Trooper Jason Lee Manspeaker Colorado State Patrol Colorado Tuesday, January 23, 2001  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 32 of 33 of 3

Jason today we are with heavy heart due to the fact that we have last another brother in blue. We know that you have welcomed Brother David with open arms. Rest in peace Blue Angels.

Anonymous

2009-07-26

It's another year but now its Ten since we started this job. It seems the sleep comes harder or the nites are shorter. I think often that your with all of us all as we move about our lives never more than a breeze away.

Trooper
CSP PALS
2009-04-05

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
2009-02-25

Trooper Manspeaker,
On today, the 8th anniversary of your death I woud just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Colorado. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

2009-01-23

Merry Christmas, I love you and I miss you.

Steph
Spouse
2008-12-26

Jason, tonight is Christmas Eve and you were taken from your family eight years ago tonight. It is a cellibration of the birth of Christ but it is also the anniversary of when you gave the ultimate sacrifice.
God bless you family at this time of the year.

Anonymous

2008-12-24

You will never be forgotten. I hope your family is well and while I know this is a particularly tough time of the year, I know you are in Heaven and patrolling the golden streets. Rest in peace Sir. We will never forget...........

AZ Narc

2008-12-12

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden
2008-08-17

I was just laughing the other day, telling my fellow officers about some of the drunks we dealt with together. You didn't just find drunk drivers, you found the strangest ones on the road. Miss fiding those guys and laughing about those times with you. We will never forget you.

Officer Doug Steinhour
Greeley Police Department
2008-07-27

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
2008-03-06

Its been 7 years time has changed things, We're still going and "WE SHALL FINISH THE GAME" Just wanted to stop in its been awhile. Our fellow Brothers we are always here watching over you.

Trooper
Brother
2008-03-03

Jason,
You are still thought of and missed! Thank You again for your service. To your family, know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest Easy Jason!

Firefighter/Medic
BLT 1/1
2008-01-22

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2008-01-15

"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
2007-12-09

Jason-
To this day I continue to run in to people that tell me stories about how you changed their lives for the better. You went above and beyond to help your fellow man. Big J you will never be forgotten.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol
2007-11-05

Jason,

Trooper Templeton has now joined you in Heaven. Take care of him for us.

We will never forget you sacrifice! Rest in peace, we have it from here.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol
2007-10-17

Trooper, Thank You. To your family both born and sworn I wish peace. I knew Patrolman Hawkins, I was enraged and heartbroken when it came across CNN that he was murdered. I am very proud that fellow officers will hunt down and bring to justice anyone that hurts an officer. Thank you

Chief, J.M. Boyle
North Carolina DHHS-DDH Police Dept
2007-10-12

Dear Trooper Manspeaker,

Thank you for your service to your community, to your country, and in aid of your fellow fallen brother Officer Aubrey W. Hawkins, Irving, Texas P.D. all those years ago.

Your sacrifice was not in vain; those animals -- "The Texas Seven" -- were caught and I hope the charges against them included your untimely passing as you were aiding in their arrest and conviction of their shameful, thoughtless and cowardly actions.

You are rememerbered in my prayers as is your family.

I didn't know Officer Hawkins or your husband, Mrs. Manspeaker, but they were the type of men that make this world worth fighting for. Thank you for giving him to the world. My heart is with you as are my prayers.

Godspeed, Trooper Jason Lee Manspeaker. And God Bless.

You are not forgotten.

LRVirgil, Civilian
Supporter of Law Enforcement - North Texas
2007-09-29

Hey Jason, I just wanted to let you know that I miss you a lot. And Think of you all the time. I know that I was pretty young when you passed away but I still remember you and how cool of a person you were. I am now 15 years old, and a sophomore at FMHS GO WILDCATS! I still play soccer I now play on a competitive team, and the high school team. For the most part everyone is doing pretty well in the family. Mom has her days with her RA, and dad is still as ornery as ever but I still love him. Kirsten is now living in Denver, she is really happy over there, and we are all proud. Guy and Dani are still up in Wyoming and they are both doing well. Well I’ll see you someday. Hope all is well we all love and miss you! Take care of yourself. I'll keep in touch cuz.

Love, Keisha

Keisha
Cousin
2007-09-28

You are always in thoughts. Your family is are always in prayers. R.I.P. Friend.
Firefighter/EMT

BLT 1/1 Medic
2007-08-01

We still weap. I was there when we caught four of seven. One committed suicide, two fled. I still recall the evening before, but I will never forget the night after.
I'm sorry.....God bless you and your family.

Peace my brother.

2007-07-31

Six years have passed and you have not been forgotten nor will that ever happen. Your loved ones think of you every day and the Blue Family will never let your name be lost. Keep watch over your loved ones and those out on patrol, you are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-01-23

You lost your life trying to find the persons involved with the brutal slaying of a fellow officer. You are not a hero because of the way you died, you are a hero because of the way you lived. Thank you for your service, rest easy.

wife of a deputy
2007-01-23

Trooper Manspeaker: I just read of your kindness toward a fellow officer in "True Blue". I felt compelled to find out more about you. I am an aspiring State Trooper, and your story has moved me and given me added motivation to join the force. God bless you and your family.

Susan
aspiring NJ State Trooper
2007-01-16

Trooper Jason Manspeaker, I never had the honor of meeting you, however, I've been honored by meeting your wonderful wife Stepanie. What a beautiful smile she has, what a wonderful caring heart she has. I know you are proud of her. You will never be forgotten,not only by Stephanie but by others that have never met you.

Janice Starnes
wife of Sgt.Dan R. Starnes EOW 7/10/2001
2006-11-06