Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department. Rest in Peace, Officer Jensen.

Deputy Dave Windels #135
Goodhue Co. Sheriff's Office (MN)

February 23, 2006

From the first day I met you on your graduation day.
I introduced myself and told you we would train the CSPD way.
The first day of our endeavor I remember your caring side.
You had to take care of someone's pet that met a cruel demise.
Days into our journey we would do our tasks,
But in every situation you wore no mask.
Your courage and zeal spread like a fire
All of your co-workers began to admire.
There were bumps in the road to get on your own,
But our number one motto was to "always go home"
You talked of Natalie and Jeff and All
With that smile on your face you knew who you could call.
From "shots fired"calls with midget Mike, To the graveyard shift and working all night.
We all remember "turtle" and that focused drive
You goal was VNI and to that you would thrive.
We completed our journey three years ago
You were on your own and I watched you grow.
You became a detective right by my side
you sought the tough assignments you would never hide.
I knew you wouldn't let that felon continue to roam
You paid the ultimate sacrifice so I could "always go home"
The tables are turned and I have learned from you
You are truly a great person, mentor, and hero that I can say I knew.

Rest in peace (J-ROD) you will never be forgotten.

Detective Robertson
CSPD

February 23, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Jensen; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 23, 2006

May God bless your soul and may you rest in peace. Your patrol here on earth may be over but your vigilance will be forever. Condolences to Officer Jared's family and fellow officers.

First Sergeant
U.S. ARMY

February 23, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over your spirit and protect your family and fellow officers in this tragic time.

Trooper
Pa State Police

February 23, 2006

I never had the honor of meeting you, I pray that God watches over your family. You will be missed but never forgotten!

J. Loahr
Colorado Springs PD

February 23, 2006

When God Made Peace Officers

Unknown Author

When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"

And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."

He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."

He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."

The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."

"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."

"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."

"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.

"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."

"You're a genius." said the angel.

The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.

February 23, 2006

Our sincerest & most heartfelt condolences to the Jensen Family & My Brothers & Sisters of The Colorado Springs Police Department for your loss.

The following is a Fallen Officer's Prayer I found while visiting the N.Y.P.D. Museum & Ground Zero in 2005.

Fallen Officer's Prayer

I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
My Name For All Eternity.
Recorded Here At This Hallowed Place.
Alas, My Name, No More My Face.
'In The Line of Duty' I Hear Them Say.
My Family Now The Price To Pay.
My Folded Flag Stained With Their
Tears.
We Only Had Those Few Short Years.
The Badge No Longer On My Chest.
I Sleep Now In Eternal Rest.
My Sword I Pass To Those Behind And
Pray They Keep This Thought In Mind.
I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
And With A Heavy Heart And Bended
Knee, I Ask For All Here From The
Past...
Dear God, Let My Name Be The Last.

Det. Jenson's brave & selfless actions epitomize why we, as Cops, run directly into the danger that the people we've sworn to protect are running away from... Because we choose to!

Rest In Peace Jared. May God Watch Over Your Family.

Officer David Jacober, #1852
Pueblo (CO) Police Department
w/Cpl. Melissa Jacober, P.P.D.
& Family

Officer David Jacober
Pueblo (CO) Police Department

February 23, 2006

Thank You officer Jensen for your service to the Community may you never be forgotten "Fallen but not Forgotten"

Vince Granillo
Civilian

February 23, 2006

AFTER RECENTLY RETIRING FROM THE POLICE DEPT. AFTER 39 YEARS AND LIVING IN FLORISSANT, COLORADO FEEL CLOSE TO OFFICER JENSEN. IN ALL MY CAREER I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO TOUCHED BY THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF A FELLOW OFFICER. MY HEART REACHES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS.

LT. GARY SCZEPANIK (RET)
SAYREVILLE POLICE DEPT. (N.J.)

February 23, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Jensen. Thank you for your service, RIP.

mjw643

February 23, 2006

Another senseless tragedy caused by a filthy selfish coward. Another true heros' life taken long before his time.
My sincere condolences to family, friends and co-workers.
Your in the hands of our maker now beloved brother. Be at peace mate.

Senior Constable
South Australia police

February 23, 2006

Thank you Officer Jensen for your commitment in keeping our community safe. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and extended family at the CSPD.
For those who put their lives on the line every day and do the thankless job - THANK YOU & GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Anonymous

February 23, 2006

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of this hero. Family and fellow officers will get through this, but it will take time and support from one another. I have recently moved to the Colorado Springs area and it is apparent to me that officers like Jared Jensen and the rest of your department, along with the El Pasco County Sheriff's Dept., are working hard to make this the wonderful place it is to live and enjoy life. Be proud....we are!

Det. Pat Richie, Retired
Ravalli County Sheriff's Dept., Hamilton, Montana

February 23, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

February 23, 2006

To the Jenson family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Officer Jensen died doing what he loved and he will be remembered for his selfless service and his ultimate sacrifice. My prayers are with you.

Bobbie House

February 23, 2006

Served with Courage, died with Honor. Rest easy brother. Your family is in our prayers.

p.o.
Chicago Police Department

February 23, 2006

Officer Jensen, thank-you for your service. My family is hurting for your family, and they are in our prayers. The Park County Sheriff's Office offers its condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Detective Corporal Dean Morgan
Park County, Colorado-- Sheriff's Office

February 23, 2006

God Bless you Jared. It was awesome meeting and sharing with you. CSPD is a fortunate Agency to have had you among their ranks.

Until we meet again Jared...... GOD BLESS.

Deputy Don Gardner
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

February 23, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked alot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Deputy Doug Zurek
Teller County Sheriff's Office

February 23, 2006

Thank you for your brave service too keep us safe in Colorado Springs you will not be forgotten God speed Officer Jensen. Eric and Gina rogers

rogers family

February 23, 2006

Thank you for your courage and service! Our hearts go out to your family and fellow officers. Rest in Peace.

Gunnison Police Department
Gunnison, CO

February 23, 2006

Thank you for your brave service tp keep us safe in Colorado Springs you will not be forgotten God speed Officer Jensen. Eric and Gina rgers

rogers family

February 23, 2006

I AM SORRY I DIDN'T ADD THIS TO MY PREVIOUS REFLECTION.
D J RAVEN, MYSELF AND THE STAFF OF THE CHAUFFEUR INTERNET RADIO, WANT TO SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO OFFICER JENSEN'S FAMILY AND HIS BROTHER AND SISTERS IN UNIFORM. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU AND KNOW YOU ARE SAFE IN THE ARMS OF GOD AND THAT YOU WILL WALK A HEAVENLY BEAT IN HEAVEN.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL YOU SERVED OUR PEOPLE WELL
REST IN PEACE

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

February 23, 2006

A Part Of America Died,

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect, Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court, With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids, And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast, To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today, In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors, A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street, And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.

*anonymous*

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

February 23, 2006