Officer Down Memorial Page

Cheif Brooks, you will never be forgotten by the community you served. Forever in my prayers. RIP

Mahra Lawrence
Concord High School
May 22, 2012

Chief Brooks you are remembered by the members of the Boston Police Department for your dedication to the citizens of Antrim. RIP

Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept
January 6, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 15, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 11, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former New Hampshire Police Officer
Warrenton, Virginia
June 18, 2007

Buster,
I wish I had had the chance to know you. Your son is an amazing man, and I am blessed every day that he is in my life. You have two beautiful grandchildren that know all about you and the sacrifices that you made for other people. You set a wonderful example for future Brooks children.
Much Love,
Pamela Brooks

Pam Brooks
Daughter-in-law
May 20, 2007

Buster, you were a good friend and a true professional. God bless you.

October 19, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddaughter of LEO's
September 22, 2006

No officer should go without a reflection. Rest in Peace, Chief. God Bless you.

September 12, 2004