On March 1, 2006 at approximately 12:05 pm, New York State Trooper Andrew J. Sperr encountered a suspicious vehicle on the Lowe Road in the Town of Big Flats, New York. Unbeknownst to him, the two male occupants of the vehicle had just robbed the Chemung Canal Bank in Big Flats. The bank robbers had left a vehicle in a parking area off the Lowe Road and were on their way to change vehicles when Trooper Sperr observed them. Trooper Sperr followed them into the parking area and as he approached their vehicle, the passenger fired at him. Trooper Sperr was immediately struck twice by gunfire, but despite his wounds, he drew his issue sidearm and returned fire. During the ensuring gun battle, Trooper Sperr managed to hit both suspects. Trooper Sperr received two additional gunshot wounds before the assailants fled. Trooper Sperr succumbed to his wounds at the shooting scene. MORE |
SAVE THE DATE!
10K run 3K run/walk
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of
Chemung County Sherrif's Deputy
Jeffrey T. Alexander
E.O.W. 6/12/11
Sperr Memorial Park Committee
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of
Trooper Kevin P. Dobson
E.O.W. 3/26/011
Sperr Memorial Park Committee
March 1, 2012
They say there is a reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time nor reason
Will change the way we feel
For no-one knows the heartache
That lies behind our smiles
No-one knows how many times
We have broken down and cried
We want to tell you something
So there won't be any doubt
You're so wonderful to think of
But so hard to be without
Andrew J. Sperr
12/21/72 - 3/1/06
Rest in Peace
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The latest addition to the park "The Crooker Tree". To read the full story about this tree stump CLICK HERE. The new park sign dedicated on September 25, 2009 represents eight aspects of AJ's life. CLICK HERE to learn more about each panel. |
