Officer Down Memorial Page

Chip, you were a trusted Officer and a loyal friend. I still reflect on your quick wit, your humor and your love and affection for your sweet fiancee. It was so tragic for all of working that night to learn that your devoted fiancee was working at Parkland when you were brought in. No one can possibly feel the horror and heartache she must of felt and the helplessness knowing that you were soon to depart this world. I remember the first anniversary of your passing and those present at your memorial. It was then that I realized the full mortality of being a Police Officer and the heavy load one's tragic passing leaves behind on those who held you so dear. Your parents were so proud of you and so sad to bury their son. It was that late day in late July that I found it no longer possible to wear the blue uniform and walk that thin blue line knowing with the next call my family could also find themselves in the same despair that I saw in your beautiful family.

Corporal Paul H. Brown (former) #3967
Director, Montgomery , AL Community Corrections
January 19, 2012

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