Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Courtney its been forever since I sent you a message. The women that put you where you are got justice for what its worth but it still won't replace you. I pray for your children and Sue, but you are one person in my life that is so unique and irrealplaceable...The guys at work I heard did the polor bear plung in your name again! It goes to a great cause, and thousands of dollars were donated.. Look down on your fellow officers and protect them from harms way as much as possible...

OFF II J.D.Birchfield RET
Marylandtransportaion Authority PD

February 9, 2009

I did not know you, but your story reminded me so much of my brother, my best friend who I lost in March of 2007. There is a small prayer I say almost daily that seems to help, I hope it does to those who loved you so dearly.

I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday and the day before that too, I think of you in silence I often speak your name
All I have are memories and your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake for which I'll never part
God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart.

Anonymous

January 16, 2009

I did not know you. One year since you were taken from this earth, en route to a better place. Please watch over those of us who were left behind. Although the work continues, it continues in honor of your sacrifice.

Sergeant
Sacramento Co Sheriff, CA

January 1, 2009

May you rest in peace and may your loved ones know His love.
God Bless

Anonymous

January 1, 2009

i am sitting here at home thinking about that night that Chris called me and told what had happened. I just remember when he walked in the door that next morning telling me what happened i did'nt know what to say i just sat there and cryed and thought that could be me or anyone! I could not beleive what he had told me. I can not believe it has been a year since you left us and your family!
I had meet you once or twice. i remember meeting you but i didn't know u personaly (and i'm sorry) thanks you for being who you were and nice to my hubby lol My husband respected you and told me about the clip board story i could of kick his butt when he told me that happen to him and then he told me.. me and one other person that happened to.. courtney! i know u are looking down on all of us and i'm glad happy new year and merry christmas.!!!
You are in a more important place now..and i know that you are looking down and smiling on Susan and the kids. and i think susan is a very strong person! and though she misses u she try's to stay strong for your cutie pie kids!...and we all miss you! Me and wilson are always here for her and the kids no matter what! rip!!!

Thank you for looking down on all the MDTA police officers!

mindy wilson
officer wilson's wife

January 1, 2009

i can't believe its been a year already. you are missed. please watch over your boys tonight out there working. and i just want susan to know we are thinking of her and the kids. watch over susan and the kids. again susan and the kids are in my prayers!!

Anonymous

December 31, 2008

Just wanted to let the family know that we are thinking of them! You had a great family! Watch down on them....they need it. God Bless

Kristin Jezierski

December 31, 2008

I cant believe it has been one year. It seems so long ago, but when I hear how great of a person you were and the stories your MdTA partners tell, it fells as though you are close. I would have liked to have met and known you. Rest easy.

Anonymous

December 31, 2008

Hi Courtney,

I am sitting here at work..thinking about that night that Chris called me and told what had happened. I just sat down in my chair scared to death and crying. I could not beleive what he had told me. I can not believe it has been a year since you left us.
I had meet you once or twice at the Old Tunnel in what i call the little shackes..lol I remember meeting you the first time and you were so nice! Thank you for being who you were. My husband respected you and would tell me about you.
You are in a more important place now..and i know that you are looking down and smiling on Susan and the kids. I love Susan to death...and we all miss you! Me and Chris are always here for her and the kids no matter what!

Thank you for looking down on all the MDTA police officers!

Lisa Heisey
Officer Heisey's wife

December 31, 2008

Susan,

I can not beleive it has been a year since this horrible incident. I have been thinking about you and the kids, and i know that Courtney is in Heaven smiling down on you three. Courtney was a wonderful person and a great Officer. You are always in our prayers.

Lisa Heisey
Officer Heisey's wife

December 31, 2008

To: Susan and Family
Wow a year has almost has passed, it only seems like yesterday. Although you never meet me, I knew Courtney. He is truly missed with the agency and he will never be forgotten. Just know that he loved you and the kids very much. I am sure since the holidays are here it is hard but remember that is not how Courtney would have wanted it. Take pause on New Year's Eve and reflect on his life and always remember he is still with you but now in spirit. You and your family will always be in my prayers.

Anonymous

December 29, 2008

Merry Christmas!!! May you rest in peace and forever find eternal happiness. Have a happy new year and watch over everyone in 2009...!

Anonymous

December 27, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM HEAVEN

I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
on cold wintery nights

I still share your hopes
and all of your cares
I'll even remind you
to please say your prayers

I just want to tell you
you still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders
above all the crowd

Keep trying each moment
to stay in His grace
I came here before you
to help set your place

You don't have to be
perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip
If you continue the climb

To my family and friends
please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
In a new special way

I love you all dearly
now don't shed a tear
Cause I'm spending my
Christmas with Jesus this year

Courtney we miss you.

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

To the family of Court:
I pray that the Lord will continue to shower you with His presence and peace. Although Courtney is asleep, his joyful spirit lives in our minds and hearts. It has taken me along time to write. I still tremble when I think about his death. However, God is in control, and He is the one who will continue to bring you all comfort especially during this time. I will continue to pray for the entire family. Courtney's presence is truly missed every single moment... Peace in Christ, Tracie

Tracie Allen
Friend

December 18, 2008

Hey Scrub,

I was sitting here at work, and you crossed my mind. Christmas is rapidly approaching and I was thinking of the kids and your family. I know that you are watching, however it saddens me to think about how you wont physically be here to act silly and crazy with the kids, family and coworkers on Christmas!!!

In addition, New Years is rapidly approaching and I hate the thought of remebering that night. I wish that you could be here to talk on the phone, or just come up and chit chat. I know your eternally safe, however just talking to you on the phone,hearing your voice on the radio, seeing the pumpkin on the parking lot, or knowing that your on one of them crazy post would make it so much easier. Your absence surely doesn't go unrecognized. Well just to let you know that everything's going well and that everyone still laughs and jokes about how funny you are and your practical jokes. Remember the time that you hid my car on the side of the building and I dam near cried..that made my heart skip a beat. I was mad at you...lol but it was funny once I recovered.

Well Im going to end this here. Please continue to rest and watch over your family and friends and shower them with your love and spirit. Merry Christmas in Heaven.

Your homegirl,
O

Anonymous

December 16, 2008

Hey Courtney,

I thought I would leave a reflection since you ran across my mind today....This year has gone by so fast, yet I still remember everything as if it happened yesterday. This holiday season is going to be (and already has been) hard, especially New Year's of 2009. I know you are looking down on your family and friends. I am so sure that you see your beautiful kids growing up and you have been there at all of their events (beauty pagents, baseball, graduation, birthdays, everything). And your boys Frazier and Winmond...I know you see what they are doing in MDTA..I am so proud of them, I know you are too. The changes that those 2 are making...I honestly think is a reflection of, and in response to what happened this past New Year's night...it's to honor you!! :) After becoming so close to Susan and the kids and knowing how good of a father you were (and still are)to the kids, and a fiance you were (and still are) to Susan and a friend you were (and still are) to Frazier and Winmond, it is hard for me not to be empathetic. This has already began to be a hard holiday season, and it will continue to be, because you are no longer here to share it. I honestly do believe that once someone passes away, their spirit remains. In saying that, I know you are still around. When Nick has been fixing up things around the house, he always says "Courtney taught me how to do this.." He always talks about the good times you, him, and Rodney had. I know it was hard for Nick to come on here and write his reflection, as I am sure it was hard for everyone else. But you know he misses you and loved you like an older brother. I just ask that you continue to look down on everyone,as we all continue to think of you and send our love to you. New Year's of 2009 will bring many tears and more memories, and as much as we wish you were here with all of us, we know that God has you in a better place..a place of eternal life..Heaven.

Please continue to look down on Susan, the kids,the rest of your wonderful family, your great friends, and the brave MDTA officers still protecting us and help God to continue to comfort us, especially during these next few months. You will NEVER be forgotten and the love will always continue to grow. We miss u and love you!

Michelle Copeland
Family friend, Frazier's girlfriend

December 14, 2008

Courtney,

It's been almost a year since you passed. I only met you once, but once was enough to realize you are an amazing person. You and the kids are the only things Susan would ever talk about. She truly loved you and still does. I attended your funeral, and it was beautiful. That day I realize that our bodies are just shells when we pass, our soul (the person we are) is gone. I know your in heaven watching down on everyone. I pray for your family. I know that you and Susan will get to have your wedding one day. You are missed by many. Rest in peace.

Melissa
Family friend

December 12, 2008

GOD BLESS CPL. BROOK'S FAMILY !
AS WE ALL KNOW FREEDOM IS NOT FREE IT COMES WITH A PRICE.
CPL. BROOKS PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND AND I HOPE NO ONE EVER FORGETS.

GOD BLESS !
JON LOWDER, CPL.
UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
NORTH CAROLINA

JON LOWDER, CPL.
UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

November 27, 2008

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 of us 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 awfully 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've 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 the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment 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."

Rest in peace, brother...You will be missed!

Cpl. R. Burns
Senoia Police, Georgia

November 20, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother!

You are missed.

N. DeCook
Chicago Police

November 12, 2008

To Officer's Brooks family and The MaryLand transportation Authority Police Dept. I'm very sorry for your loss of this finr young Officer.

Ret. Police Officer Robt. Moore esu
Port Authority of NY&NJ Police Dept.

November 5, 2008

I came across your name and wanted to visit your page to leave a reflection. I know the struggle your loved ones face every day as I walk in their shoes. There are no magical words I can offer any of them to help them with their loss and grief except to do everything in their power to keep your memory alive by talking about you to whoever will listen. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and also those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 19, 2008

God Bless Cpl. Brooks and his family . RIP brother.
Thank You for your dedication to our chosen profession.

Cpl. Jon Lowder
Union County Sheriffs Office
Monroe, NC 28110 God Bless / Sincerely

Cpl. Jon Lowder
Union County Sheriff's Office

October 18, 2008

Hey Brother ,i was just at recert a few weeks ago for CVSU. I was sitting there and it hit me all of the sudden that i was in the seat you had when we took Bulk Packaging training together and that was the last time i saw you before you were taken from us by some senseless, uncaring and unthoughtful person. It was so strange sitting there but i swear it felt like you were there.
I need help Courtney becouse i have lost faith in what i do and in the agency. It seems like nobody cares about us anymore and we are just a number to them. My wife and kids are always worried for me when i leave for work, and i just don't know if i can handle the stresses of this job anymore. I could sure use one of your timely jokes or funny sayings right about now to cheer me up.

RIP Brother

Annonomous
MDTA

September 16, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Watch over us. God bless , enjoy paradise!

A.Guerrero Police Officer
Boulder City Police

August 9, 2008