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Deputy Sheriff Brandy Lyn Winfield

Marion County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, October 14, 2004

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Brandy Lyn Winfield

Hey dad it’s your boy Landon. Just letting you know I’m a senior in high school now. I got my drivers license as well I know if you were here you would wanna take me out and show me everything and what to do and you would be so happy and proud of me. I’ve joined my high school bowling team as well your the one who got me into bowling but when you died I basically was alone and I had to teach myself how to bowl. I joined the team my freshman year and i’am so close to my first 300! My best score is a 278. I quit baseball though I just didn’t think it was my thing anymore. I do still watch NASCAR every Sunday I know you loved it and I do to. I like Kevin harvick now but I know you like Dale Earnhardt jr. so if you were still here and he wrecked his number was 88 and I would be like CLEAN UP LANE 88 and you would probably just laugh at me. I did also get a job at Rual king as well. With me being a senior I know you would of been like really happy because I was gonna graduate and you would probably go freaking crazy and be really proud of me. I know at my graduation party you would go all out and do everything you could to make it the best party ever. It’s been a rough 14 years without you though but your still my buddy no matter what even if you are dead. I’am in the process of me deciding of I should talk to the guy who killed you. I did write a letter and hopefully he learned a dam lesson behind bars. I just wonder how heaven has been for you? I don’t wanna die yet but I can’t wsit to see you up there so we can finally connect and do more stupid stuff. I know it’s not your fault you left me behind. I have done some stupid stuff though ever since I became a teenager but I’ve learned from my mistakes. After I graduate my plans are to go to college and study criminal justice and then go through the police academy and become a police officer just like you. I want to be a k-9 police officer. I want to help people and save lives just like you do but I just won’t wesr my pants up to my nipples like you goofball mom told me that one so BLAME HER! I’am still a die hard buckeye fan I know if you were here we would watch it on tv together and go crazy when they scored. There have been times that I have some stuff and I just wished that you were there to do it with me. I’m still the same boy that I was when you died I haven’t changed much. Hahahaha joking. I also did start my own business as well I detail cars and I’m really good at it. I’m doing good in school to but Math is hard because they add all this fancy stuff that is just confusing. Ever sinced you passed it changed me a lot in school I’m pretty quiet kid I don’t talk much and part of the reason is due to you dying. Life hasn’t been a easy road from 3 years old to 17 years old. I do stop by your grave to check on things to. I also do go to the gaurd rail when your cruiser flipped I don’t like looking at it because I know you died there and all the memories come back when I go there. This year Father’s Day is right around the Conner and I don’t really know what I’m going to do to celebrate. Anyways hopefully you see this I miss ya buddy and love you to. HOPE TO SE YOU SOON BUDDY!!!

Landon Winfield
Son he was my dad

June 9, 2018

Unfortunately, two from Westerville joined you two days ago. RIP Officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli.

MC
Galloway, OH

February 12, 2018

Thinking of you, brother. Miss you every day.

MC
Galloway, OH

February 1, 2018

This awful day is here again, brother. Please know that you’re not, nor will you ever be forgotten. You’re missed everyday. God bless.

MC
Galloway, OH

October 14, 2017

Hey brother woke up thinking about you. Wish you were here. Still got the watch. Poi Si Torno Al Eterna Fontana..........

Chief Tommy D. Hill
Ontario Police

October 14, 2017

Happy belated birthday, brother. Thinking about you.

MC
Galloway, OH

July 22, 2017

I salute your Memorial everytime I pass it God bless you may you rest in peace from one Deputy to another.

Robert McLernon
Lake County Sheriff's Office

July 19, 2017

Thinking of you, buddy. Missing you.

M Collins

May 5, 2017

Rest in Peace.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

October 15, 2016

IN HONORE CASORUM
Our promise to him; Always honored, never forgotten, forever grateful for his service to his community and to our nation.

Sgt. T Jake Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

October 14, 2016

Wishing you eternal peace. You are not forgotten because you are a true hero.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

October 14, 2016

Woke up this morning filled with emotions - over what the country is becoming and the way certain elements of the citizenry is turning against law enforcement. And then tomorrows date hit me.
Miss seeing you around town, around the farms and will always cherish the last pic I have of us together at a mutual friend wedding.

Retired Corporal

October 13, 2016

thinking of tonight especially of the candle light vigil in D.c. COUldnt make it there this year but have been thinking of you all day. Miss you ao much and think of you everyday. I know I qill see you again some day. Love you and miss you.

Rick and SHIRLEY Winfield
Mom and dad

May 13, 2016

Got my EMT with you many many years ago. Didn't hear about this until today when I saw your name on 423. Thought I should say that I feel for his wife and kids. I'm sure they miss you immensely my friend.

Luke Wonorski

February 12, 2016

Brandy,

Just thinking about you brother.

Sergeant
Ohio State Highway Patrol

October 17, 2015

THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY TODAY. E.O.W. ANNIVERSARY IS ALWAYS A TOUGH ONE NO MATTER HOW LONG IT'S BEEN. YOU AND YOUR SERVICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BROTHER.

RET. OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN SANDUSKY P.D. (OH)
FATHER OF FALLEN OFFICER ANDREW S. DUNN
E.O.W 3-19-2011

RET. OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY P.D. (OH)

October 14, 2015

The anniversary is coming up again. I hate it every year. I'll try to get back to Marion soon and talk to you again. Love you, buddy.

MC
Columbus, OH

October 6, 2015

Brandy I miss you my law enforcement brother. Rest In Peace.

Staff Lieutenant Chuck Jones
Ohio State Patrol

September 4, 2015

Brandy you are truly my inspiration for law enforcement. Everyday I look at the memorial tattoo on my arm and it brings me to tears bc of the simple fact that someone would want to do this to such a great person. I personally have never met you for the fact that I was too young but your legacy and stories that I have heard are like I've known you my whole life. I will always and forever think of you when I eventually patrol the streets and help people like you did. Your my role model and the reason I am becoming a Police Officer. R.I.P

Sergeant Chris Landon
Marion Police Department Explorers

August 29, 2015

Happy birthday Brandy. Miss you everyday.

love you,
MOM and Dad

Rick Winfield
Father

July 19, 2015

Happy 40th, my brother. You're missed every day.

M.C.

July 19, 2015

My sister was friends in highschool with Brandy's mother and then was one of his elementary school teachers later on. I never knew Mr. Winfield myself. Evvery time I drive town 423 and see the Brandy Winfield Memorial highway sign and the memorial placed on the site of his murderer, my heart breaks. Pray for Brandy and all of the rest.

Emily Galloway

June 21, 2015

I have a story to tell about him. You know I have never really enjoyed the police but I was walking from Marion to Waldo and it was late at night and I was at the halfway point in my walk and next thing I know I am seeing the red and blues again. He wasn't stopping me to harass me he was there to help! First time in a long time an officer just wanted to help because he was concerned about my safety. I was sitting in the back of his car and he was checking my credentials before we could go to my destination when he got a call saying that he was needed at a DV in progress when he apologized and said he wasn't able to take me but if I was still walking when he was through with the call he would give me a ride. Never seen him again until a month later when I heard on the news that he had been killed. My first thought was why do jerks always kill the good ones? Thank you for showing me the other side of the badge. Thanks to you.

Mr. Nathaniel Miller
None

March 22, 2015

Thinking of you today Brandy. Keep watching out for us my friend.

Huge

December 22, 2014

My dear friend, I miss you so much. Time has helped heal but there is still a part of my heart that will never be filled again. We had so many laughs and talks. Thinking of you yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Debbie DeWees
friend

October 14, 2014

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