Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brink,

It's been 17 years and there isn't a day that goes by where I don't think of you. I share your story on stage every time I speak and it gets me emotional each time. Will do the same next week to officers in Alabama. I still wear your end of watch bracelet every single day. Wish you were here brother. Man it's hard. No friend will ever come close to you. Love you. Miss you.

Dave

Retired Captain David Atkins
Best Friend / New York State Police

November 14, 2024

It is an honor to be running in your memorial 10k in June of 2024 - Rest in peace Trooper.

Officer Szpylman

June 14, 2024

Rest in peace hero.

J.R.

April 25, 2024

God Bless you Brave Warrior.

Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police

April 24, 2024

Dave,
You were a true Hero! Your Bravery and memory will never be forgotten!

William B. Crowe

April 25, 2023

So sad but he was a hero.i thank him for his service

Mary Judd
Widow of NY state trooper

April 26, 2020

Trooper Brinkerhoff Rest In Peace you are a American hero

Mark Mottola

April 25, 2020

Rest in peace Trooper Brinkerhoff.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 25, 2020

I Last posted a reflection two years ago, and I reiterate my belief that Trooper David Brinkerhoff will never ever be forgotten. Thank you for your service sir.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

January 31, 2020

I lived just down the road from where this incident occurred, and it was after this incident, that I decided that I wanted to get into law enforcement to do my part in serving my community, in a way to honor Trooper Brinkerhoff for sacrificing for my community. RIP.

Patrolman Keith Gavette
Town of Colchester PD

January 12, 2020

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 25, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

April 25, 2018

RIP Trooper David Brinkerhoff, you will never ever be forgotten. May God bless your wife and now 10 year old daughter.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

January 31, 2018

You Served your country well its been 10 years but your story lives on. RIP... GONE BUT NOTE FORGOTTEN!

Payton Lines, 16 still in school
Future NY State Trooper

October 25, 2017

You are never far from our hearts. Often think of your wife and Isabella.

Mary Jurbala
nys police - civilian

April 25, 2017

You and your family are never far from our hearts and thoughts.

The Scholds
Friends from RI

April 25, 2017

Never forgotten. We have one that wants to follow in your footsteps. You would love him! Keep watch.

The Scholds
Friends from RI

April 23, 2016

Almost ten years ago I had the honor of meeting your wife and your new baby girl, such a beautiful family. For a brief moment my mother was able to hold your new child and I remember asking her a question. I was so young and so naïve at the time only being a middle school boy that when I saw my mother holding a new child I said "hey who is the father" insinuating that my mother had a child with another man. Thinking that would be received as funny by the onlookers of the situation I was regrettably informed that you Trooper Brinkerhoff were the said father of that beautiful child. For ten years now I have relived that moment in time and reflected upon the horrible choice I made. If only I had known the situation I would have never said the comment that I did. I will regret it until the day I die and I hope that you wonderful wife has forgotten that day unlike I have. I stumbled upon this page for reflection after doing some research about the NYS Troopers A close friend of mine is eager to start in a few months and I hope that you will look over him and guide him through tough times. Rest In Peace David, your family misses you and the bravery you expressed will never go unnoticed.

Annonymous
Family Friend

February 17, 2016

Never forgotten. Dave you may have inspired a future state trooper.

The Scholds
friends from RI

April 25, 2015

hey uncle Dave I miss you and I love you, I can't wait until we meet again.

Alaina Brinkerhoff
neice

January 19, 2015

Rest in Peace Trooper and God Bless your family and fellow officers!

Lt. L.L.Pecorella, Retired
Monroe County Sheriff's Office

April 26, 2014

You and your family are forever in our thoughts and prayers.
This June our family suffered our own tragic loss. We look to Mike and Laurie for strength and faith. They are true examples of the joy and happiness that you brought to this world.

The Scholds
Friends from RI

April 24, 2014

I cannot help but think that the entire town of Boston had you on their minds this Sunday night. I am sure you had something to do with all of the officers making it through the night okay. We all miss you very much, I am so blessed to have known you in my childhood. Thank you for bringing happiness and light into this world.

Paul Rooney
Friend

March 19, 2014

SEMPER FI !!!!! R.I.P. MY BROTHER

SENIOR INVESTIGATOR MILTON ARROYO
NEW YORK STATE POLICE

April 25, 2013

Thinking of you tomorrow - April 25. Where has 6 years gone? Seems like yesterday. Think of you often and know that you are with all of us.

C/S Terri-Jo Gallagher
New York State Police

April 24, 2013