Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brian, I cannot believe it's been 2 years since I've seen you. I miss you more than anyone will ever know. All day yesterday I kept looking at the clock remembering what we were doing at each specific time on that final day. I remember watching you out the window when you left for work and Paige was skipping down the sidewalk coming home from school. She said "hey Brian" and you said "hey Paige". And I watched you drive away. I never in a million years expected Castle to be ringing our doorbell later that night to tell me what he told me. I remember him driving me to Winchester going like 100 mph with his lights on and how these cars wouldn't move over for us. We joked about how at that moment I understood why that made you so mad :) when those doctors came into that room and told me they couldn't save you, well, I don't remember a lot after that, but I remember going into the trauma room and sitting next to you and rubbing your arm and holding your hand in total shock that you were really gone. I just couldn't believe it. I still can't believe it. I just hope nobody ever forgets you and why you died. You were the most amazing man and I was so very lucky to have you the few short years that I did. I will always love you and see you each time I look at Madeline. She looks just like you :) keep all of us safe down here and even though I can't see you, I know you're with me every second of every day. I love you always and forever.

Melissa
Brian's wife

November 3, 2009

Trooper Linn, Thank you for your sacrafice,God Speed and may you rest in peace.

John Hajash II
Former Raleigh Co. WV Deputy Sheriff

November 2, 2009

To Trooper Brian W. Linn, his family and his fellow officers with the West Virginia State Police:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Trooper Linn’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Trooper Linn and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

November 2, 2009

Its been 2 years since this tradgedy, but will always remeber the good times we had, you were a great guy.

Sr Trooper D.W. Simmons
WV State Police/Friend

November 2, 2009

Brian,
Your little girl had a great 4th Birthday Weekend.
Keep watch over her. She is precious.
We miss you and love you.
Mom

Anonymous

October 26, 2009

Brian,
I just wanted to tell you I love you and I miss you every second of every day. Keep me strong baby.

Melissa
Brian's wife

October 13, 2009

melissa
Hey im not sure how we could get ahold of each other .. I'd love to do lunch or maybe just talk sometime. Not sure where you live but Charleston is only about 50 mile from me . Hope you and the kids are doing O.k and it was great to hear back from you . Im doing my best without my boys at home. Sending them off to college was very very hard .. How far are you from Charleston ? hope to hear from you soon . take care ..

Connie Holcomb
widow of Sgt. Dale Holcomb eow 9-28-06
Ohio State Highway Patrol

Anonymous

September 25, 2009

Melissa
I came across your name from another officers page and I just had to write you .. I hope you are doing o.k . I know how hard things are for you and the kids. My husband was an Ohio State Highway Patrolman in Gallipolis Ohio an was killed 3 years ago Sept. 28.... Im getting ready to send both of our boys to Ohio State for College this week and thats going to be really hard. Life just doesnt seem fair.... Im not sure how far you are from me but maybe we can keep in touch.

Connie Holcomb
widow of Sgt. Dale Holcomb eow 9-28-06
Ohio State Highway Patrol

Anonymous

September 16, 2009

So I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to keep it together for Jones's funeral tomorrow. I'm sure you two have met by now. I'm so sad for his wife. I know exactly what she is thinking and feeling right now. I wish I could talk to her and tell her she will survive. I want to help her, but I don't know how. What should I do babe? I hope you're there with me tomorrow. I'm going with some troopers, so hopefully that helps. Wow, that's going to bring back memories. Being in a cruiser on the way to a funeral. Something I never thought I'd do once, let alone twice. I just feel so compelled to reach out to his wife. That's all I've been thinking of for the past 2 days. I guess you and God will make it happen when it's supposed to. I really miss you right now. Wish you were here holding my hand. I had a good birthday today by the way! Your mom made me one of her cakes HAHA! It tasted pretty good! Lots of chocolate icing, which I know you would've been all about! Paige did so good cheering at the game against Winfield Sunday night! We stomped 'em 14-0! I know I should be asleep right now, but I can't stop thinking about you. I gave your mom a few shirts to make pillows out of them. It upset me going through all of your things, but I guess I have to do that every now and then. I came across your cologne and wow how that made me feel you all around me just from smelling the bottle. Ok I must be tired because I'm sounding all cheesy haha! Goodnight babe and me and the girls love you and miss you every second of every day!!!! Love You.

Melissa
Brian's wife

September 15, 2009

I was just thinking about you a lot today. It was a big day for the girls- Paige's 1st day of the 6th grade and Madeline's 1st day of preschool. They both had a great day! Madeline got to learn more about Jesus and Paige likes all of her classes! We miss you so much. I love you Brian :)

Melissa
Brian's wife

August 26, 2009

Brian- the girls and I have been in Myrtle Beach this week. It's been really hard seeing all of these young couples with their kids on the beach and out to dinner and having fun as a family knowing that part of ours is missing. I try to put on a happy face and smile for the girls, but it's extremely hard. I just wish so much you were here with us. Tomorrow would have been our 3 year wedding anniversary. It makes me sad that I can't celebrate it with you, or at all anymore for that matter. It's so unfair that I'm all alone now and the girls don't have their Daddy. I keep telling myself there's a reason God took you from all of us, but I guess that's something I will wonder until I get up there with you. Paige had a good birthday today. She misses you. I miss you. I hope you always know I am thinking of you and know how much the girls and I love you. Goodnight baby and I love you.

Melissa
Brian's wife

July 17, 2009

God bless Trooper Brian Linn and especially his family. I pray that your soul is at peaceful rest in Heaven and that God looks after your family. To Trooper Linn's family, know that a grateful community grieves with you.

Virginia LEO

June 23, 2009

Happy Father's Day Brian. I wish you were here so we could make you a big breakfast like you always liked and take care of you all day. I miss you and I love you.

Melissa
Brian's wife

June 21, 2009

I love you.

Melissa
Brian's wife

June 17, 2009

Happy 27th Birthday baby. I love you.

Melissa
wife

April 22, 2009

Brian,
On your birthday and every day you are missed and loved.
4/22/82~11/3/07 EOW

Mary Snelson
Mom

April 21, 2009

Happy Easter Brian. We love you!!! Make sure you help Madeline and Paige find all the Easter eggs! Love you forever and always =)

Melissa
Brian's wife

April 11, 2009

Be strong Melissa. We grieve with you and you are not alone. Rest in peace Brian.

Trooper M. Rockwell
Oregon State Police

April 1, 2009

hey hun. i'm having a rough time right now missing you and constantly worrying if you're ok. please let me know somehow that you are ok? help me be strong for the girls. i miss you so much that there are just never enough words to describe it. i really don't know if the reality of you being gone will ever sink in. i'm sorry i don't go to the cemetery that much, but it's so damn hard to be there. what i wouldn't give to see you and talk to you again. i remember every tiny detail about your face and i miss it. sometimes when i look at madeline it's like looking right at you. you both have the same exact facial features. she looks more and more like you each day to me. how am i ever going to tell her what happened to her daddy? well i'm sure you will help me figure that out when the time comes. i know you would be mad at me for getting on here and writing all this, but this is one of the only ways i have to talk about it and to talk to you. i love you and miss
you.

Melissa
Brian's wife

March 19, 2009

I love you.

melissa
Brian's wife

March 12, 2009

Miss you babe. I carried all of your things I had in my closet up to the attic tonight. I know I can't stare at them forever. The girls and I are doing well. We miss you so much. I found that guys Wal- Mart name badge this evening. I remember everything from that investigation. I was so proud of you. I still am. I am so honored to be your wife. And no matter what anyone says, I will always be just that. I love you =) oh, they got a new colonel... YAY!!! love ya babe.

Melissa
Brian's wife

March 6, 2009

Trooper Linn, Please watch over Trooper Richard Gaston's family from Indiana today (I know Amy from High School)as it marks the 10th anniversary of his death. Thank you so much. Please know, you are never forgotten.

teri fincham-tritelli

March 4, 2009

Brian, I had a great day on Feb 16th. The date stands out because I spent it with a very special person--Madeline. She is so funny and smart. Having a day with your sweet little girl was wonderful. Remember when you were little and you and your Mom would come to stay on Oak Street? I loved it when your Mom would have you wake me up. I think you were not even a year old and your hair stood straight up. I loved it! Speaking of hair, Madeline was a riot while I was curling my hair. She wanted hers curled too. She also did a great job of putting on some of my red lipstick which looked great on her! She played for a long time with some of my jewelry and old pocketbooks. She is so funny. I took her to get something to eat and she had one of her threes purses with her filled with a ton of "stuff". Funny that she had make up, my glasses, some change, a piece of an apple and some tissues. She was ready. Anyway, we loved having her with us and thought of you as we do everyday. I tell the story of you calling after I had Carly to let me know how sad you were to hear of her prognosis. I will never forget that call and how very proud I was of you by what you said that day on the phone to me. I have great peace now knowing that Carly is with you and Mom and Dad. Isn't it strange how life works. Brian we love and miss you. Your Mom is so very stong and helps me a lot when I feel heart broken about Carly. You are always on my mind, in my heart and you spirit is among us. Keep our hearts peaceful with signs that all is well up there. Love Jean Ann

Jean Ann
Aunt

February 25, 2009

Brian,
I miss you but I know you are at peace and in a better place. Please watch over us and know that we will always love you.

Mary Snelson
Mom

February 23, 2009

I've just read the tribute that your wife Melissa wrote on "In Memory Of", and had to come to this site to visit with you. Your family misses you everyday of every minute, but we will never forget you or the sacrifice that your family has had to make without you here. Make sure that you send lots of signs there way, I know they will get them all.
I have blue candles that burn 24/7 for all L.E.O.'s you will never be forgotten in Ft. Walton Beach, Fl. Thank you Trooper Linn you are a "HERO"...

Anonymous

February 20, 2009