Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP my Brother

Officer Wil

October 23, 2008

I'd appreciate dedicating this poem to: LEO, Richard Bremer

Officer Down

People are killing America’s finest in your town and mine
Too many are dying how can criminals be so unkind
Each time I hear the TV reports or read the weekly news
Someone has assaulted a Police Officer so abusive they pay their dues

Why would anyone step across this worthless line?
Police Officers have families they somehow leave behind
When wives and children kiss them bye when off to work they go
The stress they feel until he returns keeps them feeling low

Nothing causes any pain like that of an “Officer Down”
They are the good guys and risk their life to protect our town
Whenever a Policeman stops you for a reason he has found
Americans need to treat them special instead of pushing them around

To “Protect and Serve” this is their primary goal
But they are stuck in the middle keeping the peace so bold
So why don’t we try to lessen the burden they must share
When they respond to a dying baby trying to demonstrate care

Each day you witness them on patrol for you and me
Trying to keep the peace and protect us with true sincerity
They’re risk takers trying to keep us safe inside our home
Many times they serve us till the end and then they die alone

The tape across the badge represents a fellow “Officer Down”
This tells us all about endless courage a heroes final round
So salute the next police officer that you come across
Let him know how much you care his life is like a coin toss!

© Copyrighted September 16, 2008, by: Michael R. Powell
Dedicated to: All the fallen “Police Officers Down”

Retired Trooper: Michael R. Powell
A Caring Brother of Police Service

October 23, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

October 23, 2008

Mark was such a family man. He will be missed in our small community. We love you and the kids, Sharon. May God Bless and keep you.
The Boone Family

Judy Boone
Friend and neighbor

October 23, 2008

Brother Richard, Welcome to Gods Kingdom. Your courage and your devotion to service had earned you a special place in the hearts of all you have left behind and a special spot in Gods police department. Notice that all your new brothers and sisters in the badge with you are also special in that they too gave the ultimate service to protect the citizens of their communities as you have. You are all very special law enforcement professionals and will serve for all eternity in peace and love. Know that your brothers nad sisters left behind will never forget you and will care for your family.
In Christ, Tom Bradley Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

October 23, 2008

MY HEART GOES OUT TO OFFICER BREMERS FAMILY, YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, I KNOW ALL TO WELL OF THE PAIN AND HEARTACHE THAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING. HEROS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER

DESIREE GRIMES
CHRIS NICHOLSON FIANCEE' EOW 12/19/2007

October 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Bremer's family and friends.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

October 23, 2008

To the family of Officer Bremer,
I wish to offer my sympathy to you as you deal with Richard's death. I pray that God will bring you comfort, and that His peace wiil surround your heart as you look to Him for strength. Know that there are people out here who are praying for you. DFC J. Bartlett

DFC John Bartlett
Frederick County Sheriff's Office

October 23, 2008

To the family: My heart breaks for you and the children. Having gone thru this in Feb of this year I can tell you I know what you are feeling and going thru. The person you need right now is God and you must pray your heart out for help to walk this road. Its long and winding and cruel but you will come thru this but your life of course is forever changed.
Love is more important than anything. Keep love in your heart and grieve all you need to. But keep talking about Richard - to anyone who will listen. Its soooo important in the grieving process.
May God hold you all in his arms.

Sue C. Miller, Mother of Officer Tom Ballman, EOW. 2/7/08 Kirkwood, Mo.

Sue Carol Miller,
Mother of Fallen Officer, Tom Ballman, Kirkwood, Mo.

October 23, 2008

Officer Bremer was a fellow classmate in college and a friend. My deepest sympathy for his wife, children, parents and his fellow officers. His smile was infectious and he will be missed very much by his friends.

Nicole C. Close
Juniata College Classmate

October 23, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Richard Bremer~ you're in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Bremer.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

October 23, 2008

Rich--God bless. Rest in peace.

Cpl. J.P. Hayer
Frederick Police Department

October 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family. 10-42.

Officer Mike Boaz
Paris Police Department

October 23, 2008

My condolences to the wife and children of this officer.RIP.You will never be forgotten by the ones you left behind.The memories of you will live forever in their minds and hearts.

Doris

October 23, 2008

Please look over us from up there. You will be missed down here.

Trooper 1/C
Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack "B"

October 23, 2008

As a fellow Brother and citizen of Frederick, Rest in Peace, we'll take your watch for the remainder.

Police Officer
Prince George's County Police

October 23, 2008

I just heard the news, another brother lost in the line of duty. We have the watch now Sir as the thin blue line loses another one of their finest.

PO Benson #3293
PGPD

October 23, 2008

RIP Brother! God Speed.

Anonymous

October 23, 2008

On behalf of the 5,229 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Bremer’s family as well as the members of the Frederick City Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

October 23, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

October 23, 2008

We will miss you "Charlie 153". We are all better people for knowing you.

Veronica Ebberts
Frederick Police Department

October 23, 2008

Officer Bremer may you rest in peace. To the family, friends and co-workers my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

deputy
loudoun county

October 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. Bremer. Rest in Peace you have been called home.

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent. He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered. He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served. He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

By

Lieutenant William Smith
Township of Derry Police Department

Anonymous

October 23, 2008

Our family's thoughts and prayers go out to you during this most difficult time. Godspeed Officer Richard Bremer.

Wife of LEO

October 23, 2008

To those who loved Mark, our hearts goes out to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. Your world is forever changed and we will be there for you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to ask for help. We had only met you a handful of times on our walks around the neighborhood, but there is always an instant bond with a brother police officer no matter what department. We will keep your family in our prayers and know that the Holy Spirit will provide peace through this tragedy.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. Thank you Mark for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten.

Cpl. Mammano / PGPD 1698
PGPD / Neighbor

October 23, 2008