Officer Down Memorial Page

Grady, your legacy will always be in the hearts of all who knew you. In such a short time you made such an impact to all and society. God Bless my friend.

Capt. Herman D. Martinez (Ret)
Orange County Sheriff's Office - Friend
May 26, 2012

We will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us Deputy Braddock, 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
May 26, 2012

Wow, Terrill it's been 14 years since you've went to be with Austin & our Heavenly father..they needed you more than we did, at that time it was hard for me to understand why but over the years I've come to understand. I think about you often, I miss our talks and the good times we've had...I laugh every time I think about the time in Cocoa you wanted to show me how fast your Acura could go and how scare I was. You were and still my Best Friend!!! I Love You and I'm looking forward to that big reunion we're all going to have one day.

Kimberly Renfroe Duncan
Friend
May 25, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Braddock. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

I don't visit this page, can't really explain why, but reading these memories is powerful. I am deeply touched to see the expressions of honor and remembrance for Terrill. I am forever proud of my brother, my hero.

Kimberly Braddock Moore
Sister
January 24, 2012

I served with Terrill Braddock in Germany in 1989 & 1990. He was one of the nicest guys there. Always friendly and always pulling his share of the load as a soldier. If one of his close relatives would contact me, I'd like to ask them about creating a memorial page for Terrill on Facebook. He has lots of friends from the unit on Facebook.

Thanks,
Wade

SGT Daniels
U.S. Army (Prior Service)
December 28, 2011

Terrill, It has been such a long time since your passing yet it seems like yesterday. Emily is now 17 and Caroline is now almost 15 years old. The only photo I have of you and Caroline was when she was barely walking you were holding her on the Easter Sunday just a few weeks before you died. Emily wrote a short essay about you and it was published in the Florida Sheriff's Association Magazine. It talked about how she may have been so young but she still remembered you in your camo overalls and cowboy hat. They both hold you dear in their hearts to this day and I will never let them forget you as you loved them so much! I miss my big brother... sometimes even just finding myself in quiet times having my own little conversation with you just so I can still share with you about the girls. I know you are watching over them as their guardian angel! I am sure you are gleaming with joy at how they have become such beautiful, caring, loving, and sweet young ladies.

Terrill, you will never be forgotten! We love and miss you!

Love,
Dee Dee

Deidra Hart "Dee Dee"
Sister-In-Law
November 1, 2011

Grady, You will never be forgotten.

Reserve Deputy Thomas Sidley
Orange County Sheriff's Office
May 25, 2010

March 13th just past making it 16 long years since I last got to see you. And I miss you more everyday. I cry each time I pull this page up. It is great to see the park being named in your honor. What a touch you had and still have on people. I always wanted you and the rest of the world to know how much you meant to me that is why I honored our friendship by giving my youngest son the middle name of Grady. I love you my brother and miss you Thanks for being there for me.

K-9 Officer Bret A. Norfleet
Clarksville, TN. P.D.
March 16, 2009

LaShaun my mother Joanna Hamon worked with you at the Courthouse in Circuit Civil when you lost your son and then your husband. I just wanted you to know that you still remain in our hearts and prayers. We love you always and will always be thinking of you!

911 Operator I Jacqueline Hamon
Orange County Sheriff's Office
April 30, 2008

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Braddock. May God continue to comfort you all. Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
June 9, 2007

After 9 years...you still bring tears to my eyes. I miss you so much. I tell the girls all about you. And how amazing of a person you are. Love and miss you!

Teresa

friend
June 5, 2007

It's hard to believe in a few days it would be 9 yrs since you've gone to be with our heavenly father and Austin. It's taken all I've got to hold back the tears right now. I think about you alot and miss you more than you know. I was looking at our old Cocoa High School year book the other day and the memories came back like it was yesterday, GO TIGER! I miss you so much, Terrill. Give Austin a big hug for me and I'll see ya soon.

LOVE AND MISS YOU,

Kimberly Renfroe Duncan

May 23, 2007

After laying my mother to rest in December, 2006, I stopped by to pay my respects. I have so much to say, but am unable to fight back the tears. You are still so very missed.

March 26, 2007

LOVE AND MISS YA EVERYDAY! YOU ARE THOUGHT ABOUT ALL THE TIME...I WAS JUST TELLING SOME OF MY FRIENDS ABOUT YOU AND HOW WONDERFUL OF A PERSON YOU ARE.
I KNOW YOU ARE IN BETTER PLACE AND HAVING LOTS OF FUN WITH AUSTIN. WE WILL SEE YA SOON!
LOVE AND MISS YA!

TERESA

December 13, 2006

I couldnt be as close to you as the rest of the family because I was so young. I have gotten to know you better as Ive gotten older. Your "promotion" in life, has changed all of our lives in so many ways. Your memory lives in all your friends, and family forever! Im honored to have known you. There are times I know you are with us all, weird times when I look at the clock and it is 2:33, or when gas was actually $2.33, or when I buy something and the total is 23.30, or 2.33....I think about you and Austin everyday and I thank God for all my blessings. Your beautiful wife, Aunt Shaun is my hero. Shes such a soldier. She wears your wonderful memory on her sleeve, with pride. I look foward to the day when we will all be able to be with you and Austin at the "pearly gates"!

All My Love Forever!

Amanda Pullin
Family Friend
May 26, 2006

Everyday I still carry you with me! Even though, as you had told me to do during our "What if" conversations, I am trying to move forward. Somedays that can still be so difficult. But, I feel your push and encourgement within my heart. This helps me know to keep pushing on. We all miss you so much! But, one day, we will see you & Austin again. Just that thought alone puts the smile back on my face. I'm so thankful that I don't have to wonder where you are today.... With our Heavenly Father!

Everyone misses you not only me but My mom & dad, DeeDee, Emily (11) & Caroline (9). And my how Brad wishes you could hold his beautiful little baby girl (1 1/2) and meet his precious wife. I must not forget your friends and the ones you helped mentored. How I know they are still carrying you with them too. Everyone's lives have changed and went in so many directions that we never could have dreamed. But we will always carry you with us! We will love you, Always!

LaShaun Braddock
Wife
May 26, 2006

A man so remembered with love and respect never dies but continues to live on in the hearts and minds of others.G-d Bless.

May 26, 2006

I have read many reflections on this site since December 22, 2002 when I lost my best friend. I honor and envy the strength of the mothers, wives and children of those officers lost while doing the job we do. I read some of Deputy Braddock's reflections and only wish I had been afforded the opportunity to meet him. Ms. Braddock you are truly a strong woman to have lost so much and still have such faith in our lord. I sometimes question my faith because of the travesty I see in this world but reading your reflection brought me out of the "blue view" and I know God has a purpose for us all and calls on us for reasons we cannot understand. Keep your faith and hold tight to the memories you have of the ones you have given to God. I have faith that Grady and your son rest in peace and watch over you every day until you are called to join them and it will be my honor to meet you there.

Officer K. Smith
College Park Police Dept., GA
July 6, 2005

After 9 years you are still missed so much. I think about you so often. You were such a wonderful person. No matter how bad a person was you always seen something good in them. You were always there to listen never to critize.
People might not of been doing what you thought was right but you never once spoke one bad word about them. You would always find words of encourgement.
And it is times that I am down that I stop and think about you and what you would say.
I know you are not here on this earth but you are here in my heart. I miss you! Thanks for leaving such great impression on our lives.

February 27, 2005

In loving memory of D.S. Braddock:
It is so sad to come to this site and see all the officers down.
According to these reflections, you knew Jesus personally and that
blesses me greatly as I know I will meet you face to face one day
and be able to thank you for your sacrifice. There is none greater than
Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
We don't get to Heaven based on what we do, but by the sacrifice He made on the cross for our sins.
AMEN! Thank you for your fine
example to those that worked with you and knew you. There is now a huge void that cannot be filled, but as you are remembered, thoughts will
turn to your exemplary life and we will be filled with pride and respect and love for the man you became. You were a wonderful testimony to the Lord you served. God be with all those who mourn and may His
promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

July 10, 2004

It is now over 7 years since we graduated from the academy at TECO. Working full time jobs and going to the academy at night resulted in some really LONG days! But, we got through it and we moved on to our respective agencies. I will never forget your laugh, your positive attitude, and I especially will never forget how proud you were when you were sworn in at graduation. I will never forget you. Rest in Peace my friend.

Sgt. Anthony Arnovitz
Rockledge Police Department
January 29, 2004

It has been 3 years now since Grady was killed and I still pray every day for his loving wife. I was one of the Communication Center Personnel that worked this tradgic event. Grady was a fun-loving, caring person who was a wonderful Deputy. He was always friendly and did not deserve to die. I would like to tell his wife that I will always keep you in my prayers. I can only tell you that I admire you for all your strength. I was so sorry to hear about your son dying and then having to deal with losing Grady....I can only say that you are a wonderful, strong women and I wish you all the happiness in the world and I will continue to have you in my prayers.

Robbie Bailey
Orange County Sheriff's Office

AFTER TWO YEARS IT'S STILL HARD FOR ME TO ACCEPT THAT YOU'RE GONE.  EVERYDAY I THINK BACK TO WHEN WE WE'RE IN SCHOOL TOGETHER AND HOW WE WE'RE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS.  YOU WE'RE ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS.. YOU WE'RE THE BROTHER I NEVER HAD.  TILL THIS DAY I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAD TO HAPPEN; BUT IT'S NOT MY PLACE TO QUESTION WHY.  I STILL HAVE THIS REGRET  ABOUT THAT NIGHT, I WASN'T ABLE TO COME TO THE HOSPITAL TO BE WITH SHAUN AND THE FAMILY.  I WILL ALWAYS LIVE WITH THAT.  I KNOW YOU'RE IN A BETTER PLACE AND ONE DAY SOON YOU, SHAUN AND  ALL OF US WILL BE TOGETHER LIKE IT USE TO BE.  UNTIL THEN DWAYNE AND I WILL WATCH OVER SHAUN AND WILL BE THERE FOR HER WHEN EVER SHE NEEDS US.  GIVE BABY AUSTIN A KISS FOR US ALL AND WE'LL SEE THE BOTH OF YOU IN THAT BIG REUNION THAT WE'RE ALL LOOKING FORWARD TOO.  THANKS FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE WHEN I NEED YOU IN SCHOOL.  WE LOVE YOU AND I TRULY MISS YOU, MY FRIEND.

KIMBERLY RENFROE DUNCAN
Friend