Police and Fire Departments) will honor Travis at the 8th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Service at 1100 hours on Sunday, May 15, at Faith Community Lutheran Church, 9775 Ute Highway 66 in Longmont. Our service will coincide with services in Washington, D.C. and we hope you will be able to join us this year. The service is open to law enforcement personnel, our family and friends, as well as citizens. Lunch will be served after the service, thanks to the Knights of Columbus, for all Law Enforcement personnel and our families. Uniforms welcome.

Det. D. Suess
Longmont P.D., Colorado
May 6, 2005

Travis,

Gone from our sight, but forever in our hearts.

You are deeply missed.

Charmaine Ransom
Spouse of LSCO Deputy
April 21, 2005