Chesterfield County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, May 4, 2006
Reflections for Police Officer Gary Jonathan Buro
Thank you for your service. R.I.P brother officer.
Dtective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Dept.
May 8, 2006
Dear Buro Family,
My family and I would like you to know that you are and will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. While I never met Gary I have heard wonderful stories about this amazing man. Your family and the Chesterfield Police Department Family have truly suffered a huge loss. Overcoming such tragedy that Gary has faced in his life yet still able to protect and serve says much of what a true hero Gary really is.
Tisha Gray
widow, Officer Michael J. Gray Chesterfield PD
May 8, 2006
To Gary's Family , Its sad that He was taken away like this , knowing that He was Serving God and trying to provide a better Quality of Life for those He came in contact with Says it all , May the Lord give you his peace and surround you with his Love always, john
Mechanic for Vdot
transportation
May 8, 2006
Officer Buro, thank you for your service.
Michelle - wife of LEO
May 8, 2006
To Mr.Buro's family,
Gary gave the ultimate sacrafice serving his community. We are thankful for men and women like Gary who put themselves in postions to protect. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a good man!
citizen
May 8, 2006
Unto God's gracious mercy and protection we commit you. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. both now and evermore. Amen.
Rest well with the Angels
John A Wagle 3rd
Uncle of officer 211 J D DeVivo
May 8, 2006
I've never lost a member of my family before, but now I've lost a brother. Even though I never had the privilage of getting to know Gary, I know that the department is less without him. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made to make our community a safer place to live. God bless your family and friends. Watch over the rest of us as we continue the job and keep us safe from harm. R.I.P Brother...
Officer K.P. Neiswonger
Chesterfield County Police U-116
May 8, 2006
Although I never had the priviledge of meeting you, I was sickened when I received the call about your passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Watch over us brother as we continue the fight.
Police Officer K.J. Flynn U-455
Chesterfield County Police Department
May 7, 2006
Gary,
Although I never had the priveledge of metting you, I was sickened when I recieved the call of your passing
Police Officer K.J. Flynn U-455
Chesterfield County Police Dept.
May 7, 2006
No words can express the sadness felt when a Brother passes. We can go forward knowing that Gary served his Country and our county with distinction. My heart felt thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family. Rest in Peace Brother.....You won't be forgotten!
Off Vic Agosto Unit-130
Chesterfield County Police
May 7, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Rest in peace.
PO
Port Authority Police
May 7, 2006
While I never had the privilege of meeting you, I now reside in Chesterfield County and feel that our entire community will be suffering from this tragedy for quite some time. I suppose it goes to show us time and time again that no call is ever "routine" - and none of us know when danger lurks around the corner. Any of us who have ever worn a uniform know that there is a certain amount of risk, but it never eases the pain for those left behind.
Go with God, sir and rest in peace. Know that your service to your county, state and nation will not go unrecognized.
Former Deputy
Hanover County (VA) Sheriff's Office
May 7, 2006
I never really had the chance to get to know you in school, but I always knew you were very special and would do great things in life. When I think back on those years, I see someone that had the respect and admiration of just about everyone he met and someone that touched so many lives without even realizing it. Thank you for the years of unselfish service you gave all of us as both a Marine and as a Police Officer. I was saddened to learn of the challenges you faced these past years and shocked by how suddenly you were taken from this world. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. The world will not be the same without you in it.
Linda
Linda Zinn
High School Classmate
May 7, 2006
Gary, I have not seen you in a long time, but it seems like yesterday. I relflected back at the days when we were at Parris Island. How you always had a smile on your face and always looked at everything in life with a positive attitude. You are an inspiration to all of us in how you conducted yourself and you will be missed always. Ross and I talked about the days back in the Corps when we all were on the island and it brought warmth in my heart. I did not know you were in Richmond and I wish we could have caught up after all these years. You will be missed more than words can describe. Rest in peace brother and semper fi.
Jeff Macy
Hanover Sheriff's Office
May 7, 2006
My sincere condolences to the Buro family.
My first thought when I heard about Gary was that
"Jen needed him". May the reunited souls of Jennifer and Gary rest in peace. Two wonderful people who are dearly missed by all who were lucky to know them.
former outback employee
May 7, 2006
My Wife and I are so sorry to here of your loss. We like to extend our condolences to your family. May Gary Rest In Peace.
Cathy and Bill Richardson
Mt.Arlington, New Jersey
May 7, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family members and fellow officers of Officer Gary Buro.
When I read online Friday about the death of Officer Gary J. Buro it really touched a spot in my heart as my husband is also a police officer in Virginia and when something like this happens to one it affects all the families of law enforcement.
I was even more sadden when I received calls this Sunday morning from family back in NJ and realized that Officer Gary Buro was the same Gary Buro that I graduated with from Jefferson Township High School in NJ back in 1990.
He will be missed by all of those whose lives he's touch.
Carol Krueger (Ernwein)
Class of '90 - JTHS
May 7, 2006
Dear Buro Family,
There are no words that we can say right now that will make your sorrow go away.But we can say that the bible is correct when it says "We receive peace beyond all understanding when we go through awful times" We have been through what you are going through right now. Please know that our hearts are aching for you. You have our prayers and support even though you have never met us. You are in wonderful hands, first with God, and then you also have the Chesterfield Police Department and the whole Chesterfield Community. They will hold you up!!!! We will never forget all the wonderful people down in Chesterfield and think of them everyday. We know they are taking of you. God Bless!
Love, The Cappelletty Family
Family of Officer Ryan Cappelletty
E.O.W. 5-28-2003
The Cappelletty Family
Family of Officer Ryan Cappelletty
May 7, 2006
My family wishes to extend our most sincere condolences to Gary's family, friends, and co-workers at this most difficult time in their lives.
Our prayers are with you and Gary.
Ptlm. P.K. Harding (Ret.)
Binghamton (NY) PD
May 7, 2006
To the family and co-workers of Officer Buro-
As we were honoring California's 2005 fallen officers, you suffered the tragic loss of your own hero. May it somehow comfort you to know that your sorrow is shared by so many in the community of law enforcement officers and survivors. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Michelle Walker
Widow, CHP Lt. Michael Walker EOW 12-31-05
May 7, 2006
I want to say how much I admire and honor Officer Gary Buro. He is one of our finest heroes in Chesterfield County and the United States. We will not forget his courage and dedication to us. My prayers are with Officer Buro's family, friends, and fellow officers.
Joyce Treibley
Joyce Treibley
Citizen of Chesterfield County
May 7, 2006
We are very sorry for your loss,Kathy our hearts break for you. You were just beginning your new life with Gary and it was shattered. Gary was a very lucky man to reunite with you after all these years.We are just very sorry the two of you had only a very short time together.
Lenny and Eve
Friends
May 7, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Buro. I understand your pain for I have gone through it myself. My brother Art was killed on Dec. 30,2003. May God bless each and everyone of you and help you through this difficult time. Officer Buro, you are a true hero and may god bless you. Rest in peace.
Blanche Ohlsen
Sister of Officer Arthur J. Ohlsen III (eow 12/30/03)
May 7, 2006
What does it take to walk into a dark house into an unknown situation in the middle of the night? To serve your country in a time of war and peace? To overcome personal tragedy? COURAGE! Officer Buro had plenty of that. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends, family, and fellow police officers. Thanks for making our world a safer place for us.
G. Michael Laffoon (U-740)
Recruit, 2nd Basic Auxiliary Academy
Chesterfield Police Department
May 7, 2006
God favors the BOLD and STRONG OF HEART. Semper Fi.
Special Agent
Virginia State Police
May 7, 2006
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