Inspector Kirk B. Brookbush San Francisco Police Department California Tuesday, January 11, 2000  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

You had a wonderful career, but not long enough to enjoy your well deserved
retirement. This is the 9th anniversary of your EOW and time has not erased
your memory. Blessings to your families.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

2009-01-11

Inspector Brookbush your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
2008-05-25

Thinking of you on the 8th anniversary of your EOW.
God bless your memory and loved ones.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

2008-01-11

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED YEARS OF SERVICE. GOD BLESS ALL THOSE WHO LOVE YOU

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-03

"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
2007-12-06

Remembering you on the anniversary of your death. Thank you for your service.

wife of a LEO
2007-01-11

Thinking of you on the 7th anniversary of your death.
Time has not diminished our memory or your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2007-01-11

Time doesn't make the loss any easier. Mom is turning 90 this summer and you've been gone almost 6 1/2 years. I would so much love to have you here to help us. I really need those gut-renching, tears down the cheeks laughs, and to have another "let it all hang out" phone conversation with you.
Still love and miss you, Your only sister, Laraine

Laraine Volkman
Sister
2006-06-11

I knew and worked with Kirk "Ambush" Brookbush for 10+ years in the SFPD. He was also a private pilot-instructor and taught me to fly fixed-wing aircraft. Kirk was a very capable police officer of great self-confidence, and a good partner to work on the street with. You're greatly missed by all of your many friends, buddy.

Officer Jack Smoot
SFPD
2006-03-29

On the anniversary of your death, may God grant you eternal peace and bring comfort and peace to your loved ones.

2005-01-11

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

2004-10-20

Remembering you on the anniversary of your death. May God comfort
all those who are still grieving your passing. Life is difficult at times
and
the Lord Jesus wants to help carry our burdens. He gives us many
beautiful promises in His Word to help us through our valleys. I pray you
will feel His presence and know His peace. God bless!

Lynn Kole
Washington State

2003-12-30

i didnt know you kirk but i knew who you were. you had a great rep and you were liked by everyone who knew you. i was at your funeral kirk and it was a sad one. i wish you guys only stopped and decided not to fly that night. you might still be with us. rest in peace brother.....

san francisco pd

The membership of the Airborne Law Enforcement Association salutes you on your final flight.

Special Agent/Pilot  Darin L. Paul
Federal Bureau of Investigation