Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the DeRidder Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Lieutenant Brooks deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Lieutenant Brooks is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

February 25, 2006

Lieutenant Brooks,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo
Westwego Police Dept, Gretna Police Dept LA

February 25, 2006

Lt Brooks, your suffering has gone on long enough. May you rest in peace. To your brothers and sisters in blue: do not forget your brother. He has given more than anyone could imagine and deserves a place of honor in your hearts. To his family and friends: Herman is a hero to everyone, not just you. Your loss is the greatest but ours is great as well. We shall honor him just as you have. Be at peace, Lt Brooks, your shift has ended. We'll take it from here.

February 25, 2006

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, LT.BROOKS YOU DIED A HERO, GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD. YOU EARNED YOUR WINGS. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT. WILLIAM M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT

February 25, 2006

Thank you, Lt. Brooks, for your service to the citizens of DeRidder,the state of LA, and the USA. Your efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. My prayers to your family.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown

February 25, 2006

Rest in peace brother you will not be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to your family and department. Thank you for your dedication and service Lieutenant
Brooks. You will be missed dearly.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

February 25, 2006

Lt. Brooks:
I wish your family the very best. You served them and your jurisdiction well. Your sacrifice will not go unheralded.

You are a hero in every sense of the word. God's speed, my brother.

Richard S. Bivins, JD (former Deputy)
Los Angeles County Sheriff

February 25, 2006

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Brooks, children, grandchildren, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends in law enforcement, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Lt. Brooks, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

February 25, 2006

OFFICER BROOKS THANKS FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE.I PRAY THAT GOD WILL BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME THEY MUST FACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

February 25, 2006

R.I.P. Lt. Brooks. You have finally been released into the hands of the Lord. Sincere sympathy to your Family.

J.M.
Gardai (Irish Police Force)

February 25, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Lieutenant Herman W. Brooks. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

February 25, 2006

A tragic, painful loss. Thanks for your service to the community and may the family find comfort in knowing that many appreciate his dedication towards keeping others safe.

Security Officer
Connecticut

February 25, 2006

May the Lord comfort you all at this time.May His arms wrap around you all.

February 25, 2006

Thank you for your years of serivce and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Sir!

Police Officer

February 25, 2006

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk 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
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time 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 a 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 born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

February 25, 2006

The definition of hero is Lt. Herman W Brooks. May God continue to bless your family and friends. You have been on a ride and a half these last eight and a half years, enjoy your time on the great highway above sir.

God Speed.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

February 25, 2006

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

Matthew 5:9

Rest easy Brother.

Albertville Police Department Albertville, Al

February 25, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Herman, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

February 25, 2006

To the family of Lt. Brooks may God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee D. Azure
EOW 08/06/02

February 25, 2006

God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

February 25, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 25, 2006

Rest easy Lt. Brooks, thank you.

Policemen
Boston PD, Boston MA

February 25, 2006