Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brandon, wow...11 years! Seems like yesterday. Often think of you. Just knowing you are looking down on us each and every day is comforting. And to know we will one day meet again. Keep smiling upon us.

Take care my friend.

Shon Adams
Former Louisville Alcoholic Beverage Control Agent

April 16, 2009

Brandon,

Your wife, Jennifer, was a presentor at a COPS seminar this past week which I attended. You need to know that you have not died in vain. Your wife has been blessed with the gift to help others through your death. Her efforts and passion I am sure make you proud. She is a brave women. May you never be forgotten. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, brother.

Lt. Keith Beebe
Stonington, CT Police Department

February 14, 2009

Although you have passed on, I hope to someday be just like you. I want to join the police academy soon and serve the public.

I've read every comment on you memorial and I envy you for all the love everyone has for you.

You are a inspiration to me and I will use you as my motivation.

Thank you for everything you have done.

-Patrick

Patrick Bailey
none

February 3, 2009

Brandy,
You crossed my heart today, as everyday since the day we first forged our friendship in 1979. Sure it's been a while since we last saw & spoke, April 10 1998, at least in the natural. However, we converse everyday. We are souls, not flesh. I love you now as I always have. I know you do as well. You were, and always will be my best friend. Talk too ya soon. I love you, Alan.

Alan
Brother

November 23, 2008

Agent Thacker,
I wanted you to know that this weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting your wife, Jennifer. She has done quite well since you were taken from her. I speak of her involvement in COPS. She like many others works very hard to make sure that families are taken care of after their loved ones have been taken in the line of duty. She helps to ensure that you all are not forgotten as well.
Im sure that you are not surprised by anything Im writing here, but wanted you to know, she makes a wonderful first impression.

Kathy Alvarez retired 911 calltaker
Hialeah PD

November 16, 2008

Brandon, it's been a long time now since you left us, but we're closer to seeing you again. Still thinking of you brother.
Lou

Supervisory Special Agent Louis Mitchell
FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force

October 30, 2008

miss you every day

Anonymous

August 31, 2008

Brandon, Thanks for serving and for the ultimate sacrifice. We know you are a very special person for being in the line of work that you were. We can say we really know how your parents feel about losing you as we have lost a son in the line of duty. We met your mother and father at COPS Parent's Retreat. They are two very special people. Thanks again our friend for all you did to help make our world a better place to live. Love and Blessings.

Larry Sr. and Joy Cox
Parents of a Fallen Officer

July 27, 2008

Yesterday there was a service to remember fallen officers and all that was on my mind was you and your family. The speaker talked about what a special person it took to do the job, and from all accounts I hear you were that special person. Often in our thoughts and prayers!

Cary & Kelli

May 16, 2008

Brandon

Hard to believe it has been ten years…seems like an eternity. Often think of you. It was truly a blessing for our paths to have crossed. Take care my friend until the day we meet again.

Shon Adams

April 16, 2008

Soon a decade will have passed since you were called away from duty. Today, I received information that the individual responsible for destroying your family will soon be up for parole. After leaving this reflection page I will write a letter to the Kentucky Parole Board asking them to deny his parole. I hope that anyone reading your reflection page will also join me in writing letters. I know the pain as a father in losing a son in the line of duty, I was lucky, the individual responsible was also killed so I did not have to deal with the legal system nor appear at parole hearings. I hope the Parole Board takes into consideration that during the past decade, a child was left without a father, parents without their son. So many missed holidays and other speical days and just the every day life that they must face as they awake each morning without you. You have not been forgotten Brandon. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 27, 2008

If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear.
Though you may not understand why I'm no longer there.
Remember my spirit that is the real me because I'm still much alive,
I've just been set free, Oh if you could only see!
I have beheld our fathers face and I've touched my savior's hand.
All of heavens angels rejoiced as I entered the promise land.
Beyond the gates of pearl I've walked on the golden streets.
I've touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could compare, I've even seen your mansion and someday I'll meet you there
Let Jesus be your guide because his word will show you the way!
So please don't cry because we will meet again someday.

family member

January 25, 2008

You still laugh with me everyday. I know everytime I do something foolish, there you are, laughing with me, as I would you.No one has ever understood me the way you do. Unspoken and unneccessary. I'll see you over yonder, Alan.

January 1, 2008

Yesterday was the first time in a while that I've seen Cary so down about missing you. The UK and Indiana game is this weekend, he didn't even want to go to our daughter's cheerleading Saturday until I reminded him of what you would have told him. I'm sure this time of year is still hard on many family and friends, nice to know that you are looking down on us all.

Cary & Kelli

December 6, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 29, 2007

Brandon, I Had Not Seen You Since You Were A Little Boy But I Know You Were A Fine Young Man. I Know Your Dad Must Be Very Proud Of You. Your Uncles And Grandparents Are Some Of The Best People I Have Ever Known. God Bless You And Rest In Peace.

Glenn Duncan
Cousin

August 25, 2007

God bless you Brandon. It is obvious that you touched many lives and were a credit to your agency. Heroes never die.

Matthew 5:9

An Ohio brother
Montgomery Co. Ohio

August 24, 2007

Brandon left us Nine years ago in April. Why does the pain and hurt not go away or lessen ?........May it is because the family felt they were given an injustice, or maybe it was because we all loved Brandon so.......

Edna Thacker
Aunt

August 14, 2007

We miss you so much, and not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts.
We miss you humor and your laughter. We miss your love for America....your love of your family, and your fellow man.
You are the role model that we need today. While those unworthy continue to breathe, we wonder why those who are noble, worthy, and kind, have to be taken so soon.

While your family lives on, they do not live with the life that you brought to them. They live with an absence that will always be known and felt. You are so loved by your family. And if you cannot see these words, I know that you feel the love and the longing...from friends and family! You were a loyal friend and I would give anything to return to New Years Eve 1997....babies in bed, friends playing dominoes....life, as it should be. If only.....

August 5, 2007

Just thinking of you and your dear family today.

A Friend

July 16, 2007

MAY THE LORD BLESS THOSE YOU LOVE AND THAT LOVE YOU! THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE AND REST IN PEACE ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS WITH THOSE GONE BEFORE!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

May 5, 2007

Brandon,
I still remember sitting in my squad area in Miami when I got a call from Tony Sanderson. She asked me if I was sitting down, and I knew something bad had happened. It seems like yesterday. You and I had spoken only a couple of days before, I still want to cry thinking about it. Your a friend, and we had so many great times. I know in heaven there is only joy and love, please help us to know and remember that fact. It's so hard to remember at times as we continue to travel our own paths here. We will see you again.
Louis

Special Agent D. Louis Mitchell
FBI

April 20, 2007

Brandon,

Not a week goes by you do not cross my mind. Hard to believe it has been nine years. But you have not been forgotten. You gave us the gift of friendship. It is the simple and ordinary times that become the memories that stay in our hearts. I think you for those memories.

Take care my friend,

Shon

Major Shon Adams
Military Police Corps

April 17, 2007

Just thinking of you today.

Cary & Kelli

April 16, 2007

May your loved ones feel the warmth of your love wrapped tightly around them today and always.

April 16, 2007