Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I said a little prayer today for Trooper Burroughs and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

February 9, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 15, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Burroughs. May God continue to give you all comfort. He paid the ultimate sacrifice. May he forever rest in peace. Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

June 3, 2007

Nate, Everyday on my way to work I go past your memorial
and I can't believe ten years have gone by already.
Also on March 30th, the 161st Session will have 20 years of service. You were a great friend and classmate. God bless you always.

Inv. Raul Lopez
NYSP - Gun Investigation Unit

February 20, 2007

As the tenth anniversary of your end of watch draws near, please know that your sacrifice has not been forgotten and you will always be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 7, 2007

Nate,
Just to let you know, your name lives on with the New York State Police. My new K-9 "Nate" is named in your honor.

Trooper Harold Edwards
New York State Police

August 20, 2006

Trooper Burroughs,
I remember that terrible day. I was a
Volunteer firefighter in that area. I
was with you sir on route 17. My stomach turns every time I think about that day. I always think about you even though we didn't know each other.
Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and your family are always in my prayers trooper Burroughs.
God bless you and thank you.

SGT. W. A. Donghia

March 3, 2006

Brother Burroughs,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

January 19, 2006

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 13, 2005

ONE MOMENT

In the whisper of the wind,
I felt God embrace me.
As the voice of a loved one,
I heard God speak to me
Looking in a mirror
I saw God smile at me.
One moment and I knew
That God and I were one.
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Though your smile is gone forever,
And your hands we cannot touch;
Still we have so many memories
Of the one we loved so much.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we will never part.
God has you in His keeping
And we have you in our hearts.
We know you walk beside us,
And when our lives are through,
We pray that God will take our hands
And lead us straight to you.

March 1, 2005

I thank Nathaniel for the ultimate sacrifice. My daughter's birthday falls on the day you were taken from us. May you rest in peace, my friend, and know that you will never be forgotten.

Gary LaTour
I.P. Co. Security

January 29, 2005

REST IN PEACE TROOPER.

Officer Paul E. George
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 29, 2004