Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Trooper Brian W. Linn,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Trooper Brian W. Linn. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Trooper Brian W. Linn is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

November 18, 2007

Rest in peace brother....

FAM
WFO

November 18, 2007

You were a true man; true to our citizens, your co-workers, friends & family. You will be missed by many. Thank you for the time that you served our country oversees. THANK YOU FOR GIVING YOUR ALL FOR OTHERS!
May God bless your family & friends.

Fellow hometown citizen

November 17, 2007

Rest in Peace brother, we will take it from here.

A hero need not speak, for when he is gone, the world will speak for him.

Corporal
Maryland State Police

November 16, 2007

Trooper Linn, you gave the ultimate sacrafice, and for that, I'm grateful. It was an honor to have worked with you. You will be greatly missed. To Melissa and the girls, you are in my prayers; my heart goes out to you and to them. May God be with you all.

Opr. 11, Thomas Comfort
Berkeley County 911

November 15, 2007

What a priviledge to serve and give your life for one of the best police agencies in the country, The West Virginia State Police. I hope your family takes pride in knowing that you proudly served the "blue and gold." Gone but not forgotten, you will be missed. "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Deputy Reggan A. Jett
Richmond County Sheriff's Office (GA)

November 13, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to your wife, children, family and friends. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

November 13, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 12, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

November 12, 2007

Rest easy, we have it from here.

November 12, 2007

Rest in peace brother.......we'll take it from here.

Deputy S. Mackey
El Paso County Sheriff's Office-Colorado

November 11, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Trooper Linn, 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

November 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother. Our prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper First Class
Georgia State Patrol

November 11, 2007

May God bless the family and friends of Trooper Linn during this difficult time. Your husband will always be remembered for his sacrifice.

Officer Randy Brown
Spring Lake Park Police Department

November 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother...God bless your family.

Cpl. M.A. Fridley
Fayette County Sheriff's Department, WV

November 10, 2007

We will keep you, your family and friends in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

November 10, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brian. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement—Rockwall

November 10, 2007

THE MEMBERS OF THE 106 DETECTIVE SQUAD/NYPD WISH TO EXTEND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF TROOPER BRIAN W. LINN, AND THE FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE POLICE.

DETECTIVE THOMAS RYAN
106 DETECTIVE SQUAD / NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 10, 2007

Trooper Linn, you gave the ultimate sacrafice, and for that, I'm grateful. It was an honor to know you, and work with you. You will be greatly missed. To Melissa and the girls, you are in my prayers; my heart goes out to you. May God be with you all.

Ptlwm. Shanna M. Spiker
Martinsburg City Police

November 9, 2007

Thank you for your service. You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

November 9, 2007

We tested for the 55th cadet class back in 2005. I was part of the Morgantown pool of candidates. May your soul rest in peace. I hope you're in a better place right now.

Ramses

November 9, 2007

Rest easy Trooper. We'll take it from here. My best wishes go out to your family, friends, and all the West Virginia State police.

Prince Georges County Police

November 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Linn family during this most difficult time. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

Alice Maroney Denison
daughter of a fallen officer, Oklahoma

November 9, 2007

The members of the Slidell Police Department would like to extend our condolences in your time of need.

Alayna Wilcox, Secretary
Slidell Police Department

November 9, 2007

Trooper Linn,

My deepest condolences go out to the Linn family, friends, co-workers, and entire WVSP. It's always a tragic loss when we lose a memeber of the brotherhood but this one hit close to home. Although I never had the honor or privledge of meeting Brian but I know he was a outstanding person and trooper and the true defintion of a hero. Brian may rest in peace brother we'll take the watch from here, thanks for your service your gone but you will never be forgotten............GOD BLESS Keep watch over us from upstairs in heaven.....RIP

Rest Easy Tpr Linn
You will be deeply missed brother
God Speed

OFC. D.L Maynard
WV DOC

November 9, 2007