Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brandy,
I miss you more every day. I am trying to honor all of your wishes. I only wish that you were here to see it all.

You would be very impressed. (Not that you were hard to impress anyways). They renamed the police and fire football game in your memory. We had a wonderful time today. The community has really stepped up to honor you for all that you did. I can smile in public and put on a brave front but deep down I just wish I was at home with you and the boys like we always were on Sunday afternoons.

Tyler is talking more and more everyday. We saw a cruiser the other day and he started yelling for Daddy. It breaks my heart... Landon really misses his Daddy. He keeps asking if you are going to come home. I tell him that we can talk to you but you can't talk to us. He just doesn't understand. I hope that I can do this on my own.....I want them to understand too honey.

I keep seeing the Hawk and know that you are watching over us every step of the way.

We miss you.....

Love,
Sara

Sara Winfield
Wife of Brandy EOW 10/14/04

November 7, 2004

Brandy,You will be missed.Thank you for letting me know you.GOD BLESS.

Robert B.Williamson Jr.
A Friend

November 6, 2004

Where do you begin to tell everyone how wonderful the men of law enforcement are. I never thought I would be writing about one of our own family members. I remember the first time Sara brought Brandy home to meet us. One of the nicest boys around but oh the cologne. Guess he was really trying hard to impress that cute little blonde daughter of ours. Well it worked and thank you God for that. Then came the wedding in Hawaii, boy did they ever have the greatest time and I cried when I watched the video of them getting married. Then came my little Landon Riley. Brandy cried when he was born and he was so proud of that little guy. First thing he bought was a ball and Landon still loves baseballs, footballs, & basketballs. Then came Tyler and Brandy was just as proud of his 2nd little guy. I never worried about my daughter or grandsons safety cause I knew deep in my heart that he would always take good care of all of them cause he loved them so much. Thank you Brandy for sharing your life with us and until we meet again watch over my family and keep them safe from harms way. We love you Mom and Dad Colyer

Johnna Colyer Brandy's mother-in-law

November 2, 2004

Some people say: "You are larger in death than in life" that was not true about Brandy. In all the time I have known Bran, I have always said, I have never known anyone to have as many friends as Brandy. Then I stood in the collesium and realized I had only known a handful of his friends through the years. It seems like yesterday he was dogging me about turning 30 and I told him "You aren't far behind me big boy" and we laughed. Being Brandy's sister in law is a privelage that I am so glad to have. He ALWAYS smiled, he could always make us laugh. We had so many good times. At Hayden's birthday party this year, Brandy was leading Tyler on a pony ride and I was holding Ty. He lead me through every pile of horse poop he could find!! On the day of his funeral we followed the riderless horse and low and behold that horse left the biggest pile of poop and it was on my side of the limo. Thanks Bran, it made me laugh like you always could do in a time of desperate sorrow. My sister loved Brandy with everything she had. Brandy, Landon and Tyler are her everything. I know she is a fighter, Brandy did too, she will take good care of those boys. Bran, I know you can rest easy knowing Sara will take care of Landon & Tank. Smile down on them as they grow, I wish you could be here with them to watch them grow, so they could know what it is like to feel your touch, know your kiss, and hear your voice. I promise you that with all our being we will make sure they remember who you are, what you were about. In your New Years letter to Sara, you said you can't wait until they are old enough for you to teach them about life, the world and about you and Sara. Sara will do a good job teaching them for you, and she will teach them about you, you will be in our hearts forever. Everything you did, you did it with all your might. Until I meet you in the streets of heaven, I will watch you in Landon and Tyler as they grow. Love always, Missy

Missy Pierce, Sister in Law of Brandy

November 1, 2004

Sara,
Your courage and strength are inspirational to women everywhere who deal with personal tragedy. Your sons are lucky to have two wonderful parents - you, here with them to guide them through life, and Brandy, their guardian angel to do the same. Don't lose hope - so many people are praying for you and grieving with you. God bless you.

B Burke
Delaware, Ohio

October 30, 2004

Thank You Deputy Sheriff Brandy Lyn Winfield for your service. Officers all over the nation will be praying for your family. God Bless the men and women in blue.
Department of Defense Police, Annapolis, Maryland

Pfc. Kuhn
Department of Defense Police, Annapolis, MD

October 30, 2004

my heart goes out to the winfield family. you will be remembered in my prayers. and deputy winfield will always be remembered for his dedication and love for the job.

ryan potter
jackson county ohio sheriffs office

October 30, 2004

Brandy was a good friend of mine. We went to Tri-Rivers Career Center together. He was in my history/government class and Ambassador Club with me. We would always catch up on good times, when I would see him at the Ridgedale sporting events where he was one of the officers on duty there.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and all law enforcement officers. God Bless

Michelle Mosley (Winders)

October 28, 2004

Brandy, You were a wonderful person. God Bless!
Landon & Tyler, Your father was so proud of you two. You have a wonderful mother who will protect and take care of you. Be the best you can be in life!
Sara, No words can ever comfort your heart. I am glad that I set you & Brandy up. To me you guys fit together the first time I met Brandy. I was right, you two made a wonderful match. Just look at those two boys! I see each of you in them. Remember, you guys have Brandy taking each step of life with you. I know that Marion County will see justice to the person who did this to Brandy! I love you, Melissa

Melissa Robbins
Union County Sheriff's Office Ohio

October 28, 2004

Brandy,
I never got to tell you thank you for always bringing Ryan home to me. I never once was afraid that Ryan may not come home, you two were untouchable in my eyes. Ryan has come to love the job with as much passion as you had to be the BEST! You were such an amazing person and loved your family with everything you had.So this is what I offer to you...you be the guardian angel over Ryan when hes on the road and I'll try to watch over Sara and the boys. We all love you very much and someday we'll meet again in the streets of heaven. We miss you.

Sara,
You are the most remarkable woman I know.STRONG is the word that describes you best. When we were falling to pieces you were the one to hold us and comfort our tears. I pray we never have to go through this ever again,and I hope that someday you and I can sit together and you can tell me stories about you and Brandy when you first got married. Ryan and I love you and the boys very much and we're here for you.
Landon & Tyler,
Always know that your daddy loved you soo very much and that you were the light of his life! Be good for mommy and know that you have the BEST guardian angel anyone could ever ask for. We love you.

Amber Tomlin, Girlfriend of Deputy Zempt
Marion County Sheriff's Department

October 28, 2004

OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES GO TO BOTH THE FAMILY DEPUTY BRAND LYN WINFIELD AND THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT.
HAVING LOST ASTT. CHIEF LINDER ON THE 10-10-04 WE FEEL YOU LOSS. REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER,LA.

October 28, 2004

If tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind;
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life,
I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way,
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven,
and now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take My hand,
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
Love always Bran

To the beautiful family of Brandy Lyn Wi
words from Heaven

October 27, 2004

Brandy,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May your life and passing serve as a witness and example to us all. Let none of us ever forget your sacrifice. Rest in peace my brother, the battle is now Ours!

Sara,
May God bless your family and watch over you. Thank you for all the sacrifices you made as the wife to this fallen soldier. His life will never be forgotten!

Deputy Brian Payne
Warren County Sheriff's Office

October 26, 2004

My heart breaks for the tragedy that this family has endured! Please accept my condolences and take comfort in knowing that Brandy is waiting for you at the gates of Heaven! He served his country & community valiantly and he will be remembered as a hero! God rest his soul!

Civilian/Shelley

October 26, 2004

I knew of Brandy through my brother. The of them were in the Explorers and the Academy together. Brandy was a wonderful man and obviously a wonderful husband and father. To his wife there are no words I can speak to releave the hurt and pain you are feeling so my family is sending out our prayers. May peace soon find your heart and the hearts of all you hold dear.
Until you are together again may God walk with his hand on your shoulder and guide you through peace. God bless you and your family.
Kimberly Acosta

Kimberly Acosta
sister of Deputy Kevin Ullom Deleware, Ohio

October 26, 2004

DEP. WINFIELD,
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. REST EASY BROTHER!

DEP. PAUL SPERANDEO
JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE, LA.

October 26, 2004

Rest in peace our worrier of the badge. Your tour has just begun to watch over the rest of us from heaven above.

My deepest sympathy and prayers to you, your family and friends.

Thank you for your sacrifice.

May God Bless you all.

Deputy Phil Marino
Broward Sheriff's Office

October 26, 2004

Sara, Tyler, & Landon,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I read about your Brandy's story on the internet before I found this website & my heart hurt for you. I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words, I am sure, that can take the pain away. Just think of the day that you get to see him again. I bet next time, he will be looking out the window of heaven, waiting on you three to get there just like you boys did for him.

God Bless you and your family & I will be praying for you!

In Christ,

Alisha Madden
Wisner, LA

October 25, 2004

Brother,

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. May God be with your family and your Department.

You are now in heaven guarding the heavens with St. Michael. I pray your family realizes they will be with you in eternity one day. May God help your family to ralize this.

Deputy
INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Michigan

October 25, 2004

Brandy, it was such an honor to be able to work with you. When I first rode with you in high school, I saw the love and respect for the job. Through you I came to love the job as well. I just want to thank you for everything that you have done for me and want you to know that you will always be remembered. Rest easy my friend.

Deputy D.J. Barron
Marion County Sheriff's Office

October 25, 2004

Rest easy brother your sacrafice will never be forgotten. God bless you and you family

R/O Officer T.E. Caddell
M.P.D.

October 25, 2004

First I want to thank all of you for the amazing show of support. Rest assured that the brotherhood in Marion is taking good care of us. I wanted to share a little of Brandy with everyone. I was always selfish with him. As a cop I had to share him with the whole community and sometimes I got upset with him. I told him he was putting everyone above us. I now understand why. He was teaching me how to live my life. I read this letter at Brandy’s funeral. I think it shows a little of the life that we all live daily and a lot about the person Brandy was…

I came home on New Years Eve to find a gift-wrapped box with a card on top. This letter was inside.

Sara, 12/31/2003

Well if you have not opened your gift yet that means that you’re not mad yet. The recent Christmas I think is the first Christmas I never bought you something where you had to open it on Christmas Day. I feel bad about this and yea I know you say you got a new table but there were a few things that I wanted to buy you. Well now it’s New Years Eve and I’m not able to be at home because of work. You have to sit at home and drink champagne and eat shrimp by yourself. And yes I know we are not rich so I could not get the things I wanted to get you for Christmas and I’m sorry that I’m not able to be at home for New Years Eve.

Well enough of that but I wanted to thank you for being my wife and putting up with my … which I know is a lot and I do not have to elaborate much. I think the greatest thing we have ever accomplished is having those two very cute boys. I feel like it’s a privilege being a father and having the boys that we have. But what you miss at times is how much I really respect you for who you are and what you do and what you are. I love you and those two cute little guys more and more everyday. I can’t wait until the day I can sit down with them and tell them about the world and life and what it’s all about and what we are all about. I want them to understand.

Well enough of that also I think you know what I’m saying at least I hope so. I hope you enjoy New Years Eve at home while I’m working. I’ll be thinking of you all and I’m looking forward to pulling in the drive in the morning to have two little boys looking out the window, which I think is great. I love you and I’ll see you in the morning.


Love,
Bran

We miss you Unit 6……Watch over us and smile down on us. Your memory will live forever in our hearts. I answered your last call at the funeral and brought you home to our hearts where you belong.

With love.
Sara, Tyler, and Landon Winfield.

Sara Winfield
Wife of Brandy EOW 10/14/04

October 25, 2004

You walked with pride and integraty at
work and at home, a true professional. Will miss you so much as a fellow deputy, friend, brother and "second son"

Don Davis, Deputy
Marion County Sheriff's Office

October 25, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 25, 2004

I am always disheartened by the monsters that walk this earth. We are truly a small group of protectors. We do our best to keep the general public from seeing the dark underbelly of human beings. Deputy Winfield was looking to give someone a hand, and they showed their true colors. God will judge them.
Rest easy, Deputy Winfield. You have earned it. We have it from here, and you will be in our thoughts always.

Sheriff 25
FCSO

October 24, 2004