Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, January 25, 1984
Reflections for Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon
Sharing your story makes me tear up but makes me proud. I know you would be so proud of me.. i will give it my all. I love and miss you
Tonya
Niece
September 3, 2015
RIP Officer
Illinois Antique Emergency Vehicle Assn.
June 24, 2015
Officer Brandon,
On today, the 31st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 25, 2015
I submitted a reflection years ago stating Officer Brandon was my inspiration. Officer Brandon you still are my inspiration. Continue to rest in peace.
Cmdr. James A. Pickett
Evanston Police Department
July 21, 2014
Thinking about you, I wish you were here to hold my hand through everything and so you could give me some real raw advice.i just wish you were here so I can talk to..I love you so much
Tonya
Gdaughter/niece
April 13, 2014
You would be so proud of me today. I Brought my first home today! I miss you and love you.
Tonya
niece
January 28, 2014
Thank-you and Rest in Peace.
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
January 25, 2013
its been a rough ride latley,in tears today thinking how things would be so different,i miss her everyday of my life! i know what she would tell me so, i will pull it together and keep my head up and stay focused!!!
I LOVE/MISS MY MOM-TIEE ,
TONYA
TONYA
January 14, 2013
Rest in Peace, Officer Brandon. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 27, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today and thank your siblings for sharing their devotion to their sister who helped raise them.
Rest In Peace
Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/9459-patrolman-james-lee-mobley#ixzz1kUBZbCdt
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 25, 2012
It may be 27 years since your ultimate sacrifice but please know you will not be forgotten by the CPD.
Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago
January 27, 2011
Dear Dorelle, You will always be in our hearts and fond memories. Forever until our joining you!
Anonymous
January 26, 2010
In loving memory of a fine police officer. Gone many years ago but still in our hearts and good memories.
Sara Torres-White
Sister-in-Law
January 25, 2010
I miss my sister. It is very hard for me to express my feelings about her. My mom and dad and all of my sisters and brother knew how close we were. I am honored to read how in her short life touched so many people as a law enforcement officer, friend, daughter, sister, mother and wife. Dorelle, sis, love you.
Your brother George
George E. White
Brother
January 25, 2010
Hi aunti' Just browsed by to tell you that we love you and miss you deeply.I was just thirteen when you passed.Through your unforgotten morals, some of us have become respectful law abiding citizens. We also raise our children and our children's children the same way .Thank you for giving us such wonderful memories to look back on.You are forever in our hearts and thoughts. P.S. Take care of,look after, and guide my two-baby girls,my little brother and all of our other loved ones.
Benjamin F. Scott JR
1st Nephew
January 25, 2010
You have not been forgotten.
Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
January 24, 2010
Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones, let them feel your presence so they know you are close. You are a true hero and heroes never die.
Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
January 25, 2008
Offcier Brandon, I am thinking of you this day, your EOW. Rest easy...Never forgotten!
John E. Gordon
Brother of Michael P. Gordon, CPD (EOW 08/AUG/2004)
January 25, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU OFFICER BRANDON FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 22, 2008
I miss you so much Iam sure your looking down on us proudly you were a mother to all of us. see you when I get thare .love peewee.
carl cannon
brother
December 7, 2007
The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
October 17, 2007
I miss you and wish i knew you. You were such and inspiration to me. Thank you for serving. Love you.
Spc serina pendleton us army
I am the long lost niece of Dorelle
October 7, 2007
You have not been forgotten. Your name now appears with honor and dignity on the walls of the Chicago Police Memorial on the Lake front. You are a true hero and will always be thought of in that capacity. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol in the City.
Bob Gordon
Father of CPD Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
September 22, 2007
True hero are hard to come by and from my point of view, you are one of those heros. Rest in peace.
Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department
May 25, 2007
I miss you sis rest in peace sweetie, Love you.
Brother
January 25, 2007
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