Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

All these years later Bryan it still seems like yesterday.. What fun we had just a night before yeah? I still have the plastic ball from ball pit...that was just a lucky throw you know?!?

Carrie

March 23, 2023

Rest in peace Sergeant Northern.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

February 20, 2021

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

March 23, 2020

Still so Heart-Breaking Deep In My Heart...But God Has You and Robert Now...Iam Certain You Two Are Alright!

Rhonda Black - Hagan
Helpmerhonda Inc...Roberts Sister

April 11, 2015

Hey, little brother- been so long, but we think of you every day. Kaycee and Addie very much look like you, and are doing OK. You are missed always.......

Bruce Northern

February 18, 2015

Bryan..I made many trips to wishard. I would sit at your bedside,hold your hand and talk to you! You were my brother from another mother! You were always there for me....from 6th grade on. I was there at your bedside the day the decision was made to let you make your journey to Heaven. Brenda was very surprised to see me as were the rest of your family. You passes away quickly and painlessly. That is one birthday I will never forget! Love you Bry!

Cherie Seng Mattingly
"sister"

February 4, 2014

Not a week passes that I don't think of you. Robert had you sit in the office with your back to me. He had this smirk on his face. He said I think you know this guy....There you was! You gave me that smile and I was "what the hell you doing here"? You paid the ultimate price for doing what you always wanted to do. I remember when you was a Manager at B;. You wanted this line of work then. I tried to talk you out of it. There was no stopping you. And that I admireed about you. You never gave up on doing this, and you was good at it. I've tried on several occasions to write on here but I just coulden't pull out the words. I still miss you buddy. I will always remember you.

Aj Pappas
Co worker/Friend

September 30, 2013

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Northern. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 6, 2013

You were one of the best friends I ever had ,I wish you were here...you always had a way of putting my mind at ease....when I was troubled ...Miss you

Billy Seng
Friend

August 3, 2012

I still miss you everyday, you were my best friend and how I miss our conversations and the phone calls from you for baby advice, or just to share the new things Kaycee was doing. From the time we were small until you passed you were the person I knew without a doubt would always be there to stick up for me, comfort me or make me see things clearly when I was wrong. You were an amazing person and words can not describe the person you were. I hope you knew how loved you were and the impact you made on everyone who knew you!

Brenda Maggard
Sister

August 2, 2012

I remember Brenda (my classmate) walking me into Bryan's ICU room and they had him pumped full of fluids and medically induced coma, that wasn't easy to stomach. Bryan loved my sister early on and that is how I got to meet/know him. He and I went to Lisa Howard's kegger party then straight to work 3rd shift at the truck stop in Whiteland. Bryan introduced me to the music of The Doors and Jimmy Buffett. He taught me everything I knew about working on cars he was a chevy lover, but he turned to Ford's later on in years. He used to breed siberian huskies, smoids, and alaskan malamutes. Kegger's at the graveyard. Bruce singing Knockin on heaven's door at the beautiful funeral. All his hot rod's I helped fix up and drive. Him working at Ruth's sandwich and cocktails downtown Indy and me hanging out there. So much more to my fallen friend, miss ya Nick

Nick Harriman specialist (E-4)
Brother from another mother

July 29, 2012

After 2 LEO shootings this week, you are more on my mind than ever. Please continue to be an angel over our boys and gals in uniform as they stand their watch. Never forgotten, little brother!

Bruce Northern
Brother

July 29, 2012

FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE I WLL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU. I REMEMBER HOW MUCH YOU LOVED YOUR LITTLE GIRL. HOW KIND YOU WERE WHEN I NEEDED A RIDE TO WORK. I REMEMBER HOW KIND YOUR FAMILY IS. AND HOW YOUR SIBLINGS NAMES START WITH A : B : ALSO... .HELLO BRUCE. BRYAN YOU ARE NOW IN GODS HANDS AND IN MY HEART... IN 1997 TWO GOOD MEN WENT TO HEAVEN... LOVE ALWAYS ,RHONDA BLACK HAGAN

RHONDA BLACK HAGAN
HELP ME RHONDA INC

February 20, 2012

i worked with brian and for robert for 4 years as brian would go 10-42 i went 10-41 everyday for 2 years , the shooting effected me greatly and not a day gos by i dont reflect back on it, while brian was in the hospt. i got to meet his mom and brother , and spent my shift at hospitol per chief mosley , my heart still goes out to you and your family and still remember bruce singing at the service gob bless jeffrey weber r.r.p.d. 2174

deputy marshal jeff weber
rocky ripple police dept

May 24, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 23, 2010

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you on this the anniversery of your death. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 23, 2009

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

August 16, 2008

i will never forget you bryan thanks for all the rides to work! i know your little girl remembers what a sweet and wonderful father you were. good people like you are hard to find. god bless the entire northern family ,sincerely rhonda black

lt rhonda black
rrpd/stf security

March 9, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 27, 2008

Your love and commitment to service remains with us to this day...

Little Brother, you serve as a shining example of what a man should be, even after your death- just as you did with your life.

I know Mom is there with you now. We will hold down the fort until we are all together again...

Bruce K. Northern

November 8, 2007

"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

October 23, 2007

To Sgt. Bryan Northern and his loved ones:

On this the ninth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
Reading his brother's loving reflection about your beloved
gives us some understanding of what a kind and honorable young man he was.

Bryan, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Sgt. Northern. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Bryan gave to his community and the citizens of Indiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 23, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 23, 2006

Remembering you on the anniversary of your death; may your rest in heaven be peaceful. Thank you for your service.

Michigan

March 23, 2005

SGT. NORTHERN,

I STARTED MY CAREER 4 YEARS AGO ON THE DAY YOU DIED. IT MAKES ME SICK THAT WE (LEOS) MUST WORK OFF-DUTY TO PROVIDE FOR OUR FAMILIES, WHILE DOING SO YOU LOST YOUR LIFE. I STUMBLED UPON YOUR SITE AND WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOUR STORY IN MIND WHEN I WORK OFF-DUTY. GOD BLESS.

OFFICER DAN BRADY
ORLANDO (FL) POLICE