Trooper William Ronnie Brooks III Arkansas State Police Arkansas Thursday, February 27, 1975  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Trooper Brooks,
I just saw your story on Real Stories of the Highway Patrol and I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Arkansas. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

2008-12-26

Rest in Peace, Trooper Brooks. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2008-05-19

I miss you so much. I was to young, when you left me, to realize what a good man you were. It's been a long 33 years without you.

Mary Lynn Bailey
wife
2008-04-16

Trooper Brooks, thank you for your service and dedication. You have not been forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

2008-04-03

Trooper Brooks I often heard troopers talk about you when I began in Troop E 1979. I regret not getting a chance to know you, however I am glad to know you passed this way.

I hope to patrol with you someday,

Lloyd

Captain Lloyd Franklin Trp E
AR State Police
2008-02-27

Trooper Brooks and all Troopers and State Patrol Officers,

I am a municipal police officer in a medium size city and have worked in a fairly large city. City Police Officers do see and do alot but it takes a man with the courage of a damn lion to face down three pieces of human fecal matter with little or no backup. I salute all of you everywhere whether you are patroling our highways or the streets of gold.

Patrolman Andrew McGahey
Clinton Police Dept. Mississippi
2008-02-27

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-21

Rest easy hero.

2007-09-08

"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
2007-08-06

Ron, I think of you often. I knew you for years prio to us working for ASP. The day of this incident will be forever in my mind. We all miss you dearly.

Terry

2006-01-13

..an officer..a friend..always in my heart

Donna Catlett-Aker

2004-12-23

Rest easy, Brother; you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l
2004-02-27