Officer Down Memorial Page

Lauryn is my beloved granddaughter.
Brian was my son; my only child.
Lessons learned since Brian's death:
1. Time does not heal all wounds
2. Things do not get easier, just different
3. Closure will come only when I take my last breath

Jackson P. D. "top brass" never, ever bother to speak to us at the Memorial Service. Surely hope other depts are kinder to families of fallen officers.

Diane Kinsey
Mother
May 5, 2012

This is my dad, RIP daddy i love and miss you<3

Lauryn
daughter
April 30, 2012

Some one Killed a Policemen October 22, 1997 and Part Of America Died He answered the call he gave it his all and Part Of America Died
Patch image: Jackson Police Department, Mississippi

Patrolman Brian Ronald Kinsey thank you for giving your all and pay the ultimate price to protect us REST IN PEACE my friend

Bill W. DePriest
Friend
November 25, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twelth 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.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous
October 22, 2009

During my 28+ years of service with the Jackson Police Department I endured the lose of 9 fellow officers prior to my retirement. Most of the officers were good friends of mine. Brian was different, I did not know him socially but I had the honor of being his supervisor. I had taken off the night he was shot, a decision that I have regretted for 12 years.

Every supervisor of every shift of every police department has a few select officers that he or she can depend on. Brain was one of those officers, he was one of "My Boys". He helped me when I first came to his shift to learn the other officers and how things worked on that shift.

It was not shift politics, I don't play that game and he knew it. I could always look to him to handle his calls and assist other officers. I never had to "supervise" Brian. He was indeed a Cops Cop. He was my "go to" guy. He had great promise as a police officer.

Just about every day I think of the friends I lost to this job. I think of Brian every day.

Brian was indeed on of the good guys, he walked the line and did the job!

Sgt. Charles E. Smith (Ret)
Jackson Police Department
January 30, 2009

"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
November 29, 2007

Brian was a great guy, and a wonderful, dedicated officer! Today, on the 10th anniversary of his death, I pray for him, and for his family. May God give them peace, and may they always know how much he was loved, by all who knew him.

Old Friend
October 22, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

This writer is pleased that justice was so quickly served on your behalf.

VanDenBerghe
NH
October 19, 2007

It has been 9 years since your tour of duty ended and you have not been forgotten. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and guide them on their journey through life and help them make the right decisions. Protect those still out on patrol who are keeping watch over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
November 1, 2006

Bryan slept in the bunk next to me in the academy. He was a great officer and a good friend. I, too, still think about him and miss him.
Rest well, friend.
Justin "Chickenhawk" Lancaster

PATROLMAN JUSTIN LANCASTER
RIDGELAND MISSISSIPPI PD
October 22, 2006

I just wanted to say thank you for making our streets safer.You completed you job here with true courage.Heaven now has another fine officer on patrol. May you always smile down and watch over your family while your on patrol in the streets of heaven. Once again..Thank you.

SSgt Roberts
USAF Security Policeman
October 7, 2005

Brian and I were bunk mates in the academy and developed a kind of friendship that lasts a lifetime. He was truly a Cop's Cop and one of the finest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. I considered him my brother in every since of the word.
Today would be Brian's 34th Birthday and even though he has been gone for almost 7 years, I miss him like it was yesterday. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers and we will always love Brian and his family.
Rest in Peace Brother!

Investigator Todd King
MS. Dept. of Corrections
August 19, 2004

Rest in peace blue angel

Officer Kinsey was a great man and a great officer. He would always go out of his way for anybody. The city of Jackson lost a great officer.

Remembering you today on the 5th anniversary of your death. May God remain by your family's side as they make it through this rough day.

Anonymous

Brian was a fine officer yet an even better person, he will be missed by his fellow officers throughout the state

Officer Darryl Dukes
Forest Mississippi Police Department