Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another holiday season passed without you, Bruce. I am sure you celebrated in heaven as you continue to watch over us.

Denver, Colorado

Anonymous

January 5, 2010

In Remembrance

Anonymous

December 31, 2009

Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby, kiss me

Fill my heart with song
And let me sing for ever more
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you

(Fly Me to the Moon,
recorded by Frank Sinatra, written by Bart Howard)

On this day, the 12th anniversary, we love you and miss you.

Anna and Hayley

November 12, 2009

Missing someone gets easier everyday. Because, even though it is one day further from the last time you saw each other, it is one day closer to the next time you will. ~ Anonymous

Remembering you, Bruce, on the twelfth anniversary of your passing.

Denver, Colorado

Anonymous

November 12, 2009

It is once again nearing the time of your passing. Time has not eased the pain but made it more real that you are forever gone from our lives. RIP, you are missed immensely.

Denver, Colorado

Anonymous

October 27, 2009

Not a season of the year goes by without thinking of your sacrfice and just how much you gave for your family, your community and the men/women in blue. It has been one of the highest honors in my life to have known and served your loving family. I know you are so very proud of them. Blessings and eternal peace to you.

D. Overall
Former Denver Police Chaplain and Friend of Family

August 6, 2009

As the days and years pass, you are missed more and more. Time does not heal the pain of that day. RIP, Bruce.

Anonymous

August 1, 2009

I will never forget the day you were killed. It was one of the most horrific day I have ever been through. My prayers are always with your wife and daughter. We miss you.

Det.Pat King
friend

July 23, 2009

Bruce, we remember you during National Police Week. You are never far from our thoughts and are sorely missed.

Bob and Terri Simonich

May 11, 2009

Happy Birthday, sure you are celebrating in heaven. It would be better if you were here!

Anonymous

February 25, 2009

Merry Christmas, wish you were here to be with your friends and loved ones.

Anonymous in Denver

Anonymous

December 25, 2008

Remembering you during the holiday season.

Anonymous

Anonymous

November 27, 2008

It was morning, and the new sun sparkled gold across the ripples of a gentle sea.
A mile from shore a fishing boat chummed the water, and the word for Breakfast Flock flashed through the air, till a crowd of a thousand seagulls came to dodge and fight for bits of food. It was another busy day beginning.
But way off alone, out by himself beyond boat and shore, Jonathan Livingston Seagull was practicing. A hundred feet in the sky he lowered his webbed feet, lifted his beak, and strained to hold a painful hard twisting curve through his wings. The curve meant that he would fly slowly, and now he slowed until the wind was a whisper in his face, until the ocean stood still beneath him.
He narrowed his eyes in fierce concentration, held his breath, forced one...single...more...inch...of...curve... Then his feathers ruffled, he stalled and fell.
Seagulls, as you know, never falter, never stall. To stall in the air is for them disgrace and it is dishonor.
But Jonathan Livingston Seagull, unashamed, stretching his wings again in that trembling hard curve---slowing, slowing, and stalling once more---was no ordinary bird.

from "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" by Richard Bach

Bruce VanderJagt was no ordinary human being. He was such a unique man that those of us who were fortunate enough to have been touched by him, will never forget his spirit, his intellect, and his striking, many times laughing, blue eyes. I only wish that his daughter had had more time shared with him. But she is now a wonderful reminder of this outstanding man.

We love you and miss you on the eleventh anniversary of your death-----Anna and Hayley

Anonymous

November 12, 2008

This day we remember you, Bruce. Know that you are never forgotten and always in our thoughts. May you rest in peace.

Bob and Terri Simonich
Parker, Colorado

Anonymous

November 12, 2008

Bruce, it's been almost eleven years since your passing and it still hurts just as much now as it did o theat dreadful day. RIP, angel in blue!

Denver, Colorado

Anonymous

November 11, 2008

Please know that there are a lot of people who still miss you greatly and wish you were here! The pain never goes away!

Denver, Colorado

Anonymous

October 10, 2008

Bruce, your eleven year anniversary will soon be here. I was talking to someone from District 3 and the person said that you are still remembered and highly respected to this day! It goes to show that a true hero is never forgotten by those who he mattered most to in the world!

RIP

Denver, Colorado

Anonymous

September 13, 2008

Bruce, we think of you often and will always remember your brave actions! You are missed greatly!

Denver, Colorado

June 20, 2008

Bruce, this is Mark your cousin, it took me a long time to write but you have never been forgotten. I remember how we used to play together as kids. Today is the anniversary of my mothers death 9 years ago. Your uncle Wallace died last December. We won't forget you and we will see you again.

Mark VanderJagt
cousin

June 9, 2008

Remembering you, Bruce, during National Law Enforcement Week. Your brave deeds will never be forgotten by your family and friends.

Denver, Colorado

May 17, 2008

Bruce,you are missed by many because of the way you touched our lives in numerous ways while you were with us. As the years pass, you are never far from our minds nor will you ever be forgotten by those who mattered to you. We only wish you were here with us, it is still sad to think that you are gone and we will never see you again on this earth.

RIP
Remembering you in Denver, CO

March 28, 2008

Bruce,
talking with some guys about good men and you came up. Saw Anna and Halee not to long ago there are good and your daughter is so big it's crazy to think how long ago you left us. We miss you and appreciate the service to us. I know you are still standing over me watching there have been sometimes I needed it. We miss you alot.

HM3 Lundy

March 19, 2008

Dear Bruce,
Your daughter is now 13! And you haven't been here to celebrate with her. She's hit many milestones, and you would be proud. She's a chip off the old block!
We love you and miss you.

March 8, 2008

Rest in peace Bruce. You are not forgotten after all of these years.

86043

March 4, 2008

Thinking of you on Christmas Day, know that you are missed by many.

Denver, Colorado

December 25, 2007