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To Trooper Zachariah Templeton, his family and his fellow officers with the Colorado State Patrol:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Trooper Templeton’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Trooper Templeton and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
2009-10-12

Still miss you Zach, always will. Rest well my friend

deb

2009-10-09

May you rest in peace Zach. You will forever be remembered. Thank you for all you did. May god bless your family and your beautiful little girl. God Bless you Zach, God Bless.

Troopers Wife
Colorado State Patrol
2009-01-25

I am so sorry Zach and always will be.That day will be burned into the fibers of my whole being forever. I miss you and wish that we could have recovered together. I will always love and respect you! Thank you for your sacrifice brother, you have made the a safer place for us all. It was a horrible thing that happened but it was an HONOR to be there with you!! I think of you daily brother!!! Forever your PAL!!!

Scott Hinshaw

trooper
colorado state patrol
2008-12-25

I am so sorry Zach and always will be.That day will be burned into the fibers of my whole being forever. I miss you and wish that we could have recovered together. I will always love and respect you! Thank you for your sacrifice brother, you have made the a safer place for us all. It was a horrible thing that happened but it was an HONOR to be there with you!! I think of you daily brother!!! Forever your PAL!!!

Scott Hinshaw

trooper
colorado state patrol
2008-12-25

Sometimes you get the bad guy and sometimes he gets you. I just can't find
the words to tell you how sorry I am you are having to deal with all this sadness.
Thinking of all of you, especially the little daughter, on this one year anniversary.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

2008-10-12

To Trooper Templeton and and his loved ones:

On this the first anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Trooper Templeton. I am praying for solace for your family today and each day of their journey as survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Trooper Templeton gave to his community and the citizens of Colorado, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 12, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Phylllis Loya
mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
2008-10-12

AS WE APPROACH THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY IT HASNT GOTTEN ANY EASIER ZACH. YOU ARE STILL MISSED GREATLY AND I HOPE YOU ARE AT PEACE MY FRIEND. NOW AND ALWAYS FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES.

DEB ORTON

2008-10-10

Zach its been almost a year,and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss seeing you on those Saturdays I teach Alive-At-25. Thanks for all the laughs and memory. You will never be forgotten.

R-42
Colorado State Patrol
2008-10-02

Zach has been gone nearly a year now. And he is still missed dearly. He was someone to be loved and respected on and off of patrol. We still think about him daily. And our prayers go out to his Mom, Dad, little Brother and his beautiful daughter. And a heartfelt thank you goes out from his Aunt Katie to all of the officers and family members that give of their time and sometimes their lives to make this world we live in a little more sane and a lot more safe. We Love and Miss you Zach!

Kate Diller
Zachariah's Aunt
2008-09-13

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. RIP.

Anonymous

2008-09-10

happy birthday zach, you are always in my thoughts and will forever be missed.

deb o
friend
2008-08-19

As you know the in memory sign of you, to drive safely has been installed. It is sitting off highway 85 going south at intersection 144th Ave. Got it as close to the cemetary as I could. You will never be forgotten! Those of you that read this please stop by there some time if you can, Thank You!

Mysti Garcia
Friend
2008-05-30

Miss having you around dude.

Doug, Teresa, Samantha & Holly, You are always in our thoughts.

S-16
Colorado State Patrol
2008-05-13

6 months have passed, seems so fast but yet so slow. My thoughts and prayers are constant. Your headstone arrived yesterday and as you know it is beautiful! Always on our minds and forever in our hearts!

Mysti Garcia
Friend
2008-05-01

I WATCHED THE NEWS, FELT THE PAIN, AND MISS MY BROTHER IN ARMS. MAY THE GOOD LORD WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY, AND YOU ARE IN THE GOOD LORDS ARM NOW, AND FOREVER...I HAVE FELT THE PAIN OF LOSING A BROTHER TOO MANY TIMES. YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, AND MAY THE GOOD LORD WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY.
GOD BLESS YOU ZACH.

SR.HARBOR PATROL OFFICER III RETIRED
PORT OF LONG BEACH HARBOR PATROL
2008-04-14

Trooper Templeton

The young man who struck you that horrible day has been sentenced. The young man was remorseful, and apologetic, however that does not bring you back. There were alot of tears in that courtroom for you Zach. Trooper Hinshaw may be one of the bravest people I know because he was able to stand there and talk about that incident and forgive the person that hit you and him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the Hinshaw family. I pass your picture often in the academy hanging on the wall with the other fallen troopers and I always say alittle prayer. I didn't know you, but a fellow law enforcement officer is always a brother!! REST IN PEACE....

SPD, 0201

2008-03-07

Zach

Well lil brother its taken me awhile to get here and do this. I hate it but it is one of the evils of the job we do. There isnt much to say except you can rest now. We will forever watch your little one turn into a lady and we know you are watching to. But rest now cause your walk in hell is over. Thank you for the amazing memories that you left for me. I never will forget!

Trooper
Colo State Patrol
2008-03-03

Rest easy now Fellow Trooper, your work is over, we will carry on the Fight. Prayers to the family

Trooper
New York State Police
2008-02-29

Trooper Templeton,

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

Explorer Matt Piper
Larimer County Sheriff's Office
2008-01-31

I never met you, Zach, but I know we have had to pass in the halls of the Academy at one time or another. Your loss is felt by so many; your family, peers, and especially your daughter, for whom I feel the most heartbreak. I'm proud to wear the same uniform. You are a true hero, and I can only hope the rest of us will do you proud. Keep watch over us....
you will live on forever in those who love you.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol
2008-01-12

rest in peace brother. we'll continue the battle for you. God speed.

Trooper
Utah Highway Patrol
2008-01-03

To The Family of Trooper Zachariah Templeton:

Our thoughts are with you all and I know through this difficult time you will get through it like my daughter Angelica & I (Wanda) did When Trp. Jose A. Rosado passed on 1/24/2007. Remember this phase "Remember the Blessing you had, never the losses." That is what help us everyday of our life.

Love: Wanda & Angelica Rosado

2007-11-26

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

2007-11-21

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-12