Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Brooks, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

January 5, 2008

Rest in peace Corporal, you will never be forgotten!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department N.H.

January 5, 2008

Courtney, it will be hard to carry on without you. Be with class #26 and all the other officers as we continue the fight. Rest in peace my friend.

Ofc. G. Day
Maryland Transportation Authority PD

January 4, 2008

RIP, my heart go's out to you and your family.

Deputy Sheriff J. Conrad
Cass County Michigan

January 4, 2008

Courtney,

You are my friend and Brother in Law Enforcement, Lisamarie and I will always reflect on the good times we had toghter. You, Susan and the Kids will always be in our prayers. We will make sure that they have all that they need to get through these tough times.

Your Brother missing you........

PFC Tal Sims
Fairfax County Sheriffs Office

January 4, 2008

My most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Brooks. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Carin E. Sollman
wife of Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

January 4, 2008

CPL BROOKS, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS DURING THIS TRAGEDY IN THIER LIVES. MAY THEY KNOW HIS PEACE, MERCY, AND COMFORT IN THIER LIVES. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 4, 2008

May the Lord be with your family and friends today and the days to come. Rest in Peace...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

January 4, 2008

You were a hero on earth, and now you are a hero in heaven. We all wear the uniform whether it is the same color or not, and we all feel the deep hurt and sadness when one of us are taken away. God bless you Corporal Brooks for your dedication to your job, and for wearing the uniform which put you at risk each and every day. Even though I worked for NYPD, I hold utmost honors for you and your dangerous job. May the good Lord grant you peace, and provide your fiance and beautiful children with a blanket of comfort and love to help them through these most difficult times. God Bless you.

Retired PO Cathy Williams
NYPD

January 4, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

January 4, 2008

On behalf of the officers and civilian staff of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department (commercial vehicle enforcement), sincerest condolences are extended to Corporal Brooks immediate family members and the members of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department.

Captain Paul Claunch
Arkansas Highway Police

January 4, 2008

Rest easy Corporal Brooks, We will carry your watch.

Officer J. Ledbetter
Oneonta Police Department

January 4, 2008

Reast in peace brother

Ofc. DeLucca
Havre de Grace PD

January 4, 2008

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Corporal Brooks,

We have just come back from a Holiday Vacation and heard the tragic news of another Fallen MDTA Police Officer. My mind and heart go out to you because you have started the New Year without your beloved Courtney. The grief you are experiencing is hard to bear at any time; yet, this is likely to be wrenching. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief and we send our heartfelt condolences. May you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care amd understand. His death will not diminish the important ways that his life touched others and these memories will remain forever. We are, however, sorry for the pain death brings to his family, friends and fellow officers.

Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Sandra Crouch
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91

Maryland Transportation Authority Police

January 4, 2008

Rest in peace Corporal Brooks. You have faught the long fight and now it is time to rest, Your brothers in arms will continue the long fight. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. Gods speed Corporal Brooks.

Deputy Sheriff/ Mike Reuter
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (MO)

January 4, 2008

This is a sad way to start a New Year...and I offer my most sincere condolences...to the children...family...and fiancee...of Corporal Brooks.

I pray...that God will bless his loved ones...with all the graces necessary...in helping them to cope...with his tragic loss...during this...and all the following...holy seasons...that will forever mark...his being called back home to God.

May God's perpetual light...shine upon the soul...of Corporal Courtney G. Brooks...and may he rest...in His eternal peace...for having made...the ultimate sacrifice...in protecting...and serving...his community.

With my deepest sympathy,

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

January 4, 2008

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace,my Brother.

K-9 Officer (Ret) Andrew Baum
Allendale, NJ P.D.

January 4, 2008

I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry to hear about the death of Cpl Brooks. It is such a tragedy that yet another law enforcement officer lost his life. We are still grieving our fallen officer. My prayers go out to Cpl Brooks' family and friends and his colleagues.

PCO White-Dispatcher
Wash Co SO

January 4, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU, SUSAN AND YOUR CHILDREN. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN KNOWING THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY WHO KNEW COURTNEY AND BELIEVED THAT HE WAS A HERO FOR ALL THAT HE DID. MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TRAGIC TIME. JUST TAKE IT DAY BY DAY AND I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT COURTNEY WILL BE WATCHING DOWN ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU!!

January 4, 2008

CPL Brooks,

May God take you in his loving arms and welcome you into his kingdom. Although I didnt know you, I know that you did a job that takes a special person to perform. Thank you for your service to the citizens of the State of Maryland. You will always be remembered. God Bless

Reserve Deputy Robert Sharp
Queen Anne County Office of The Sheriff
Queen Anne County, Maryland

Reserve Deputy Robert Sharp
Queen Anne County Sheriff

January 4, 2008

R.I.P. bro.... gone but never forgot!

ptlm. pointer
chesilhurst p.d. New Jersey

January 4, 2008

rest in peace brother!!

January 4, 2008

I would like to express my sympathies and prayers to Corporal Brooks family and those who loved him. Please know that all of you are in my prayers. I hate checking this page everyday and seeing another officer killed. God Bless you Corporal Brooks.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

January 3, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to you, your family, and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department as the Law Enforcement community loses one of their finest.
You served your country with the highest honor, rest assured that we will continue the watch as you and countless others have paid the ultimate sacrifice so we may sleep in peace at night.

God Bless
Rest In Peace

Student Officer's Session 113 CPI
Prince George's County Police Department

January 3, 2008

Rest in peace, brother. We'll take it from here.

Officer J. Beck
CCPD

January 3, 2008