Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Tim. Although I did not know you, you are a fellow brother in blue that gave the ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and prayer are with you, your family, and the entire Seattle Police Department. Rest assure, that all the fellow brothers and sisters in blue will bring this coward to justice and give him what he deserves. God Bless Brother.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

November 5, 2009

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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

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

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

November 5, 2009

Your dedication to your country and community is certainly appreciated. May God help your family and friends through this difficult time. I will keep them and all of your co-workers in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, brother...we'll keep watch on everything else down here.

Sgt. Radinsky
Tucson P.D.

November 5, 2009

Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. May he grant you eternal rest. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they need to get through the rough times ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

November 5, 2009

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Officer Brenton today and always.. Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

November 5, 2009

God Bless You Sir.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

November 5, 2009

Having your photo on this site showing you not in your Seattle P.D. uniform, but that of the military only demonstrates your dedication to your country, your community, and your willingness to "Serve and Protect" no matter the borders. Rest in Peace, Officer Brenton. I send my sincerest condolences to the family of Officer Brenton, and that of the Seattle P.D.. I TRULY HOPE THEY FIND THE P.O.S. THAT DID THIS!

Anonymous

November 5, 2009

May you Rest In Peace Officer Brenton and may God watch over your family.

Deputy R. Merritt
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office Phx. AZ

November 5, 2009

Please know that your fellow officers are heartbroken and in shock and horror at this horrible crime. Thank you for getting up everyday, putting on your badge, and protecting our streets. Our Officers find little recogintion in their duties and deserve the love, support, and respect of all those they serve so selflessly.

As a wife, I pray that your family finds solace and comfort in the loving arms of the Seattle PD who is a family like no other.

Wife of a Seattle Police Officer

November 5, 2009

Officer Brenton, you made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the people of Seattle, Washington. May God protect your family and co-workers through these tough times.

Officer D.P
North Carolina

November 5, 2009

I want to thank you, Officet Brenton for your dedication to duty, knowing as you all do, that you might have to pay the ultimate sacrifice one day. You are truly one of America's selfless heroes. Know that my heart and prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow officers. Rest easy in the Lords embrace for He has called you, one of his saints home.

Marjorie Riggs, Public Servant
U S Postal Service

November 4, 2009

Rest in Peace Sir.....

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Texas PD

November 4, 2009

Thank you for your service Brother.....You will not be forgotten

Nemo me impune lacessit

Officer A. Watkins
Trophy Club Police Department, TX

November 4, 2009

Thank you, God bless you and watch over your family.

Lisa Sofianos
Wife of Det. Bill Sofianos CCSO

November 4, 2009

It was a very sad day for the Seattle Police Department and the citizens of Seattle when some coward took the life of Officer Brenton. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of my fallen brother. May his soul rest in peace.

Det. Yanal Vwich
Seattle Police Department

November 4, 2009

Officer Brenton, may you rest in peace, knowing that the Law Enforcement family that reaches worldwide will take care of your family now. Your sacrifice does not go without notice. Bless you for all your hard work and dedication to the force and for obviously teaching Officer Sweeney so well. Prayers for your family each and every day. Watch over them from above and we will all take care of them down here.

Leanne Dotson
Wife of Jefferson County Deputy

November 4, 2009

May you rest in peace. Your committment to the community, your caring of the people you swore to protect, and your dedication will not be forgotten. My prayers to your family, friends, and fellow Officers. Know that justice will be done and this coward will not get away.

Anonymous

November 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Brenton's family during this time. May God help you heal as an other angel in blue is added.

Deputy C. Hose

November 4, 2009

R.I.P Brother, thank you for your service.

Officer C. Johnson
MN Police Officer

November 4, 2009

Officer Brenton thank you so much for keeping our streets safe. My condolences to your family.

Tony Berry, USAF Veteran
USAF Veteran

November 4, 2009

This brings me to tears - what a waste of a dedicated person. I am so very sorry this happened to Officer Brenton.

Just a civilian named Linda
Seattle, Washington

November 4, 2009

There are some things in this world that should not be. Officer Brenton still had deer to get, fish to catch, and God's work to be done. Too soon, too soon. May the Lord bless and keep his family.

P.O. Michael J. Kebba
N.Y.C.P.D. Ret.

November 4, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL David Murphy
TX DPS

November 4, 2009

Rest in Peace Officer Timothy Brenton. You have made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Seattle. My heart goes out to your family.

Sergeant
Rock Island, Illinois Police Department

November 4, 2009

Dear Officer Brenton,

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel. I did not know you personally but the loss I feel is overpowering. Thank you for all that you did for us. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

To Officer Brenton's family,

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

My prayers are with you.

Denise

Denise Bendickson
Citizen

November 4, 2009