Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's been 60 years since we first swam in Little Lake George. I will be 70 in a few days. It's not possible, but I know it's true. I just retired after 50 years of working. We should be hanging out and making a nuisance of our selves at the senior hang-out coffee shops but the Lord had other plans. I can still hear your laugh and the sound of your voice when we joked and cut up.
I still wonder what ever happened to your sweet friend, Robin.

Vince Ficarrotto
Grew up with Brad

September 29, 2023

I think of you often Brad, as we were both rookies, graduating within a couple of months of each other. We worked together and were friends off duty as well. We were working midnight shift 44 years ago and would often patrol close together. We worked three nights together in a week, but had different nights off. It was my day off that I was awakened by that awful telephone call. You are missed and remembered.

Retired Sergeant Ron Schuster
FHP

August 4, 2021

Remembering Trooper Bradley Glascock and his commitment to service and providing for a safer Florida. The incident that resulted in his murder was tragic and a testament to the dangers all troopers face each day; whether they have one year of service or many. Trooper Glascock's sacrifice will never be forgotten and thoughts and prayer remain with the Glascock Family, Brad's loved ones and the members of our Florida Highway Patrol.

Gary L. Howze, Director
Florida Office of the Attorney General

August 4, 2021

I was working for FHP the morning that Bradley was shot and killed. I received a phone call in the early hours that morning. He was a great guy and a good friend. I think about that morning often and remember the site when visiting Miami.
He was taken way to young, I guess the Lord had other work for him to do. I remember his bother was quite young then and I worried about how this would affect his life.
I have often wept for his family and other families - no one should ever have that happen to a family member.
I will soon be retired from FHP, and I thank God for every day that everyone goes home safe.

Duty Officer Shawn (Doyle) Kelley
FHP dispatch Sanford Regional Communication Center

May 22, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 4, 2020

Rest in peace Trooper Glascock. Forty-two years tomorrow and never forgotten! A hero forever.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 3, 2019

Bradley it's been 40 years since we saw your amazing smile. You were a man of honor, integrity, commitmed to making our world better and a blessing to all that knew you & many that didn't know you.
I was only 14 when you were taken from us but You have had a impact through out my life. Whether it was a pat on the back for catching a fly ball, making good decisions or a smack on the head for doing something I should not have.
You Lead by example and somehow never participated in the stupidity of the 70s.
I know God is at work I met Floyd Baker that trained you while doing his roof and when he told me he retired from FHP I mentioned your name and we both had a tear in our eyes.
We met through your cousins and now their all gone too.
I know you're in heaven brother and wonder how Life would've turned out with a great man like you. Instead the evils of drugs and violence continue to steal amazing people that make a difference from us. You showed people by example not to participate in that type of behavior.
5 years ago I met some of your cousins Bill Glascock and his family from my son's lacrosse league God is amazing.
When I ask if they were related to you again we all shared a tear & talk of you.
We love you brother.

Patrick, Rebecca and Walker Scott.

Clermont Florida

Devoted Friend
Devoted Friend

August 27, 2017

Today I saw the escort of Sgt Bishop who died while working a crash on I-75. My eyes welled up as they went by and my memory turned to Brad. He was my friend, Academy classmate and roommate. We met prior to being hired as Troopers and compared what we heard out of the Orlando station and DeLand station. We went to the road before school, he to Miami and I to Ft. Lauderdale. In the Academy, the many Saturdays at the laundromat and of course the Pub next to it held great memories. After our assignment the occasional meetings at the Dade - Broward line . He was my friend, a brother Trooper and a fine man who I still miss. God Speed .

Ret. Sgt. Jim Horler
FHP

June 19, 2017

I did not know you personally ,but from what I've heard you were a hero. I thank you for your service and your assistance for your many years as a New York State State Trooper. Prayers for you , your family and your colleagues, May God bless your beautiful soul - God speed

Pamela Hopkins

October 28, 2016

Will always remember your death. Was a great lose to our family.
R.I.P Bradley.

K.D. Glascock / Glenn / Barron.

Kellie Barron
Cousin

February 23, 2016

Trooper Glascock,

It has been 38 years since you died but I think of you often. I knew you for a couple of years before you became a Florida State Trooper. I recall you riding as a civilian with me on patrol a few times in the Orlando area. You were such a polite man with the highest of standards.

Rest in peace Brother and Trooper Glascock.

Sergeant Bob Holder
Florida Highway Patrol (retired)

August 4, 2015

Rest in peace, cousin Bradley Glascock.
Thank you for your service.

the Glascocks

October 27, 2013

Rest in peace Trooper Glascock. Your bravery will not be forgotten. I still remembered that fateful day over a ten cent toll!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 4, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 30, 2013

Trooper Glasscock,
Sir, even though it's been 35 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Florida. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

September 5, 2012

I was about to be a senior in high school when Trooper Glasscock was killed. My family lived about two miles from the scene of the shooting. I woke up early that morning to go to work and still remember that day as if it were yesterday. Police officers were everywhere, helicopters with searchlights overhead and K-9 units searching around homes in the area. If i recall correctly, they found the murder weapon in a canal about a block north of NW 7th St. And 47th Ave.

Today, nearly 35 years later, the name of Bradley Glasscock often comes to mind. He was a true hero.

Armando Arrastia
Citiizen

March 28, 2012

Rest in Peace, Trooper Glascock. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

As Pete Andreu, another classmate, stated above, Brad was a big man with a heart of gold. We were friends at the Academy and I'm certain we'd still be friends today. I morn your loss, Brad, and ours. You lost your life and we lost you. Rest In Peace Trooper.

Trooper Gary Shuler
FHP 51st Recruit Class, Classmate

September 12, 2011

I think what I remember most about our dear friend was his kind and gentle ways. Bradley would come to the house alot not only to go fishing with my husband, but just be with us in a family setting. We loved going out on the boat just enjoying the day...the many days that we shared with him. He was a good friend, that Ronnie and I will never forget.

Cynthia J Kelly Schuster
friend

August 16, 2011

It was August 5,6,&7th (fri-sun) 1977 and we were fishing/camping the most beautful islands in Florida,the Marquesas.(30 miles west of Key West)On my vessel was my brother Bob and a friend.On Ron's boat was Mac and Ron's new friend,a felow trooper along for the first time,Bradley.We have always had the most beautiful trips to those Islands and I remember this one in particular because of Brad.He fit right in.We spent three days exploring the islands,fishing together,cooking and laughing.It was an incredible trip.There is a special friendship and bond that developes during these trips.All these years later,Ron and I still return to the Marquesas and I often think of Brad.You will forever be rememberd......Phil

Phil Myers
Fishing pal

August 11, 2011

My heart and prayers are with you parents and siblings as they face another EOW without you. Continue to watch over them from above. You sir are a hero who we will never forget. Thank you for your service, dedication and protection to us all. HEROES live forever and you sir are a hero.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

August 4, 2011

What can I say about someone I grew up with. We would have been friends for fifty years now and not a day goes by that I don't have you on my mind. I remember all the jobs you had before the FHP. Vol. fireman, ambulamce driver,you even thought about being a Pastor. Everyting you did was in some kind of service to your fellow man. I've never known anyone like you since and I'll miss you until we are all together again with the Lord.
Your Pal,
Vince

Vince Ficarrotto
Grew up with Brad.

March 16, 2011

I will retire next week with close to 40 years in law enforcement. I spent the first 13 years with the City of Miami Police Department. On the night of August 4, 1977, I along with my partner, Officer John O'Neal, were on duty in downtown Miami when the 3-15, officer down call came across the radio. We responded to the toll plaza were we learned that Bradley would not survive his injuries. A short time later we were assigned to a grid seach in the 50 sector of the city and after a short time located the suspect vehicle parked in a cul-de-sac next to a rock pit. Within seconds K-9 handler Officer Neal Nydam arrived with his dog and we began an area search, recovering the murder weapon lying in the water in the adjacent rock pit. We spent the next several days tracking down every lead that came in, with the suspect surrendering. Several weeks later Bradley's mother presented Officer Nydam with a ceramic likeness of his K-9 partner, Duke, a prized possession that he still displayes in his home. After all this time this is the one and only call that has stayed with me all these years. I should have posted something years ago, but this will have to do. God's speed Bradley.

Lt. Jery Jewett
Columbia County Sheriff's Office

November 24, 2010

Almost 32 years after your departure you are being highlighted on this website
tonite. Your legacy lives on and you are still honored today. Thank you for
your service and costly sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

January 13, 2009

I was fortunate enough to attend the 51 st. class of recruits with Brad at FHP and was assigned to Miami after graduation with him in August 1976. I got to know him rather well and really enjoyed spending time with him. I have a very vivid recollection of him walking down the halls at the academy as he was a big man with a heart of gold.

The day he was shot still lives in my memory. I awoke that morning prepared for the day shift when I heard the news that a trooper had been killed. When I found out who it was, and what occurred, I was devastated. I had an auxillary trooper (Harry Morrell) ride with me the morning after and received the assignment to pick up the civilian observer who was with Brad the night he was killed and to take him to the City Of Miami Police Department's Homicide Bureau.

Attending his funeral and seeing a friend, co-worker and good man laid to rest was a very sad day.

To this day, I occasionally drive by the location where he was shot (SR 836) a say a silent prayer for my good friend; Trooper Bradley Glascock.

Rest in peace my brother...

Sergeant Pete Andreu
Miami Dade Police Department

December 20, 2007