Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother you will truly be missed. Thank you for your dedication and service Sergeant Gerard W. Parker you are a true hero. My deepest sympathy to your family and department. (RIP)

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

March 26, 2006

Rest in peace you will not be forgotten

patrolman
Brsh PD Colorado

March 26, 2006

With deepest regrets anad sympathy. Thank you for looking over those on the streets. It is our watch now.

Recruit Class 22006

Recruit Class 22006
Lexington Division of Police

March 26, 2006

Thank you for your service Sergeant Burke.

James Leary
U.S. Park Police

March 25, 2006

i'll miss you so much rod.

March 25, 2006

You were a hard worker in 4D when u were 4140, and when u went to 3D. You had a officers mantality even as a sergeant. And at the end, u died the way you lived, a "High speed" sergeant, well done, Cruiser 3020 your 10-7 sir, God Speed, it was a pleasure working with you sir.

Police Officer
MPDC 4D 404

March 25, 2006

God bless you and keep you always. Rest in peace, Serge.

DE
St. Louis City Police

March 25, 2006

Sgt. Burke, being off duty didn't stop you from trying to do the right thing, and in the right way. Though you earned the title, Sergeant of the Year, it's a safe bet you were thought of being worthy of that title for life.

My deepest sympathy to your families at home and at the 3rd District.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 25, 2006

Thank you Sgt. Burke for you service and protection to us all and how you showed true dedication in following this stolen car while off duty. A true hero you are sir. To the family, friends and coworkers my heart and prayers are with you all in these dark and troubled days ahead.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

March 25, 2006

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept 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 here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a 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 born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

March 25, 2006

The few reflections left by other MPD officers so far speaks volumes about this man. I never met him but he sound like a cop that I'd like to work with or work for.

What a heartbreaking loss - please watch over us.

Anonymous
Montgomery County Police, MD

March 25, 2006

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

Sgt. Burke, we have no words to express our gratitude for the service you have given your community. There is no greater honor or act of selflessness than to give your life protecting another. Thank you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

March 25, 2006

I send my condolences to the family, friends, and Metropolitan Police Department of District of Columbia regarding the demise of Sergeant Gerard W. Burke Jr. I hope the ones that knew this officer will continue to remember his bravery, courage, and the legacy in which he left behind.

Sergeant Burke your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department

March 25, 2006

Go rest in peace brother. Rest assure that your fellow brothers and sisters will keep fighting the fight in your absence.

Officer II Shane Schapiro
Maryland Transportation Authority Police

March 25, 2006

God Bless you Officer Sgt. Burke, you will never be forgotten and will be remembered in my daily prayers. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and sacrifices you made protecting the citizens in the District of Columbia. May you rest now in God's Love and Peace.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO

March 25, 2006

The staff and members of the Chauffeur Internet Radio want to send his finace, family, friends and all of his sisters and brothers, who were the badge of law enforcement our deepest sympathys and condolences. We will remember them all in our prayers and thoughts.
"DO NOT WEEP"
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
God Bless You All
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

March 25, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Gerard Burke Jr as well as to the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Burke, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 25, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Burke, may he rest peace.

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

March 25, 2006

IT'S ALWAYS HARD TO HEAR OR READ ABOUT ANOTHER FELLOW OFFICER PAYING ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. R.I.P WE WON'T FORGET YOU.

OFFICER BROWN, SD #360

PVT SD BROWN
U.S. PARK POLICE ANACOSTIA STATION

March 25, 2006

"Socio", We will miss you, I will miss you, you never stopped or "slacked" from the patrol days at 4D to the VICE days at 4D, till you got promoted, till you left us; doing the right thing, being a true BLUE Cop. God Bless, You Rest in peace!

Officer Anthony Lozado
MPDC - FORENSICS

March 25, 2006

SGT.GERARD BURK JR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE,IT TIME TO SERVE THE ANGELS AND GOD IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR GOLDEN WINGS.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPT. REST IN PEACE,SGT.

OFC.J.L."PEPE'"HERNANDEZ
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPT.(NM)

March 25, 2006

Sarge, may God watch over your friends and family during their time of need. We will hold each of them in our thoughts and prayers.

God speed sir.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

March 25, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Misssissippi)

March 25, 2006

Hey Sarge . . . I came out of the academy with Ofc. Willis (above)but cant say that I ever met you. God rest and God speed sir, I'm sure you won't be forgotten.

Ofc. S.D. Hall Jr.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police

March 25, 2006

Sarge....you commanded respect from the public and from your peers, which is the ultimate compliment. You worked tirelessly to clean up the city and led from the front. You were the definition of a "street sergeant." More importantly Sarge, you were a great person - so much fun to be around. You will be deeply missed.

Hold it down during roll calls up there. Godspeed brother...

John East

March 25, 2006