Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, Micah. You answered a call to duty that most people wouldn't even consider. You were and are a brave man. As I pass through the heavens I'll keep an eagle's eye out for you because I know you're up there somewhere. God Bless you and your family and friends.

Capt. D. Paulson
Federal Flight Deck Officer
Delta Airlines

Captain D. Paulson
Delta Airlines

October 30, 2003

God Bless you and your family.
Thanks for all that you have done on making this world abetter place.
Please watch us.

Sgt. Keith Payne
Lake LBJ MUD PD

October 30, 2003

My heart goes out to this brave mans family. May he rest in peace.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8-06-02

October 29, 2003

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Take care, we've got the watch from here!

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department, Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department

October 29, 2003

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Brown's friends and family, and to the men and women of the MARTA Transit Police Department. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2003

Micah,your smile and laughter will truly be missed.You have been a blessing to every whose life you have touched.May you rest in peace.Sleep on my friend. Much love, Pat.

Officer Patrice Byse
MARTA

October 29, 2003

Officer Brown,

Sir, thank you for making a difference in this life. While others talk about you did it. What else could we do in this life. I pray the Lord will hold your family in the palm of his hand. No one is ever forgotten in our law enforcement family and no one suffers alone. Your are a light in this dark world and will remain so forever. Thank You from the deepest part of our souls.

Your Brothers,

Ontario Police Dept. Ohio

Ptl.T.D.Hill
Ontario Police Dept.

October 29, 2003

God Bless you brother. Thank you for your service. "Blessed are the Peace Makers, for they shall be called the children of God"

Chief James C. Cole
Augusta Regional Airport Police

October 29, 2003

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

October 29, 2003

The police officer stood and faced his Maker,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, police officer how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To your Maker, have you been true?"
The police officer, with squared shoulders, said "No sir, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed by a cry for help though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, please 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 fears.
But if you have a place for me here, well...it need not be too grand.
I never expected or had too much so if you don't...I'll understand."
There was silence all around the room where the saints respectfully stood.
As the police officer waited quietly, for the judgment...bad or good.
"Step forward now, police officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell."
~author unknown~

Lynn Richburg

October 28, 2003

Hey Marine, I just got off of the phone with your brother Malcom. I called him to share a few stories about you at Paris Island, South Carolina, Marine Recruit Depot.

Life is real funny you know. I was looking on the ODMP and saw your picture. I got sick to my stomach when I saw it. You were in my platoon 2120 in Second Battalion “Fox” Company in October 1993 - December 1993. I was a one of the squad leaders in our platoon. You were so friggin funny. You always kept all 73 recruits laughing and the moral high when times were tough. You were one of the smallest recruits in the platoon, yet you always carried your load. You were picked on by the drill instructors because you were the “comedian” of the group and they loved play head games with you, but you never gave up and you showed the true character of a Marine. You made my 13 week stay there more enjoyable. For that I thank you my brother.

You were the Protestant Lay Leader of our platoon. I was sharing some funny stories about your duties with your brother Malcom. I told him about how you were to say the nightly prayer before rack time for all of the Protestant recruits. I still remember seeing you down there at the front of the squad bay near the quarter deck, standing in your skivvies, with your hands crossed in front of you as you prayed out loud for us.

Man it is so hard to believe. You are a great man and “Once A Marine, Always A Marine.” We are all better men for having known you. Keep the streets guarded up there for all of us. When I get there I will relieve you of your guard duty. May God be with you and your family. There is no doubt in my mind that you are saying the prayers for everyone at night before rack time and keeping smiles on everyone’s faces just as you did ours with your gentle humor and laughs.

SEMPER FI! ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE.

“REST IN PEACE WARRIOR, REST IN PEACE” REB 314

NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
(Nobody provokes me without fear of punishment)

Sgt. Doug Wright
Summerville Police Department, SC

October 28, 2003

Rest in peace blue angel

Shannon
concerned citizen

October 28, 2003

GROWING UP WITH MICAH IN N.C. AND KNOWING THE FAMILY AS I DO I ALSO FEEL THE LOSS OF A GOOD FRIEND AND FELLOW OFFICER.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS PARENTS AND SISTERS AS WELL AS HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF HIS DEPT.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND BASK IN GODS LOVE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN,WE WILL MISS YOU BROTHER.

PTL. JEREMY L. JONES
ROCKINGHAM P.D.

October 28, 2003

God bless the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Brown. May you find strength in each other and God in this terrible time of loss. Thank you Officer Brown for a job well done and may you now rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

October 28, 2003

May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in theMARTA Transit Police Department .

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

October 28, 2003

Many days I probably passed you on Main St and simply waved and moved on. It happens like that and we never know that tragedy is just around the corner. I am sorrowed that another agency has lost a good officer, another family has lost an important member and that the world has lost another guardian of the peace. Rest in peace and know that we carry on the tradition in yours and all our other fallen brothers honor.

Cpl. K. Smith
East Point Police Dept.

October 28, 2003

Officer Brown, thank you for your service. rest easy now.

Special Agent S. Cochran
CSX Railroad Police

October 28, 2003

My condolence to the family, friends and members of the MARTA Transit Police Department.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

October 28, 2003

To my fellow Brother:

May you rest in peace. We all know that you will guide us and protect us from above. Your memory will live on forever. My prayers goes out to you and your family. May God Bless You!

Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security

October 28, 2003

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE BROWN FAMILY .THEY ARE A GREAT FAMILY DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY,CHURCH,AND EDUCATION.I GREW UP WITH MICAH AND KNOW HOW GREATLY HE WILL BE MISSED.GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER.

PTL. J.L.JONES
ROCKINGHAM POLICE DEPT.

October 28, 2003

Rest in peace.

Sr.Cpl Hunt
Dallas PD

October 28, 2003

From the Amtrak Police Department to the MARTA Transint Police Department and to the family of P.O. Micah Brown may GOD bless you all during this difficult time.

Criminal Investigator NY & NJ Div.
Amtrak Police Department

October 27, 2003

God Bless you, Brother and may God watch over your family, friends, and fellow officers.
Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Steve Brown
Lunenburg/Queens Co. Sheriff's Office, Bridgewater, N.S., Canada

October 27, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Micah did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Micah be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Brown's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his family. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Micah is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Micah was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

October 27, 2003

Another sad and tragic day for law enforcement. Your death diminshes
us all. Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice. It is a
long road to healing that lies ahead, but I know that our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ will extend His mercy and comfort to all who reach out to
Him. There is none greater than He. We don't get to Heaven based on
what we do, but what He did for us!! AMEN! There is now a huge void
that cannot be filled. God be with all those who mourn and may His
promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

October 27, 2003