Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief of Police Ralph C. "Buster" Brooks

Antrim Police Department, New Hampshire

End of Watch Tuesday, June 18, 1991

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Reflections for Chief of Police Ralph C. "Buster" Brooks

Chief Brooks, it has been 33 years since you were taken from us. New Hampshire law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 19, 2024

Chief Brooks, it has been 32 years since you were taken from us. New Hampshire Chiefs and line law enforcement have continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 18, 2023

Chief Brooks, you are not forgotten by the men and women of law enforcement. Rest in Peace

Michael Kane
Retired Detective, Boston Police Dept.

June 18, 2022

Chief Brooks,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Antrim. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 18, 2021

Rest in peace Chief of Police Brooks.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 30, 2019

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 26, 2018

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 18, 2015

Thank you for your service and unselfish sacrifice for your fellow man! You belong to HIM now and forever! May your family find comfort and peace in that fact. God Bless!

Rev. Steven R. Closs, D.D.
Retired Captain, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

June 9, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 24, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both their pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 26, 2012

Cheif Brooks, you will never be forgotten by the community you served. Forever in my prayers. RIP

Mahra Lawrence
Concord High School

May 22, 2012

Chief Brooks you are remembered by the members of the Boston Police Department for your dedication to the citizens of Antrim. RIP

Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept

January 6, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 15, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 11, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former New Hampshire Police Officer
Warrenton, Virginia

June 18, 2007

Buster,
I wish I had had the chance to know you. Your son is an amazing man, and I am blessed every day that he is in my life. You have two beautiful grandchildren that know all about you and the sacrifices that you made for other people. You set a wonderful example for future Brooks children.
Much Love,
Pamela Brooks

Pam Brooks
Daughter-in-law

May 20, 2007

Buster, you were a good friend and a true professional. God bless you.

October 19, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddaughter of LEO's

September 22, 2006

No officer should go without a reflection. Rest in Peace, Chief. God Bless you.

September 12, 2004

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