Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

SERGEANT BURKE, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

March 24, 2006

Rest in peace brother....

WFO FAM

March 24, 2006

God bless you and your loved ones and godspeed Sergeant Burke.

Sergeant Kielman
Spirit Lake Police Dept, IOwa

March 24, 2006

SARGENTO!!!!! That's what I would always say to you when I would see you. I am going to miss you very much, you always pushed me to be better. I remmember handing you arrest paperwork for robberies and you would tell me, "That's it!",with a smile on your face. :).You are a true cop, The "REAL POLICE".....
I hope you will be my guardian angel, always looking out for me, just like you did when you were alive...
God bless you and rest in peace..
Love ya Sarge,
Jose

OFC. Jose Morales, Jr.
MPDC (3D1)

March 24, 2006

You've been my PSA sergeant since I was fresh out of the academy. Thanks so much for the guidance, wisdom, and education. You were a great cop and a great guy. You will be sorely missed at the substation, where you gave 100% everyday. Godspeed, Sarge.

Ofc Caleb Willis
MPDC

March 24, 2006

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI

March 24, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR FELLOW MAN. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD WATCH AND BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

PTLM. JAN BABULA
BOUND BROOK N.J. PD

March 24, 2006

I did not have the Privilege of serving with SGT Burke, but it speaks volumes that an Off Duty Police Officer (if there is such a thing) in his own personal vehicle would still be proactive in reducing crime in his area.

I share a poem that was left to another fallen MPD Officer, I feel it provides a small glimpse of the life of a Police Officer.

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished, an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.

They patrol in the state, city, county and town, in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.

The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.

They leave for work with a kiss goodbye, but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.

To uphold the law is the job that they pick, with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?

They leave behind loved ones, family and friends, after their lives have met tragic ends.

Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout, to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.

Our Heavenly Father has called them home, no more these dark streets do they roam.

Through trial and error they have given their best, please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished, an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.

“Your tour of duty has ended,
we will take it from here...!!

God Speed

Fellow 3-D Officer
MPDC

March 24, 2006

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, SGT BURKE GO PATROL THOSE GOLDEN STREETS.YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS..R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT. W. M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

March 24, 2006

Sgt. Burke,

Rest in Peace my Brother. Godspeed!!!

Correctioanl Officer
California Department Of Corrections

March 24, 2006

It saddens me to see that yet another officer has lost his life in the line of duty. My sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Sergeant Burke.

Anne Civilian UK
S.W.Police (Retd)

March 24, 2006

god bless sgt.burke as well as his family and friend's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

March 24, 2006

SGT. Burke your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

March 24, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!

SGT. DANIEL ABRAHAMSON
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

March 24, 2006

Rest in peace, my brother

PJN
Cook County Illinois Sheriff's

March 24, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Gerard, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

March 24, 2006

Sgt Burke, May you rest safe in the arms of Our Lord.May He comfort your family,friends and brother officers and help them through this tragic time.

March 24, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.


Thank you for a job well done for over 16 years - and your dedication to protecting and improving your city anytime day or night. We salute you, and will never forget you.

Kelly Potter Gulich, Reserve Deputy
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

March 24, 2006

You will not be forgotten, brother. Rest in peace.

Dan Lair
Lufkin PD

March 24, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

March 24, 2006