Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

August 2, 2020

Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 2, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Braithwaite.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

Rest in Peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

August 2, 2017

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 7th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 26, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer Braithwaite. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 10, 2012

Mrs. Braithwaite you and your child are in my prayers today, may God be with you and continue to guide you both. Time does not heal the pain in our hearts as we have to pick up the pieces and move forward. Officer Braithwaite, you will not be forgotten, HEROES live forever and you sir are a hero. Continue to rest in peace sir.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

August 2, 2011

Phoenix was a very good friend, he was always willing to help and never shut anyone out. We served together at Fort Bragg, NC in the 321st Field Artillery Regiment. He was a skilled Artilleryman and a terriffic soldier, I learned alot from him.

Airborne PFC Braithwaite!!!!

SSG Montgomery, Aime S.
United States Army

June 2, 2010

To Officer Phoenix M. Braithwaite, his family and his fellow officers with the Haines City Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Braithwaite’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Braithwaite and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

August 2, 2009

I cant believe how long it has been already. It seems like yesterday we were playing football together, and running down the halls together. Four brothers always together. Now we are like a table missing a leg. I love you my friend. Please keep an eye on us.

Delaney Dougherty
Friend

December 18, 2007

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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 13, 2007

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

August 31, 2007

Officer Braithwaite was one of the finest Officers that I have ever had the privlage to serve with. In the face of danger her was fearless. He was compastionate and had a love for the job that rivaled his peers. He was a great father and a great person. I will remember Officer Braithwaite as the one who came to work each night with the reserve and stead fast dedication of even the most senior of law enforcement officers.

Officer Braithwaite you will never be forgotten.

Officer Nicholas Burns
Former Haines City Pd/ Curr. Dundee Pd

August 7, 2007

ONE YEAR TODAY OFFICER BRAITHWAITE. WE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR YOU FAMILY. KEEP WATCH OVER THEM AND OUR OFFICERS ON THE BEAT STILL SERVING.

OFFICER BRAITHWAITE, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 2, 2007

8/2/07

My thoughts are with your loved ones as they remember the day, one year ago, that forever changed their lives. I know that in some respects the past year seems like an eternity, and in other ways, August 2, 2006, feels like yesterday.

Norie Haas
Mom of Brian Haas (EOW 4/24/04)

Norie Haas

August 2, 2007

Officer Braithwaite,
Today marks the one year anniversary of your EOW. We are thinking of your family, friends and department at this time. Your bravery will never go unnoticed; your legacy never forgotten.

Pennsylvania citizen

August 2, 2007

Dear Family,
Your loved one and Hero is being remembered today as it has been one year since Officer Braithwaite went to His Hevenly Home. But our Hero's live forever in our hearts and memories. May God's peace and love be with each of you today. And that Love and Prayers are with you. Sincerly, Carolyn Moore : Mother-in-law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04 Buncombe County Sheriff's Dept. Ashevill, N.C.

Carolyn Moore
One who remember's our Hero's

August 2, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this first anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 2, 2007

It has been almost a year and I cannot believe that you are gone. You were a good,true friend......ones that are hard to find nowadays. I will never forget you. I am grateful that I got the chance to meet you at FMU. You made school enjoyable and something to look forward to. God Bless you and your family.

Ericka Herrera
Orange County Corrections/friend

July 17, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro PD, KY

March 20, 2007