Officer Down Memorial Page

Never forgotten

LSP 1420
Louisiana State Police Retired
March 1, 2012

Remembering your sacrifice today and always. God Bless!

George, Kristin, Tayler and Andrew
March 1, 2012

Dear Andy,
I'm in college now. I didn't think I'd make it, let alone so early. I'm sorry you haven't heard from me. I'm sorry for a lot of things. It's almost been six years now, but I still can't find the words to say anything at all. I fear that, if I don't say something soon, I am doomed to the same fate as my father. You taught me how to talk, or at least how to talk about something like I knew what I was talking about. When I talked to you I felt like you understood me. I know you understood me, because you understood my father. I loved you. And I knew you loved me because you loved my father. You left me alone with him. You made me the man I am, and I should hate you for it. I should hate you for leaving an 11-year-old to hold a family together. But I can't hate you. I can't even type it out, but dad says, "What's done is done."
Mom and I were looking through pictures not too long ago. I took the ones of you and I. I look even more like dad nowadays than back then. I hope I don't sound too much like him right now, I believe his writing to be much more pretentious; not that you don't know. We still have your old file cabinet. When no one is home, sometimes I'll go through them like a child reads comics starring his favorite superhero. I'm not going to call you Superman, nor will I ever associate you with him. You were MY hero. Leave the comic book antics to amateur environmental planners who know not the taste of critter stew, the smell of wet lab, nor the treachery of the Father Winter on the slopes of Steege Hill. They have not tread on the black dirt that stained our hearts.
They cannot recall the touch of foxes, the grasp of serpents.
They know the blood, not the beast that it gave life.

We few, we happy few,
We band of brothers,
For he who sheds his blood with me today
Shall be my brother.

Dad read everybody what I wrote for you on your anniversary. I didn't want to cry.

I love you Andy, I promise. Please don't forget.

1816
January 30, 2012

Andy,

You don't know me and I never had the pleasure of meeting you. I am a recruit going through the police academy right now and an instructor assigned us a project that was called, The Heroes Project. You were the hero assigned to me. I've been reading over all of these reflections and I feel like I got to know you and the type of person you were. I just wanted to say it was an honor to write a paper about you.

RIP Brother-

Recruit
January 26, 2012

Happy Birthday AJ RIP

Louisiana State Police
Retired 1420

1420
LSP Retired
December 21, 2011

Andy- you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers, especially this holiday season. God bless all of the loved ones you left behind. May you always rest in peace.

The DelNagro Family
NYSP
November 25, 2011

Andy,

Can't help but see it everywhere you look these past few weeks. It's been ten years already; and I pray that the right people are doing whatever they have to, in order to prevent it from happening again. I still miss you on the day to day; but brother, Y2K, 9/11, it seems you were always there when things looked bad. I know many of us found strength in your presence, and I can honestly say that I didn't take it for granted. I still laugh whenever I think of us working that intersection down in the Village; even during the worst of it, we found humor in the mess that is the human race. Maybe it's time of year, I don't know; but I felt like picking scabs today. I had my I-Pod on replay as I worked around the house. The kids are both off to school now; so I often find myself alone with my thoughts; and then I end up missing you. It seems my memories of you, and the events following your death are the few things I still feel strongly about. I ended up having to eat some crow from the dog & pony crowd recently; but that's alright, hopefully I'll get my right to free speach back in a couple of months. Anyway, see if you can put together a blue & gray detail with a couple of the Port Authority guys, and watch over the City. I'm hoping this will be just another Y2K, and pass quietly. But if not, you know the deal; they'll call, and we'll come. I miss you terribly brother; be good.

1816
nysp
September 10, 2011

You once told me, "Don't worry, I got your back". Even though I haven't seen you in a long time, those words are still a comfort when things in my life get tough. Not sure if I'll ever stop missing you.

A friend
August 26, 2011

More that five years and your memory is still alive. Your courage and sacrifice echos in our hearts. You are missed and thought of often.

sz
friend
August 1, 2011

The days never get any easier. I try to remember how fortunate I have been to have you in my life as long as I did. A mother's love never dies.

Jeansperr
mom
July 4, 2011

Thinking about you today....miss you, Brother.
T

Anonymous
May 6, 2011

Andy- I'm so proud of George for all of his efforts for your benefit hockey game this Saturday. I know this is his way of dealing with that tragic day and to help keep your memory alive. I continue to pray for you, your entire family, Sue and the girls, your closest friends and your colleagues at SP HHDS. We will NEVER forget!

Kristin
May 5, 2011

AJ- continue to watch over your brothers and sisters in grey & purple. i always feel better knowing that you are watching over my dad while he is on shift. thank you!

Daugther of NYSP
April 27, 2011

A moment of silence Trooper Sperr for you and your family.

Mrs T.L.Pryme
Widow of Trooper Thomas L. Pryme NYSP
March 7, 2011

We have had the pleasure to meet your family and hear memories of what a wonderful Trooper you were. Your family honored our son with a bench in your park. Your family honors you always and our hearts are with all of them and with all of you 'our angels in heaven with purple ties' as our son's fiance' honors you... Watch over all of your fellow troopers and family. We all miss, all of you !!!!

Cheryl Lane
March 2, 2011

It is so very hard to believe it's been five years. There isn't a day we don't think of you. Although we never met in this life, it seems we have known you forever. God works in mysterious ways, huh? God Bless You, Andrew and God Bless your family.

Larry and Sally Karr
Friend
March 2, 2011

RIP Brother.

Trooper
SP Binghamton
March 1, 2011

God Bless you for making the ultimate sacrifice. I can't believe it has been 5 years. Please watch over the guys and girls on the road and on 1816.

Anonymous
March 1, 2011

Andy- your death changed so many lives. Five years later and the pain and anger from that day still linger. God Bless all of you today and always.

The DelNagro Family
NYSP
March 1, 2011

My heart aches for all who love and miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with them today.

RIP brother.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
March 1, 2011

Still and will forever hate this day. I love you-always will. Rest in peace.

Anonymous
March 1, 2011

To the Sperr Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you today on Andy's 5th Anniversary.
All our Love to you today and throughout the year.

Jim & Cindy Todeschini
March 1, 2011

Aj, it was five years ago today, the guys started coming to me to tell me of your death. I remember them gathering around my desk as we looked it up on the news site. It rocked our area hard especially with it being so soon after New Hartford PD Officer Joe Corr's death It felt like a one two punch. But, we caught and convicted those involved. Just as we were there for your family including your family of grey riders then, we are still here for them

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance
President, Genesee Valley Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance /President GV C.O.P.S.
March 1, 2011

It's hard to believe its been 5 years. No amount of time can ease the pain. I am always thinking of you all; especially at this difficult time. AJ will never be forgotten. May he watch over you today and may God bless you all.

Sherri Corr-Philipkoski
Sister, Joe Corr NHPD
February 28, 2011

Uncle A.J.,
Five years ago tomorrow, and it doesn't seem that long! I know you've been lookin down on me. I miss you so much it hurts. You will always be in my heart and my life! You mean the world to me! I'm 14 years old now and I'm graduating from the 8th grade in just a few months! You'd be really proud of me! I miss you so much! May you rest in piece.
I love you!
Sarah<3

Sarah B.
Niece
February 28, 2011