A Tribute to Weld County Deputy Sheriff Sam Brownlee A Dedicated Hero Who Will Always Be Remembered As The Nicest Guy You Will Ever Meet.
Brownlee was the first deputy to be killed in the line of duty in Weld County in 70 years.
Last Call:
At the conclusion of the funeral, the customary "last call" from Weld County dispatch was played.
"Dispatch calling 679 … Recalling Weld 679 … No response from 679. You gave it your all, Sam. God Bless."
Deputy Sam Brownlee was shot and killed while attempting to capture a suspect following a high-speed chase.
A deputy from neighboring Morgan County and a Wiggins police officer attempted to stop the suspect after identifying the suspect's vehicle in relation to an earlier domestic violence case. The suspect refused to yield and led officers from multiple agencies on a high-speed case across Morgan and Weld counties.
The pursuit at times exceeded 100 miles per hour before stop sticks were deployed, successfully disabling the vehicle in a residential area of Evans. Deputy Brownlee pursued the suspect on foot before both were shot in an exchange of gunfire.
Deputy Brownlee had served with the Weld County Sheriff's Office for five years. He is survived by his wife.
Obituary from "Greeley Tribune":
Samuel Kent BROWNLEE 43, of Greeley died in the line of duty on November 23, 2010 serving the community he loved. He was born in Denver on September 17, 1967. Raised in Greeley by parents. He attended Greeley Schools, graduating from Greeley Central High School in 1986.
After completing the Weld County Post Academy in Greeley and receiving his basic POST certification, he worked for the Gilcrest and Ault Police Departments before his employment at the Weld County Sheriff's Office in 2005. He received a lifesaving award in 2006 and held the positions of Field Training Officer, Taser Instructor and Firearms Instructor.
Sam was a proud member of the Blue Knights and the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed the summer so he could camp, fish, hike, and ride his Harley. He loved spending time with his wife and children.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kent Brownlee.
Survivors include his wife, the children and baby Harley. His mother,his brother and wife. Close family friend Princess; countless friends, partners, and colleagues of the law enforcement community.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 29th, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at UNC Butler Hancock located at 20th Street and 14th Ave, in Greeley. Arrangements entrusted to Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services and Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services. Friends may share thought's, memories and condolences with the family at www.Carroll
-Lewellen.com Friends who wish may contribute to the Sam Brownlee Memorial fund c/o The Weld County Sheriff's Office, 1950 "O" St, Greeley, CO, 80631.
Weld County Fallen Officer Memorial
Bittersweet Park on 35th Avenue and 13th Street
Greeley, Colorado
In HONOR of those who serve
As community members and law enforcement we gather to honor those who have lost their lives in service to others.
Brownlee was the first deputy to be killed in the line of duty in Weld County in 70 years.
Last Call:
At the conclusion of the funeral, the customary "last call" from Weld County dispatch was played.
"Dispatch calling 679 … Recalling Weld 679 … No response from 679. You gave it your all, Sam. God Bless."
Deputy Sam Brownlee was shot and killed while attempting to capture a suspect following a high-speed chase.
A deputy from neighboring Morgan County and a Wiggins police officer attempted to stop the suspect after identifying the suspect's vehicle in relation to an earlier domestic violence case. The suspect refused to yield and led officers from multiple agencies on a high-speed case across Morgan and Weld counties.
The pursuit at times exceeded 100 miles per hour before stop sticks were deployed, successfully disabling the vehicle in a residential area of Evans. Deputy Brownlee pursued the suspect on foot before both were shot in an exchange of gunfire.
Deputy Brownlee had served with the Weld County Sheriff's Office for five years. He is survived by his wife.
Obituary from "Greeley Tribune":
Samuel Kent BROWNLEE 43, of Greeley died in the line of duty on November 23, 2010 serving the community he loved. He was born in Denver on September 17, 1967. Raised in Greeley by parents. He attended Greeley Schools, graduating from Greeley Central High School in 1986.
After completing the Weld County Post Academy in Greeley and receiving his basic POST certification, he worked for the Gilcrest and Ault Police Departments before his employment at the Weld County Sheriff's Office in 2005. He received a lifesaving award in 2006 and held the positions of Field Training Officer, Taser Instructor and Firearms Instructor.
Sam was a proud member of the Blue Knights and the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed the summer so he could camp, fish, hike, and ride his Harley. He loved spending time with his wife and children.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kent Brownlee.
Survivors include his wife, the children and baby Harley. His mother,his brother and wife. Close family friend Princess; countless friends, partners, and colleagues of the law enforcement community.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 29th, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at UNC Butler Hancock located at 20th Street and 14th Ave, in Greeley. Arrangements entrusted to Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services and Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services. Friends may share thought's, memories and condolences with the family at www.Carroll
-Lewellen.com Friends who wish may contribute to the Sam Brownlee Memorial fund c/o The Weld County Sheriff's Office, 1950 "O" St, Greeley, CO, 80631.
Weld County Fallen Officer Memorial
Bittersweet Park on 35th Avenue and 13th Street
Greeley, Colorado
In HONOR of those who serve
As community members and law enforcement we gather to honor those who have lost their lives in service to others.
A Tribute to Weld County Deputy Sheriff Sam Brownlee A Dedicated Hero Who Will Always Be Remembered As The Nicest Guy You Will Ever Meet.
Brownlee was the first deputy to be killed in the line of duty in Weld County in 70 years.
Last Call:
At the conclusion of the funeral, the customary "last call" from Weld County dispatch was played.
"Dispatch calling 679 … Recalling Weld 679 … No response from 679. You gave it your all, Sam. God Bless."
Deputy Sam Brownlee was shot and killed while attempting to capture a suspect following a high-speed chase.
A deputy from neighboring Morgan County and a Wiggins police officer attempted to stop the suspect after identifying the suspect's vehicle in relation to an earlier domestic violence case. The suspect refused to yield and led officers from multiple agencies on a high-speed case across Morgan and Weld counties.
The pursuit at times exceeded 100 miles per hour before stop sticks were deployed, successfully disabling the vehicle in a residential area of Evans. Deputy Brownlee pursued the suspect on foot before both were shot in an exchange of gunfire.
Deputy Brownlee had served with the Weld County Sheriff's Office for five years. He is survived by his wife.
Obituary from "Greeley Tribune":
Samuel Kent BROWNLEE 43, of Greeley died in the line of duty on November 23, 2010 serving the community he loved. He was born in Denver on September 17, 1967. Raised in Greeley by parents. He attended Greeley Schools, graduating from Greeley Central High School in 1986.
After completing the Weld County Post Academy in Greeley and receiving his basic POST certification, he worked for the Gilcrest and Ault Police Departments before his employment at the Weld County Sheriff's Office in 2005. He received a lifesaving award in 2006 and held the positions of Field Training Officer, Taser Instructor and Firearms Instructor.
Sam was a proud member of the Blue Knights and the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed the summer so he could camp, fish, hike, and ride his Harley. He loved spending time with his wife and children.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kent Brownlee.
Survivors include his wife, the children and baby Harley. His mother,his brother and wife. Close family friend Princess; countless friends, partners, and colleagues of the law enforcement community.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 29th, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at UNC Butler Hancock located at 20th Street and 14th Ave, in Greeley. Arrangements entrusted to Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services and Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services. Friends may share thought's, memories and condolences with the family at www.Carroll
-Lewellen.com Friends who wish may contribute to the Sam Brownlee Memorial fund c/o The Weld County Sheriff's Office, 1950 "O" St, Greeley, CO, 80631.
Weld County Fallen Officer Memorial
Bittersweet Park on 35th Avenue and 13th Street
Greeley, Colorado
In HONOR of those who serve
As community members and law enforcement we gather to honor those who have lost their lives in service to others.
Brownlee was the first deputy to be killed in the line of duty in Weld County in 70 years.
Last Call:
At the conclusion of the funeral, the customary "last call" from Weld County dispatch was played.
"Dispatch calling 679 … Recalling Weld 679 … No response from 679. You gave it your all, Sam. God Bless."
Deputy Sam Brownlee was shot and killed while attempting to capture a suspect following a high-speed chase.
A deputy from neighboring Morgan County and a Wiggins police officer attempted to stop the suspect after identifying the suspect's vehicle in relation to an earlier domestic violence case. The suspect refused to yield and led officers from multiple agencies on a high-speed case across Morgan and Weld counties.
The pursuit at times exceeded 100 miles per hour before stop sticks were deployed, successfully disabling the vehicle in a residential area of Evans. Deputy Brownlee pursued the suspect on foot before both were shot in an exchange of gunfire.
Deputy Brownlee had served with the Weld County Sheriff's Office for five years. He is survived by his wife.
Obituary from "Greeley Tribune":
Samuel Kent BROWNLEE 43, of Greeley died in the line of duty on November 23, 2010 serving the community he loved. He was born in Denver on September 17, 1967. Raised in Greeley by parents. He attended Greeley Schools, graduating from Greeley Central High School in 1986.
After completing the Weld County Post Academy in Greeley and receiving his basic POST certification, he worked for the Gilcrest and Ault Police Departments before his employment at the Weld County Sheriff's Office in 2005. He received a lifesaving award in 2006 and held the positions of Field Training Officer, Taser Instructor and Firearms Instructor.
Sam was a proud member of the Blue Knights and the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed the summer so he could camp, fish, hike, and ride his Harley. He loved spending time with his wife and children.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kent Brownlee.
Survivors include his wife, the children and baby Harley. His mother,his brother and wife. Close family friend Princess; countless friends, partners, and colleagues of the law enforcement community.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 29th, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at UNC Butler Hancock located at 20th Street and 14th Ave, in Greeley. Arrangements entrusted to Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services and Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services. Friends may share thought's, memories and condolences with the family at www.Carroll
-Lewellen.com Friends who wish may contribute to the Sam Brownlee Memorial fund c/o The Weld County Sheriff's Office, 1950 "O" St, Greeley, CO, 80631.
Weld County Fallen Officer Memorial
Bittersweet Park on 35th Avenue and 13th Street
Greeley, Colorado
In HONOR of those who serve
As community members and law enforcement we gather to honor those who have lost their lives in service to others.
