Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother Courtney, You are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs Okla. Police Dept.

January 2, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow oficers.
Rest in Peace Cpl, you will not be forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

January 2, 2008

On duty new years eve, I prayed hoping none of my brothers would fall. Rest in Peace Brother.

Deputy J. Greathead
Monterey Co. Sheriff's Department

January 2, 2008

Our hearts are still aching from losing our own Scott Wheeler in June. This brings it all back like it was yesterday. God Bless your friends, family, and co-workers at this difficult time and thank you for your service.

Lisa Walker
Howard County Police Dept. - Dispatcher

January 2, 2008

Brother even though I never met you personally, my prayers and thoughts are with your family. I am sad to hear of the news, however thank you for your service. You were a brave solider and I will always pass on your story.

PFC Jevon A. Thompson
University of Maryland Baltimore Police

January 2, 2008

We will keep you and yours in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Dpartment

January 2, 2008

I am saddened by yet another tragic loss to this fine agency. My sincerest condolences go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of Cpl. Brooks. Although I only met this fallen hero once, I have heard nothing but great things about him. Thanks for the hard work and dedication to duty.

Andrew / Nacotics Detective
Baltimore City Police Department

January 2, 2008

Another Officer has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him now, which is unknown to us. Officer Brooks is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Brooks, and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, for he is special and you now have another fine Officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA DSS Fraud Unit

January 2, 2008

I wish to offer my deepest condolences to a fellow brother in blue , to his family and to his agency. It's never a good day to hear of a fallen brother. My family and I prayers are with you .

Officer William Talbert
DC Metropolitan Police Department

January 2, 2008

Corp Brooks, you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

January 2, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to your family and your law enforcement family. May you rest in peace.

Leah Runaldue
Wife of Corporal Runaldue-Cottage City Police Department

January 2, 2008

You will never be forgotten Corporal Brooks, may god bless your family, friends and co-workers. We have the watch from here. Rest in peace.

Officer S.F. Barsch
Montgomery County Police

January 2, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

January 2, 2008

I'm sorry that your life was taken so soon. Thank you for serving us everyday. Good luck to your fiancee and children. Your service will not be forgotten.Rest in peace.

erin
MD civilian

January 2, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace my brother. Another angel on our shoulders.

Deputy Patrick Kemmerer #6482
Washington County Sheriff's Office

January 2, 2008

Rest in peace Corp. Brooks. Your children will know that you are a HERO.

Officer
MCP

January 2, 2008

Words can not express the hurt and sorrow the Law Enforcement community feels right now. Courtney ,I want to thank you for all the laughs and humor you provided to all the new guys coming to the Airport from class 29. We were all so nervous coming into the real world of Police work from the academy, you my friend, through the laughs and humor help make it a smooth transition. Thank You. Rest in Peace Brother.

Corporal Dayton
Carroll County Sheriffs Office

January 2, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Fellow Officer
Howard County Police

January 2, 2008

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER, WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.
GODSPEED.

RETIRED DEPUTY/SGT
IOWA

January 2, 2008

I commend Corporal Brooks on job well done. He was a faithful soilder in this army for our fight against crime and it certainly shows his heart and cariness for the citizen of Maryland. We who remain on this watch will keep a candle burning for him, we will remember his name, his face and his sacrifice that will live in our hearts and lives, so long we live. To his family, we stand with you, holding you up in a moment of time, that makes no since; we will all understand it better by and by. God will shine his light upon you, keep you and wrap his arms around you for strength.

Sgt.Rickey Glover
Florida Highway Patrol

January 2, 2008

When I heard the news shortly into 2008 my heart was heavy what a way to begin the year. I will be able to keep with me the many laughs you, I and Eric had on concourse A a few years ago. My heart bleeds and my prayers go out to your family. The good depart too early.

AFTERGLOW

I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when day is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave behind when day is done.

Det SC Lansey
BaltimoreCity Police Department

January 2, 2008

Thank you, Corporal Brooks, for your service to the people of Maryland and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
Conway Citizen's Police Academy graduates

Janice Brown
civilian

January 2, 2008

Corporal Brooks thank you for your years of serving your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Maryland Transportaton Authority Police. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace.

State Constable J. L. Green
S.C. State Constables

January 2, 2008

Godspeed Brother...Go in Peace

Det. R. Murphy

January 2, 2008

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

January 2, 2008