Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you and your family.

PO P. COLBERT
ELSBERRY POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 24, 2008

Thank you for your service. God Bless and Protect your Family and your Department.

Juanita Bethea

February 24, 2008

Although I did not know you Corporal, I thank you for your service, but mostly for your sacrifice. To your fiance & children, my sincere condolences. Please know that God is holding and guarding your loved ones in the palm of His hand, as you now stand next to Him. Thank you Corporal Brooks, Rest in Peace...

M.Munoz
A thankful U.S. civilian

February 23, 2008

Corporal Brooks

You have done your duty and are a true hero. You have served your community, state and country. Rest in Peace knowing you have done a job well done.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept of Juvenile Officer

February 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to Cpl. Brooks' family and friends.

Chaplain
Arkansas White County Sheriff's Department

February 8, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy goes out ot the family and coworkers of Cpl Brooks.

Although I did not have the privilege to have known you personally, I grieve for your loss my friend. Rest in peace knowing that those of us left behind will proudly cover your post on the thin blue line.

Sgt. D Balough
Memphis P. D. Tx

February 8, 2008

Our many thoughts and prayers are with your agency and family during this tragic time!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

February 7, 2008

Cpl. Brooks,
Thank you for your service to the people of Maryland and the US.
We pray that you walk those golden streets and ride shotgun with your fellow officers left behind.
You will not be forgotten.
God Bless and God Speed.

Deputy Sheriff A. Gates
Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

February 6, 2008

Because the kids are to young to write something on here for there daddy I saw this poem and wanted to add it for them.

A gentleman offered this statement
as they laid my dad to rest,
"Today your dad's a Hero son,
and truly nothing less!"

Into his eyes I peered,
as the tears rolled gently down.
My response was kind and simple
the only words that could be found.

My dad was an officer
and a Hero every day.
He made this world a safer place
for you and me to stay.

A Hero who sadly offered
the news too hard to give.
A Hero who prevented tragedy,
allowing us to live.

A Hero you asked directions from
when lost or out of town.
A Hero who aided those in need,
allowing ease to get around.

A Hero who returned your child
when danger threatened near.
A Hero who protected freedom
so we'd have less to fear.

Yes, my dad was a Hero sir,
which he showed in every way.
But, today he is a Hero sir,
because of the price he had to pay.

By

Tammi James Kantola

My love I want you to know how much they love you and miss you. Raigen cries everytime she see's a picture of you. Blake asks for you a lot but knows you are with Great Grandmom and Lacee. It gets harder everyday without you! I signed Blake up for T Ball this spring and he wants you to attend every game!! We love you Daddy!!!!!

Blake and Raigen Brooks
son and daughter

February 5, 2008

Courtney,
Everyday we think of you and miss you. We just can't believe that you aren't hear to joke around with. Everytime we go to use our kitchen timer we think of the times you hid it and you set it to go off after you left the house. Family gatherings for stromboli, your favorite, will never be the same. We will miss your funny sayings, Sunday cookouts at your house, and your laughter.
We are helping Susan and the kids as much as we can but it is not the same as you being there. Susan's birthday and Valentine's Day are coming up so we took the kids shopping. Needless to say they didn't care about shopping, just getting candy and riding the rides. We will be thinking of you as we eat your favorite chocolate cake with chocolate icing. Look down on Susan, Blake, and Raigen and let them know you love them and miss them. Hopefully you have talked to Choco, Duncan, and Grandmom and told them that we love them and miss them.
We love you like a brother.

Dawn and Skuba Steve
sister and brother-in-law

February 4, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Corporal Brooks. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD

February 4, 2008

Cpl. Brooks, I wish that I had the opportunity to get to know you better. I first met you when I was assigned to the night shift at TC just after I graduated the academy. As I sit here and read the previous reflections one thing that I see is a reoccurring theme is that your laugh and smile were infectious. It was true! Although I did not know well, I can honestly say that you always seemed to have a smile on your face and that you had a way of brightened the mood of any room you entered. I know you made me laugh on a couple of occasions. You were a great officer and a true gentlemen and the agency is truly at a loss without you. May you rest in peace.

Ofc. II David Olschewske
MDTA Police

February 3, 2008

God bless the family, friends and associates of this fallen officer.

Chief Jay Stripling
Andrew College Police Department

February 2, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family of Corporal Brooks and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Corporal Brooks for your dedicated service to the people of Maryland and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 2, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!!! REST IN PEACE IN HEAVEN!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

January 31, 2008

Corporal Brooks, you will be fondly remembered by all who knew you. You took great pride in your job and served your community well. To Corporal Brooks' family and friends, take care of yourselves and each other. Keep the memories of your loved one close to your heart.

Tina Jenkins
Former HCPD

January 30, 2008

Courtney,
We miss you so much. Everytime we think about the plans we have for the future, I can't help but feel a void because you won't be there. Please rest easy knowing that we (Rodney, Nick and I) will do everything we can to take care of Susan and the kids and to remain close the rest of your family. It is amazing that we have all become like one big family because of our love for you.
As the days went by after the accident and it started to sink in that you were gone, I realized just how much you had become a big brother to me. We always had a great time abusing each other. I will truly miss my favorite "Scrub."
It doesn't even feel right to say "Scrub" anymore. I keep expecting to hear you call Rodney and yell at me for answering the phone. I miss your smart comments in the background about me being a "scrub" when you and the fellas were out.
I keep thinking of the last time I talked to you, when I was lost going to my interview. Rodney called you early in the morning because I was lost near the mall and needed help getting to a job interview. You stopped what you were doing and guided me to the interview. You stayed on the phone until I pulled into the entrance. I remeber thinking it was a different experience for us because we weren't insulting one another and you wanted to make sure I wasn't anxious becuase I took a wrong turn. I remember smiling as we ended the call because you said "are you OK babe?" and I answered yes and we ended the call. I thought to myself that was the first time I ever needed you help and just like you had been for Rodney all these years, you were there for me. It may seem like a small thing, but it was a big deal for me. Then you called later that evening to see what size broom I needed for the janitorial position (that was a good one, I didn't see it coming). I remeber when Rodney and I had our first child, you were at the hospital snapping away with your camera and I was impressed to see a man visiting to see the baby, you know how tough guys are, but then you touched my heart when you showed up a few days later with pictures of me holding the baby, Rodney holding the baby and Jade seeing her little brother for the first time. They were already framed and ready to hang. Those are some of the things that made you so special. Those are the memories that we will share with the kids when they get older (because we will still be hanging around).
We were not prepared anything of this magitude but we can feel your presence making us smile and believe me, we talk about you enough that you will always be with us.
THE BROTHERS will never be completed without you, but we will make it through together.

Love you,
Teara

Teara Winmond
Officer Winmond's Wife

January 28, 2008

Sorry, Cpl. that is took me so long to write in but this is very had to do. See growing up as an only child you don't have the advantage of having an older brother to pick on or the advantage of the older brother picking on you. That is what made you and winmond so spiecal to me. Because it gave me what I did not have and the one thing I can not work to get. I admired Courtney for many reasons and learned alot of different thing that a young brother would learn from his older brother. So to the older, older brother (Courtney) I finally got the advantage of knowing what it was like to have a brother, thank you for being there when I need you to in my life. I love you!! I will miss you. PEACE

OFc. Frazier
friend

January 28, 2008

I remember when I first started working 11-7 Shfit at Tunnel Command. We were short handded and you often worked overtime with us in communications. It was always fun. I never can remember seeing you without a smile or laugh. I will always remember how you would come in a grab the candy dish and take out your favorite flavor of Jolly Rancher candy. I remember when you shared your love of photography with us, the pictures you took, especially those of your family and I know how much you loved them. I hope you knew how much we all loved you and the hole that will be in our lives for a long time to come. Heaven is a great deal brighter now, and earth a little dimmer. God bless and keep your family in his loving embrace.

TCO Sharon Bohon
MDTA Police Communications Tunnel Command

January 27, 2008

i know you saw everything that went on today 1/26/2008 the polar bear plunge they all did it for you the bet you had about notre dame not having a good season. and i hear that had a bad season but its happens so all did they polarbear plunge for you. what good friends and family and coworkers but best of all susan was there in her notre dame gear and she jumped in that cold water for you and we all wore our shirts in memory of you i know you saw it but we would much rather you be here with us but god needed you 1st so he got you. but my hubby still blames himself for that night and i told him you would not want him to do that! though i only met you a few times it was not enough i still cry everytime i see you picture and just think how thing s could be so different that night. you and susan and your kids will meet again and you will have that wedding and you will see you kids grow. i know you are watching but still i know its not the same you are very missed i know but my husband officer christopher wilson and officer heisey and rodney and nick and all of your family we will see you one day up in heaven so please look after all of us we will miss you and no new years will ever be the same with out u so watch over all of us and god bless your family

and susan you and the kids hang in there courtney is watching you all
i just want you to know i took a picture of off. heisey, off. wilson, off. frasier, and off. winmond today right before the polarbear plunge and a bright ray of sunlight was in the backgroung of the picture and off. hesiey and off. wilson said to me you know who was in that picture with us?? courntey he was shining bright and proud and knew we were doing this for him and that notre dame football team
but like my hubby would say too courtney GO GMEN IN THE SUPER BOWL!! and watch out for the clip boards!!!


im still praying for your family even though u are looking down on us all


thanks


mindy wilson!!

MINDY WILSON
officer wilson's wife

January 27, 2008

You are not forgotten, Brother. Rest easy now, your work is done. God be with your family and loved ones.

Patrol Officer G. Raynes
PGPD

January 26, 2008

Well where do I start. First of all, I never thought I would have to live my life without you this soon. I waited for you to call me at midnight that night so I could tell you how much I love you and that I cant wait to finally be Mrs. Brooks in 2008. I miss you so much!!! There will never be another love like yours. You were a one of a kind my love. Your lips, your laughter, your sarcastic comments, and your all around presence is truly missed in the house. The kids ask for you all the time and they miss you so much! Just remember we will meet again someday and we will have a wedding when I get there!!!! Im not going to let you off the hook that easy!! You are my hero and I will never forget my soul mate!

I LOVE YOU BUNCHES BABY

Susan

Susan Geisler
Fiance

January 25, 2008

“I answer the heroic question 'Death, where is thy sting?' with 'It is here in my heart and mind and memories.” -- Maya Angelou

Aloha e Corporal Courtney G. Brooks,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe will NEVER be forgotten.

I pledge to become a continuum of the "ODMP Light" in which Visionary Founder, Chris Cosgriff created for all Fallen Law Enforcement Officers. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here on the ODMP a heartfelt reflection on behalf of a fallen officer.

Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP serves as a place where that continuum of "LIGHT" can be felt through the heart and soul of each and every person who honors our fallen heroes with a reflection.

May God comfort the family, loved ones, friends, and fellow officers who have lost their beloved one. May the reflections left fill the void until the light within shines again, as your fallen hero is at rest with Jesus Christ and his soul has been set free. Feel the warmth of his smile from Heaven, he’s watching your back now. He’s that hero who can never be replaced in this lifetime. I light a candle in your honor.

I wish you peace and love beyond all understanding. You are embraced as one of Hawaii's own with integrity, respect, and fairness as you are a fallen hero. You will never be forgotten. 24-7-365 THANK YOU BLUE.


Me ke aloha Corporal Courtney G. Brooks a me nani uhane.
(With warm aloha Courtney G. Brooks the beautiful soul.)


(A Hawaiian Prayer of Solace)

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale-(Hawaii & Japan)
Kahu Laakea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

January 25, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to Corporal Courtney G. Brooks family and friends and to the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department.

Robert Wigton #9516
Patrolman
San Antonio Park Police,TX.

Patrolman Robert Wigton #9516
San Antonio Park Police

January 24, 2008

Despite the obvious dangers of our job, I NEVER thought I'd be writing something like this about you. One moment, we were toasting the new year, pleging that this year would be different from last. The next moment, we were at the hospital realizing just how different the year would become.
That night, before we got the call, me, Nick and the ladies were just talking about you, laughing about all the wild stuff you were known for.
For so many, work won't be the same without you. For me though, so many things outside of work won't be the same either.

Take care "beesch"! I love you man, you will truly be missed.

Your boy,
Rodney

Officer R. Winmond
co-worker, friend

January 24, 2008