Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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"THE FINAL INSPECTION"

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

Thank's Brother, May you rest at the right hand of God and forever watch over the rest of your family. May god bless your family and friends, and help to guide them through these rough times that are ahead. Rest my brother, Rest.

Detective Brian Jackson
Pooler Police Department, Pooler Georgia

April 27, 2007

God Bless you David. Sleep with the angels.

Patrol Officer
Glendale Az Police

April 27, 2007

Trooper Brinkerhoff thank you for your service to the citizens of New York. You are a hero. May God bless you, your loved ones, and the New York State Police. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

April 27, 2007

God Bless You - Rest in Peace in Heaven

Anthony
Dunmore Police - Pa.

April 27, 2007

Our prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Brinkerhoff. May God embrace you and wrap His loving arms around you during this time.

Officer J E Isenberg II
Greenville Police Department

April 27, 2007

Rest in peace my brother; we'll take the watch from here. May God take care of your family in their time of need. You died a hero and the citizens of NY are forever in your debt. You will never be forgotten.

Tpr. Josefowicz
Pennsylvania State Police/Troop M

April 27, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother

Police Officer
Chicago PD

April 27, 2007

RIP Troop. You are a true hero sir! We'll take it from here. Prayers go out to your family, New York State Police and the state of New York.

Trooper Chris Adams
THP

April 27, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family. Your dedication to help others will be remembered always.

Jackie Pope

April 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the ones that loved and served with you.

But you have joined my daddy in heaven and we are all safer now you have joined ranks of the guardian angels.

Deborah Erwin
daughter of a downed officer

April 27, 2007

A Part of America Died

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,
just as if he’d gone off to war.
And the flag of our nation will fly at half mast;
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today;
in happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks that beat he once walked,
and stands at each rookie’s side.
He answered the call, he gave us his all;
a part of America died.

OCSO Detective
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

April 27, 2007

I can't express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. You'll be in my prayers.

Shawna Noble, mother of Alexis R. kramer
West Yellowstone, MT
Home of fallen officer, Patrick R. Kramer

Shawna Noble

April 27, 2007

ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW YOU, MY HEART HURTS FROM YOUR PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND THE NEW YORK STATE POLICE. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

April 27, 2007

How saddened I was to hear of your death. My heart aches for you and your family. May God be with you.

Wife of NYS Trooper

April 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Trooper Brinkerhoff and his extended Police family. Stay strong for one another and never forget you are not alone at this time. Trooper Brinkerhoff rest easy now we will take over from here.

GRAND PRAIRIE PD, TX

April 27, 2007

You will never be forgotten.

April 27, 2007

My condolences to the family of Trooper Brinkerhoff and to the NY State Poice.

Sergeant Tim Sullivan
Fair Lawn Auxiliary Police

April 27, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew trooper Brinkerhoff, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

April 27, 2007

I went to college with Dave and worked with him, and it's amazing to see all these brother law enforcement officers and regular citizens leaving kind words and thoughts here on this site - most of whom didn't even know Dave, but are saddened anyhow. Thank you for that. He'll be remembered forever...

PO Andrew Pavone
New Rochelle NY Police

April 27, 2007

I send my condolences to this troopers family. God bless this man who died in the line of duty.

SGT PAZ, WALTER
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE SPECIAL AGENT

April 27, 2007

With such deep sympathy, may god bless you and your family.

Admin/Asst. Ronette Genwright
Mullins Police Department

April 27, 2007

How saddened we were to learn of your grievous loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief.

Widow, 1991
Lane Memorial Bridge

Widow, 1991

April 27, 2007

You've paid the ultimate sacrifice Trooper Brinkerhoff.
Your memory will live on in each of us left here.
May you rest in loving peace as you continue your good work above.
Take care of him Joe.

Doug LeMere
Honored Citizen

April 27, 2007

As a former police Lieutenant, I stand proud to keep Trooper Brinkerhoff in my prayers for his dedication and willingness to do that which few choose to do. My prayers are also with the family and his troop. God bless all of you.

President/Founder
Criminal Justice Solutions, Inc.

April 27, 2007

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

April 27, 2007