Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was thinking about the past today, and you wandered through my thoughts and recollections. It is hard to believe that it has been almost twenty years since your brave and honorable death in the line of duty. You have my utmost and sincere respect. Rest in peace, Bruce...

J.K. Rawson
Retired

May 16, 2017

Merry Christmas in heaven, you're sorely missed.

Anonymous
Denver, C)

December 22, 2016

"In the simple performance of duty, we honor your deed."

You are not forgotten. You are always loved.

Anna & Hayley

November 12, 2016

Though the years have slowly passed, your absence is still felt. It's been 19 years since you were taken from us. Missing you today as I do every day.

Bob

November 12, 2016

Remembering you always, Bruce. Sorely missed forever.

Anonymous

November 12, 2016

you will never be forgotten...

Michele

October 28, 2016

May God comfort your family, co-workers and friends. Thank you for your bravery and dedication to duty. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten. God bless you!

Deputy Kent J. Sundrup
Denver Sheriff Department

May 27, 2016

We miss you especially today as it would have been your 66th birthday. Your sweet daughter will be 21 years old tomorrow!

Our love,
A & H

A & H

February 25, 2016

Rest in peace, Bruce.

Always in our hearts,
Anna and Hayley

AMV

November 12, 2015

For some moments in life there are no words. Missing you always, Bruce.

Anonymous

November 11, 2015

Dearest Bruce,
We missed celebrating your 65th birthday with you today. Your darling Hayley is celebrating her 20th tomorrow. You would be so proud of her.
Love you always.

Anna

February 26, 2015

Rest easy sir. I just saw your beautiful wife and infant daughter on a show. Your wife is amazing. May God Bless them

Heather Duncan
Ross County Ohio Sheriffs Department

February 2, 2015

I remember when I first met Bruce at a card game at another fellow officers house, what a special human being. Iam blessed to have known this man. Dan Rodarte retired Deputy Sheriff

Daniel Rodarte Retired Deputy Sheriff
Denver Sheriff Dept.

January 3, 2015

You are missed and always in our prayers.

George
Retired Denver Police Dept.

November 18, 2014

BVJ, we love you and miss you dearly.

Anna & Hayley

November 13, 2014

In the Simple Performance of Duty
In the simple performance of duty,
he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.
In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.
In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.
In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave hero went to his grave.
In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.
Never judge or regret, what he did, in the simple performance of duty.

Remembering you on the 17th year of your passing. Gone but never forgotten.

B&T
Denver, CO

November 12, 2014

Where has the time gone? It's been 17 years since you were taken from us. I still think of you and try to act with honor and dignity doing this job. You never knew that, but you taught me a lot about these very things. Listening to your brothers speak of you gives me such a sense of pride. Your Marine Corp just celebrated their 239th birthday. Happy Birthday Marine. Today is Veterans Day. Thank you for your service to our great nation. Tomorrow is the anniversary of your death. Thank you for your dedication and service to the citizens of Denver. You are missed every day Bruce.

RLS
DCSO

November 11, 2014

Bruce,

You had a remarkable life and career that was taken much to early. I am proud of you as a man and your service to your country. I also cherished the times we spent in the Academy together and am proud of your unwavering courage under fire. You are an example of everything that is good in this country and your legacy lives on through your daughter.

Lt. David Shear
Denver Police Department

November 11, 2014

Never forget you, Bruce. You absence still affects so many and you are missed more than you will ever know.

Anonymous in Denver, CO

November 8, 2014

The tree for Officer Bruce VanderJagt in Wallace Park grows, and we the citizens still remember you and your heroic sacrifice, and the family you left behind. God bless you, A&H, and please know that the people of Denver do not forget your husband and father.

Denver Person

September 12, 2014

Happy 64th, BVJ. We love you and miss you.
Your HayleyBug will be celebrating her 19th tomorrow.

Anna

February 25, 2014

Bruce, we think of you often. It is hard to believe it has been 16+ years. I still remember our last conversation at our family reunion about our time in the Marine Corps. I always enjoyed talking with you and always admired you. Thanks for your service and heroism. You will always be remembered...

Stephen and Kimberly Branch
Family

January 25, 2014

Hard to believe its been 16 years. You are thought of and missed
everyday. I know how proud you would be of HL and what a fantastic job AM has done to raise such a great lady. Thank you for your service and especially thank you for always having a cold Ankersteam in the fridge. Miss ya bro!!!

Jimbo
Family

November 13, 2013

16 yrs ago you were taken, but you remain in our hearts today. Many of your fellow officers are friends of mine, and they have shared how much you meant. I never met you, but you have changed my life, my passions, and how I view others...

JW
Anonymous

November 13, 2013

16 years ago today you were taken from us. You are sorely missed every day.

Anonymous
Anonymous

November 12, 2013