On behalf of the family of Nicholas Brooke we would like to thank the Bremerton Police Department and especially Officer J.D. Miller for going above and beyond his duty in his involvement with our son, Nicholas Brooke.

Nick was in a tragic accident on Jan. 1 near Gorst.

Officer Miller was on his way home from his shift when he noticed unusual scrapes on some trees near the Gold Mountain Golf course. He turned around and investigated, even though he was off duty. He found our son’s car that was not visible from the road and had probably been there for 9-10 hours.

We are extremely grateful for Officer Miller’s actions, if he had not turned around and checked, our son may not have been found for many more hours. He enabled us to get to the hospital and see our son before he unfortunately passed away from his injuries.

Although the outcome was not what we hoped for, Officer Millers actions gave Nick a chance to survive that he might not have had otherwise. Nick was also able to donate organs that benefitted five people and gave them a chance at life. Thank you Officer Miller for your thoroughness and compassion.

Tom, Marianne and Matthew Brooke

Poulsbo