Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Yet another warrior has fallen. As the thin blue line continues, the thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family and co-workers of Deputy Winfield. "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God". Matthew 5:9

In Memory
HPD 920
9/16/04

Patrolman J. Joseph
Harriman Police Dept

October 20, 2004

Rest easy brother!! You are a true hero.

N. Texas police officer

October 20, 2004

After seeing the picture of Deputy Winfield with that darling young boy... It tore my heart out. I found this on the internet and I can only imagine how his children are feeling.

God Speed Deputy Winfield, Prayers & Respects to Your Family.

A Prayer for the Surviving Children:

Dear God, I Miss My Daddy
My daddy is a policeman, he wears a suit of blue;
he didn't come home from work last night,
mommy says he's in heaven with you.

I'm worried about my daddy Lord,
he's never been away this long before;
mommy cried when she told me we that wouldn't see daddy no more
I don't know what it was that mommy was trying to explain; she said the police were after a bad man, and somehow my daddy was slain.

Now I don't know what that means Lord, all I know is we miss daddy a lot;

Lord if my daddy is up there in heaven, please tell him as soon as he is free;
to hurry back home as fast as he can, because we miss him, mommy and me.

October 20, 2004

To the Wife and Children of Deputy Winfield, Seeing your husband's picture with your son absolutely breaks my heart. I grieve for you and your children. I pray every day that my husband will come home to me and our son. God Bless You. Find peace in knowing your husband was doing what he loved.

Wife of Deputy Sheriff
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Washington State

October 19, 2004

I have never had the opportunity to meet you face to face, but I along with many other officers have a answered a "simple" disabled vehicle call. Let this be a reminder to all of us who do the job we love, NEVER take any call for granted and always look out for each other! May god bless you and your family in your time of sadness. Rest in peace knowing that your son has many "father" figures that will be there for him if he ever needs it.

Ptlm. M. Miller #13
New Brighton Area Police Dept

October 19, 2004

My heart breaks for the family and friends of Deputy Winfield. I am without words that can describe their immense feeling of loss.

As I read the circumstances of Deputy Winfields death, My eyes welled up with tears and my heart just sank. My husband is also a law enforcement officer, and I am just terrified of the violence and hatred that officers face everyday.

I visit this site often. Probably too often. Some say it's depressing or difficult to face the harsh reality that our officers are dieing everyday while serving a community they love. I think paying final respects to those who deserve it is commendable.

My hope is that the loved ones of Deputy Winfield will find it in their hearts to honor him for the life he lived. I pray they find peace and comfort together so that they may get through this horrible tragedy.

Deputy Winfield, please watch over your brothers and sisters in blue.
Rest In Peace. You are forever a hero.

Michigan

October 19, 2004

I knew Brandy in High School. He was a great person and always wanted to help others. Brandy will be greatly missed and the Winfield family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Angie

October 19, 2004

THE PICTURE REALLY MAKES THIS ONE HIT HOME, I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD SON WHO THINKS THAT THE SUN RISES AND SETS ON HIS DADDY, WHO IS ALSO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

MAY THE LORD BE WIHT THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY WINFIELD, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY WINFIELD, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE TO KEEP US ALL SAFE. I KNOW AS THE WIFE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THAT YOU LOVED WHAT YOU WERE DOING AND THAT IS WAS A PART OF WHO YOU WERE. KEEP YOUR WATCH FROM ABOVE AND LOOK OUT FOR THE ONES LEFT BEHIND.

WIFE OF A FLORIDA STATE OFFICER

October 19, 2004

My sincere condolence to the family of Deputy Winfield and to the members of the Marion County Sheriff's Department.

Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

October 19, 2004

Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.
JOHN 6:47

Sgt.
Frankfort P.D.

October 19, 2004

Although your watch is complete and has been brought to an end in a way that you did not deserve, you are continuing your watch over all of us as we press the fight that you dedicated your life to. Brandy, I know our time together was brief but I will always enjoy the times I worked with you and remember the laughter and fun that you brought for everyone to enjoy. God bless you and your family. We will carry your dedication with us as we press on to serve and protect our communities. Rest in peace brother.

Detective John B. Butterworth
Crawford County Sheriff's Office (Ohio)

October 19, 2004

Dep. Winfield, Though I have never met you I wear the same uniform. I hated to have to put my black band on my badge again. As you know the person that caused your death has been caught. Sounds like he didn't get too far until your fellow deputies got him. I wanted to attend your funeral, but I had to work. Several of our deputies attended and said it was very respectful and done very well. Know that your family and co-workers will always be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgot. God bless you black shirt. Watch over us all.

Dep. B. Kennard
Warren County S.O. / Ohio

October 19, 2004

Brandy,

There is not enough words that can explain how much I will miss working with you. I am honored to have worked with you these past 5 years. I will cherish the memories of the times we had together. You were not just a co-worker, but also a friend and a brother. I am glad we had some time together to talk the last night we worked together. I will always remember you holding Landon in your arms the last day I saw you.
You were a great husband, father and Deputy. This world will not be the same without you. I will miss you dearly. We are all so proud of you. Brian Brown

Dep. Brian Brown (K-9)
Marion County Sheriff's Office (OH)

October 19, 2004

God Bless you for giving your all. My prayers are with your family.

Ptl David Wright
Commerce Police Dept. Commerce, OK

October 19, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers.We all hurt when we lose a brother or sister officer.You are a true Hero and did your job well.You will not be forgotten!

Cpl.David Hazlett
Berry Hill P.D.Nashville TN.

October 19, 2004

As a law enforcement dispatcher this is the worst nightmare you can ever imagine . As a girlfriend of a law enforcement officer this is has got to be the end. Deputy Winfield you did your job now rest in peace and allow the others to pick up your part. To the family my prays are with you.

R.I.P. Deputy Winfield

Dawn/Dispatcher
Carroll County 911

October 19, 2004

Deputy Winfield our prayers are with you, your fellow officers in Marion and most of all your family! Rest in peace brother.

F.O.P. Lodge 136

Deputy Fred Umstott
Guernsey County Sheriff's Office

October 18, 2004

Rest in peace brother. We will take your watch from here.

Ptl Andy Green
Lima Police Dept

October 18, 2004

God Bless Deputy Brandy Winfield, and the memebers of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as the Deputies of the Marion County Sheriff's Dept. and the Marion Police Department.

Deputy Sheriff
Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Oh.

October 18, 2004

My deepest simpathy goes out to you the family and cowworkers of Dep Winfield. Please know that you are all thought of and prayed for.
Co Worker of Dep Robert Tanner MCSO-60
EOW 01-08-2002

DISP KINSEL
MUSKINGUM CO SHERIFF OFFICE ZANESVILLE OH

October 18, 2004

I did not know Officer Winfield personally,but I do know how horrible it is to loose an Officer. Kelli Lee Lambert was killed last year and she was very dear to us all here in Jackson Ohio. I cried when I heard the news about Brandi, but Brandi we all know that the Lord has his arms around you now and no one can ever hurt you again. Rest in peace, you will never be forgotten. Police officers put their lives on the line everyday for all of us. The whole world should respect these officers not hurt them.
My prayers are with your family. Your son is a hero. God Bless You All.

Mother of a police officer

October 18, 2004

Such a young Officer, such young children to grow up without daddy.
To the families of Deputy Winfield. My prayers are with you all.

To live in the hearts we leave behind; is not to die.
by
Thomas Cambell

Teresa Goss
ShaDco, Jacksonville, Fla

October 18, 2004

On behalf of the Indianapolis F.O.P. #86 Auxiliary we send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Winfield. Two months ago today our department and community suffered the tragic loss of one of our own hero's, and four other officers injured. A short time later, another officer was taken from us, both by gunfire. Find strength in knowing that we are all with you in your time of grief and sorrow. While no one can take away the pain your are feeling, please remember that you are not alone and never will be. Stay safe, stay strong!

Civilian Jody Elder
Indianapolis Police Department/F.O.P Auxiliary #86

October 18, 2004

God Bless you, and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with them and the members of the Marion Co. Sheriff's Dept. and Marion City PD.
Thank you for your dedication and service. EOW.

Deputy Sheriff
Ohio

October 18, 2004

To The Family of Sheriff Winfield may I leave you with this quote:

I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom
-Abraham Lincoln November 25, 1864

Rest in Peace.

Chief Gary Timmons
New Hanover Twp PD, NJ

October 18, 2004