Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Brentar and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Officer Brentar has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Brentar, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Brentar is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

October 14, 2007

May you Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service.

Trooper
New York State Police

October 14, 2007

A thank you could never be enough, but I want to thank you for sacrificing your life to protect others. May God bless you and your family.

Cleveland LEO Wife

October 14, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Euclid, Ohio. To the off duty officers from Pennsylvania,thank you for trying to save a fellow Brother.
To the officers of the Euclid Police Department, please accept my condolences.

Sgt.BR Sexton
Okla. Dept.of Corrections

October 14, 2007

Your service to your community will not be forgetton. Our prayers are with your family, and your department as they reflect on their loss.

Ofc. Michael Phillips
Summit County Metro Parks PD, OH

October 14, 2007

Thank you for your service

PO Mike Connolly
Boston PD

October 14, 2007

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF OFFICEER BRENTAR. KNOW THAT YOUR BROTHER AND SISTER OFFICERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

FRATERNALLY,

CPL BILL KITA
WILDWOOD CREST POLICE DEPT
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260

CPL BILL KITA
WILDWOOD CREST POLICE, NEW JERSEY

October 14, 2007

I got to know Ofc. Brentar during my time as an Auxliary Police Officer for the city of Euclid. What a great man... a firm, but always fair cop. The city has lost one of their finest.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all.. his wife, children, and brother officers. May all find some solace in the fact that George was well liked and respected by many. While our grief can't possibly match theirs, all those who had the honor of knowing and working with Ofc. Brentar are saddened by his passing.

Patrick S. Cater
N. Las Vegas, NV

Patrick S. Cater

October 14, 2007

Ofc. Brentar, thank you for your 22 years of service to the citizens of Euclid. God bless you.

To the Brentar family, and friends and fellow officers of Ofc. Brentar, please accept my sincere condolences. May God comfort you in your time of grief.

Stacy Jackson
Former Euclid resident

October 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to your Wife, children, Mother, brothers and sisters. Also to your family, friends, and entire department. Also to the officers that tried to save you. I know angels took you far into the heavens above, where as God has you safely in his gentle arms, 10-4 forever more in his loving care. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless, and Peace be with you!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

October 13, 2007

THank you Officer Brentar for your services to Euclid and the youth.
May thoughts and prayers are with the Brentar family and the Euclid Police Dept. family.
God Bless.

Haagen-Harris Family
Euclid citizen

October 13, 2007

BY HEART GOES OUT TO THE BRENTAR FAMILY AND THE EUCLID POLICE DEPARTMENT!

CITIZEN OF EUCLID

October 13, 2007

Mrs. Brentar, I was very sorry to learn of the death of Officer Brentar. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses I am deeply concerned about the sorrow and distress you must be experiencing. However,the Bible promises that we will have the opportunity to see our dead loved ones again. Please read in your Bible John 5:28,29. A resurrection hope is held out to all of those sleeping in the grave. Acts 24:15. Almighty God Jehovah has promised to obedient mankind that very soon, pain sickness and even death will be no more Revelation 21:1-5. Sincerest condolences.

audrey cobb - secretary
Southwest mini station secretary

October 13, 2007

To the family of Ofc. Brentar, know that you are not alone in your pain and that GOD will provide. To the co-workers know that other Officers feel your pain of the loss of a brother.
Brother Brentar, rest easy now,enjoy the beat in Heaven.

Ofc Eric McKee
Chillicothe,Ohio PD

October 13, 2007

Officer Brentar I thank you sir for your many years of service and your ultimate sacrifice. You gave your life protecting and serving. This indeed makes you a hero. My sympathies go out to all the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Brentar. To Euclid PD, I thank you all for all you do. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

October 13, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Brentar family. George was a great man as well as police officer. He was kind and helpfull and he enjoyed his job. It's always hard and almost impossible to find comforting words when someone you know has been lost in such a tragic accident. It's very hard to cope with a loss of a family member but I hope that your family will stay strong, and with the help of friends and family will eventually get through these difficult times. Please accept our depest condolences. May God be with you!

Respectfully,

The Koretsky family.

Ptl. J. Koretsky
Solon PD

October 13, 2007

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his 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 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 awful 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 times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I 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 silence all around the throne,
where saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

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

PC Amanda Pandolfi (Sherman)
York Regional Police, Ontario

October 13, 2007

Rest in peace Borther George, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

October 13, 2007

G-d Bless.May The Lord comfort your loved ones, friends and brother officers.

October 13, 2007

It saddens my heart when any Law Enforcement Officer
looses there life in the line of duty, I know your
pain,

God Bless Officer George Brentar, My prayers are with
your wife and children, family, friends, coworkers of
the Euclid Police Department, My prayers are with each of you,

To the Brave off Duty Officers, from Pa, Thank you so
much for trying to save your brother in Blue,
You both are a Hero, May God Bless you both,

May the wonderful memories you have together carry
you through this time of sadness and tragedy of your
grief,

To Mrs Brentar,and your children your Husband,Father
was a Hero, He will never be forgotten,

Rest in peace Officer Brentar, God has another
Blue Angel in heaven, Thank you for your service,

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff,
Maryland.

October 12, 2007

my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you rest in peace.

Friend of the PD
Mentor, OH resident

October 12, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Brentar, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelly
Citizen

October 12, 2007

God Bless you Officer Brentar for you faithful service to the City of Euclid Police Dept. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless the two off duty officers who tried to save Officer Brentar. They all will be remembered.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

October 12, 2007

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 12, 2007

My prayers are with you.

Debby Hudson
Mother ofColorado Springs Police Detective Jared Jensen EOW 02-22-2006

October 12, 2007