Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Brinkerhoff family and friends: My deepest condolences during this most difficult time. We too lost a hero here...Andy Sperr a year ago. It will never get easier, but try to hold those loving memories close to your heart and never forget. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Tpr. & Family SP Horseheads

June 16, 2007

"Brink" was an outstanding man who left an impression on every soul he encountered. God bless his family, his friends, and the NYSP for all they sacrificed and contine to cope with. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Howard Huth
UAlbany, Greene Co. EMS, Western Turnpike Rescue Squad

June 14, 2007

To the family and friends of Trooper David Brinkerhoff and his fellow officers with the New York State Police Department:

On behalf of our family, we wish to extend our deepest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered because of this tragic line of duty death.

I pray that his loved ones will be comforted by the support of your faith and your law enforcement family. There are many other survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty who share this difficult journey with you, and they too can be a source of great comfort. How very sad that he tragically lost his life at such a young age. He will never be forgotten and his honor will always be revered.

Heaven has another hero today, but how I wish it were not your beloved.

My son was fatally shot and died exactly two years and one day before David during a foot pursuit of two robbery suspects. Forgive me for not writing sooner, but this time of year is especially hard and especially now since we are starting trial this month.

I share his mother Karen's anquish in losing a cherished child. No matter how old they are when they are taken from us, they will always be our babies and we remember every glorious moment we were able to be their Moms. A big chunk of your heart is now missing and will forever belong only to him. I am thankful you have the gift of Isabella...when I look in my grandson Cody's eyes I always see my son.

My thoughts are also with the other team officers and I pray for their emotional and physical healing as well.

This refection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished and dedicated service David gave to the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 25, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg (CA) Police Dept, eow 4/24/05

June 13, 2007

You are my hero...always have been. I am so proud of the boy you were and the man you became. I miss you more than anyone knows...my heart aches. I will help take care of Barbara and our wonderful Isabella...thank you for them. I know you will take care of them too...I love you my baby boy and someday we will be together....I can't believe you are gone. Love Mom

Mother, Karen Howard
Mom

June 11, 2007

God bless you and also the officer who fired upon you.

P.O. Turner
Cleveland OH Police

June 10, 2007

Rest Easy Brother.

Lt. Andrew R. Vickers
MCC NY

June 4, 2007

MOST MEN RUN FROM GUNFIRE.....ONLY A TRUE HERO RUNS TOWARDS IT, R.I.P. BROTHER

DEPUTY SHERIFF
L.A.S.D.

May 28, 2007

To the family of Trooper Brinkerhoff. With deepest sympathy and condolences. May God Bless you and your family. May God rest your soul Trooper Brinkerhoff. You wil never be forgotten.

POLICE OFFICER JOE TERRASI
NYPD

May 27, 2007

Dave,
I don't know what else to say after giving my eulogy on the day of the funeral. No words can express how I feel and how much I miss you each and everyday. You made me a stronger person by knowing you and have opened up my eyes by losing you. Please remain strong as an Angel up above and watch over us here down here. You died doing what you dreamed of doing since 1995. I miss you, SUNY Albany misses you, SAMMY misses you (Hiccup), NYSP misses, WE ALL MISS YOU. Rest in Peace and we will meet again.

4523

Inv David Atkins
Best Friend, fellow Trooper

May 24, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF TROOPER DAVID C. BRINKERHOFF MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE WHOLE OF TROOPER DAVID C. BRINKERHOFFS FAMILY.

dianna hardy margaretville firefighter
margaretville fire department

May 20, 2007

David, your bravery shone through to the very end and the entire fraternity mourns for you. You passed on too soon and I will always remember you as a bright, talented and unbelievably down to earth guy. All my condolences to your family and rest in peace my friend.
Fraternally yours,
Stefan

Stefan Nicodemou
SUNY Albany, SAM Fraternity Brother

May 18, 2007

I am so sorry for your lost my thats and prys will be will you.

nys residtey

May 17, 2007

You are in my prayers.

ofc. S.l. Coffman #15174
CHP

May 16, 2007

As a resident of NYS Capital District I feel that I should write and say thank you for serving our wonderful state.
There is no doubt that your wife, Barbara and Isabella now have an angel to watch over them. I will keep them in my prayers.

A greteful NYS resident

A NYS resident

May 15, 2007

Rest in Peace brother! Heart felt condolence to your family!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside, Ca. PD

May 13, 2007

God bless Trooper Brinkerhoff.

God bless Trooper Brinkerhoff's wife & daughter.

God bless & watch over the NYSP.

NYSP wife

May 13, 2007

My brother, I think about you every day. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss your ways and the fun you brought to the boys. You were one squared away operator. It is so hard not having you around. We will take cae of Barb and Isabella, don't worry about them, even though it impossible not too. I pray for them every day. I will never forget you. You fought like a warrior that day and I am proud to have served with you. It makes me feel better sometimes that you and Joe are sitting next to each other up there watching over us and protecting us from above, though it hurts so bad that you are not here with boots on the ground ready to make a difference in this world where people like you are needed. I miss you my brother -

3430

Trooper
NYSP

May 11, 2007

TY FOR SAVIN OUR LIVES AND GOODLUCK TO HIS FAMILY MEMBERS AND TY ONCES AGIAN FOR MAKIN OUR LIVES A BETTER PLACE WE WILL NEVER FORGET U

May 11, 2007

My heart goes out to you, NYSP, and your family.
RIP brother. Thank you.

Ofc. Carolyn R. Totaro
Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia, 3rd District

May 10, 2007

Dave, not a day goes bye that I sit and laugh about all the great times we had. Especially four days prior when "Mav" ran over my son at his birthday party. Brother, thank you for allowing me time to get out that day when i got shot, I wish i could of stayed till the end with you. Your courage & strength will guide me in my recovery. Barb & Isabella will heal and find peace in the arms of Alicia & me forever

Trooper Rich Mattson
NYSP Mobile Response Team

May 10, 2007

You made the ultimate sacrafice while serving and protecting your community. Watch over the rest of us as we work to make this world a safer place to live. I will pray for you, your family and the trooper who accidentally shot you. God bless you all, you will never be forgotten.

Deputy Mary B. Syson
King County Sheriffs Department

May 8, 2007

To my fellow EMS instructor, you are our hero. May God bless your wife and daughter - I know you will be watching out for them. Give Joe a hug for us! May God bless you and keep you until we meet again....rest in peace.

C/S AnnMarie Grant
NYSP

May 6, 2007

GOD SPEED.

POLICE AIDE DUPONT
IRVINGTON POLICE,NJ

May 5, 2007

YOUR SACRIFICE ON THAT FATEFUL DAY IS IN STANDING WITH HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. YOUR PRIDE, SERVICE AND INTEGRITY AS A POLICE OFFICER, HUSBAND, FATHER AND CITIZEN ARE AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW. YOUR HOMETOWN, FAMILY AND ALL POLICE OFFICERS GRIEVE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IN ALL THINGS DAVID YOU MADE US PROUD AND WE STAND HERE FOR YOU TODAY IN RECOGNITION OF YOU AS A POLICE OFFICER BUT ALSO AND MORE SO AS A MAN AND HUMAN BEING. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TRAGIC TIME OF GRIEF.

DETECTIVE
TOWN OF HAMBURG NY POLICE DEPT.

May 5, 2007

shield 4531... we love you, we miss you, and god will hold you in the palm of his hand, you are indeed a special person and deserve the title of a hero. although I never got to know you personally, I feel like you changed my life, and the way i respond to every situation that is thrown my way. We need more people like you on this earth, because it is very hard to find a breed like yourself. We as New Yorkers will help protect your wife and your daughter. they love you and miss you, and I personally thank you for your sacrifice to this state. Rest in peace Trooper Brinkerhoff.

citizen
pleasant valley ny

May 4, 2007