Officer Down Memorial Page

As you departed the bonds of this earth and touched the face of God, know that the service and dedication you had for your department, its fellow officers and the citizens of your community will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow your family, your fellow officers and all those whose lives you have touched. May you RIP brother, we’ll take it from here.

Captain James Moore
Gardner Police Department
December 13, 2011

You fought the battles here on earth with dignity. Now you join St. Michael above to to help guard the blue line that continues on with the mission. May God bring comfort to your family.

Master Police Officer Tim Cronin (ret.)
Ottawa Ks. PD
December 13, 2011

Dave, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for all the wonderful memories of softball with the girls and just being a great guy!!! We will never forget all the little "Go Go Go's" and your wonderful caring smile. You will be dearly missed by everyone!!! Our prayers are with Kerri & Girls during this time.

Shayne & Nikki McDaniel
Friend - Atchison Resident
December 13, 2011

The Officer’s of the Montgomery County Kansas, Sheriff Office wish to express our deep sorrow for the loss of Sergeant David Enzbrenner. As fellow Law Enforcement Officers we all understand the deep sadness and sorrow that the City of Atchison and the family must feel. Please take comfort in knowing that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God

Detective C. Williams
Montgomery County Sheriff Office (Kansas)
December 13, 2011

Dave,
It is a pleasure to have known you. I always looked forward to seeing you when you came up to the shop.
I am sorry this happened. You will be missed.

John Osborn
Friend
December 13, 2011

The policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining. Just as brightly as his brass.
... "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?"
...
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent, Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here.
They never wanted me around Except to calm their fear.
If you've got a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman, You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Rest in peace brother, watch over us!

Tera Titus, future LEO
December 13, 2011

The sensless killing of a law enforcement officer impacts the entire community. Our hearts and prayers go out to Sgt. Enzbrenner's family, friends, co-workers and his community.
Go now, your final tour of duty has ended. Take your place among the angels who watch over us, may you rest in peace.

Senior Master Patrolman Pete Fogarty
Kansas Fraternal Order of POlice
December 13, 2011

RIP SIR.....

K. BROOKS
HOUSTON PD
December 13, 2011

Dave, I knew you for a long time and you were a good friend to all who knew you. Having known you and your family, you were not just a good friend but a great father and husband as is evidenced by you wife and children. May you be wrapped in the Lord's everlasting love and know peace now. Your departure has left not just a hole in the community but a void that may not ever be completely filled. Your kindness reached far and wide and definitely outside of our community. Your kind, caring and helpful soul touched people far and wide. I pray for you, your family and your many friends.
Rest in Peace, David.

Longtime friend
Friend for many years
December 13, 2011

Sergeant David Enbrenner,
It is with great sadness that I write these words today. I remember the day I hired you as an officer with the Atchison Police Department and I knew you would perform honorably for the Department, City of Atchison, and your family. I truly admired your work ethic, honesty, and friendship. Your service to community will never be forgotten. Your tragic death is something all of us in law enforcement know can happen but hope and pray that it never does. There will be a hole in my heart and the hearts of your fellow law enforcement officers that can never be repaired. God has another watch for you that He must have felt was more important and that is the only consolation I can find at this point. God be with you and thank you for your service. I pray for comfort and strength for your entire family. I offer my sincere condolences to Chief Mike Wilson and the entire Atchison Police Department on the loss of a fellow employee, friend, and a respected officer of the law. God Bless you David, I look forward to the day we meet again and I can personally thank you for your years of valued service.

Retired Chief of Police Ron Pickman
Atchison Police Department
December 13, 2011

Dave,
The community of Atchison will have a void left by your departure from this world. Beyond being a pillar off the police department, you were a fixture in the community. I very much enjoyed the time we spent coaching our daughters and I would want no one else other than you to be another male role model for them! God Bless You!

Jon Stammers
Fellow Youth Coach
December 13, 2011

We the faith family of St. Mark's want to thank God for you dear officer David. Though your time on earth was short you will always remain in our hearts with love and gratitude. We are sad but we know we will meet you someday at His feet. Our hope is in our Lord and death can not separate us from the love of our Lord. We shall continue to pray for your family.
We also know you are right in time to celebrate Christmas in Heaven with our Lord singing carols with the angels and watching us from above. Thank you dear officer.

Rev. Dinah Dutta
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Atchison,KS
December 13, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept
December 13, 2011

Rest in Peace brother. Thanks for all your years of service. We know you will keep watch from above. Your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Cpl Kimbrelee Springer
Baldwin City Ks Police Dept
December 13, 2011

Sgt. Enzbrenner,

Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God embrace your family. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
We salute you, Brother.

Chief of Police, Richard Mann
Spring Hill Police Department
December 13, 2011

Sergeant Enzbrenner, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
December 13, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother, we will take the watch from here.

Police Officer
Town of Poughkeepsie, New York
December 13, 2011

IT ALWAYS SADDENS ME TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF A FELLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
December 13, 2011

Sarge thank you for all that you ever taught me. You made me both a better person and a better cop. You will never be forgotten and will always be a ray of "sunshine". You truly are a hero. I love you brother.

KP 326
Atchison Police Department
December 13, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother...God Speed

Officer Adkins #63
Newton Police Department, Newton Kansas
December 13, 2011

R.I.P Sgt. David Enzbrenner. You have served with honor and valor. After 24 years protecting the community and serving with the Atchison Police Department, you have made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest now brother as you now protect the gates of Heaven. Final salute, we'll take over from here.

Officer C. Hofich
Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Police Department (Kansas)
December 13, 2011

"When God Made Peace Officers"
Unknown Author

When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."
He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."
He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.
"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."
"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.

Sheffie Weatherford
friend of another fallen officer
December 12, 2011

God has a loving and peaceful group of our brothers and sisters from law enforcement who now dwell in His kingdom. You are now in His department and will always be remembered here for your love, honor and integrity to serving Gods children in your community and for your love of your family. Rest in peace brother.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix PD, AZ State Chap. FOP
December 12, 2011

David thank you for the many years of service and sacrifice. We know what a great husband, father, Sgt. and friend you were. We will never forget you. You will be greatly missed Rest in Peace. We shed many tears with all. His wife, daughter's, Brothers in Blue and the Citizens of Atchison are in our thoughts & prayers.

Steve & Karen Bartlett
Friend
December 12, 2011

My heartfelt sympathy to your coworkers and your family. Thank you for your dedication to law enforcement and the ultimate sacrifice. I know your brothers and sisters in blue will take care of your family.

Corporal Travis Henry
Saline County Sheriff, Salina Ks
December 12, 2011