 | Constable Patrick Burke
Northwest Mounted Police
Federal
Sunday, May 3, 1885 |
Great Grandpa,
I carry your name with great respect and think of you and your sons who joined the NW/RCMP after your death. My Great Grandma was proud and my father spoke of her when he saw her as a child. Last night, another young man wearing red serge fell. I feel proud that you will be there to welcome him into your brotherhood.
Patrick Burke
Great Grandson
2007-11-06
Thank you Great Great Great Grandpa Burke for your sacrifice. You would be proud of how well your wife survive on in your absence to raise your boys to follow you in the NWMP and the RNWMP and later the RCMP. You would have been proud of your NWMP brothers who stepped foward to help take care of your family. They like you did the uniform proud. Grand-daughter
2007-05-08
Cop on the Take
First he takes the oath.
Now look at all he takes.
He takes it in stride when people call him pig.
He takes time to stop and talk to children.
He takes your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved.
He takes on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.
He takes time away from his family to keep you safe.
He takes your injured child to the hospital.
He takes the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.
He takes his life into his hands daily.
He takes you home when your car breaks down.
He takes time to explain why both your headlights have to work.
He takes the job no one else wants--telling you a loved one has died.
He takes criminals to jail.
He takes in sights that would make you cry.
Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.
If he is lucky, he takes retirement.
He takes memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.
Sometimes, he takes a bullet.
And yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.
Then one day he pays for all he has taken, and God takes him.
Please remember that the "He" in all this represents all police officers, both men and women who have served and are serving our cities and their citizens we have all sworn to protect.
Blessed are the peace keepers! Jamie
2007-05-07
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT. Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
2007-02-17
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT. Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
2007-02-17
Thank you.
2007-01-02
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