Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Burton,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 4, 2024

Always remembered brother.

Judge /Magistrate/SC Trooper Sheridan Ly
Judicial

January 4, 2024

Always remembered brother .

Judge /Magistrate Sheridan (Danny) Lynn
Former S.C. Highway Patrol

January 4, 2022

Always remembered brother.

Judge /Magistrate Sheridan (Danny) Lynn
Former S.C. Highway Patrol

January 4, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Burton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 15, 2020

Rest easy brother. Prayers to your family.

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

January 4, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 3, 2017

Rest In Peace. Prayers to your family and RCSO

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

January 4, 2017

hey grandpa its raven your granddaughter im supposed to be graduating this year wish you were here to see it love and miss u much

Raven Burton

March 27, 2015

Its been almost 9 years since you have been gone we all miss you and wish you was still here with us your oldest grandson just turn 18 and gradually and the other five are growing up so fast . I love you and miss you your son

timothy burton sr

June 11, 2013

Rest in Peace, Deputy Burton. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 3, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 4, 2012

Sgt Burton,
You passed too soon, my friend. You will always be remembered for your Service, both to your Country and your Community, but mostly by the ones that you touched through your life and love of life, your Family and Friends. Rest In Peace, Ken. You will not be forgotten!
Lynny Sumner, Woodland Park, CO

SFC Lynwood D Sumner
US Army (Retired)

September 14, 2011

Seven years may have passed but I know those that love you and are close to you remember everything precious about you. Thank you for being the hero that you are, also, for the dedicated service to law enforcement and to your Country. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 4, 2011

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 20, 2009

Your EOW was 5 years ago today. Time has not diminished your service nor your
sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

January 4, 2009

Deputy Sheriff Burton,

Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice.. You are a HERO, and will never be forgotten.. May the Lord be with your family today and always.. Rest in Peace SIr...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

April 24, 2008

Unfortunately, I had never had the opportunity to meet you. I do know your family and you are missed every day. Not many people understand the sacrifice that police officers make each and every day. Watch over and protect your fellow officers. You will never be forgotten!!!

Dispatcher

February 12, 2008

Uncle Ken it has been a long year and a lot has changed. I still know you are watching over all of us and we will soon be together again and I want you to know you are a true hero and we will always say thanks for giving us your all. You are gone but never forgotten everyday I climb into my police car and I say a little prayer for all the men and women you watch over.

Deputy Sheriff
Adair County Sheriff

January 6, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 31, 2007

Son we miss you and love you, your new granddaughter would make you proud, she is beautiful. I love you Dad

Harold Gene Robbins
Step Father

December 31, 2007

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 27, 2007

I LOVE YOU AND MISS DAD AND YOU HAVE A NEW GRANDSON HIS NAME IS ARRON KENNETH BURTON I WISH YOU COULD HAVE BEEN THERE HE IS SO CUTE HE WAS BORN 4-9-2007 10:45AM MONDAY MORNING 7LB 8 OZ TY FOR WATCHING OVER US WE LOVE YOU AND WE MISS AND MISS GRANDMA WE LOVE YOU TO



I LOVE YOU DAD YOUR SON TIMOTHY

TIMOTHY BURTON SR
son

July 10, 2007

Uncle Ken it has been 3yrs, and I still wish you were here to trade cop stories with and listen to me as I rant and rave about the way things happen sometimes. I tell my kids how wonderful your life was and how it was cute short and how I look up to you and hope to be half the officer you were. May God be with all of us as we put on our uniforms and head out into the night, watch over all the men and wemon protecting our streets and our freedom.

Deputy Sheriff Michael Burton
Adair Co Sheriff's Dept

January 27, 2007

Please know that your sacrifice has not been forgotten as the third anniversary of your EOW has recently passed. You will forever be remembered as a hero.

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

January 13, 2007