Marion County Sheriff's Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, October 14, 2004
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Brandy Lyn Winfield
Bran
Still think about you every single day and miss you all the time. Ty's birthday was a hoot!! As always wanted to go eat at the house of Japan. They are growing so fast and Landon is sweet and loving and thoughtful of everyone's feelings and he loves to make people laugh. Who does that remind you of???? Ty's bullheaded and too smart for his own britches sometimes but he is still stuck in his terrible twos. Cut his hair the other day clear to the scalp just like his mommy did at that age. Love seeing them go through their phases of their lives and see that they have you and Sara's same ideas and emulate both of you guys actions. Will never totally loose you cause you live through your boys in so many ways. Seen a show on T.V. yesterday and a young woman had lost her husband in a car accident and she was so angry that he had left her with two little boys to raise and someone told her to not be angry but to thank her husband for allowing her the opportunity to be a part of his life and to thank him for giving her two beautiful children. It was so moving to me and made me realize all of us need to thank you very much for allowing us to be a part of your life and to thank you for giving us two beautiful children to love, enjoy and watch them grow up. So thank you Brandy!!!!
February 17, 2007
Brandy's Head Stone is the most beautiful piece of art work I have seen, I went on the internet and that is where I got to see it! What a wonderful tribute to him and yourself. I love the bottom part which I am guessing is a picture of Sara and Brandy when they got married in Hawaii with their anniversary date. Again what a wonderful tribute to a wonderful human being!! Sara you are a remarkable women, be proud you have done well with every aspect of this tragedy !!
Proud Wife of an LEO
February 17, 2007
Hey Bran
I miss you so much. 2 weeks ago Jarred Walker and I were standing in the old bar behind the mall just going back to all the memories we had with you, man I started to cry. You know that there is always two deputies standing by the door for security and we were joking that you would have signed up the the extra duty to come and laugh at the idiots. I sit and look at the pictures that I have taken from the poker runs and I just die inside looking at landon because he is so much a reflection of you. Crhis has started that web site for you and he is looking for more pictures to load on and I am going to take mine of to see if there are any he want to put on. I am so excites for the run this year, manly I just like seeing the boys, Well gonna go Love you Bran.
Kasey Williamson
Friend
February 14, 2007
Happy V-day Bran, was just thinking of you and thought I'd stop by and say hey.
A friend
February 14, 2007
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS!
February 6, 2007
Still thinking of you and missing you, bud. I'm trying to get up the courage to go see you headstone again.
MC
Dublin, OH
January 29, 2007
Still think of you everyday.
January 29, 2007
Sara, we really miss hearing about how you and the boys are
doing =) We pray for you and those little guys all the time!! I know you had written that you were going to stop writing hear because its not good for the healing process to be caught up in the past so I do respect that but wanted you to know that we really miss your reflections!! God bless you and know that we do care about you and pray for you always!!
Kathy
January 22, 2007
Hi ole buddy! I miss talking to you so much!!! You are thought of often in my house. We all still wear our pins,and bracelets which always makes me smile just to look at your name. Things have changed so much in the last couple of years,wow. One thing that I know is that you would have never changed. You would have always been the same great friend no matter what. I miss you and miss your voice and knowing that you were always there. You are always in my heart and always will be. Thanks, for being that man that you were. I love you and miss you!!
A Good Friend
January 14, 2007
Just wanted to stop by and to let you know I still think about you every day. I have your picture in my office and I look at it often. I won't put it away because I don't want anyone else to forget either. I have finally been able to open up that I've never really gotten over this tragedy. I'm sure there are others that feel the way I do, but we all have our own way of coping. I will carry your smile in my heart forever.
Until next time a friend......
January 12, 2007
Bran
Tonight is the BIG NIGHT! GO BUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
January 8, 2007
"The Undefended Victim"
(By an Unknown Author)
For me, no gavel, hammers
The Scales were never weighted.
My Crime was that of a victim,
My life, was the price I paid.
And when my life was taken,
Why weren't my rights read?
And the Statement, "overruled"
When they pronounced me dead?
I'll never hear my rights
Nor take the witness stand,
No attorney to defend me,
My fate was in a killer's hand.
Now the courtroom's crowded
As the defendant pleads the case.
With just the glimmer of a tear,
Cold eyes on a straight face.
But oh, that I could take the stand
If they could witness my last breath,
Could they live with the terror
That I went through in death.
If they could hear my pleading cries
And see the hatred in that face,
At last, we'd know, the scales had
"Been balanced" in this case.
If I could, I'd tell the judge
Exactly how it was,
The fear and pain that I went through
Struck down without a cause.
Did the judge carefully weigh it all
As they listened to the plea?
There were no emotions, howing now,
Just the hope of going free.
The final verdict now is in
As the defendant stands in tears
If only I had done as well.....
Given ten to twenty years.
Anonymous
January 6, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR BRANDY & TO YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 1, 2007
As I sit here and watch the ball jrop (12:00) you came to mind, be with Sara as she again starts another year without you.
December 31, 2006
Happy New Year Bacon!!
December 31, 2006
HAPPY NEW YEAR BRAN!!!!
December 31, 2006
Brandy
Another year has passed without you and still miss you more than ever. We were reflecting back these last few days and many memories have been discussed. How about the Christmas we went to the movies to see the Titanic cause Sara had to work and you guys laughed so hard when the ship was going down and I was crying my eyes out!! We watched Kingpin last night and talked about when Mike said goodbye to the girls and said the same thing that was in the end of the movie to the girls and you and Rick laughed so hard. Thank God for all the memories and they were great ones at that. Boys had a good Christmas and they are so sweet. All of them were so cute. Think this will probably be the last year Landon will want me to give him his Christmas eve bath. He is getting older and will probably be too old to think that is cool after this year. Logan and Ty still like it though. Love and miss you Mama J
December 27, 2006
MERRY CHRISTMAS BRAN!!! WE MISS AND LOVE YOU!
December 25, 2006
Hey, buddy. Please watch over your family today, as you do every day, and help them to have a safe and happy Christmas. We still miss you every day down here.
Love ya, buddy. Merry Christmas!
MC
Dublin, OH
December 24, 2006
MERRY CHRISTMAS Bacon
December 24, 2006
MERRY CHRISTMAS BRANDY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 24, 2006
BRANDY,
WE MISS YOU EVERY DAY. BE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING THESE TOUGH DAYS.
MERRY CHISTMAS!!
LOVE,
BARB & JOHN
December 24, 2006
Merry Christams Brandy.
Rick and Shirley, you will be in my prayers, as always.
If I could make a Christmas wish come true, it would be to bring Brandy back for all of you.
December 24, 2006
Hey Bran, just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you during the holiday season. I can't believe that this will be the third Christmas your family and friends have not had you around to celebrate. My thoughts and prayers are with them. Think about you all the time....
A friend
December 23, 2006
Brandy
I went to visit you today. When I got there, your tree was laying on its side. I tried to put it back up as best as I could. You are still missed dearly. I hope your family knows if they need anything, they can just contact us.
Officer Travis Fisher
Richwood Police Department
December 23, 2006

