Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

"This We'll Defend"

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 10, 2024

We love and miss you son. We are very proud of you.

Daniel L Link
Father

September 8, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

August 23, 2024

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer Retired G. Krysto
Los Angeles Police Department

August 15, 2024

MY SINCERE PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH MASTER DEPUTY LINK AND HIS LOVED ONES IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

August 13, 2024

Rest in peace my brother-in-blue

Ofc. Javier Rivera
Mount Dora Police Department, FL.

August 13, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother.

Capt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

August 12, 2024

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link. Please know we are eternally grateful for Bradley’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Master Deputy Sheriff Link, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for Bradley’s partner and his fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link’s wife.

Also sent to the Link Family was a Forever Grateful Military Challenge Coin to honor Bradley’s service to the Army.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

[email protected]
POINT 27

August 11, 2024

"A Part of America Died" 
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.


Author Unknown

E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2024

Thank you for your service Master Deputy Sheriff Link !

Sgt David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

August 10, 2024

Way to go Brad! Well done good and faithful servant! Gratitude and thankful to his family for sharing him with us! God bless you all and keep you! Peace, joy and love be yours always!

Mark Layman
fellow Christian

August 10, 2024

Top many top often
Saddened to hear about this horrible crime. We can do more to prevent this almost daily occurrence.
We need mandatory capital punishment within 6 months of such horrible deadly attacks. The media protect the criminals and unfairly target the police.
He was somebody's son, husband, father and everyone who did not know him would have received help and assistance from him.

Citizen
Back the blue

August 10, 2024

Rest in peace, Master Deputy Sheriff Link. Praying for your loved ones. I

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

August 9, 2024

Brad you were truly one of the best people I have ever known. I am proud to have worked along side you in Minneola and I am deeply saddened by your loss. Just know we will always honor your name and we will “never” forget your sacrifice. Until we meet again, rest easy and may God Bless you always and forever.

Detective Velez
Lake County Sheriff’s Office

August 9, 2024

My prayers for you department and family. I know no greater thing can you do by giving your life for others. I think you did that every time you put on that badge.

Citizen
Citizen

August 9, 2024

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Officer Pedro Rodriguez
City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

August 9, 2024

Deputy Link,

I'm saddened to hear of your loss. Thank you so much for your service to our nation, as well as to the people of both Lake and Polk Counties. Rest in peace. I will pray for your wife, your friends, loved ones and colleagues.

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

August 9, 2024

Thanks for your service to Lake County. Thoughts and prayers for your family and fellow LEO's.

R.C. Sulliven #1356 Epa-Cid
Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division

August 9, 2024

Brad you were truly one of the best people I have ever known. I am proud to have worked along side you in Minneola and I am deeply saddened by your loss. Just know we will always honor your name and we will “never” forget your sacrifice. Until we meet again, rest easy and may God Bless you always and forever.

Detective Velez
Lake County Sheriff’s Office

August 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, we honor Fallen Master Deputy Sheriff Brad Link, who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 2, 2024. His courage and dedication to his duty will always be remembered. Our deepest gratitude goes to Deputy Link for his service and bravery. Our hearts go out to his family during this profoundly difficult time. Rest in peace, hero.

Bunny L. Malmin
Canyon County Law Enforcement Foundation

August 8, 2024

RIP

Commander Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

August 8, 2024

Thank you for your service Deputy Link. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow deputies during this tragic time. Rest in peace brother.

Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA

August 7, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Highways of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Florida.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

August 7, 2024

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Master Deputy, Bradley Michael Link, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Master Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the two deputies that were wounded for a safe and speedy recovery. Our prayers and thoughts to the Polk County Sheriff's Office where Master Deputy Link had previously served. We thank Mater Deputy Link for his service as a United States Army Reserve Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 7, 2024

RIP Master Deputy Sheriff Link. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Lake County and Polk County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

August 7, 2024