Babylon Town Bay Constable, New York
End of Watch Friday, July 16, 2004
Reflections for Bay Constable Richard L. Brooks
To Officer Brooks, Family and Friends. My prayers and heart are with you. May your love one rest in peace. God Bless You.
Donna Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
July 23, 2004
My family would like to extend our sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Constable Brooks...you're in our thoughts & prayers.
Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04
July 22, 2004
As a fellow parent of a USNA Plebe, we all extend our deepest sympathies to Constable Brooks' family, friends and fellow officers. May God Bless You and Comfort You in this darkest time. As USNA family, we offer our love and support to your son while he deals with his sorrow.
In Christ's Love,
The Sloane Family
Thomas Class of '08
F Co. 11th Platoon
July 22, 2004
You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers.
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
July 22, 2004
My heart is always heavy when I visit this site, but especially when I see that a fellow marine patrol officer has been taken from us. My prayers are with your family Officer Brooks, and I salute you sir.
Officer B.J. Davis
Davidson County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Division
July 22, 2004
Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Constable Brooks
Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force
July 22, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with Bay Constable Brooks' wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I pray God's peace and grace to comfort you. Psalm 55:22
Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002
July 22, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the family,friends,and co-workers of Constable Brooks.
Trooper C.E. Johnson Jr.
Virginia State Police
July 22, 2004
Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now
Officer
Atlanta Polie
July 21, 2004
I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.
We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.
These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.
...Gone, but never Forgotten....
Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood County EMS (NC)
July 21, 2004
I grew up in Babylon and was extremely saddened when I learned of Constable Brooks' death. It's a tragedy that should not have happened. My heart goes out to his family and co-workers.
Detective Melissa Palopoli
Scottsdale Police Dept., AZ
July 21, 2004
Our condolences and Prayers to Constable Richard Brooks Family.
God Bless!
Constable Frank Colantonio
Pennsylvania State Constables Office
July 21, 2004
You are a true hero. God bless you and keep you forever. Rest in peace.
DE
St. Louis City Police
July 21, 2004
When I read about your loss, I couldn't help but write to you to let you know that I feel for the family. Since my brother has died my sister-in-law has turned away from everyone that is related or knew my brother, even her mother. Please know that this doesn't help and talk to the ones that are there for you. Don't be afraid to show them your pain. They will comfort you in your time of sorrow. Time does make it easier but you never forget. Bless you and your family.
Gina Boyle (sister of fallen officer Rod
July 20, 2004
Constable Brooks-- We have you and your plebe son in our prayers. As a United States Naval Academy plebe parent I know the tough summer your son is going through. It just got tougher for him. I hope and prayer he is able to over come and stay at USNA. We prayer for your family and your community.
God Bless You
Deputy Sheriff Jerry Valladarez
Dallas County Sheriff Department/USNA Midshipmen parent
July 20, 2004
The officers of the 67th Precinct Anti-Crime unit with to extend their condolences to the friends, co-workers and family of Constable Brooks.
67th Precinct Anti-Crime unit
New York City Police Department
July 20, 2004
GOD SPEED TO YOUR NEXT CALL,,,,
GOD BLESS,,
L.Morgan
ST.JOHNS CO SO FLORIDA
July 20, 2004
Bay Constable Brooks,
Rest in Peace my Brother....You gave all and thank you for your years of service. I'm sorry you had to die so violently, but this is the society we now live in. My prayers are with your family and the Bay Constable's Office, GODSPEED.....
Officer
NC
July 20, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this fine officer. I pray you will find peace and comfort in knowing that Richard gave the greatest measure of devotion he could to his community. God bless you all.
Officer G. Curtis
Seattle Community College District
July 20, 2004
We send our deepest sympathy to the family of Constable Brook's during this difficult time. You are in the thoughts and prayers of the extended USNA family. We hope that you find strength while recalling the memories of such a hero as your husband and father. He will not be forgotten.
Marilou & Stuart Seiff
USNA Midshipman Parents
July 20, 2004
To the family and friends of Constable Brooks, I'm sorry for your loss and know that you will be in my prayers.
Constable Brooks, will be remembered...
-by the laughter of your friends, as they recall your spirit and share your stories.
-by your wife, parents and family - as they slowly move past their grief to remember with joy their special times with you.
-and most importantly, in the living legacy that is your son and daughter.
And you will be remembered by your brothers and sisters in blue, whether they worked with you or not. They will continue - in your memory - to walk the streets proudly on earth, as you walk the streets of heaven.
Rest in peace - we will meet again.
Officer David Carroll
Choctaw P.D. Choctaw Oklahoma
July 20, 2004
Mrs.Brooks,
May God bless you and your family at this time of great loss. We will keep you in our prayers and wanted to let you know that we will be especially in prayer for your son Richard as he returnes to the Accademy.
God be with you,
Grandparents of a plebe
Chiquita & Richard Ericson
July 20, 2004
Constable Brooks,
Thank you for giving of yourself so that we might be safe. May your family and friends find peace and understanding in the weeks and months to come. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten...God speed, Sir.
wife of a Sgt
Macomb County Sheriff Dept, MI
July 20, 2004
Town Supervisor
Steven Bellone
Town of Babylon
200 East Sunrise Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Supervisor Bellone: On behalf of Alan Berkowitz, President of the New York City Police Department Broward County, Florida “10-13”; the Executive Board and the entire “10-13” membership I wish to extend to you, Constable Brooks’ family and citizens of Babylon, LI our sincerest condolences in connection with his untimely and senseless death. Please be assured that all our members and the members of the New York City Police Department know exactly how you, his family and your constituents feel in connection with this horrific tragedy.
Constable Brooks was “one of our own” and in as much will always be “one of our own”.
RETIRED NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICER / BABYLON CONSTABLE RICHARD BROOKS acted in the finest tradition of American Law Enforcement and for that he has paid the ultimate price. He has joined the ranks of America’s un-sung police hero’s and will forever be remembered as one. May God have mercy on his soul. If there is anything I or my organization can do for you or the family feel free to contact us.
Police Officer Joseph Johnson, NYPD (Ret.)
Secretary, NYPD Broward County 10-13
Ret. Police Officer Joseph Johnson
NYPD
July 20, 2004
Our sympathy to the family of Constable Richard Brooks and to the community. May you feel the comfort and support of friends and family across the country during this difficult time.
Darryl & Sally Mayhew
Parents of a USNA Midshipman
Darryl & Sally Mayhew
Parents of a USNA Midshipman
July 20, 2004
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