Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brandon,
Thought I would drop you a line to tell you that I still think about you a lot. Times are really crazy down here as I'm sure your well aware. I know that you would have some opinion's on everything that is going on, and I would love to hear them. Keep an eye out for us Brandon, talk to you later.

Special Agent D. Louis Mitchell
FBI Miami Division

This morning, Katherine crawled into bed with me and told me that she often wishes she could bring you back to life. She said, "I wish that just by wishing Daddy could come back to life. Sometimes I wish for him to be alive when I pray at night and then I dream that he's alive." If only just by wishing....
I'm so thankful for video....Katherine has the opportunity to hear your voice, hear you laugh, see you smile and see just how you looked at her when you held her. She can see your love and she always asks to watch her "baby videos" and she just smiles as she watches you.
We both miss you morning, noon, and night. It never ends.

Katherine said to me the other day, "Mom, do you know that Daddy is still alive? Yes he is! He is alive in Heaven and he's up there waiting for us." She had the biggest smile on her face as she told that to me.
She's amazing....just like you.
I love you, Bran, and I miss you like crazy.

I was in the ER with Katherine last weekend....nothing too serious, she cut herself and needed a stitch, but initially, I was scared, as all parents would be. I sat in the waiting room with her and knew that if you were here, you'd be right beside us, holding her and worrying just like any wonderful daddy would. I felt really lonely and sad and I cried for her and for me that we had to experience yet another first without you and alone. First visit to the ER. It was an adventure for her and she was so brave. Although I know you are with us, it still feels so lonely because you aren't with us. Did you see her learn to tie her shoes? Do you hear her when she talks to you? Do you hear of her plans to draw you a picture or to give you a big hug when she comes to Heaven? Do you feel how much she loves you? How much I love you and miss you? It's so bitter because you were going to be a terrific daddy, you were the most wonderful husband. I don't think I will ever stop missing you.

Brandon
When you were born,you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. You lived your life that when you died , you was the one who was smiling and everyone around you was crying. We will meet again.

Anonymous

We miss you!

Anonymous

Brandon,

I met you but you never knew you met me. I was Working with Caldwell Co EMS when we received the inital call of Officer Down. I was heading toward you when we was notified that it was in Lyon CO. We then went to the hospital to wait for you. I worked with the ER doctor and nurses until you took your last breath. Earlier that day I had turned in my two week notice with EMS to go to work for Princeton PD. Brandon your memory will always be with me and the officers that were in the convoy with you that day. I didn't know you very long but there will always be a special place in my heart for a fallen brother.

May God richly bless your family and co-workers

Sgt Craig Young
Princeton Police Dept
Princeton KY

Sgt Craig Young
Princeton Police Dept

sure wish you were here, Brandon. I really miss talking with you about UK basketball, world events, politics, and family. Sure would love to hear your take on this past year! I hope you're sitting right in the front row at all the Kentucky games. I hope you're able to see how beautiful and spirited your daughter is becoming. What a legacy! Things just aren't the same without you around! You won't ever be forgotten.

Brandon,

It seems like only yesterday that you were grilling those monster hamburgers outside of your mother's basement before we went to work. I thought that you and I and everybody that was there would be together forever. Now none of us are together. I guess I was young and dumb about a lot of things. Things have changed so fast. It's funny what you remember about a person. Work just isn't the same without you. I hope to see you again someday. You will never be forgotten. God Bless You.

Investigator Loren T. Wells
Ky. Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Katherine is 5 years old today. Last night and this morning, I have been reminiscing about the miracle that we experienced together 5 years ago. And how different life is now, more different than I ever imagined. Since you died, this time of year has always been especially difficult for me, being without you. And so I wanted to write this note to say that I still love you deeply, that the pain of losing you still vibrates from my skin to the core of my soul, and that I think of you and smile every single day as I remember how you always made me laugh. Katherine has so many qualities like you. I see you in her daily; her smile, her laughter, her kindness, and her silliness. Thank you for giving me that wonderful gift-our child. She will always know you and know your love for her.

Jennie

Brandon,
I think of you often. I remember the funny times that we had working together and the times at drill weekend. I pray that the good lord continues to watch out for your wife and child.

I know there is not a day that goes by that they do not think about you. You and Deputy Hans are some of the reasons I am no longer a Police Officer.

You were a good friend and I will never forget you.

Anonymous

My thoughts and Prayers go out to Jenny and Katherine and the Kentucky ABC for their loss. I couldn't imagine my 4 year old growing up without her daddy.

Brandon, I was born in Kentucky and also assigned to Liquor Control here in Michigan. It touched my heart, and I fought back tears to read the words that your wife writes you.

I am sure you were a dedicated ABC officer. Thanks for trying to make this cruel world a better place to live!

Rest in Peace!

Constable William T. Lawson
Michigan Constable

July 2001 - It's hard to believe that it has been over 3 years since I have heard your voice, felt your skin, or watched you laugh. I guess I thought by now that I would somehow not miss you as much, or not hurt so deeply. You are the kind of soul that sticks and the pain of your absence just doesn't diminish. Katherine and I miss you every second of every day. She just told me the other day, as she was throwing a penny into a fountain, that she was going to wish for Daddy to come back home. That has been my wish all along. I know you are Home with GOD, but your home is also with your family. We deserve to have you here. Katherine is a beautiful child and deserves her loving father. We have been robbed of so much...of you! And until I breathe my last breath, I will pray for GOD to impose real justice on the beast who decided to take you away from those who love you.
I love you, Brandon. I love you so very much.

Jennie
wife