Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Reality

Imagine how our world would be
If every police officer quit
Turned in their gun, turned in their badge,
Just finally had enough of it.

No respect, no loyalty,
No appreciation of all they do,
They’d give their lives for all of us,
These wonderful officers of “Blue”.

Kicked at, spit on,
Punched, stabbed and shot,
Everyday assaults on officers,
Done…without thinking a second thought!

Our laws are in favor of criminals,
There’s always some loophole in their case,
Out again to commit more crimes and murders
…creates pain, that we, the family and friends
…in time will never erase.

Why should they do it?
Why take the risk?
Why put their life on the line?
Subject their loved ones to endless suffering,
When their precious life is lost while fighting crime.

More murders, more kidnappings, more robberies and rapes,
Just to mention a few,
Please ask yourself how life would be,
If there were NO officers in Blue!

Would you do it? Could you do it?
And for how many…would YOU give it all?
Rewards are a 21 gun salute, a Medal of Honor,
And your name gets added to the Wall.

Think about it. Why are they here?
And why do some hate them so?
Because they enforce the laws that put convicts and murderers
In jail serving time, or on “Death Row”.

All give some and some give all,
It’s a risk they chose to take:
To put their heart and soul in it,
To put their lives at stake.

So, please take a moment,
Please give it deep thought,
Think of what “you can do”…

To help show respect,
To help follow the laws,
So we’d quit losing our Heroes in Blue!

Written by Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley
Sister of Fallen Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi EOW 6/23/03.

Fallen Officers Remembered

May 6, 2006

May God Bless and keep the Peacekeepers. I'm sorry an idiot took your life, Officer Buro. The only good to come out of this is now your with your wife. Thank you for keeping US safe. Rest in the arms of the Angels. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

May 6, 2006

SEMPER FI LEATHER NECK. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MILITARY POLICE
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DIVISION (5811/5813)
CPL USMC

CPL USMC
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

May 6, 2006

As I think about what to write, I do not know where to begin. Officer Gary Buro was a great person. He was a great Officer. It was truly an honor to know and serve with him. The sacrifice he made was the ultimate, and I will never forget him. He is truly a hero.
It is important for us all to remember our time on earth is insignificant to the eternity of Gods love. Our time here is like a signle night in heaven. With that said, I will sleep tonight knowing that I will see you in the morning my brother Gary, I will see you in the morning.
God Bless you.
Lt. Robert Woods
PBC School District PD (Former Lantana PD Officer #679)

Lt Robert Woods
PBC School District PD (Former Lantana PD)

May 6, 2006

Officer Buro, may you rest knowing that your family will be watched over by so many people. Some of them they will never know.

Rest easy, sir we have the watch from here.

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

May 6, 2006

God Bless you brother, rest with the Angels...

Sergeant Timothy Long
Long Beach Police Department

May 6, 2006

I am saddened that I did not have time to get to know you better. I knew you were a great person when I first met you by your infectious smile. Even though you were only with us for a short period of time, you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my brother.

Ofc. Fred J. Huffman U328
Chesterfield County Police Dept.

May 6, 2006

Gary there is nothing I can say that you already don't know. You were a true friend and brother. We loved you and you will be missed very very much by us all. We will take care of your family the best way we can. Rest in peace Gary, we will miss you.

Denny, Ed, Nate, Rick, Sean, and Tony 14th Pre-Cert Academy Chesterfield County Police Department

N T ALMOND U120
CHPD 14th PRE-CERT ACADEMY

May 6, 2006

Ofc. Buro, I did not know you but I know what you stood for. And that's good enough for me. Rest in peace Sir. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, friends and fellow officers. Semper Fidelis.

AZ Narc

May 6, 2006

God Bless and Semper Fi!

CHICAGO PD

May 6, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of Ofc. Buro and his injured partner!

Ofc. Daniel R. Jones #2079 (Med.Ret)
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

May 6, 2006

God Bless You Officer Buro, as you sleep in God's Love and Peace. You will never be forgotten, and will be in my daily prayers. My condolences to your family and friends and Police Family. Thank you officer Buro, for all your hard work, and sacrifice you8 gave in protecting the citizens of chesterfield County.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila Pa wife and mom of LEO

Kathi Halligan
Phila. PA

May 6, 2006

To the friends and family of Officer Buro I extend my deepest sympathy. None of our officers receive the appreciation or respect that they deserve. This officer laid his life down to protect and serve an ungrateful public. May his rewards be in Heaven where I know his wife was waiting. Godspeed and Godbless all of you that have chosen to serve and protect - I appreciate and am so thankful for every one of you.

Citizen of Midlothian
n/a

May 6, 2006

We are saddened once again with the sad news of another hero taken from us. It is a great loss for the family and department during this crisis. We might not know the right words to say, or even know how to say them, but we can pray for your family and friends. May the Lord give them strength through this time.

Missionary Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

May 6, 2006

Gary...it is an honor for me to say I had worked with you at the Lantana Police Department and we were friends. I am sad you were taken from us so quickly and violently but I hope that you and your late wife are now reunited.

" In Valor There Is Hope " tacitus

Detective Craig Kimble
DFS/Fraud Division

May 6, 2006

Gary,
You truly were a great guy. Even though you experienced so much sadness in your life, you always managed to make everyone around you laugh. It seemed that you and our dear friend finally found joy with each other. I'm so sad for you two that your time together was cut short. Both of you deserved so much more. We will all look out for her and the rest of the Buro family. You've been a hero to all of us from J town for a long time and now the rest of the world knows it. I'm so sorry. We all miss and love you so much.

Dina Williams
Friend

May 6, 2006

FIDELIS AD MORTEM
REST IN PEACE
MY BROTHER IN BLUE

PO
nypd 70 pct

May 6, 2006

Gary,
I regret never getting to know you. You made that ultimate sacrifice and for that you will be remembered. Rest in peace my brother in green.

A.L. Moore Unit #229
Chesterfield County Police

May 6, 2006

Dear Gary, I have worked beside you for four weeks on south midnight and you were truly a fine officer and even a better friend. You were always smiling and full of life. I am sorry we lost such a great officer and friend. Rests in Peace Gary J. Buro unite 124. We will see you soon.

Officer M.B.Petrini Unite 232
Chesterfield County Police

May 6, 2006

Thank you my friend,
Your sacrafice will never be forgotten. I regret not getting to know you but will miss you. I look forward to meeting you in a better place. My heart goes out to your family. God Bless.

Officer G.T. Bailey
Chesterfield County Police

May 6, 2006

I did not get to know you, Gary, but you made a tremendous impression on my husband after only knowing you a couple of months. My husband had just met you in the pre-cert class and spoke of you very often. It hurt him to hear the news that night, as it did all of your friends and fellow officers. Now if we could only make sense out of something so senseless......
You will be greatly missed by my husband and the others in your class. It does, though, help me feel a little safer now knowing that such a wonderful person is watching over my husband and your fellow officers. Please keep them safe and returning home every night.
To Kathy and Gary's family : If there is anything we could do to make this any easier on you, please let us know. Our prayers are with you all and Gary's friends and fellow CCPD officers as we all struggle to get through this.

Wife of CCPD Officer in Pre-Cert Class
Chesterfield County, Virginia

May 6, 2006

May you continue to keep watch over your family, friends, and co-workers from above during this difficult time.
R.I.P Officer Buro.

Sgt Paul Kessler
Swiss Army, MP Service, K9 Unit

May 6, 2006

Godspeed, Brother. Your NYPD family misses you.

Police Officer
New York City Police Department

May 6, 2006

You served our country well, may god bless you and your family. You are in heaven with your wife now. Rest in peace brother.

Retired P.O.
NYPD 5th pct.

May 6, 2006

May God watch over your family and your fellow officers during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your brothers in the Chesterfield County Police Department. May your shift partner have a speedy recovery. Take care and thank you for your time and service to our country and to the great state of Virginia.

TFC J. Prince
Maryland State Police Trooper 4

May 5, 2006