Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Brother. May God Watch Over you.

SIS Technician
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

January 3, 2008

CPL Brooks, We miss you, and we will always remember the good times! You could always put a smile on our faces! You will never be forgotten! May GOD Bless you and your family!

All Midnight TCO's and AOC...

RIP Courtney! We love you!

TCO Kelly, TCO Newton
MDTA Police Dept

January 3, 2008

Thank You.

Rest in Peace

Rose Pardoe
Civilian

January 3, 2008

Corporal Brooks, May your family be blessed with the life you lived, the man you were and by the badge you wore! To place a shield upon your chest is a calling very few will understand, the honor,pride a dedication of your service will always be remembered by you friends, family and co-workers! R.I.P

God bless!

Deputy SHeriff
Franklin County SHeriff's Office Ohio

January 3, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and agency of Corporal Brooks. May God bless and comfort you all with His love and mercy.

Chief Deputy David McCart
Henry County S.O. Ga.

January 3, 2008

Courtney,
My thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family. May you rest in peace Brother.

Motor Officer James Brunt
Meredith Police Dept. NH

January 3, 2008

rest in peace Corp Brooks...your duty and service will not be forgotten.....

Eric Mount
Spouse of a MDTA officer

January 3, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Brooks and THANK YOU for everything you did as an Officer.

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff Office (Indiana)

January 3, 2008

IN MEMORY OF CORPORAL COURTNEY BROOKS

I received a text message late the other night.
It said, "I'm sorry to hear about Brooks; I haven't heard from you, is everything alright".

I didn't know how to repsond because I hadn't heard a thing.
I called the metro office where Vinny answered the telephone ring.

I didn't know how to ask so I just said, "Is it true".
He answered in a somber voice, "yes". I was stunned with disbelief. I didn't know what to do.

He told me briefly what had happened. I became angry. I became sad. I wanted to scream. I wanted to cry. But all I could do is yell out Lord, why Brooks....Lord why?

I then called Rodney because I knew that they were close.
He and Brooks would have me laughing about how their kids kept them up all night as they tried to figure out who had slept the most.

He and I would argue 5:30am in the morning as a way to say hello. I am going to miss those moments more than he will ever know.

He had a sense of humor and a sarcastic way about him that was hard to understand. He was a co-worker, a friend, a fiance, a father, a son, a brother, and a policeman.

At first he was a voice on the radio on the midnight shift to me, a face I had never scene. Our first time meeting at BWI left me with the impression that "this guy is mean".

First impression can mean a lot but sometimes they are wrong. Brooks was a funny guy who spoke his mind, never bit his tongue. I began to think oh yeah we will get along.

He loved photography as well as insulting and joking with me. However, the last time we spoke he said, "take care yourself", after learning I had hurt my knee.

I saw his family today arrive and leave with pain and sorrow in their eyes. After viewing the yellow shield with Brooks picture in the middle, it dawned on me that my co-worker, my friend, the jokester, really had died.

Walking away from the shield I wiped the tears my eyes had drew. But then I heard Brooks say to me, "Hey Patt, was good is crying going to do".

"Hey look I lived a good life. I traveled, served my country and my state. God called me and said he needed while I was working on the Interstate".

"I leave a love that is everlasting to my friends, family, kids and wife to be. Although I am not able to be with them they will feel my love eternally".

"See I left you memories that you can laugh about with good humor and cheer. A guardian angel I will be year, after year, after year".

"So to the black and grays I salute you farewell. Proudly we have all served together. One thing that I won't miss is, man is that cold and the rainy weather".

"To my kids, know that daddy is watching; forever I will be. To Suzanne, know that I love you as much as you loved me".

"Far away, no; I'm not far at all. That last night,over the radio I heard angels playing their harps; then I heard God say, "Corporal Courtney Brooks, this is your final call".

He said, "You've done a fine job son but your time on earth is through. There's a new academy class starting", he embraced me in his arms and said, "this is what I need you to do......".

By: MCI Ada Patterson

To the family and friends of Corporal Courtney Brooks, the MdTA Police Department and MdTA CVSU I will keep you uplifted in prayer. The days ahead will be rough ones but we will rise to the occassion and celebrate the life of Corporal Courtney Brooks.

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you , and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy , and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30


Respectfully submitted,
MCI Ada Patterson
MdTA Police Dept-CVSU

MCI II A. PATTERSON
MDTA POLICE DEPT - METRO/CVSU

January 3, 2008

Rest, your work is done
You are safely home

Lt.
Fredericksburg Police Dept.

January 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Corporal C. Brooks and the men and women of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Dept.
May you rest in peace.

Police Assistant, Michael E.
Phoenix Police, Arizona

January 3, 2008

On behalf of our Academy class, thank you for your unselfish service and for the sacrifice you made. God speed, Sir.

Recruit Evans
Arington, TX. PD - Class 35

January 3, 2008

This story is already sad enough. A young father of 3 young children life was taken on New Year's Eve. I just pray this wasn't a drunk driver who took Corporal Brooks life. May his children and family find some comfort knowing that Corporal Brooks is a true hero.

Ohio
summit

January 2, 2008

Rest in Peace Corporal Brooks your tour of duty complete. Your brothers and sister will hold the line from, with your memory close as you watch over all of us.

May God Bless you, your family, and your close fellow officers. Go with God my friend.

Brian Luth Deputy Sheriff
Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Florida

January 2, 2008

I want to take a moment to thank Corporal Brooks for his sacerfice. I am sorry to hear of any officer being killed in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers go out to his famliy.

Tyler Ball Civilan

January 2, 2008

i know i wrote to you the other day i just didn't know what to say i just hope you watch over all of us. i am praying for your beautiful fiance and kids they just have to remember your are just a prayer away, i just cant believe you were taking at such a young age and i just think why this had to happen my husband was working with you that nite he had just talked to you and you told him here's my cell number if you need anything just call! he said ok and then about 40 mins later you were gone, and he just keeps asking why why did this happen i just don't know what to say i know you will be missed very deeply by all your co workers, and your family and friends! i know rodney and nick will miss ya i heard u three were like frick and frack, well rip you will be missed
and i have told my husband many times if susan needs anything i don't know her from adam but i am here.
rip eow 12/31/2007

mindy wilson
officer chris wilson wife

January 2, 2008

Resy Easy Commercial Man..God Bless All !!

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol.Ret.

January 2, 2008

My deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to your family and friends. There are no words good enough to say, to express the sadness I feel in my heart for all they are going through. As a citizen of Baltimore City,I thank you for your dedication and your service to all of us that reside here. As I travel past that spot where you so tragically were struck, all the time, as I drive on that road going to and from work several times each week. I honor you for your service to us citizens. I honor you for your obvious love of your profession. AS a dispatcher, my heart aches, as I know we all pray for our officers safe return after their shifts. Your family and friends are in my prayers, along with your entire department too. Our department lost one of our own in 2007, also being struck by a vehicle. I know that angel wings gently carried you high into the heavens above, to rest 10-4 forever more, in the loving arms of God. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." You will not be forgotten! God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

January 2, 2008

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF CORPORAL COURTNEY G. BROOKS. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

CORPORAL COURTNEY G. BROOKS YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

January 2, 2008

I have been with the MdTA for nearly 13 years now. I personally worked with Officer Brooks since his graduation from the academy. His personality to inject humor into any situation, no matter how stressful, always made it easier to work in a high stress environment. His love of life, his fiancee, his children, the police department that he is a part of, and his friends and family were the biggest thing that I could always count on. So many times I could call him with any problem, professional or personal, and I know he would always be there for me, or any other person in my life.

Christmas Day 2000 we had a 'family' get together with games, movies, conversation, and just plain people who worked within our law enforcement community. This is our fondest memory of Courtney. This was at his truest self....sitting with us on a holiday, enjoying his friends that were his family as well.

God Bless you Courtney, you will be in my thoughts always.

Love and miss you, my brother.


The Badge

I come in many sizes,
In many shapes I'm made;
I'm on a shirt or in a case,
Or by other means displayed.

I've stood for many things, you know,
Throughout my many years;
I've reflected hero's faces,
And been wet with widow's tears.

I've been scratched and sometimes tarnished,
I've been repaired along the line;
But with steadfast duty as my brush,
I have kept my honor's shine.

I tell the world of my intent,
And all who see me know,
That whoever wears me, knows the way
That their life has to go.

I'm the symbol that they call the "badge,"
I'm an emblem held in awe;
And to those who try to live by right,
I represent the law.

But no matter what I'm made of -
Be it silver, tin, or gold,
I stand for things the same today
As I did in days of old.

TCO II Irene Guerin
MdTA

January 2, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

January 2, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

January 2, 2008

C-Squad forever brother. You will not be forgotten.

Aaron Chapman
ICE-St. Louis

January 2, 2008

I was on a ride along that night with my dad who is a baltimore county police LT. I was there when Corporal Brooks was hit. When 10-7 came out on the computers words could not express how I felt... RIP !

Zach
BAVFC

January 2, 2008

Rest in peace.....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

January 2, 2008