Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Trooper Brinkerhoff. I also pray for his co-workers. I wish I could take your pain away. To his wife & daughter- your husband/father is a true hero who will never be forgotten. I pray GOD will comfort you during this tragic time. To Trooper Brinkerhoff- thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

April 25, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO TROOPER BRINKERHOFF'S FAMILY AND NY STATE POLICE DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. TROOPER BRINKERHOFF IS A HERO, IN COMING TO THE AID OF HIS FELLOW OFFICER AND IS SEATED WITH THE LORD IN HEAVEN. MAY THE LORD BE HIS FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

April 25, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

April 25, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

April 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and fellow Troopers. Your agency has suffered greatly this past year. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper M. Ward #6432
New Jersey State Police

April 25, 2007

God's blessings to you and your dear family Trooper Brinkerhoff. Such a sacrifice to protect and defend us. Tears shed while hearts ache. We thank you. You are missed.

Alan Knight, Director
National Fallen Officers Foundation

April 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Daves family and friends.

Ptl. Matthew Benus
Saddle Brook PD New Jersey

April 25, 2007

RIP BROTHER

DEPUTY JORDAN
MCSO

April 25, 2007

Once again we see why Police Officers should be regarded as hero's everyday of the week, week in and week out through out the year. While the rest of us were going about our normal day to day routine today, busy with "important" meetings, tasks, and "daily grind", Trooper Brinkerhoff occupied his time searching a house for a highly dangerous, assaultive individual whom was known in advance to shoot at police officers on sight! This is what police officers do every day across this great country. They place their lives on the line so that the rest of us can be safe while we go about our lives. Trooper Brinkerhoff will be remembered as a man of courage and dedication to duty. To his family....I wish I had words to offer immediate comfort....but I am at a loss...may God bless you and Trooper Brinkerhoff....and please know that God must have a special place in Heaven for Trooper Brinkerhoff and those Officers like him that gave their lives in defense of the good of their fellow man.

A former police officer.
4/25/07

Tim

April 25, 2007

An angel in the sky must leave his place of rest,Gently tucking his wings beneath his armored vest.For duty has called, There is much work to do littli did he know,This is dressed in blue. Arriving on the scene, He knows Just what to say, "Follow me,Fallen Brother,I'll Show You The Way" "Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through." "Come Hang Your Stetson Beside Mine, I'm A Trooper,Too."

Upstate New Yorker
Friend of many officers

April 25, 2007

God speed brother, we will take it from here. Watch over your fellow Officers and guide them safely through every shift. We will not rest until justice is served on the monster who did this to you. See you on the other side.

----------Officer Jacobs

Officer Jacobs
Winnebago Police Department

April 25, 2007

God Speed my brother you have served us well. Rest in Peace and god be with the rest of the law enforcement family of the area as they attempt to bring this suspect to justice.

Patrolman Brett Jensen
New Mexico State Police

April 25, 2007

RIP Trooper, we have the watch now.

Deputy Sheriff
Marion County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

April 25, 2007

May God bless and keep you always, and may He give His grace and comfort to your loved ones and comrades. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

"Greater Love Hath No Man, Than He Who Lays Down His Life For His Friends."

RG

April 25, 2007

I will be with sadden heart praying for Trooper Brinkerhoff's family, friends & co-workers in this very tragic and difficult time. I hope the healing process for everyone is painless. Memory is all that is left for this fine Trooper. We will honor him as we honor all in this tough field of work. Battery Attention! We salute you Trooper Brinkerhoff. May you patrol the heavenly skies. RIP Sir.

Lt. Joseph A. Panko
Security Supervisor

April 25, 2007

Trooper Brinkerhoff, I'm deeply saddened to hear of your death due to this tragic and senseless act. Your heroic sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your family, friends and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace now and forever.

Wife of a NYS Trooper

April 25, 2007

I will say a prayer for you and your family.

SA Ryan Kennerson
Secret Service

April 25, 2007

Heard about this all the way in Houston this morning. I have a very special place in my heart for all NYSP and it saddens me very much to see we lost a great one. God speed trooper.

SL
n/a

April 25, 2007

Your bravery and heroism will not go unnoticed! Thank you for your service as you protected the citizens of New York. Godspeed to you and sympathy to your family as they struggle with your loss. May their memories be their comfort.

trooper

April 25, 2007

Your courage will not be forgotten. Rest well Brother.

Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol

April 25, 2007

Trooper Brinkerhoff,
Your community, department, and family sufford a huge loss. They are all in our prayers. You take care up there.

Rest in peace.

Genesee County, MI
Sheriff Department

April 25, 2007

Rest in peace brother. May God bless you and watch over your family. You made the ultimate sacrifice and you will never be forgotten.

IF TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

If tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;

But if tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready in heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized that this could never be,
For emptiness and memories would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me from His great golden throne,

He said : This is eternity, and all I've promised you.
Today your life on earth is past but here it starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
And since each day's the same way, there's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven, and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand and share my life with me?

So if tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.

Anonymous

Detective Major Crimes Unit
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office

April 25, 2007

Honorable and noble are just a few words to describe your dedication not only to the public but to your fellow brothers and sisters.

Rest in peace, my brother.

Deputy
California

April 25, 2007

Sadly another member of New York State's best has been taken from us far too soon. Something that has been occurring with alarming frequency. May you rest in peace and may your widow and young child find the strength to go on.

Police Officer
New York State Park Police-Taconic Region

April 25, 2007

May our Lord and Savior watch over your friends and family during this tragic time. May He also guide your spirit into the eternal life of his loving arms. Rest in peace my friend, you have earned your place in Heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvaia State Police

April 25, 2007