State of Colorado: Governor Bill Ritter

Press Release - Oct 13, 2007

OFFICE OF GOV. RITTER, JR.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SATURDAY, OCT. 13, 2007

 

CONTACT

Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370

 

GOV. RITTER STATEMENT ON DEATH OF COLORADO STATE PATROL TROOPER ZACHARIAH TEMPLETON

 

Gov. Bill Ritter issued the following statement today regarding the death of CSP Trooper Zachariah Templeton:

 

"On behalf of the people of Colorado, it is with profound sadness that I extend my condolences to the family of Colorado State Patrol Trooper Zachariah Templeton.

 

"Trooper Templeton served the public with honor and distinction. His tragic death in the line of duty reminds us all of the sacrifices that law officers make every day to protect us and keep us safe.

 
"All of Colorado mourns this loss, and we offer our prayers, thoughts and sympathies to Trooper Templeton's family and his colleagues at the Colorado State Patrol and Department of Public Safety."