Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Heroes Never Die

May Gold bless you and your family.

Dispatcher
Fairfax County Police, VA

April 27, 2007

To the family of Trooper Brinkerhoff you have my sympathy for the loss of a husband, son and father. Godspeed Trooper. Watch over us!!

Mark Schilli
DEA St. Louis

Mark Schilli
DEA

April 27, 2007

im so sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you

Jeanne Shields
sister of fallen officer buffalo pd

April 27, 2007

Dave,
You will always be remembered as someone who brought joy and laughter into the lives of those you met. They say that to die in the service of others is a great honor. Today, no one deserves greater honor than you. Thank you for your sacrifice. May you rest in eternal peace.

James & Heather Ruotolo
Friend

April 27, 2007

I just want to say that here in Puerto Rico we are really sorry, we will have his family in our prayers R.I.P

thanks

Luis Torres Retired Police
Puerto Rico Police

April 27, 2007

Rest in peace Trooper. My prayers go out to your family and friends.

C Walley
Wayne County Sheriffs Department Waynesboro, MS

April 27, 2007

RIP, thank you for your service.

Officer #118
United States Park Police

April 27, 2007

Your heroics have made your Brother Officers proud. Your bravery will humble many for years to come. You will never be forgotten. My heartfelt condolences to your family....Rest in peace Trooper....

Sergeant Kevin Brady
NYPD Mounted

April 27, 2007

Dave, when I saw the news story down here, I prayed it was not you. When I heard your name on the radio, I was in shock. When I read the story on the internet and saw your picture, I broke down. It’s still hard to grasp. I can’t even begin to imagine what your family is going through right now. I know they are proud of you and what you stood for, as am I. My thoughts and prayers go out to them. You had a plan and knew who you wanted to be for as long as I can remember. During our conversations at the Baron, you helped me realize my dreams. You will be missed by all your friends, but the memories we all shared with you will go on forever.

Ofc. James States
Melbourne Airport Police, FL (Friend)

April 27, 2007

Tpr. Brinkerhoff,

You are a true patriot in every sense of the word. What you did for your state will never be forgotten. You truly inspire us young individuals to become just like you. I am eternally grateful for your service. Rest in peace, Trooper. You will be missed.

Kyle W. Parkes
Former Explorer / Future New York State Trooper

April 27, 2007

I to have a little one brother, my heart and prayers go out to your little girl as well as your wife and family.

Thank you brother for your dedication and service. It is time brother to walk your beat on heavens streets, you've done your time in hell. Watch over us brother as we continue the battle, we will take it from here.

Rest easy brother, you are the true meaning of a hero.

PO Paul Bodenhamer #8176
Dept of Veterans Affairs Police - Roseburg, OR

April 27, 2007

Dave, We've only met a few times, but the memories of you from college and the ambulance corps remind me of happier times. May you rest in peace. My condolences to your wife and daughter, and to the rest of your family. You will be missed.

US Park Ranger S Seales
US National Park Service Yellowstone National Park

April 27, 2007

May god bless you and your family through such tragic times.

R.I.P. Troop,
Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

Officer Marc A. Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

April 26, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Trooper David Brinkerhoff,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light. That sacred light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

Trooper David Brinkerhoff, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are Family.” No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I honor you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

--"Your life is more important than you can imagine."-- Maya Angelou


** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

April 26, 2007

To the family and friends of Trooper David Brinkerhoff,
Though we have never met, I grieve for your loss. To lose a husband and father,or a brother or son is something one can never truly get over. Only the hope that we will be someday reunited with the one we love, makes each day bearable. We learn to cope, taking one day at a time, for the sake of all those we love, but the hurt never really goes away. My prayer particularly is for his wife and young daughter. The burden of raising this young child now rests
solely on the shoulders of his mother. To this end I want you to know that you will be in my prayers and thoughts, that our Heavenly Father will give you the strength you need to provide for your daughter both a stable loving home, and happy memories of the father she will never know. This is an awesome task, and it is only through reliance upon a gracious God that you will be able to accomplish it.
I also want to thank you for supporting your husband in his job as State Trooper. The work our law enforcement officers do is tough and seldom do they get the thanks they deserve. Because of men like your husband we can enjoy freedom and peace in this great land. So even though you will probably never know who I am be assured that I for one want to say thank you to both you and your fallen husband. May you some day be reunited in your heavenly home.

Linda E. Sielaff
Alpha Life Resource Ctr. - counselor

April 26, 2007

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down
his life for his friends. John 15:13. May God comfort
and keep your family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace brother. We are Proud of you!!

Lt. R.T. Ernie Willis, Ret.
Cleveland Co. Sheriff's Office NC

April 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of David. These are tough times for the family and NYSP.Take comfort in knowing the "Thin Blue line" is standing with you in this trying time.

Rest in peace, my friend. You will never be forgotten.

Having retired from a NY PD and living just miles away in Ulster County this tragedy strikes close to home.

Chief Thomas J. Wohlrab
US Mint Police-Washington, DC

April 26, 2007

A brave Man died for a great state.
God bless the family of Trooper Brinkerhoff and all members of the New York State Police.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

April 26, 2007

Now that this detail is over, I sit trying to celebrate my son's 5th birthday along with my wife and 3 year old daughter, trying to explain why daddy hasn't been home for the past three days, knowing that David's daughter will never know her father except through pictures and the stories from the people who knew him. This was all due to a sub-human who decided he would shoot one of our extended family, and David and the MRT came without hesitation to put an end to the danger, only to give his life for people he never knew. God bless him, his family, and the entire Law Enforcement community - your posts have made this difficult time more bearable.

Sgt/SC A W Leahy
NYSP Margaretville

April 26, 2007

Trooper Brinkerhoff,
Thank you for your service. The citizens of New York State have lost a true hero. Your brave actions and dedication to safeguarding your community will never be forgotten. We offer our deepest thoughts and prayers to your family and the brave men and women who honorably serve with the New York State Police. Know that your brothers and sisters in blue will keep your memory alive,and ensure that your little daughter will know how special her daddy was and that he gave his life fighting evil so others could live in peace. God bless you. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

April 26, 2007

Rest in peace brother, "blessed be the peacemaker"

Ptl. Ivan Davis
Quitman Police Dept Quitman,Ga

April 26, 2007

The Law Enforcement Explorer Post 107 would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the New York State Police and the family and friends of Trooper Brinkerhoff. It is sad to hear about the loss of one of America’s finest. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Explorer Captain Adam Hinson
Law Enforcement Explorer Post 107; Concord, NC

April 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and fellow officers of Trooper Brinkerhoff. May he rest in peace and may God grant healing and understanding. He died a hero.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Department

April 26, 2007

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Laura Pesci

April 26, 2007

All hail this valiant son of New York. Brothers and Sisters of the NYSP we grieve with you. Rest easy Trooper.

The Pennsylvania State Police

April 26, 2007