Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Wednesday, February 5, 1997
Reflections for Master Patrol Officer Brian T. A. Gibson
M.P.O. Brian Gibson,
I'm currently attending a C.O.P.S. seminar and had the honor of meeting your mother and heard the tragic story about the way you were murdered. Your mother is a strong and wonderful woman and is doing alot of good for others that have experienced a loss. R.I.P. sir and look after all of us still patrolling the streets.
Officer Brian McDonough
Elizabeth,N.J. P.D
April 7, 2010
Brian:
We will never forget you. Everyone misses you still. You would be so proud of your mother and all of the wonderful things she does for others. She is a joy just to be near. Your sister is amazing and fun and lives in your memory. We wish you could be here, but we know we will see you again, and that you are watching over us.
Kelly Potter Gulich
February 5, 2010
Thanks for your service.
Officer
Chesterfield County Police, VA.
February 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.
James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 5, 2010
I won't be able to be with the family tonight, but I will never forget this night 13 years ago.
Love you Brian
Pat Odom
aunt pat
February 4, 2010
Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.
Police Officer
September 20, 2009
Hey Gibson,
12 years have passed and I can still hear you laughing as we patrolled Sector 3 in Wagon 117 on midnight. So many nights we would laugh so hard that tears ran from our eyes. I thank God that he allowed me to meet you and work with you. You are truly missed.
Cynthia Day
Cynthia Day
Former MPD Officer
June 16, 2009
Happy 40th birthday Brian. You know we all would have rode you good this one. Gosh I wish we could have.
Love you
Aunt Pat
April 8, 2009
Brian,
I met your mom last week at a COPS conference, what a wonderful woman she is. She helped me more then anyone could know. I know you were there in heaven to meet my son when he came home in September. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers now and always.
Kim Weigand
Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008
Kim Weigand
February 13, 2009
Brian:
You will never be forgotten. You will always be missed. We still feel your love. Thank you for looking down on us.
Kelly Potter Gulich
Reserve Deputy, FCSO
February 5, 2009
Brian
I had the great pleasure of meeting your mother this week at a COPS conference. Although I never knew you, you are a fellow police officer and you are missed. I could listen to your mother speak all day, she is an amazing woman. God Bless You and may you rest in peace.
Officer Rebecca McCumber
Baltimore County Police
February 5, 2009
I've seen the Memorial Notice in the Washington Post every year; and I am struck by the "Never Forget" fidelity of the Family. I'd like to add my remembrance; and I'm adding Master Patrol Officer Gibson to my prayer list. We must ALL remember.
joe Doane
Joe Doane
None
February 5, 2009
Fourth District paused once again at 0300hrs to remember you at Georgia and Missouri Ave N.W. on this 12th year anniversary, and will continue to do so, old and new officers will never forget.
MPD Police Officers
Fourth District
February 5, 2009
"We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again."
"missing you"
October 17, 2008
Hey Gib,
Still thinking about you...still missing you.
God's Blessings, all the time.
Tracye Malcolm-Detective
MPDC
October 17, 2008
Hero....never forgotten!
Anonymous
October 15, 2008
I want you to know I miss you terribly daddy!
and I think of you daily I will always be your little foot even though I may think im grown im never to far away daddy keep me as close as I keep you and our bond will never be broken. love always your little girl erty time she. ps. you should see ms.olivia now spitting image I see you every time she smiles.
Ashley Gibson
daughter
October 14, 2008
One of the best... One of the kindest and warmest officers I have ever worked with. I miss him every day, and will always remember the way her wore his duty hat! I miss you Brian.
Cpl. D. P. Malarkey
TPPD former MPD 4D
July 7, 2008
I had the Honor of hearing your Mother speak today. She spoke at a Memorial Ceremony today during Police Week. As a mother myself I applaud her strength and courage. One only has to hear her speak, to know her heart. Her heart, that although it still grieves, is able to reach out to other families in their times of need. She spoke of your dedication, and love for your profession, both of which she continues to honor, by her continuous support she lends to others. I know you are with the Angels, far in the heavens above, and she is one of the Angels here on earth. God Bless you both!
Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center
May 9, 2008
Happy Birthday Brian. Oh how we miss you! God blessed us with three faces (Ashley, Briana,and Olivia) that look just like yours. We will always love you with an everlasting love.
Aunt Pat
Aunt Pat
April 8, 2008
Please know that even after 10 years you are not forgotten. I will never forget something that was said at your funeral -- maybe your dad said it but Im not sure -- He said that you were NOT in the wrong place at the wrong time - as had been said so many times that week - but you were right where you were supposed to be - just doing your job. You are truly a hero and your fellow brothers and sisters with MPDC have not and will never forget you. Rest in peace and watch over them.
wife of MPDC officer
February 22, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
February 4, 2008
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
September 27, 2007
Officer Brian T. A. Gibson,
I had the honor of getting to know your daughter Brianna and your beautiful wife this past week. You have much to be proud of! Your daughter is a beautiful, bright and giving little girl and I can not wait to see her again in the future. The sacrifice that you made for your community is one that will cross my mind every time I put that badge on my uniform from this day forward!
God Bless you and your family,
Officer Stephanie Thomas
Patrol Officer Stephanie Thomas
Green Bay PD
August 5, 2007
MPO "Gib",
10 years have passed and it seems like just yesterday we were working midnights together at 4D. I guess by now you are the Chief of Police in the Army of the Lord. Thank you for assigning your angels to watch over us. You will always be remembered,loved and never forgotten.
God Bless
"B.T."
Officer Billie Davis
Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department-Third District
April 15, 2007
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