Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

4/24/11

Brian,

We remembered you last night at what has become our traditional bonfire vigil. There were hundreds of bright stars visible in the clear sky. It will be our last fire until fall.

Today is Easter, and in your honor, we took the Champ up for a short flight at sunrise. It was beautiful.

We miss you deeply and will always love you.

MOM and DAD

Norie & Bob Haas

April 24, 2011

God truly called a special angel home this day in 2004, but the pain in the hearts of your mom, dad and sister is still so very strong and will never go away. It is true that HEROES live forever, and you Brian are a hero that we will never forget... Continue to rest in peace and watch over your family from above as they are truly very special people.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

April 24, 2011

4/23/11

I walked away that evening,without a backward glance,
I didn't know that moment was going to be our last.
The last time I would hold you or see your lovely face,
The last time I would kiss you and feel your strong embrace.

So solid and so real, so vibrant and alive,
A happy face with twinkling eyes,
My fine young man, my child.
My only son, my Brian, the apple of my eye,
So cruelly taken from me, I never said good bye.

The wind that whispers through the trees,
The brightest star at night, a rainbow on a dismal day,
A shaft of golden light,
All these are signs you send to me, a message from above,
That even death can't break the bonds of Son and Mother Love....

Seven years of tears - it's hard to believe there are any left.

Love, MOM

Norie Haas

April 23, 2011

Dear Norie & family, In the quiet moments, when the hurt is hard to bear, May love become your shelter and may the beauty of Brians precious memories be your comfort. Holiday are always a bit harder. Especially with Brian's passing being on Easter this year. You are held in gentle thought and prayer. I know our Brians are looking down on their Moms from heaven. Thank you for your kind words as always. Stay strong, God Bless! Love, Ray, Nancy & family

Nancy Litz
Mother Deputy Brian Robert Litz EOW 2-7-2004

April 8, 2011

Brian, Happy Birthday! We love and miss you so much. Aunt Bonnie

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt

March 3, 2011

Brian,

Today would have been your 28th birthday. I still remember when you first came into our shop as a young kid wanting to learn to shoot. I have no doubt you would have continued to be the same fine young man today that you were then. We will never forget you and will always miss you. Watch out for your mom and dad today. Although they miss you every day, today is one of the hard ones.

Kathryn Bergquist
Friend

March 3, 2011

Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. I met your parents at Parent's Retreat, both are great people. I know the loss they feel. I am sure they will try to make today a happy day even though they are hurting.
Rest in peace and know that you are loved and missed.

Darlene Jones
Mother/Cpl. Mark D. Jones, EOW 2/27/05

March 3, 2011

3/2/11

Brian,

Tomorrow I will celebrate and remember your birth, 28 years ago. I will eat some of your favorite foods, do some of the things you loved to do, and be thankful that you are my son. In your honor, the special babies in our area born on your birthday, will receive a small gift from the Haas Family. I cannot help but wonder where in life you would be today.

All my love, Mom

Norie Haas

March 2, 2011

1/2/11

Brian,

The new year is a painful reminder of how long you have been away from us. Looking back I realize how much you have missed, and wonder where you would be today. I will always love and forever miss you.

Mom

Norie Haas

January 2, 2011

12/29/10

Bri,

I'm sure the hug you gave my in my dream early this morning was a Christmas present from you. I tried to stay asleep so you wouldn't go away. Miss you so much.

Love, Mom

Norie Haas

December 29, 2010

Brian,
Man its been a long time brother. So many things have changed and so many new faces around the office. A couple months ago I got train a new young deputy and he reminded me a lot of you. Eager and fast paced. I think about you as I put on my warrior outfit each day and prepare for battle. Although I am now a supervisor, I would have still loved to be working with you. Every call I respond to I think of you, I am truly doing the best job in the world and you are doing it with me. With every shift, every call on the radio, I heard your voice and your call sign say "157 go ahead". Man I miss your brother, please continue to keep us safe.

Sgt. Joshua Woods
Hendry County Sheriff's Office

December 28, 2010

Brian, Merry Chistmas Brian. Your presence is missed everyday, but especially around the holidays. We love and miss you very much. Aunt Bonnie

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt

December 25, 2010

12/24/10

Brian,

You will be in our hearts as we celebrate Christmas with Amanda and her precious family. We miss you more with each passing day.

Love, Mom and Dad

Norie Haas

December 24, 2010

11/14/10

Brian,

I shot the South FL Charity Match this weekend. It was the first time my race gun has been out of the safe in months. You were always such a big part of that match; constructing stages, working as a range officer, and shooting the match. Your absence this weekend was felt by many.

Our family continues to grow. Amanda and Mike had a beautiful little boy last month, they named him Evan Brian. He has dark hair and blue eyes like you. Rest assured that he will know all about his Uncle Brian.

I will always love you and forever miss you.

Mom

Norie Haas

November 14, 2010

8/15/10

Bri,

I loved your visit in my dream last night, it was a great birthday present. I miss you so much and will always love you.

Mom

Norie Haas

August 15, 2010

Hey Kiddo...... fireworks are flying and I'm thinking of you.....you are in our hearts and I think of often - imagine, the strength you give to me (and others) - just not enough time, but more than enough for your commrands.... you have a few more officers to show "them" the way... (recently 2 tampa officers shot)- - at the gates .... be proud and show them the way- they too have wings.....(so their wings are shinny- & new) -- show them them ropes and Fly- baby, fly.....Love you and miss you--ok, kisses to you and your wings.. feeling you!
- love that! Kisses

Trisha & Allen
Aunt & Uncle

July 4, 2010

Dear Brian, Our son Josh Died 10 days after you. Similar cases. I have met your parents through C.O.P.S. as you already know they are wonderful people. I wanted to share with you we finally had the wonderful experience of becoming grandparents. Our little Jaina has the same birth date as you. How special is that? Send your parents a hug. God Bless Jean Blyler

Jean Blyler
mom

April 28, 2010

Hey Brian.....It's alot to take in, that it has been so long....We celebrated your birthday, as you know....and honored you yesterday...Thinking of you (always)- I know you are close, because I feel your love when I'm talking with other Officers and their families who had loses....Thank you for giving me strength! You are so loved and with the angels.....I wear my wings for you! Stay close - I'm loving you! Aunt Trisha

Aunt Trish
Aunt & Uncle

April 25, 2010

Brian, It's hard to believe six years have gone by since we've seen you. Please look after your family. We love and miss you so very much. Love Always, Aunt Bonnie

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt

April 24, 2010

Brian,

It's hard to believe it's been six years since we've seen your smiling face. I still remember like it was yesterday. Watch over your Mom and Dad today. They love you so. You were and still are a son to be proud of.

Kathie Bergquist
Friend

April 23, 2010

4/23/2010

Bri,

It's hard to believe that last hug and "Love you Mom", was six years ago. It feels like yesterday. Dad and I miss you so much.

Love, Mom

Norie Haas

April 23, 2010

3/3/2010

Brian,

As I begin, it is 10:09 PM, and exactly 27 years ago you were born. Dad and I were determined to make today a happy one, a day to celebrate the short time we had together. I can't say we were entirely successful, as the thought of not having you here to celebrate more then twenty-one birthdays with your family is very sad. It also was a day to wonder where you would be, what you would be doing, and what you would look like had your life not been taken so young. Dad had to fly tonight, so instead of having a big "birthday" dinner in your honor, I made some pancakes. When you and Amanda were little, you both liked the occasional nights that we had breakfast for dinner. It was even better when you could talk me into making pancakes. With that memory in mind, I ate way too many pancakes, (swimming in syrup), and washed it all down with a big glass of milk.

Your best friend, Doug, got married last month. Dad and I, Manda, Mike, and Kaitlyn all flew to Texas for the wedding. It was very emotional. There were over a dozen Groomsmen and Ushers, but the Best MAn was there only in spirit. That's because you were the Honorary Best Man. There was a picture of you at the church and your name was in the program. It meant so much to us that Doug included you in his wedding. While we were in Texas, we went by the old neighborhood, the school, and even the community pool where you and Amanda spent so much time on the swim team. There are so many good meories from the years we lived in Texas.

Back in Florida, Dad and I attended graduation at the Academy. One of the C.O.'s from H.C.S.O. attended the crossover on scholarship from your Memorial Trust. He got an award for the highest GPA in his class. We were very proud that we had been able to help him attend school. The ceremony brought back memories of your graduations, and reminded us of how proud we were when you got the Top Gun in your class. We also got to see many of your friends at the graduation.

Six years ago, on your 21st birthday, you worked a 6:00PM - 6:00 AM shift. How I wish we had a big celebration that year, but you didn't want one. I made a cake for you, and most of your presents were either law enforcement gear, or something for the new house you were waiting to close on. How drastically everything changed a few weeks later.

Happy Birthday my precious son. I love you and miss you terribly.

Mom

Norie Haas

March 3, 2010

Brian,
Happy Birthday. It's hard to believe you would have been 27 today. I often wonder what your life would have been like if you were still alive. I know you would have done great things and accomplished much. A coworker of mine son died in a car accident today on your birhtday. My heart just breaks for the heartache that family is going through. Please look after him. We love and miss you so very much. Aunt Boniie

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt

March 3, 2010

Happy Birthday partner, I miss you so much. So many things have changed, but no matter what I think of you every single day! I wish I would have taken that call.

Love, Your partner T. Arnold

Tiffany Arnold

March 3, 2010

12/31/09

Bri,

It's hard to believe this was our sixth Christmas without you. Though we've come a long way from those first couple of very painful holidays, your absence still brings much heart ache. How we wish you were with us as we shared Christmas with Amanda and her family. One of Kaitlyn's presents was a handmade wooden toy of yours, saved all these years for the children you never had a chance to father. Kaitlyn would have loved her Uncle Brian so much, just as you would have loved her.

It is New Years Eve, always a good time for reflection. So much has happened since April 24, 2004. Many of the amazing events in our lives are bittersweet, tinged with saddness that you are not here to share them with your family.

Though we cannot be together, you will always be loved and forever missed. We are proud of you, our son.

Mom and Dad

Norie and Bob Haas
Parents

December 31, 2009