Bladenboro Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, May 12, 2001
Reflections for Police Officer Brian Joe Ramey
It is always a sad day when one of our own is taken away from us. Society is always at a greater risk when one if its' "Guardians" is hurt.
I cannot imagine the pain a family must feel, but I do know that I, like everyone else will miss a man that has decided to put others first before himself.
Agent Jeffrey Martinez
United States Border Patrol
Temecula,California
Agent Jeffrey Martinez
United States Border Patrol
Brian Joe Ramey, your effort and heart will be deeply missed by all. We will light a candle for you at our regional memorial this week, where you will be remembered by 20 agencies who sent this message:
Not - "How did he die"
But - "How did he live"
Not - "What did he gain"
But - "What did he give"
Thank you Brian. Your giving lives on. Deepest sympathy to family, fellow-servants and friends.
Chaplain Henry Burkert
Wilmington Police Department
It brings me sadness when hearing another officer passing in the line of duty.
Our prayers are with family and friends of Officer Raney.
Another Hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Deputy II
Cumberland Co. Sheriff's Office (NC)
My prayers are with the family and the department. May God guide you through this tragedy.
Patrolman Mike Draise
Springfield Township (Hamilton County Ohio)
MAY GOD BE WITH OFF. RAMEY, HIS FAMILY, AND FELLOW OFFICERS.I READ ODMP EVERY DAY, AND MY HEART IS ALWAYS BROKEN WHEN I READ OF ANOTHER OFFICER KILLED BY SOME SENSELESS ACT. I'VE LOSE PARNTERS AND FRIENDS IN THE PAST I KNOW HOW IT FEELS.
TROOPER RICKY MANION #742
OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL
12/31/01
As the year closes, I think of the shock and sorrow I felt learning of Brian's death months ago. I came to know him as a young Police Explorer in Tabor City, NC. Brian was a good guy with a hunger for Law Enforcement. I lost touch with him when I moved to TN, so I don't know if he ever knew that I became an officer myself.
...To Brian...
I did it, brother! The little gal from Tabor City is batting in the big leagues now! I just hope I am as good of a player as you were. Sleep well, brother. Know that you will never be forgotten and that you influenced the lives of many.
Officer Karla S. Mann
University of Tenn.-Knoxville Police Dept
Brian ~ 12/01 ~ I still think about you every day. And as you now know, I have something to remind me of you for a lifetime. I miss you desperately and I love you deeply.
Anonymous
Sir, God knows you did your best, you saved lives that day, and although you lost yours, comfort comes in knowing, you were a "peacemaker" and to our God, that rank says, "You shall be called a son of God"
Rest in peace now, another tour ends forever, but the memories you left will surely comfort those who so loved and respected you. God will comfort those heavy hearts, and may you be an angel on their shoulders every day....Thank You for the sacrifice....
Scott Parker
Former Deputy Constable, Harris County Texas