Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

LaVern what legacy you have left to your community, friends and family. We at Urbandale School feel blessed to have known you. I will not forget the time you came to read to our students. Melanie (Our Dare Officer..with the cool car) and I talked you into reading a big book to a Kindergarten class. They loved you and you loved it back.
Bless you for sharing of your life for others.

Kay Calley-Martin
Urbandale School

May 13, 2005

Thank you LaVern for everything you have done for me. You were a great teacher and friend. Even after my training phase with you was over, you were never too busy to take the time to help me when I wasn't sure what to do. You were always a pleasure to be around. I don't remember any conversation that we had where we didn't laugh or at least smile sometime during it. I will truly miss you and your smile.

Officer Jim Mitcavish
Battle Creek P.D.

May 13, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the family of Detective Brann and his family at the BCPD. May the days ahead become easier for each of you. One day at a time...

Rest In Peace, Detective

~~~God Speed~~~

The Juliano Family - Battle Creek, Michi

May 13, 2005

As I set here and type this, I get more angry for what has happened, so senseless!

We did not know you on a personal level, but our hearts mourn for you and your family.

rest in peace, your in god's hands now.

Mark Jones / Family
Citizens of Battle Creek

May 13, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Detective Brann and to all the personnel of the Battle Creek Police Department who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

May 13, 2005

what do I say?what can I say? but a great man an a police officer.I will never forget.

jeffery simmons

May 13, 2005

Thank you for your dedication and loyal service to the City of Battle Creek. Part of America died on the day we lost you, may you always be remembered as a hero!

Officer
Sturgis Police Department, Sturgis MI

May 13, 2005

When ever and where ever our paths would meet, a firm handshake and a smile would always be there. I am proud to have known such a man as you and excited about crossing paths again...someday. You will always be missed.

Joe Kleczynski
City Hall

May 13, 2005

Rest in Peace Vern. You'll always be remembered

May 13, 2005

You stood with Pride and Courage
in honor of your badge. Remaining true to your commitment to Protect & Serve, you gave with dignity; your last breath of life.

It is with the utmost respect and gratitude that I pray for your eternal peace. May you know the beauty of serenity, and may you rest safely within the arms of Angels.

PSO AL Hampton & Tabatha Hall
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

May 13, 2005

I had the pleasure of working with Det. Brann in several capacities when I lived in Battle Creek. He was always friendly, fair, and just. My families payers go out to your family. God Bless.

Cpl. Derek Taylor
FBI Police

May 13, 2005

I want to say i have not seen him alot but he was in a thing with children and i hope he is all way rembered and he was a great peason . to the famliy i am sorry this happen he was a very great peason and he will all way be missed and god rest his soul but may be he dided to make use see that you should all ways enjoy thhat peason becuse at any time thay could be gone so lavern brann you will never befor got. stay storng famliy if it hurt it will make you closer i don-t know how he got shot but if he had his vest on maybe he would still be alive so may be with his death that will save outher officers. RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP

jeremy a child
fan

May 13, 2005

Sincerest sympathy to Det Brann's family, may God bless and comfort you all. To you I offer the following words by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:
"Life is the childhood of our immortality."

And condolences also to Lavern's work family, and the deputies and staff across the street at the Calhoun County Sheriff's Dept, from your federal comrades. Another selfless soul's name will be inscribed on the hallowed walls of the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial. All gave some, Some gave all. Let us NEVER forget.

Pat Locke, U.S. Postal Inspector, Grand
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

May 13, 2005

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me I know you’ll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.
He said my place was ready in heaven far above,
And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turn to walk away a tear fell from my eye,
For all my life I’d always thought I didn’t want to die.
I had so much to live for so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought to all the love we shared and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday just even for a while,
I’d say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized that this could never be,
For emptiness and memories would take the place of me.
And when I though of worldly things I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven’s gate I felt so much at home,
When God looked down and smiled at me from His great golden throne.
He said, “This is eternity and all I’ve promised you,
Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow but today will always last,
And since each day’s the same day, there’s no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting, and so true,
Though there were some times you did some things you knew you shouldn’t do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last your free,
So won’t you take my hand and share your eternity with me.”

So when tomorrow starts without me don’t think were far apart,
For every time you think of me just know, I’m right here, in your heart.

TO THE FAMILY OF DETECTIVE BRANN...YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS!

Annonomous

May 13, 2005

I have seen him at the one thing he talked with children but i really do not know him well but i can see in his eyes he was a good peason and how could any one do that to such a good peason i seen him in his car befor but i still was shoked when i seen what happen my. my hearth goes to the famliy i hope the peason is punshed god rest his soul

jeremy
home

May 13, 2005

Rest in peace now brother. And Peace to your co-workers and family.

Officer William Waldrep
Birmingham Police Dept.

May 13, 2005

Officers of the VA Police Department wish to send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Detective Brann and to the officers of the Battle Creek Police Department as they have lost one of their own...As members of the law enforcement community, we have lost a brother..He will be greatly missed.

Criminal Investigator Robyn Hardy
Department of Veterans Affairs Police

May 13, 2005

I am writing this on behalf of my 2 daughters, who were victims of a sexual assault that Detective Brann was assigned to.
My heart goes out to your family. I know that for a short time, you touched our hearts, and you protected my children. You are a hero to them, as well as hundreds of others. Your kindness showed them that not everyone was bad, that many could be trusted. You made a difference in our families life, and you changed us forever...thank you for your kindness, your kind words, your protection, and for being a voice for my daughters when they didn't have their own!

A Family Touched By Det. Brann

May 13, 2005

My condolences, to Your Family and all who serve to protect.

Sgt. Paul Huber
Swiss Army MP Service

May 13, 2005

Lavern was my friend. He was a wonderful father, husband, and person. I can't tell the world how much I miss his company and laughter. His friendship was one of the reasons I chose to return to the Battle Creek area. I'm just sorry I didn't have the chance to tell him that. I miss you Vern, I always will. You were truly the good one...

R. Scott Coleman
Former Assistant Prosecutor in Battle Creek

May 13, 2005

Vern was a wonderful partner to our agency, as well as a personal friend. We are heartbroken by his senseless death. Our deepest sympathy to Melanie and the girls, all of his friends and family, and our entire community. On behalf of the Staff, Volunteers and Advisory Board of Sexual Assault Services.

Joyce Siegel
Sexual Assault Services of Calhoun County

May 13, 2005

We are deeply sorry for your loss. May the Lord guilde you thru this. I know thru the help of the whole area, he will be remembered and you will have support.

God Bless!

Sincerely,
Llano Co So

Donna
Llano County Sheriff's Office - Texas

May 13, 2005

LaVern was a man who always brightened our day. His warming smile will forever be in our memories. May God send all the love and support he can to his family. We will miss you!

Melissa Jaconette
Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office

May 13, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. We are grateful for your service and dedication to duty above and beyond the call. We are proud you are one of us. Be assured your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn

May 13, 2005

He was and still is, an example of what good stands for, a good father, a good husband, a good citizen, and a good police officer. We will not forget. God bless the Brann family.

Cpl Tim Bryant
Marshall City police

May 13, 2005