Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Gregg was and still is my son's Cop Buddy. He responded to an abandon 911 call from our residence in December 2003. It had been my 15 month old son playing with the phone! From then on, he always made a point to stop and say hello to us, put on his flashing lights for my son and he was always talking about his wife and son. He truley loved his family and his job. My son is 3 now and wants to be a police officer for Halloween like his Cop Buddy. He came with me Friday to pay our respects to Officer Gregg and he kept asking where his Cop Buddy was and I try everyday to explain to him the best I can so a 3 year old would understand. Officer Gregg, we will miss you dearly.

Jennifer Beagle Hannon Former EMT and Ne

October 10, 2005

Dear Officer Brian,
Thnak you for being such a pleasant part of ur borough.
You were truly a great representative of Newtown Borough.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You will be sadly missed by many.
Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

A Borough Employee

October 9, 2005

Dear Kellann Gregg -
I pray that the memories of your husband's valor, kindness and commitment to public service will be a comfort to you in the days ahead. I pray, too, that you will find rest and peace in the deep and profound love that Brian so obviously felt for you and Kyle. You are a brave and courageous woman whom I admire and will remember in prayer in the days ahead. God bless and keep you.

someone who cares

October 9, 2005

Step forward now, Officer Gregg,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell.

Dispatcher I Bryan Gunderman
Bucks County Emergency Communications

October 9, 2005

God bless you Officer Greg and your family. Rest in peace brother, the watch is ours now.

PTL. Malone
Lower Moreland TWP. Montgomery County

October 9, 2005

To Officer Gregg"s Family, I didn't know Brian. I wish that I had. I work
at the pharmacy in the boro, and since this tragic event happened, all the people that have come into the store, have told me nothing but good things about him. May you and your little son
find comfort in knowing that he was not just a good cop but a outstanding person as well. May God give you the strength to carry on day by day.

Chris Muro

October 8, 2005

Brian,

Please know that your calling to be a police officer will be carried on with honor. You are truly a hero and will live on forever in our hearts. God knows that we will take care of your family and partners. Rest in peace brother, and protect us as we move on. You have a new friend that is waiting for you to carry on the mission. We love you both.

Officers and Members
Plumstead Township Police

October 8, 2005

Ptlm Gregg, your passion and dedication for the job was evident from your many, many friends I had the privelege of meeting at your service yesterday. I only wish I had met you earlier. I hope to have the community service spirit that you had. Rest in peace friend, your brothers in blue will take the next watch.

Ptlm Jason Cleck
Susquehanna Twp P.D.

October 8, 2005

Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Police officers are our first line of defense against drunk drivers, and we at MADD know that Officer Gregg was saving lives by taking DUI offenders off the road. His loss has saddened all of us at MADD. We know he was trying to prevent someone else's tragedy from happening when he made the ultimate sacrifice. Please know that along with our grief, we are also eternally grateful to Officer Gregg for all that he did to help others.

MADD Southeastern PA

October 8, 2005

Our sympathies go out to the family of Officer Gregg. May God bless you and give you the strength to carry on.
Thank You Officer Gregg.

Patrolman
Macungie Borough Police Dept. Macungie, Lehigh County, PA

October 8, 2005

As a member of Borough Council, I had the pleasure to interview officer Gregg prior to hire. His insight of the Borough grew with his time in the community and showed that he understood the value of good police-community relationship in this small town. He reminded us, though, in this process that regardless of the niceness of the community and its people, that officers must always be vigilant and prepared for those among us that are not so nice.

Brian, in his brief time with us, became the face of the police department. His ability to engage members of the community was an asset that made his job more pleasant and gave him better knowledge and insight on Newtown.

Brian told us that he only wanted to be a "small town" police officer. While his life was so dreadfully cut short, we will thankfully always have him looking down at us as our "guardian police angel."

Mark Craig, Borough Council

October 8, 2005

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
Can't always be a Saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my work was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep,
I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the Throne
Where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."


-Although I never had the chance to meet Officer Gregg, the things I have heard from other officers were nothing but good things. I'm proud to be a member of Bucks County. The funeral today showed just how close the brotherhood of officers really is. Ofc. Gregg,You were, and always will be, a hero to many. May your soul rest in peace.

Victoria, Avid Police Supporter

October 7, 2005

Today was a tough one for the hundreds of people you touched with your life. I will not forget the memmories we had working and hanging out together, your great sense of humor, the fact that you refused to "grow up" and your willingness to lend a hand when needed. We both left our own business to pursue our dream jobs. You gave the ultimate sacrifice on the job you always dreamed of...You deserved and would be proud of the immense honor that your fellow officers gave you today. I look forward to the day we meet again in heaven.

Matt Johnson
Friend...Langhorne, Pa.

October 7, 2005

Dear Officer Gregg #5103,
I still can not believe what happened. No one deserves to have their life cut short in that manner. I wish this were all a bad dream and I would wake up tommorrow and you would be back in uniform and calling up to log on for your next shift. Unfortunately, I never got the opportunity to meet you in person, but had the privilege of communicating with you via radio or phone on many occassions. You were always professional, friendly and a credit to the profession. THANK YOU for making the supreme sacrifice. Not only did Newtown Borough Police Department lose a part of their family, this world lost a great person, husband, father and friend. God Bless you Officer Gregg, your family and fellow officers. I will miss you and will never ever forget you. You will always be in my prayers.

Chris Bull Dispatcher #737
Bucks County Emergency Communications

October 7, 2005

Brian,

Although I did not know you or ever meet you it does not lessen the pain that I feel for you, your friends,family and loved ones.

I hope to meet you someday brother, thank you for your selfness devotion to us all. You will be missed!

God bless you and your family.

FRED SCHOENENBERGER, PA STATE CONSTABLE
PA STATE CONSTABLE'S OFFICE NORTHAMPTON CO.

October 7, 2005

Was not in the hospital that night but none the less my heart breaks for your family. I am so sorry this happened, may peace be with your family. I have heard nothing but wonderful things from many people who knew Brian. Great father and husband and proud of his profession. God be with you always.

St. Mary Medical Center

October 7, 2005

When I start my tour of duty, God
Wherever crime may be,
As I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.

Please give me understanding,
with both the young and old,
Let me listen with attention,
until their stories told.

Let me never make a judgment,
in a rash or callous way,
but let me hold my patience,
let each man have his say.

Lord, if it is your will,
that I go up to heaven's gate,
please bless and protect my family,
as they accept my fate.

I have never been prouder of being both a Bucks County Police Officer and resident than today when thousands of citizens, business owners, and officers gathered to pay their final respect to Officer Brian S. Gregg #5103

Ofc. Kevin Cornish
Bensalem Township PD

October 7, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother


They are standing straight and stoic, they are standing glove-to-glove,
It is raining, it is freezing, but they stand for pain and love.
Their hat-brims hide the hatred and the torture in their eyes,
They cannot help but feel the void when one of their own dies.

The service now is over and the widow staggers out,
All arms now at attention as the bagpipes cry and shout.
Flag-draped casket on six shoulders, could this day get any worse?
A salute's the silent answer as they load him in the hearse.

The speeches done, the songs are sung, it's time now for a ride,
The cortege is enormous, like a head-of-state has died,
The lights roll infinitum and the grief is crawling past,
Us citizens just stand there, we are watching to the last.

We wonder at the pagentry, our heads shake in despair,
We think, as the three-shot volley pierces through the morning air,
"Oh, this didn't have to happen, what an awful tragic day,"
"In this sea of hurt and anguish, how will Justice find its way?"

But as the ranks disperse and as they trudge back to their cars,
We know that for the killer await four walls of iron bars.
They'll put aside their grief just like they're trained so well to do,
For even crafty killers can't evade this mass of blue.

So the funeral has ended, and the mayor has gone home,
I've heard some people question, "are we well within the zone,"
"To put on such a costly show for cops just pounding pavement?"
But how can we sit 'round and judge a slain cop's final payment?

To say it's inappropriate, to question it with scorn,
Shows that you know nothing of the target that is worn,
On every good cop's shirt or vest, on every trooper's heart,
It calls out like a bull's-eye, it is simply called the badge.

Detective Eliot Gross
Bensalem Police Department

October 7, 2005

May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rest easy.

Volunteer Firefighter/EMT

October 7, 2005

I stood in awe as I watched people stand unprotected from rain to pay honor to a fallen officer. I stood in awe as hundreds of police cruisers went by with only somber faces behind the wheel. As a friend of several Newtown Police Officers, I met you on your very first night on duty. The excitement in your voice about serving and protecting our fine community was inspiring. Although I have only seen you a handful of times since that night, it was always comforting to know that someone was out protecting our community with pride, honor, and courage. My deepest sympathy is extended to your family as well as your fellow brothers who will continue to serve with the same pride and honor and courage. May you rest in peace and relish in our appreciation for all you have done for us.

Ken Fetterolf
Center Club Family Fitness of Newtown

October 7, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Gregg, I wanted to express my deepest condolences on your tragic loss. Although I never met Brian, it is abundantly clear from the reaction of our community that he was a model police officer.

Although I couldn't attend the memorial service held today in Newtown, I did drive by the church, paused, and asked God to bless this fallen hero. The "sea of blue" uniforms at the church was further testament that Brian was loved and respected by so many.

May God bless Officer Gregg and his family.

J.P. Follis
Newtown area resident

October 7, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. We are proud you are part of our "Thin Blue Line" We are grateful for your service, faithfulness and dedication to duty. We assure you your loved ones are not alone for we remain but a phone call away.
Bob Johnson VA-VI

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

October 7, 2005

Brian and I crossed paths briefly over the past year. It was about a year ago, Brian was posted on a Newtown corner when I pulled up with my overdue inspection sticker. He approached me with a smile and asked for my license and registration. He then proceeded to let me off with a warning. I thought, who does that anymore. I remember thinking, this was a nice guy.

About a week ago, I was picking up a pizza and Brian and his wife and son were just leaving. He was asking his son to say goodbye to the server. Brian looked at me with the look - don't you just love kids. I check the news for a week to see if this was the same officer. Now I sit at work fighting back tears to know such a good man was lost in such a senseless act.

My prayer's go out to Brian's family - and all the other great officers of this Nation.

Marty - Newtown resident

October 7, 2005

As you rest your head in peace fear not your brothers in blue will take it from here. God Bless You.

Officer Dennis Kucinski
Middletown Twp PD Bucks County

October 7, 2005

I want to say THANK YOU to Brian for being such an influence in Newtown Borough. There is not one person that I have run into that does not have something nice to say about Brian. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your wife and son now truly have an angel looking down upon them. I did not personally know you, but I wish I had!! I will be honoring you today while you make your way down our borough streets for the last time. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!!!!

Trisha McLaughlin

October 7, 2005