Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P !!! BROTHER !!!!

Mortimer J Keane RET PO
NYPD

July 4, 2023

A true hero. May his sacrifice never be forgotten. RIP.

Det Patrick McNerney
Port Authority PD (Retired)

October 11, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 10, 2020

Dear Rooney Family,

I am so sorry for you loss so many years ago. I have read multiple articles about the shooting and it really hit hard. I sat up late at night researching the shooting and the defendants involved.

I too lost a dear friend and neighbor North Carolina State Highway Patrol Master Trooper Kevin Conner. He was murdered by an offender on probation here during a traffic stop. I was sad and angry. The case for his justice is still pending.

I will be supervising one of the defendants in the case that was recently paroled by the NY Parole Board. I have supervised many people in my short career but none that has murdered a Parole Officer. In my honest opinion he should’ve never been set free. I will supervise him to the best of my ability and he will be strictly supervised for as long as I have the case. Rest In Peace Parole Officer Rooney, we will take it from here.

“Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭13:2-4

Probation/Parole Officer Andrew Watts
NCDPS Division of Community Corrections

October 2, 2020

Think of Brian often a genuinely good guy.

Mitchell j Wnorowski
His sister is married to my bestman.

June 10, 2020

Dear Parole Officers, Brian’s sisters wish to thank you so very much for the love and support you have shown to Brian’s memory over these many years. A heartfelt thank you to those Officers who honor his grave every single year since Brian passed. We are so truly grateful that you all continue to think of him. Having just visited his grave today the flags and flowers have brightened his grave once again thanks to you. May God always watch over each of you and may He keep you safe.

Family
Brian’s Sisters

October 9, 2019

Rest in peace Parole Officer Rooney.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2019

My former partner of almost 3 years was assassinated on 10 October 1985 in Jamaica Queens New York. He was the victim of a contract killing placed by a drug kingpin Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols who Brian had arrested on parole violations. I think of Brian all the time. He was a kind, sociable , hard working Parole Officer and amateur magician who enjoyed preforming magic tricks to staff as well as the children of his Parolee's. Upon Brian's death he left behind his wife Susan and 18 month old son Thomas. Brian is buried at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury New York.

Retired Bureau Chief Alan Reiter
New York State Division of Parole

October 9, 2018

To the family, friends and colleagues of Parole Officer Rooney: I just want to let you know that I mailed a "NO PAROLE Letter", today, on Officer Rooney's behalf. I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers. Officer Rooney's service and sacrifice will never be forgotten! AWAYS A HERO! God Bless!

Allie
Supporter of Law Enforcement
Wife of Corrections Deputy

July 19, 2017

In remembrance of Brian Rooney, who I remember as a probation officer with Nassau County before he was a N.Y.S. parole officer. Rest in peace, Brian

Sr. P.O. Kenneth R. Stock
Nassau County Probation Dept./fellow officer and friend.

October 19, 2016

Proud to send my No Parole letter today. God bless the family, friends, and former co-workers of Officer Rooney who still suffer the pain of this loss every day.

Sr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders(RET)
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

June 3, 2016

I was with Brian in the office earlier that day- he was a truly sweet human being-and he really loved his infant son- I spent many hours trying to track down his killer-

patrick hoy
NYS Parole

May 4, 2016

PO Rooney is 30 years gone tomorrow. May he rest in peace and his memory be honored by those of us who have carried on behind him

Senior Parole Officer Frederick Germain
NYS DOCCS

October 9, 2015

I said a little prayer today for Parole Officer Rooney and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

October 7, 2015

Parole Officers shine bright with honor and dilligence in a world that so desperately needs both. The most violent of offenders exist day to day shoulder to shoulder with many people. Most of these people will never know violence because the Parole Officer supervises these offenders despite the risk to their safety. I cannot measure the pride I feel to be associated with so many Parole Officers that do their jobs with the vehimence necessary to protect their communities from these offenders. Brian Rooney was one of us and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother.

SPO Kenneth B. Wells

October 10, 2014

Rest in eternal Peace. May Gods Love Rein over your family

Traci Davis
Reader

October 4, 2012

I learned about Officer Rooney’s tragic story in a training conference for Probation Parole Officers in West Virginia. May God Bless your family and thank you for your service.

You are remembered.

Aaron Linn Probation Parole Officer III
West Virginia Division of Corrections Parole Services

September 16, 2012

think of you often, your joy of life and polish jokes not soon forgotten

mitchell john wnorowski
personal friend my best man was his brother in law

September 22, 2010

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace in such incidents & our only real comfort comes from Him. May His strength, comfort & peace continue to be the sustaining force in the lives of all who knew this beloved officer; and may it somehow help to know that,even after all these years,he is respectfully remembered and his sacrifice deeply appreciated.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

October 13, 2009

To Officer Rooney and and his loved ones:

On this the 24th anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Officer Rooney. I am praying for solace for your family today and each day of their journey as survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer Rooney gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 10, 1985.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 10, 2009

Brian was in the same training class as me and we were both rookies together. We became fast friends due to his wonderful sense of humor and remained friends despite being assigned to different areas. He served the State of New York proudly and courageously. Not a day goes by that I do not pause a moment to reflect on the sacrifice he made. I can easily imagine him looking down at our world now, smiling sardonically at how complex life is, and how easy it would be to let his memory sort of fade..well I am here to tell you, that for me and all those who knew you...it will never happen "palie"

Parole Officer Mark Tave
NYS Division of Parole

October 17, 2008

I had the opportunity of working with Officer Rooney at the
Queensboro Correctiona Facility. There was no officer more dedicated to their job than Mr Rooney.

C.O. William Greene
NYS Dept of Correction

November 26, 2007

On the eve of the anniversary of your death, we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 9, 2007

ON 9-29-05 I RETIRED AS A NYS PAROLE OFFICER ASSIGNED TO THE SPECIAL OFFENDER UNIT. AFTER OVER 50 COMMENDATIONS INCLUDING THE MEDAL OF VALOR I WAS HONORED WITH THE HIGHEST HONOR GIVEN BY THE DIVISION , THE BRIAN ROONEY AWARD, NAMED AFTER YOU MY FALLEN BROTHER. THIS AWARD HONORS OFFICERS FOR RELENTLESS TENACITY AND DETERMINATION IN PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY. BRIAN YOUR AWARD HANGS ON MY WALL WITH PRIDE AND HONOR AND IAM THANKFUL THAT SO MANY TIMES I WAS WHERE YOU WERE AND BY GODS GRACE I SURVIVED. YOUR NAME WILL ALWAYS BE ETCHED IN MY MIND AS A REMINDER OF THE GREAT MEN AND WOMAN OF NYS STATE DIVISION OF PAROLE AND ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT WHO SERVE EVERYDAY IN HARMS WAY . GOD BLESS YOU BRIAN, AND YOUR FAMILY......THANK YOU

RETIRED PAROLE OFFICER DENNIS FERNANDEZ
NYS DIVISION OF PAROLE

January 30, 2007

I just read the story of your death and you will always be remembered for your service.

Friend of Police

August 23, 2006