Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Merry Christmas Brian. We love and miss you so very much.

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt

December 25, 2011

12/24/11

Brian,

Eight years ago, you worked 6P to 6A on your very last Christmas Eve. I remember calling you at midnight to wish you a Merry Christmas. How I wish I could call you tonight. I miss you.

Love, Mom

Norie Haas

December 24, 2011

Bri,

I baked a batch of your favorite Christmas cookies last night. How I wish you were here to eat them as fast as they came out of the oven. So many memories of past Christmas's. It will never be the same.

Dad and I miss and love you so very much.

Love, Mom

Norie Haas

December 11, 2011

8/5/11

Brian,

Remembering our last family fishing trip to Ten Thousand Islands. It was in August, 2003, just before you started crossover classes at the academy. It seems like a lifetime ago, and that scares me. The memories of your 21 years are precious, there will be no more, and I don't want to forget a single detail.

You are in my thoughts daily, but some days you are all I can think about. I miss you so much.

Love, Mom

Norie Haas
Mother

August 5, 2011

Just was thinking about you this morning (as I do - so often) We love you and miss you!!! Keep soaring proudly! Kisses! Aunt Trish & Uncle Allen

Aunt Trish
Aunt/of EOW Deputy

July 20, 2011

Just wanted to let you know we have not forgotten you, and to let your parents know that we are thinking of them during this difficult time. As parents we will never forget you Deputy Haas. Keep watch over your parents they miss you everyday, every minute you will never be forgotten.
Norie and Bob, we think of you often and love you lots....

Connie Barker

April 28, 2011

Brian.....We are with you today....but, better yet (YOU) are with us..Hard to believe it's been so long, but - then again.....you are in our hearts every day! Miss you! Love you bunches.....
Aunt Trish & Uncle Allen.....

Trisha & Allen

April 24, 2011

Brian, Seven years is such a long time. We think of you everyday, mostly happy thoughts, some sad thoughts that your no longer here to share memories with your family. So much has happened over the years. We love and miss you very much! Happy Easter! Love you always Aunt Bonnie

Bonnie Cannedy
Aunt

April 24, 2011

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