Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May god bless you and your family. My deepest sympathy to all of your loved ones and your brothers and sisters in blue.

Rest in peace, my brother

Officer J.A. Fleischer
Chesapeake Police Department

April 26, 2007

We have not only lost a wonderful State Trooper, we have lost a great father, a great husband, a great son, a great brother, a great friend, and a great man. We have lost a hero today. May you rest in peace David. Our prayers are with you and your entire family at this time of need. You will be truly missed my friend.

Matt Glogowski
Family Friend

April 26, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF DAVID BRINKERHOFF,
ALTHOUGH I DO NOT KNOW YOU I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY BROTHER WAS ALSO A POLICE OFFICER AND HE WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. HE LEFT A WIFE AND THREE SONS. HE WAS 30 YRS OLD. I KNOW HOW PAINFUL IT IS! PLEASE KNOW I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND KNOW DAVID IS LOOKING DOWN PROTECTING YOU ALL. HE WAS A HERO!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

MICHELLE ZUSKIN

April 26, 2007

Thank you for your service. Your service to your community and your country will not beforgotten by the thin blue line. Our prayer go out to you, your family, and dept. Rest in peace sir we now have your watch.

CHARLES ROBSON
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

April 26, 2007

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.

Justin W Yohe, Patrolman
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana

April 26, 2007

we send our deepest sympathy to the family of trooper brinkerhoff gos speed sir rip

danny hixenbaugh(RET ISP)&becca
ret indiana state police

April 26, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro PD, KY

April 26, 2007

God bless you, your family, and your fellow troopers. My heart goes out to you all.

Officer C.W. #1578
Plano PD, Texas

April 26, 2007

Rest in piece my brother. May God bless and look over your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

fellow officer
Marshall County Police Dept.

April 26, 2007

Another senseless death of another New York State Police Officer. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Trooper Brinkerhoff and the New York State Police.

Ofc. Christopher Wood
Town of Manlius NY Police

April 26, 2007

You will not be forgotten.
Rest in peace brother

POLICE OFFICER II, E. ROSENTHAL
LAS VEGAS METRO PD

April 26, 2007

Rest in peace Brother. My heart goes out to your family and your fellow Troopers in this hard time.WE know your pain all to well.God Bless you.

Police Officer James Gallagher
N.Y.P.D. Midtown North Pct

April 26, 2007

Rest in Peace Tpr. Brinkerhoff, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. My families prayers are with you and your family.

Tpr. Brendan Hoolan
NYSP Troop F

April 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we mourn the loss of one of our own boys in blue. Hold on to your faith knowing that there's another star shining bright in the sky tonight!

South Bend, IN
citizen

April 26, 2007

It is upsetting to hear about a death of a trooper. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this trooper and his young daughter who will grow up not knowing her father. I will keep all the officers who spend day and night protecting us in my prayers.

Brian Smidga
friends of officers

April 26, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police Dept

April 26, 2007

Trooper Brinkerhoff, thank you for your service. You made the ultimate sacrifice and that will never be forgotten. It is my sincere wish that your murderer is caught and held accountable for your death. Watch over your family as they begin this long, dark journey without you giving them the love, guidance and support they will need. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uninform.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

April 26, 2007

My heart goes out to your wife, newborn daughter & fellow Troopers.

Wife of Gainesville, FL LEO

April 26, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Trooper David Brinkerhoff, and the New York State Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper Brinkerhoff, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

April 26, 2007

May God Bless you and your family...Rest in Peace Brother

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April 26, 2007

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 for compassion for those who need me. And please Lord, through it all, be at my side.

Dave I will always remember the friendship that we had. I will cherish the memories of the time we spent together in New Orleans while deployed there after Hurricane Katrina. Your positive attitude and sense of humor during those long hot days helped make our time together a memorable one. Your dedication to your family, friends and your job will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From now until the end of the world, we shall be remembered. We few, we band of brothers. For he who sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.

Rest in peace brother. Until we meet again.

Investigator Joseph Auriemma
New York State Police

April 26, 2007

To the entire Brinkerhoff family- our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless!

Kristin & George
NYSP - SP Rochester

April 26, 2007

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family!

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

April 26, 2007

To Trooper David Brinkerhoff Family, Friends, Co-Workers:
I did not know this officer, however I know the pain each and everyone of you are going thru. It is such a sad day in the Law Enforcement family when we lose yet another HERO to a senseless killing. I will pray for the peace that passes all understanding in the wake of this tragedy. And May God Bless each of you.
Betty A. Bell
Former Spouse
Ptl. William B. Bell
E.O.W. 11-19-02

April 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Trooper Brinkerhoff and also with the New York State Police. May God give all of you the strength meeded during this difficult time.

L/Cpl J.E.Kimbrell
South Carolina Highway Patrol

April 26, 2007