Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are stronger at the broken places". Ernest Hemingway

Still struggling to find the reason for all of this.

Anonymous

July 13, 2008

Thinking about you today.

Friend

June 24, 2008

Today is a wonderful Sunday, and you should be here to enjoy it with your family and friends. You are missed. I was just thinking about you.

Friend

May 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Brian!!
We all Love & miss you.

Eileen Albanese
Sister

April 10, 2008

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." (Author Unknown)

Brian....Just thinking about you this morning.

friend
friend

April 4, 2008

HAPPY EASTER!!!!!

Friend

March 23, 2008

Miss ya Bri!

co-worker

March 12, 2008

Life is going on but we still miss you. Keep us in your sight and know that you are loved forever.

A friend forever

February 6, 2008

"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

January 15, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS BRIAN......THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS.

Friend
Friend

December 25, 2007

Bri,
Thinking of you, your family and fellow officers on Christmas Day. Keep them safe.

Anonymous

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas, Just thinking of you and your family. I placed a single blue bulb on our tree for you.

Miss you

annoymous

December 20, 2007

Bri,
We're quickly approaching another Christmas. The streets of the Borough look beautiful as they are snow covered. The Borough homes are decorated in such fine style including festive Christmas lights.
Someone sent an email saying they were thinking of the Police Dept. and their grief on your 2 yr. anniversary. The email said they were holding you and your fellow Officers "in the light".
So, the Christmas lights reminded me of this email. How beautiful! It's comforting to know that the community has not and will not ever forget you and the ultimate sacrifice you made. They will not forget the sacrifice your family has made either. You couldn't have picked a better community to work for.
Thanks for your dedication.

Anonymous

December 6, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving Buddy! Wishing all who love you a happy day also.

a Friend

November 24, 2007

B,
When you were taken from us one of my biggest fears was that I would forget what your voice sounded like. Recently I was sitting at work joking with my co-workers and I said something that stopped me in my tracks because my voice at that point sounded like you. It made me realize that you are forever etched on the hearts & in the ears of those who love you. I keep your picture on my desk at work & I am so proud to tell those who ask what a wonderful brother, father and man that you were while here in our lives. As someone stated in one of your reflections there really is no "closure". We just go on as we have no other choice but to.
Love You Lots!!

Eileen Albanese
Sister

November 7, 2007

Brian,

I have always wanted to write to tell you we miss you, but never could. I read visit your page daily. Ofc. Cassidy a police officer from Philadelphia passed away this week after a man shot him while on duty. It brought back all the memories of the day you passed. Mom-mom, and my mom, and the whole Inman/Henderson/Janiec family think of often. It is not the same Christmas or Thanksgiving without seeing you and Kelli and Kyle coming to visit. You were as close as family as you could be. I love you and we love you. RIP.

Jennifer

Jennifer
Friend

November 7, 2007

A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER
Lord I ask for courage

Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...

Courage to take me
Where others will not go...

I ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...

Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be at my side...

--Author Unknown

Friend

November 4, 2007

Thinking about you today!

Friend

October 28, 2007

I'm up real late tonight/well into the morning. I cant sleep. I have been thinking about alot of things. Life, school, police, and you. Although I never had the honor to meet you, i have heard nothing but great stories from your fellow officers and community members. Thank you for everything. You will never be forgoten.

October 28, 2007

Thinking about you today...Miss you...

MCJ
Friend

October 15, 2007

I last wrote in on 10-10-05 telling my story of how Brian responded to an abandon 911 call made by my son, Liam. How from then on he went out of his way to stop by, see us, see how we were doing, talk about his wife and son. I then wrote to the Courier Times. Then there was an article in the Courier Times from a scrapbook committe asking for letters and poems about Brian. I sent my story as well of my son's picture from Halloween 2005 dressed as a Police Officer just like his Cop Buddy, Officer Brian S. Gregg. Then I got a phone call saying my story was chosen to be published by a non-profit organization for a chldren's book to be sold as a tribute to honor Officer Gregg. Cop Buddy is a children's book on sale now for $18. All the money to cover printing costs were donated by various businesses and people in the community. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Brian S. Gregg Fund which was established shortly after his slaying. I just want to thank you, Brian, for your kindness and caring way and without you there would be no story and no book. My son, Liam, now age 5, and I will never forget you and you are and always will be his Cop Buddy! For more information about Cop Buddy, please visit:
www.zebrastripedwhale.org
~Jennifer and Liam Hannon~

Jennifer Beagle Hannon
Author Cop Buddy-tribute to Brian and my son, Liam Hannon

October 12, 2007

I'm sorry I have not written here in awhile. I wanted to leave you a message on the two year anniversary, but I have been so busy with school work. I am going to school to become a police officer. Officers like yourself inspire me to help the community like you did, even when other shun my ambitions to become an officer. I've thanked you before, but I want to thank you again for everything you did, we all miss you.

October 8, 2007

Last night there was an incident at St. Mary's. No one was hurt, but the news of it brought all of the memories flooding back. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you Brian. I miss you so much still even though two years have passed since we last spoke. Your laugh and smile, the way you would know just what to do to make me feel better. You gave me strenght to go on while understand how tough it was for me. I pray every day for your family and friends, because if I'm still having difficulties with the hole left in my life with the loss of you, I can't even begin to imagine the pain your family deals with daily. The last week was tough, there were reminders of you everywhere and I don't think any of us need to hear about another stand off with police at that hospital. Thankfully, it ended without anyone else being hurt like we were that night.

I just had to come here. I visit this site often but I've never left a note before. I miss you Buddy.

I was told that the trial would bring closure. That time would heal the wounds and it would get better. It's not true. I go on, but it isn't easy. I've learned to live with it, but it never seems to be any easier. I see a Borough police car and for a moment my heart leaps as it wants to see your face, but then the reality hits hard again as I know it isn't you. I pray, but honestly it hasn't helped yet. You were an anchor for me, just my darn good friend. You don't get many of them in life. I am so grateful to have had you in mine for as long as I did, yet learning to live without you being around has been hard. I hope you know how much you were loved, admired and respected.

I just still miss you Brian.

A good friend

October 8, 2007

Brian, after 2 years, and a day later, our little department has never been the same without you, buddy. Resting next to you is my old childhood friend Jarred Edwards, and when he took his life last year I often asked myself why are my two dear friends resting next to each other? Then I simply realize its Gods way of keeping both of you entertained by sharing stories about me. We all miss you terribly Brian. And by the way, we still keep replenishing your favorite little candy jar on the secretaries desk in the front office, so help yourself, you always did. David B.

OFC. DAVID BLOOM #5105
NEWTOWN BOROUGH P.D.

September 30, 2007

The memory of Officer Gregg is never forgotten. He lives on in the memories of those who knew him best. Please know that we continue to mourn with you and are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Wife of a LEO Officer

September 29, 2007