Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Town Supervisor
Steven Bellone
Town of Babylon
200 East Sunrise Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757

Supervisor Bellone: On behalf of Alan Berkowitz, President of the New York City Police Department Broward County, Florida “10-13”; the Executive Board and the entire “10-13” membership I wish to extend to you, Constable Brooks’ family and citizens of Babylon, LI our sincerest condolences in connection with his untimely and senseless death. Please be assured that all our members and the members of the New York City Police Department know exactly how you, his family and your constituents feel in connection with this horrific tragedy.

Constable Brooks was “one of our own” and in as much will always be “one of our own”.

RETIRED NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICER / BABYLON CONSTABLE RICHARD BROOKS acted in the finest tradition of American Law Enforcement and for that he has paid the ultimate price. He has joined the ranks of America’s un-sung police hero’s and will forever be remembered as one. May God have mercy on his soul. If there is anything I or my organization can do for you or the family feel free to contact us.


Police Officer Joseph Johnson, NYPD (Ret.)

Secretary, NYPD Broward County 10-13

Ret. Police Officer Joseph Johnson
NYPD

July 20, 2004

Our sympathy to the family of Constable Richard Brooks and to the community. May you feel the comfort and support of friends and family across the country during this difficult time.

Darryl & Sally Mayhew
Parents of a USNA Midshipman

Darryl & Sally Mayhew
Parents of a USNA Midshipman

July 20, 2004

We send our thought and prayers to the family of Constable Richard Brooks. Your loss is being felt throughout the entire USNA family.

May you find strength and courage during this difficult time. And, for Richard's son, may you embrace your father's spirit and courage to see you through your 4 years by the Bay.

May God bless,

Jim and Barb McGhan
parents of a USNA Midshipman

July 20, 2004

Rest in Peace brother, we'll take it from here! Watch over us knowing we are weaker without you.

Ofc R Eberhart
Saint Peter, Minn PD

July 20, 2004

After reading Bay Constable Brooks' memorial - it was obvious that he lived a life of honor and service to his fellow man. Now after reading the reflections from some of the Naval parents, where his son proudly serves our country, it is obvious that these values have been passed on to his children. He was certainly a true American hero.

To Mrs. Brooks, his children and law enforcement family - our prayers are with you. May God give you comfort and peace.

Police Dispatcher
Sterling Heights, MI PD

July 20, 2004

Dear Brooks Family,

Through the United States Naval Academy parent's website, we received the devastating news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and the police department.

This is a senseless act that took the life of a hero and he will not be forgotten.

God Bless Each and Everyone of You!

Lauren Munn
The Woodlands, Texas
Jimmy 07/23 USNA

Lauren Munn

July 20, 2004

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. No words will ease the pain that they feel but know that they are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

July 20, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Brooks family. I am at a loss of words. I was onscene and I am still going over this tragedy in my mind. I am a fairly new officer and this is the first and hopefully last time I am dealing with a line of duty death so close to home. Thank you for your service and thank you and your brother constables for backing us on numerous car stops on the Ocean Pkwy. We know the dangers that we face everyday. May God bless you and your family.

Police Officer
New York State Park Police

July 20, 2004

Thank you for all that you did and all that you stood for. You will be greatly missed by all of your brothers and sisters, who will try to fill the void left by your loss. Sleep well and hold your head high knowing that you did all you could and we will not forget your supreme sacrifice. God Bless.

Hampton Patrolman
Hampton Police Division

July 20, 2004

My condolences go out to Rich's Family. This was an absolute TRAGEDY!
I remember Rich when he was my Sgt. for my brief stay in Dist. 1. He left a lasting memory. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU RICH.
GO BLESS!!!!!

TRICIA B

P.O.
NYPD

July 20, 2004

As a fellow police officer and a resident of Babylon Town, I just want to thank you for the work you have done and will continue to do looking over us from here on in. My sincere condolences to your family, friends and co-workers.

PO Marinello
NYPD

July 20, 2004

My respect & condolances to the family of this brave man.

Christina Whiteway
USNA Parents

July 19, 2004

We send out our sincere sympathies to the Brooks family in this tragic situation. While we live very far away from you, we heard of your loss through the Naval Academy's parents website. We trust that Richard's son and his family will feel the "family" support in belonging to the Naval Academy and that he will be well-supported as he returns to Annapolis. Our prayers go out to this family and their community.

Sherry and Ike Eisenbach
parents of a USNA midshipman

July 19, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard Brooks' family, friends, and co-workers. We pray that your tears of anger and sorrow will soon turn into tears of remembering, and those memories will permit your hearts to begin to heal.

We pray that his son, who is a Midshipman at the US Naval Academy, will hold the memories of his father close and find both comfort and power in them. Your extended USNA family has him in their prayers.

Be Strong.

Jim & Melinda Carlson
Parents of another USNA Midshipman

July 19, 2004

To Constable Brooks Family, Friends & Colleges:

Please know that your loss is felt across borders and boundries. As a former constable of 11 years before switching to the Department, I know that if not for the grace of God go I. Having attended many memorials and funerals during my 20 years of service, please accept my thoughts and prayers for you at this tough time.

As a friend of mine once said, " we don't want to know exactly what you do as a police officer, simply that you are there and keeping us safe. "

David Clarke

Godspeed Richard Brooks

Firefighter David Clarke
Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services, Ontario, Canada

July 19, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Richard, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

July 19, 2004

I am so sorrowful to hear of the loss of Const. Brooks. My prayers are with his family, friends and co-workers during this very difficult time. He definitely was a hero.

Bryce Mazur, Wife of Deputy Andrew Mazur
EOW 8/17/2003 -- Greenville County Sheriff's Office, SC

July 19, 2004

once an E man always an Eman
rest in peace lou

NYPD

July 19, 2004

May God welcome you home Constable Brooks. May he make your family strong and ease their loss. Your labor is done here on earth and your rest is now well deserved. Peace be with you my Brother.

Detective Ray Schilke
Boynton Beach Police Department

July 19, 2004

To the family of Constable Richard Brooks:

Dear Family,
My heart is heavy today as I visit the Memorial Page. I am grieved to find that another life was given as a sacrifice to ensure the safety of others. I can surely relate to your grief. My husband was Sergent Jeff Hewitt from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Dept. in Asheville, NC. He was killed in the line-of-duty on April 4th, 2004. I wish I could tell you that it gets easier with time, but I cannot. I can tell you that there are so many people in the world that are grateful to your husband, father, friend for the sacrifice that he made. I pray that God will give you the strength that you need to bear your heavy burden. I don't know how old your children are, but my son is 10 yrs old. If you or your children ever want someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to email us. Sometimes it helps to talk with someone who knows first hand about what your are feeling. The email address is: [email protected] My prayers are with you all.

Tracie M. Hewitt
Buncombe County, North Carolina

July 19, 2004

"Lord, You said that
once I decided to follow you, You'd walk with me all
the way. But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life, there is only one set
of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed
you most you would leave me." The Lord replied,
"My son, My precious child, I love you and I would
never leave you. During your times of trial and
suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it
was then that I Carried You."

This is a short version on the poem, but I know in my heart that Constable Richard Brooks was carried away from that horrible day to a beautiful place.
God Bless you and your family.

July 19, 2004

Mrs. Brooks, may God watch over you and your children. Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

July 19, 2004

Rest in Peace. Protect us from above..

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

July 19, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 19, 2004

I read this page every now and then and then I see how many officers are killed in the line of duty in the US. I think they are all heroes, because this work is so dangerous and though they serve and protect us every day. May God help the family and friends of Richard Brooks!

A. Tuit (civilian, The Netherlands)

July 19, 2004