Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace my brother in blue. We'll take it from here.

Police Officer
North Carolina

July 5, 2004

Again we lost a good brother to the nonsense of the street, my prayers go out to your family and your department. You have walked the beat down here for long enough not it is time to rest my brother, and rest in peace I bid you. Well done and as we continue to fight this battle we know of the price you paid, you wife and children will always remember what you did and stood for. Again well done brother and I will meet you there one day.

Detective K.A.Purnell
Norfolk Police Department

July 5, 2004

May GOD bless the family with strength in this time of need. Rest in peace P/O Winder. Stay strong to the members of the BPD.

p/o
ppd

July 5, 2004

Winder, God bless you brother, you are a true hero and you will not die in vain!!!! I met you when I worked in the southwest, you use to tease me about the Ravens whipping the steelers all the time. I miss you already. May god hold you in his arms now forever.
All of my Love, My peace and Happiness!!!

Murray
MCPD

July 5, 2004

To the family and friends of Officer Winder please accept my condolenses and prayers that God will embrace you in his warmth and guide you through this time. As my family approaches the first yeat anniversary of our family member, Patrick Maher, Federal Way PD EOW 08-02-03, we know the pain and suffering you feel.

Please know law enforcement officers around the world salute Officer Winder for walking the thin blue line. May he rest in peace.

Sgt. Mary Huggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office Orl, Fl

July 5, 2004

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER WINDER, PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPSET CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY. IF THERE WERE ANY WORDS TO EASE YOUR PAIN, I WOULD SAY THEM TO YOU, BUT IAM AWARE THAT THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EASE YOUR PAIN AT THIS POINT. ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT BRIAN IS WITH A HIGHER POWER SMILING DOWN ON YOU AS YOU ARE READING THIS RIGHT NOW. HE IS WITH THE ULTIMATE POWER NOW RESTING IN PEACE. I TOO AM A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, SO I UNDERSTAND THE DAILY RISK THAT WE TAKE. ONLY TO SIT AND HOPE THAT THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE WE HOPE WILL NEVER COME, BUT IF IT DID, WE WILL BE READY, AND BROTHER WINDER DID GIVE US ALL HE HAD. IN READNG THIS HORRIBLE ACT, I WISH I COULD HAVE THE ATTENTION OF ALL OF THE PERPS AND CRIMINALS OUT THERE JUST FOR 5 SECONDS TO POSE A SIMPLE QUESTION TO THEM. IF I DID, THE QUESTION I WOULD ASK WOULD BE THIS. " WHAT DOES IT TAKE? WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO CHANGE THE ESSENCE OF A MANS THINKING?

P.O. JASON D. CHANDLER
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPT.

July 5, 2004

Thank you for your dedication and service. You have made the ultimate sacrifice, and will never be forgotten for protecting us. May you rest in peace, and god bless your family, friends, fellow officers during this very tragic time.

July 5, 2004

Brian:

You are hero. Say Hi to my son Nick... Thank you for everything. You will never be forgotten...

Sgt. Terrence Sloan
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

July 5, 2004

God bless the family and friends of Brian Winder. My prayers are with you in this very sad time. God Bless you Brian you are a hero. All the men and women in blue support you and this affects us all. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Deron Garrity
BCPD ED

July 5, 2004

Rest in peace knowing that you did a Job Well Done......

1942

July 5, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Brian, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

July 5, 2004

I visit the ODMP site every day to remind myself that I have many brothers and sisters who have given their lives for my profession... MY life. You are now part of Heaven's Peace Keepers and I know that you will watch over us all. I pray for you and yours, Officer Winder. Your sacrfice was not and never shall be in vain. God Bless the Peace Officer.

Patrol Officer
Tooele City Police Dept., UT

July 5, 2004

GOD BLESS OFFICER WINDER'S FAMILY. I PRAY FOR YOU THAT GOD WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS ORDEAL.

PTLM FERNSLER
NORTH LONDONDERRY TWP POLICE PENNSYLVANIA

July 5, 2004

Brian,
You gave all bro...thank you, and to the BPD and the Winder Family....my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

M.E. Rooney
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 5, 2004

Rest in peace my brother. Your time here on earth is done. May God watch over your wife and children until you all meet again. God bless.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Steve Makarunis
U.S. Marshals

July 5, 2004

Go rest high my brother. We will take it from here. To those left behind, my thoughts and prayers are with you. To the suspect, my thoughts and prayers are not with you. Hope you like the heat....

PO II Russell Ward

July 5, 2004

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.

July 5, 2004

Rest in peace brother. God bless your family. You will not be forgotten.

Officer K.A. Lokey
Norfolk Police Department, VA

July 5, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Winder's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Baltimore City Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Winder, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

July 5, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Brian D. Winder and the Baltimore City Police Department... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Brian... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

July 5, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. July 3rd marks the 18 month anniversary of his passing. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Brian did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Brian 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 Winder's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. 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 Brian 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 Brian 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 (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

July 5, 2004

Dear Brian As I left your fellow officers tonight the only thought that kept many of them together was that you were watching over them. Keep them safe as they continue the good fight you fought so bravely.

Police Officer Andrea J. Nolan
Baltimore City Police Department

July 5, 2004

Brian, you are a hero in our eyes and will not be forgotten. Your service to this Department & community will forever be remembered.

My prayers and the prayers of the members attending the 218th session of the FBI National Academy go out to Brian, his family and our brothers and sisters of The Baltimore Police Department. I have faith and confidence that justice will be served resulting in this tragic loss. May the men and women of the Baltimore Police Department continue to be strong and take pride in serving the City of Baltimore.

Lt. Dean Palmere
Baltimore Police Department/ Organized Crime Division

July 5, 2004

Brian, you are a hero in our eyes and will not be forgotten. Your service to this Department & community will forever be remembered.

My prayers and the prayers of the members attending the 218th session of the FBI National Academy go out to Brian, his family and our brothers and sisters of The Baltimore Police Department. I have faith and confidence that justice will be served resulting in this tragic loss. May the men and women of the Baltimore Police Department continue to be strong and take pride in serving the City of Baltimore.

Lt. Dean Palmere
Baltimore Police Department/ Organized Crime Division

July 5, 2004

Brian, you are a hero in our eyes and will not be forgotten. Your service to this Department & community will forever be remembered.

My prayers and the prayers of the members attending the 218th session of the FBI National Academy go out to Brian, his family and our brothers and sisters of The Baltimore Police Department. I have faith and confidence that justice will be served resulting in this tragic loss. May the men and women of the Baltimore Police Department continue to be strong and take pride in serving the City of Baltimore.

Lt. Dean Palmere
Baltimore Police Department/ Organized Crime Division

July 5, 2004