Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'm a LEO from south Florida. I was cleaning out a desk and came upon a memorial flag with your name on. I'm not quite sure how why it was in my desk, it just simply was. That flag, with your name now flies proudly OVER my desk and it out on the shadow of the drawer it once was in. Rest In Peace my brother, your spirt carries on in ways I'm sure many have not even known to possible.

Ofc. R. Thompson
Miami Police

March 1, 2018

Was thinking about you today and thought I would stop in and leave a reflection to let you know that you have not been forgotten. I tried contacting your Mom but my emails were returned. I then found that your Dad passed away, I'm so sorry for your Mom. Please come to her in her dreams and comfort her. Thank you for your service. You have not been forgotten.

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

November 18, 2017

Brian I love and miss you so very much. I don't think the pain will ever end. It is hard to believe it has been 17 years ago and it still seems like yesterday to me at the same time. I still see you at the age of 20 years old as that was when time stopped Aug 9th 2000. My heart can't help but to wonder what your life would have been like if you had of gotten a chance and how many children you would have had. Such a life taken that did not have to be. I wanted to say Thank You for your service to our Counrty and remembering you as always, but especially on Veterans Day. You and Ken are together and that brings my heart even more peace. I Thank Ken for his service also to our Country. Two great men that will never be forgotten. I love you both and miss you so very much. James will be a year old next month and I so wish we could have all been together. I send you both my love on Eagles Wings.
I love you
Mom

Tammy Persin
Mother

November 10, 2017

Thank you Brian for your service. I had the pleasure of meeting your father at my church during security (body language) training. He spoke very fondly of you and he showed a great slideshow of your life at the end of our training. I know you are enjoying yourself in Heaven today, but I want to thank you for your contributions while you were on Earth, serving and protecting us. God bless you.

Brad Barber

August 17, 2017

Brian

The first time I met you, you were eight or nine years old. I was one of your Dad's Explorers and was on the winning team in 1989. I also had the pleasure of later working with your Dad until he retired. Your Dad has not missed a beat honoring you in countless ways. He has taught thousands of Officers around the nation in an effort to keep them safe in your memory. You would be proud of him. We struggle to understand things that happen here on Earth, but take comfort in knowing one day (if we are saved), we will enter the gates of Heaven and it will all make sense. Thank you for your duty, honor and ultimate sacrifice in your service.

"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself" Joseph Campbell

Marshall Lord

August 9, 2017

I never knew you, Brian but have met you through your father. He and I have breakfast often and he has shared your story with me. As a father and former law enforcement officer, I feel his pain. I am proud of the way he honors you each day. He carries you with him each day and honors your memory with each breath. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Through your father, you have now become part of me.

Lt.Col. Mike Boles
Retired, Florida Highway Patrol

July 18, 2017

I am thinking of you on this memorial day weekend!! I continue to honor your name by teaching!! Your are never far from my thoughts and my heart!! Love Dad!!

Thomas
State of Florida

May 26, 2017

Brian missing you still so very much. I know you met Ken to welcome
him home on Valentines Day. My heart is once again shattered into more pieces. Sometimes it seems the pain will never have an ending. At least I know you two are together once again. Love and miss you both so so very much. Kendall, Michael and baby James help to keep me going. I still don't question God for I know He knows what is best even though I don't understand. Love you both so very much!

Tammy Persin
Mother

April 17, 2017

I'm sorry I'm late visiting your page, it seems that it gets harder and harder for me with my son Michael. I know your Mom knows what I am talking about for she walks in my shoes. Wanted to let you know that you have not been forgotten and I wanted to leave this quote for your Mom which is so true:

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." by Kahill Gibran

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon EOW: 88/04

August 16, 2016

Brian, It has been 16 years and the pain never goes away. We miss and love you so very much. Not a single day goes by that you are not thought of or your name is mentioned. Your name will be carried on in your soon to be nephew. Kendall is due to have a boy soon and they have chosen to name him James Thomas in your memory and honor. He will probably be called JT. When they told me his name I cried happy tears. We wish so much you could have shared in this joy with us. We are still getting use to our new place and living two streets over from Kendall will make it so much easier to see her and the baby. Her husbands parents live on the same road they do. We are all close to each other in walking distance. I still go and check on your resting place and it's only about an hour and a half away from us. So may memories crushed in seconds in loosing you. So many dreams that will never come to pass. We will see you again and we look forward to the day of being together again. You are alive and well waiting on us in our future. I send my love on angels wings and miss you so very much. So very proud of you Brian. I love you with all my heart and I carry our Priceless Treasure of memories safely in my heart. I llove you Mom ❤️

Tammy Persin
Mother

August 10, 2016

Brian, you are missed by your father tremendously. I served with Captain Gleason and he often spoke of his love for you. I have two sons of my own who are now serving and I worry about them constantly. RIP and thank you for your sacrifice.

SWC Edwin O Maxwell
FDLE Capitol Police

July 15, 2016

As we approach Christmas my thoughts go back to the ones we shared. I continue to honor your name by teaching. My hope is to save just one life by sharing your story.
You are always close to my heart!!
Dad

Captain Thomas Gleason
State of Florida

December 21, 2015

It's The Holidays again. Same as always that empty chair. We have moved to be closer to Kendall and it was so hard leaving so many precious treasured memories of things left behind that was impossible to take. Memories of things left carved into trees, things written in permanent ink on the walls and other special things. In reality I have not left them behind. They are tucked away safe in my heart and memories. No matter where I go they will always follow me in my heart. We miss and love you so very much and the pain will never stop. We will see you again one day and we look forward to that day. Until then I send you my love on angels wings and look for me when my time comes. I love you Brian so much!
Mom

Tammy Persin

November 30, 2015

Well Brian that day is here again. We love and miss you so very much. The pain never goes away we just learn to live with it. Hard to believe it has been 15 years and can still seem like yesterday at the same time. I often wonder what you would be doing on earth now and how many grandchildren I would have been blessed with by now. So many dreams crushed in a matter of seconds that can never be on earth and so much taken from us. I get to still have my treasured memories, pictures and videos until time stopped at the young age of 20. I get to visit your grave and take you flowers now and write my hearts words out. I do have the blessing of you being in Heaven and knowing I will see you again one day. That you are better off and in total joy and free. One day we will hug again and I can touch your face and look into your beautiful eyes and see you smile again. We will never be apart. I love you very much and miss you every single day. I send you my love on angels wings. Mom

Tammy Persin

August 9, 2015

HAPPY EASTER BRIAN! What a celebration that must be going on in Heaven. We miss and love you so very much! Easter 2000 was the last Easter you got to come home. I will forever cherish those priceless treasured memories and carry them in my heart always. One day we will be together again and I will hold you and never let you go! :)

Tammy Persin

April 5, 2015

Brian today you would be 35! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! My memories have become my priceless treasure of you. I will carry you in my heart and hold you in my dreams. You are so missed and loved so much. I sent a balloon to you today and watched until it could not be seen anymore. I love you so very much. I send you my love on Angels wings.

Mom

Tammy Persin

January 14, 2015

Brian it is Christmas once again. We never stop missing you. All the memories of Christmas past flood my mind. My memories are my Treasures and I carry you in my heart. There is always the empty chair where you should be sitting and I know you are with us in spirit. Holidays are a little harder with all the joyful memories and missing you so much. Until I see you again I will hold you in my dreams. I love and miss you so much Brian.

Tammy Persin

December 23, 2014

Brian
Missing you so much as always this Thanksgiving. There will always be your empty chair at the table. I cannot help but wonder if you had of lived what Thanksgiving would be like with your own little family at my table. So many dreams shattered in a few short seconds for a lifetime. All I can do is dream in my mind of what might have been and should have been. I carry you in my heart and hold you in my dreams. It has been 14 years and for us it will always be like yesterday. I'm thankful for the past memories and will cherish them as my treasure. We love and miss you so much!
I love you
Mom

Tammy Persin

November 27, 2014

Brian, I worked with your father Tom, who I feel is a great man. I know he is very proud of you and misses you so much. His heart is still broken over the loss of you, but I watch him go on with life. I know he will see you again someday in Heaven. Thank you for your service.

Edwin Maxwell, Watch Commander, Retired
FDLE, Capitol Police Division

November 25, 2014

Brian, Thank you for your service on this Veteran's Day. Your life was cut so short but in that short time you accomplished so much. You were so Proud to serve and we are so proud of you. Not a day goes by that when I wake up you are on my mind and at the end of the day you are still in my thoughts. I carry you in my heart and I hold you in my dreams. One day we shall meet again. I love and miss you so much! Mom

Tammy Persin

November 12, 2014

I remember that night we were on shift together. I will never forget you or your friendship. RIP

Andrew Pepper

November 11, 2014

Brian I was thinking about you as I was teaching in Ok. this past week. I hope my officer safety training brings honor to your name and helps another police officer's family from hearing the news that their love one has been killed or died. You are loved and missed. Love your Dad!!

Retired Captain
State of Florida

September 1, 2014

Thought I would stop in a few days early as my sons anniversary death date in the 8th and I probably wont' be on here. I know all those that love you understand and that even after all the time that you have been gone the pain still lingers in their hearts. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and know that you have nor will you ever be forgotten. Thank you for your service to your Country. This is for your Mom:

"A million words would not bring you back, I know because I've tried.
Neither would a million tears, I know because I've cried."

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

August 6, 2014

Dear Brian,
Thinking of you today and all the others who gave their all. You did not die in a war, but you still died while on duty. Thank you to all and thank you Brian. The loss of life while serving on duty is still the same. Blood is blood and a life was still given. Thank you to all that lost their life while serving on duty and not just in a war. None are Forgotten!

I love and miss you
Sending my love on eagles wings
Mom

Tammy Persin

May 26, 2014

Dear Brian,
Thank you for your service and all you accomplished in such a short time. We are so very proud of you. Thank you also to All who gave All, those who have served,and those still serving. God bless you All.

I send my love on Angels wings
I love you
Mom

Tammy Persin

May 12, 2014