Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Courtney,

As I sit here reflecting on the life you lived and the great times we had work, my mind goes in a million different directions. It's not even been a full day since you were taken away from us, and I am already missing our conversations, laughter, jokes and your e-mails. You really knew how to make people smile and laugh when things were at thier worst. You never let this job get in the way of your personality or friendships. That, my friend, will be missed the most. My mind is filled with so many thoughts, but I just don't know what to say...(I can see that look you'd give me for saying that). You 've been there for me through thick and thin, and never judged me or anyone for what they had done. You knew it was an imperfect world, and we were all players in it, and like you said, it all depends on how you play the game. I want you to know that the game is not over for you...all of us here will make sure that you live on, and Susan and the Kids will know what a great Husband, Father, Officer, mediator and most of all, friend you were and will always be to us. We won't be the same without you in our lives, but I assure you, we will not forget about you or what you were and will always be to us. I miss you. Rest in Peace my friend, for we shall see each other again.

A Very Good Friend
MdTA Police

January 1, 2008

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Corporal Brooks, especially to his fiancee. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Courtney, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Courtney's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Courtney's life was about so much more than the way he died. Courtney will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Corporal Brooks, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

January 1, 2008

May God watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. Rest now my friend, you've earned it! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

January 1, 2008

Rest in piece brother

Master Sergeant
Illinois State Police

January 1, 2008

Cpl Brooks, May God bless you and be with your family left behind.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

January 1, 2008

The world lost a great man today and I lost a good family friend. Words can't express what we're feeling right now. One day we'll be able to remember without the pain but for now it hurts. We love you and miss you Courtney. A better man never lived.

family friend

January 1, 2008

Courtney you will be missed brother. We had alot of fun times working together, you always had a way to make someone laugh when they were down. My heart goes out to your family. Rest In Peace.

K-9 Officer Keith Autry
Maryland Transportation Authority Police

January 1, 2008

Corporal Brooks Rest in Peace.

Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction,NY

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace knowing that your sacrifice and service to the citizens of Maryland will forever be appreciated.

SA Marc Griswold
Dept. of Energy Special Operations

January 1, 2008

Corporal Brooks,
I am sorry to hear of this tragedy. My thoughts are with your family, friends and department at this most difficult time. Rest in peace, hero, and happy new year in heaven.

Pennsylvania citizen

January 1, 2008

My condolences to his family and department.
Rest in Peace, Sir.

Sister Officer
NYPD

January 1, 2008

With a heavy heart I offer our condolences to the family of Cpl Brooks. Our household is overwhelmed in sorrow. Find comfort in knowing that God has received Cpl. Brooks in His Glory and holds him at His bosom.
May God give you the strength and peace to carry on.

a Wife of
Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officer

January 1, 2008

You have the unfortunate distinction of being the last officer killed in the line of duty for 2007. Your passing during this holiday season should serve as a reminder of how precious life is and how it can end in the blink of an eye.
Rest in peace, you will be missed by us all.

Sergeant John Irwin
MdTA Police

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

January 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and co-workers of Corporal Brooks. God Bless him for his dedication to duty at Maryland Transportation Authority Police Dept. Rest in Peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

January 1, 2008

Courtney....rest easy in God's arms, Sir. We thank you for your Service. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

January 1, 2008

Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here...

Prince Georges County Police Department

January 1, 2008

My prayers are with Courtney's fiance and children and the rest of his family. I worked with Courtney for four years at the MDTA Pd and will always remember his jokes and light hearted sense of humor. 10-42 my brother.

PFC Frank DeVan

PFC DeVan
Anne Arundel County Police

January 1, 2008

Your in my thoughts.

Retired Detective Kenneth Rowell
Baltimore Police Department

January 1, 2008

Brother we spent many days together at the airport and the tunnels. You have truly left a mark on my life as a co-worker and a close friend. Rest in peace. There are only two of us left from the picture we had taken at the Bay Bridge Walk in May of 2004.

Mike
Friend

January 1, 2008

Our family mourns the passing of Corporal Brooks, and grieves with his children, fiancee, and police community at this senseless loss. We're grateful that his killer has been apprehended, and pray for swift justice.

Corporal Brooks, you will not be forgotten; rest in peace, sir.

Family of Patrolman Clifton Miller
Rossford, Ohio P.D.; EOW 14 May, 1966

January 1, 2008

Bless you brother. Rest in peace.

P382
PGPD

January 1, 2008

Peace be with you now brother, you now patrol for a higher calling. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

PO I Travis Wayne Young
Berwyn Heights Police Department

January 1, 2008

Cpl. Brooks-

Although I did not know you, I do know others from your agency. My thoughts and prayers go out to them as well as your family. Rest in peace, we've got the watch from here!!!

PO2 Jeff Bunge, #2332
Montgomery County Police

January 1, 2008

I AM SADDENED AT THE NEWS OF CPL BROOKS TRAGIC DEATH. WE HAVE LOST FAR TOO MANY OF OUR HEROES BOTH HERE AND ABROAD. I'M SURE CPL BROOKS IS REPORTING FOR ROLL CALL IN HEAVEN.

SGT ROBERT KRAUSS ID 217 FEDERAL PO PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FORMER DEPUTY PALM BEACH CO SERIFF'S OFFICE PBC FLORIDA.

SGT ROBERT KRAUSS ID 217
US DOD PHILADELPHIA, PA

January 1, 2008