Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper David Brinkerhoff

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, April 25, 2007

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Reflections for Trooper David Brinkerhoff

" A LIFE TAKEN, MANY MEMORIES LEFT"

"MAY PEACE BE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS RESPECTED BROTHER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT"

Ranger Daniel W. Torres
Park Ranger - Georgia Department Natural Resources

April 26, 2007

RIP brave one....RIP.

from a grieving Dearborn Heights, MI


An Officers Daughter

April 26, 2007

Too too young...

I am so sorry to everyone that knew him. It is the risk they take everyday, and to be willing to do that day after day, month after month, is a reflection of his character and a reflection of his parents. To everyone agai, I am so sorry.

Janis Lang

no rank Janis Lang

April 26, 2007

God bless you & your young family. My brother was killed in the line of duty in 1976. My heart goes out to you. Blessings, Cindy, Arkansas

Cindy
Sister of another slain Officer

April 26, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother.

PO
NYS Park Police--Long Island

April 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Trooper Brinkerhoff, a true hero. Rest in Peace my brother you will never be forgotten.

Const P Connolly
Police Service of Northern Ireland

April 26, 2007

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother.....
Gods speed,Troop.

Officer
Indpls Metro Police

April 26, 2007

We are truly saddened at David's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

P.K. Harding
Binghamton P.D. (Ret.)

April 26, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

TROOPER
DELAWARE STATE POLICE

April 26, 2007

My sincere condolences are extended to the family, friends and the New York State Police for their loss of Trooper Brinkerhoff. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sergeant Steve Redding
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

April 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the courageous members of the New York State Police. Rest in peace Troop...

Trooper
Connecticut State Police

April 26, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER TROOPER, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

TROOPER
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

April 26, 2007

I never met you but you were a friend. Our world has been dimished by your death. You passed living your dream. My condolences to your family and friends.

Trooper Troop A 3035 retired
NYSP

April 26, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brother. We have the watch now. Your boys took care of this animal but there's plenty more out there. Watch over us as we continue to fight the good fight.
To your family-our sincere condolences. David is a hero and you'll meet again.
To the NYSP-you guys are the best. Stay that way!

Lt. D.K. Butler
Portsmouth, VA Police (brother of NYSP)

April 26, 2007

So sad to hear another Officer's life has been taken. Family may you find comfort in knowing that other's are praying for you, hurting with you, and crying with you..
Officer Brinkerhoff, you will forever be alive in our hearts and memories. Hero's never die..Thank you Sir, for your service to the state of New York and your Country. Keep watch over the loved ones you left behind and your brothers and sisters in Blue...Rest in peace..
With love and prayers, Carolyn Moore mother-in-law of: Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04 Asheville, N.C.

Carolyn Moore

April 26, 2007

Dave.

Rest now, brother, you know we are taking care of your family. We all loved you and will miss you dearly. I know you and Joe have shared a few laughs already, share a few more.

Sgt MRT

April 26, 2007

Our prayers go out to his mother Karen, grandmother Hazel, wife, daughter and the rest of the family. David was a fine young man and a credit to police officers across this country. He will be truely missed by all. Thank you for making this place a little safer David. God's speed and rest in peace.

Gordon M. Soderholm, P.E.
Family freind and former officer Valparaiso PD, IN

April 26, 2007

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE THEM THE COURAGE AND THE STRENGTH TO FACE TOMORROW. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, YOUR BRAVERY WILL BE A LEGEND. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU GAVE.

TPR. TANYA TERRELL
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL-GAINESVILLE

April 26, 2007

Lost but never forgotten...

Deputy Sheriff
Frederick County Sheriff's Office, MD

April 26, 2007

Rest in Peace my brother.

Trp. Mark Self
Tennessee Highway Patrol

April 26, 2007

Trooper Brinkerhoff ~

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Concerned Citizens/Iowa

April 26, 2007

Rset in Peace Trooper...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Sheriff

April 26, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

April 26, 2007

I will be strong and courageous, I will not be terrified, or discouraged; for the lord my God is with me wherever I go. “Joshua 1:9”

Deputy

April 26, 2007

ANOTHER BROTHER TAKEN AWAY TO SOON, WORDS CAN NOT DESCRIBE THE FEELING OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NYSP. WE WILL COMFORT ONE ANOTHER AND GET THROUGH THIS. TO DAVID'S FAMILY THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIM WITH US. RIP DAVID

TROOPER
NYSP TROOP G ZONE 3

April 26, 2007

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