Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and your co-workers. You made the ultimate sacrafice while keeping the citizens of Maryland safe. Thank you Bro. Watch down on us from above while we carry on honor of you.

P/O Steve Cabral

January 1, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 1, 2008

Lost but never forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff #0401
Frederick County Sheriff's Office

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

January 1, 2008

REST IN PEACE

Christiana Care Health System, Delaware
Department of Public Safety Constables

January 1, 2008

From our Maryland State Police family to yours, our heart felt condolences. Rest in Peace.

Sergeant
Maryland State Police

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace brother, may GOD bless your family and the officers of the MDTA.

Maryland State Trooper
Maryland State Police

January 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Corporal Brooks.

Officer Lynn Cronquist
Minneapolis PD

January 1, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother! May God bless you, your Family, Friends and the members of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Dept.

Ptlm. M. Marchesi #2528
Parkside Police Dept. (Del Co. PA)

January 1, 2008

God's police Department has received another loved and honored brother in the badge to patrol His golden streets. As you now have joined with all our brothers and sisters who have gone before know that your service here will not be forgotten. Your name is enscrolled in the hearts of all those you have left behind. We pray God's grace and peace to be with all your family as they mourn their loss of you in their lives. No more forces of evil to face, only the rightous and worthy who have come into His kingdom. Rest in peace brother.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, retired #456
Phoenix AZ PD

January 1, 2008

R I P SIR

Mike C, Citizen
Boston MA USA

January 1, 2008

God bless Corporal Brooks. May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to Corporal Brooks fiance, children, other families members, and many friends he leaves behind. Thank you for your service. We will continue your watch.

Officer Grand Rapids, MI PD

January 1, 2008

Dear God we ask for your Blessings and eternal rest to Corporal Courtney Brooks who sacrificed his life in the performance of his duties. Give to his loved ones the peace and strength to bear the pain of his loss. Remove all resentment from their hearts; knowing that eternal peace and rest will be with their departed loved one forever. This we beg in Thy name forever and ever, Amen

Retired Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

January 1, 2008

Courtney - We got the call shortly after midnight that you were gone. Why??? I sit and think back about 6 or 7 years ago when me and Susan worked for SWA and you would bring us dinner or breakfast depending on your shift. These are the memories that I will hold and cherish of you forever! Your laugh and smile that could brighten any room is now in heaven where you can share it with so many more people. May you rest in peace and keep watch over your family from here out. Your work here on earth is finished. I'm still wondering "why" but only the Lord knows that. He obviously has much greater plans for you and needed another angel in heaven.

Susan - I'm not even sure if you would remember me or not. Several years ago we worked together at SWA in baggage service together. I was just dating the man who is now my husband who worked with Courtney. We would sit and share stories of how goofy they were and we would get thru our day by laughing at all the stuff they would do and say. I never thought in a million years that Courtney would be taken away from you, his children.... his family. I can't say I understand what you're going thru - I don't understand and nor do I ever want to understand the pain you have. But, I just want you to know that Courtney is not gone forever. You will be reunited with him in due time when the Lord is ready. He has now begun a new journey in life, one that can only be dreamt of here on earth. Know that with every second that passes, his arms will be around you and all of his children. He has given the ultimate sacrifice that I wish would have never happened but he will remain with you and your family forever and always. Although you may not see him phsyically, he will always be with you as a guardian angel by your side night and day. May you find comfort knowing that he is resting with God and living the Ultimate Life!

We all miss you so much Courtney - May you rest in peace.
Love Always and Forever,
Nicole Rabe

Nicole
Wife of an MDTA Sgt.

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace. God bless you and your family... continue to guide us in the performance of our duties.

Thank you!

PV2 Jeff Haworth
56 MP Company Mesa, Arizona

January 1, 2008

God bless you, brother. May you rest in peace.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

January 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.


Final Inspection

The Policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?"

The officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I've never expected or had too much. But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."

TCO McGonigal
MdTA

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace . God bless you , your family and your co workers.The family of Det William Rolniak jr eow 2-4-04

January 1, 2008

May you rest in peace. Thanks for your dedicated service.

Off. T. Lee, Sr.
Fellow Officer

January 1, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Corporal Courtney Brooks. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

January 1, 2008

God speed Brother... We thank and commend your sacrifice!!!

#101
EPPD MN

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace Corporal Brooks...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

January 1, 2008

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time? May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

January 1, 2008

RIP Brother may GOD comfort your family and friends

Detective LD Calhoun
Naugatuck CT PD

January 1, 2008