Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother Kenneth, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

January 5, 2004

Yet another hero has been taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Burton. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

January 5, 2004

YOUR MEMORY WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER AS A FALLEN HERO. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP THEM SAFE.

SPC PATRICIA BERRY
MILITARY POLICE

January 5, 2004

America lost another Hero today, Deputy Burton your work here is done, Go patrol the streets of heaven my brother. you Died a hero, helping the citizens of Richmond County. to the friends and family I pray god will give you the wisdom to continue in life...And we will be praying for you...God bless you Deputy Burton, you are a true Hero.

Sgt.W.M. Riley
Aragon police Dept Ga

January 5, 2004

Go rest easy now my fellow brother in blue, we'll take the watch from here. May God bless you and you're family!!

Officer Jeff Whitmire
City of Arcade Police Dept. GA

January 5, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 5, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Deputy Burton for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

January 5, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Kenneth Burton's family, friends, and co-workers of the Richmond County Sheriff's Department.

God bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

January 4, 2004

God speed warrior your shield will shine forever. My prayers are with you and your family. Your dedication is an inspiration to all. Sincerely Ofc Ryan Leach.

Officer Ryan Leach
Grand Blanc Township (Mi)

January 4, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Burton:

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God gives you comfort and strength in the weeks and months ahead.

I know the loss you are feeling and that there are no words that will make this pain any less. My dad, Ptl. William B. Bell, was killed in the line of duty on 11-19-02. You will find that this law enforcement family is like no other. You will receive such love and support, and it will help carry you through this.

When my dad died, the love and support from my dad's co-workers and friends and from our community was overwhelming. I never realized how much the LIFE of my father affected so many more people than his death did. It was truly beautiful to see that his life and his service did not go unappreciated or unnoticed. And you'll find that your loved one will have made a similar impact on the lives of SO many people. The love that you shared with him and the service he gave to his community will be of great comfort and pride.

Again, I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell
EOW 11-19-02

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell EOW 11-19-02

January 4, 2004

Rest easy brother the watch is ours now
God bless you and you're family

Officer
Atlanta Police

January 4, 2004

Our prayers are with you and you family.
From the Officers of the Oelwein, IA Police Department

Patrolman Ronald B. Voshell Jr.
Oelwein Police Department

January 4, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DEP.BURTON. MAY THEY KNOW THAT THIER LOSS AND GRIEF IS SHARED BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY EVERY WHERE. MY BROTHER, YOU ARE A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE MEET SOME GREAT DAY.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 4, 2004

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

January 4, 2004

RIP -

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

January 4, 2004

"One thing I know: the only ones who will be really happy are those among you who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer
Deputy Burton had found his way to serve, and he did not lose his life-he gave it in service. Bless him for that, and bless his family and friends who shouldered their own burdens when he put on the badge. Being a law enforcement officer is difficult, but those who wait at home face their own dark alleys. You helped him achieve what must have been a true calling, and your community is a better place for it.
Your officer now works Heaven's beat, and he watches over you still.
May the memories of happier times with him help to ease the pain you're feeling now.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l

January 4, 2004

Our deepest condolences for the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Burton.

109th Police Academy Class, Austin Texas
Austin Police Department

January 4, 2004

Another hero is called home.

Rest in peace brother. Your loved ones are in our prayers.

We will continue the fight.

In memory of Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Burton, and all the fallen heroes, please light a blue light in a window of your home and let it shine 24/7!!!!

RJF
CPD NY

January 4, 2004

May GOD bless the family of Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Burton.


The Men and Women of the Amtrak Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the Richmond County Sheriff's Department and to the family of Deputy Burton.


GOD bless!!!

Criminal Investigator
Amtrak Police Department NY & NJ Division

January 4, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Burton.

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

January 4, 2004

This morning we lost a friend and a brother and Augusta lost a fine Deputy. Go with God, Ken. We love you and will forever miss you.

Deputy Sheriff William McCarty
Richmond County Sheriff's Office

January 4, 2004

To the family and friends of Deputy Kenneth Burton. May God watch over all of you through this dificult time in your life. All of you will be in our prayers. The Lackey family

Theresa Lackey / Dispatcher
(ret) California Highway Patrol

January 4, 2004

Deputy Burton's family will be in my prayers. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Corporal Josh Cox, K-9 Unit
Forsyth County Sheriff's Ofc., Ga.

January 4, 2004

God Bless you and your family and friends!!!!!

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Aston, Pennsylvania

January 4, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Deputy Burtons family and the Richmond County Sheriffs Department. This is another big loss to the family in blue. God Speed Deputy Burton and rest in peace.

Joe Zachmann

January 4, 2004