New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Reflections for Trooper David Brinkerhoff
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO TROOPER BRINKERHOFF'S FAMILY AND TO THE ENTIRE NEW YORK STATE POLICE FAMILY. YET ANOTHER HERO HAS TO DIE PROTECTING OTHERS.... GOD BLESS.
TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL
April 25, 2007
God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are not forgotten.
DE
St. Louis City Police
April 25, 2007
Rest in peace brother,may God bless you and your family,for you are a true hero
Officer Kevin Kelly
Elizabeth,N.J.Police
April 25, 2007
Troop my thought and prayers goto you and your family. You made the ultimate sacrafice doing what you love to do. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. May you walk strong with your fellow brothers and sisters and watch over us.
Deputy Sheriff Jason Schneider
Lucas County Sheriff's Office Toledo Ohio
April 25, 2007
Today, another angel was taken to heaven. Though I didn't know you personally I am greatly saddened by your loss. My deepest condolences to the Brinkerhoff family. To all police officers and law enforcement officials my heart goes out to all of you in this time of loss and you are and always will be in my heart and prayers.
April 25, 2007
Rest In Peace Brother...I will keep your family in my prayers....
Trooper II M. Moore 9992
Texas Department Of Public Safety
April 25, 2007
It is with a heavy heart I write this reflection. You will be missed greatly. Although I never met you, I have said your name numerous times in my head since you were taken from us. To your family I must say I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace and keep in mind you live on through the rest of us remembering you daily.
Trooper Jeff Davis
Texas Department of Public Safety
April 25, 2007
YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.
TROOPER BRINKERHOFF, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.
THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT N KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
MAY THE LORD WATCH OVER THIS HERO 7 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER AND WIFE. THIS CHILD WILL KNOW HER DADDY IS A HERO.
JOB WELL DONE, TROOPER.
JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
April 25, 2007
Tpr. Brinkerhoff,
God Bless you and your dedicated service.You and your family are in our prayers.You will never be forgotten!
PO Mark Liebermann Shield 43
Vice President
Village of Wappingers Falls PBA
Dutchess County,New York
PO Mark Liebermann
Village of Wappingers Falls Police Dept.
April 25, 2007
Your sacrifice is inspiring and aggrevating at the same time. We come into this line of work knowing that this is a real possibility, yet we strive to prevent it at all costs. You have invoked the need for your fellow brothers to carry on and vow to prevent such things from happening again. You set the bar high my friend. You have my respect and admiration.
Officer Taquino
Pelham AL P.D.
April 25, 2007
Trooper Brinkerhoff,
Rest assured your actions today will not go unnoticed! You lived the honorable life of a State Trooper, many only dream of this. They will get this man dead or alive! Godspeed brother~!
Trooper Mark Holthaus
Washington State Patrol
April 25, 2007
God be with you, Trooper. May He be with your family and friends, and all the New York State Police.
Words cannot convey my anger, grief, and sadness. I am so very, very sorry.
On behalf of the New York State University Police Brockport
Ptl. M.A. Ryan
New York State University Police Brockport
April 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, your co-workers, and our fellow officers. You will never be forgotten.
Officer
Montgomery County Dept. of Police, MD
April 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, your co-workers, and our fellow officers. You will never be forgotten.
Officer
Montgomery County Dept. of Police, MD
April 25, 2007
David,
I watched from a distance as you and the newest members of the Mobile Response Team completed training to become a member of such an elite group. It takes a special kind of human being to do what the MRT does on a daily basis. Thank you for volunteering for such a duty. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends, and especailly your MRT brothers. Losing two members within a year must make them even more resolute in continuing their quest to keep the citizens of NY and their fellow law enforcers safe.
I thank you and your family for the service, sacrifice and dedication that is shown each day. You are a true hero in every sense of the word. You will never be forgotten.
Godspeed and rest peacefully.
SGT NYSP
April 25, 2007
Trooper Brickerhoff
It was with great sadness that I received the phone call this morning from one of your fellow Grey Riders. It has been an especially hard year and several months for law enforcement,especially NY and even more so the NYSP. Just as we have been for the others we will be here for your family including your family of Grey Riders and your friends. GOD BLESS YOU!
Ellen Guerdat
VP WNY Concerns of Police Survivors
Ellen Guerdat
VP WNY COPS
April 25, 2007
Cop on |the Take
|First he takes |the oath.
|Now look at |all he takes.
|He takes it in |stride when |people call |him pig.
|He takes time |to stop and |talk to |children.
|He takes your |verbal abuse |while giving |you a ticket |you really |deserved.
|He takes on |creeps you |would be |afraid to even |look at.
|He takes time |away from his |family to keep |you safe.
|He takes your |injured child |to the |hospital.
|He takes the |graveyard |shift without |complaint |because it's |his turn.
|He takes his |life into his |hands daily.
|He takes you |home when |your car |breaks down.
|He takes time |to explain |why both |your |headlights |have to work.
|He takes the |job no one |else wants--|telling you a |loved one has |died.
|He takes |criminals to |jail.
|He takes in |sights that |would make |you cry.
|Sometimes he |cries too, but |he takes it |anyway |because |someone has |to.
|If he is lucky, |he takes |retirement.
|He takes |memories to |bed each |night that |you couldn't |bear for |even one |day.
|Sometimes, |he takes a |bullet.
|And yes, |occasionally |he may take a |free cup of |coffee.
|Then one day |he pays for all |he has taken, |and God takes |him.
|Please |remember |that the "He" |in all this |represents |all police |officers, both |men and |women who |have served |and are |serving our |cities and |their citizens |we have all |sworn to |protect.
|Blessed are |the peace |keepers!
Jamie
April 25, 2007
My wife and I extend our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Trooper Brinkerhoff's entire extended family. As former Orange County, NY Law Enforcement Officers, we echo the great sadness of the entire NY community at this time. As SRT, we certainly know of your responsibilities and great dangers faced on a daily basis. You were truly one of NY's most elite -- NYSP MRT. NY has certainly lost one of it's finest. RIP brother. St. Michael has called one of his Angels home. 1*
SRT Officer
New Bern , North Carolina PD
April 25, 2007
Another officer has fallen Lord. You must have had a reason unknown to us. Trooper Brinkerhoff is now standing his watch in Your kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Trooper Brinkerhoff and thank you for all your time of service to us and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, you have another fine officer.
Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond Va DSS Fraud Unit
April 25, 2007
You served your state proudly and are now being rewarded in heaven. Thank you for your sacrifice. My prayers are with you and your family.
P.H. Smith, Park Ranger
City of Chesaepeake Parks and Rec
April 25, 2007
Thank you for your sacrifice and God Bless You,RIP brother.
Police Officer William Mosher
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
April 25, 2007
Rest in piece brother, may God bless your family and friends.
Sgt T Howell
Walton county florida
April 25, 2007
Rest in peace my brother.
Deputy Chief E.J. Morris
Roeland Park Kansas P.D.
April 25, 2007
REST IN PEACE BROTHER, WE'LL TAKE FROM HERE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
PTL N.GIARDONO
SCHENECTADY P.D.
April 25, 2007
GOD BLESS TROOPER BRINKERHOFF AND HIS FAMILY. REST IN PEACE AND LET US TAKE OVER FROM HERE.....
MASTER TROOPER J.R. FLEMING
NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
April 25, 2007
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