Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

SERGEANT BURKS, 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. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 17, 2006

MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN GOD LOVE AND GRACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

August 17, 2006

GOD Bless you and your Family; Rest in Peace my Brother.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

August 17, 2006

May God bless the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Burks. I know he will be missed by all of you but take comfort in the knowledge he is in paradise even as we speak. I pray you will be comforted in the days and weeks to come.

Lt. L.H. Persky
Montgomery County Sheriff Alabama

August 17, 2006

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

August 17, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SACRIFICE. IT WILL NEVER GO UNNOTICED. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT. SERGEANT BURKS YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

August 17, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Autauga County Sheriff's Department.

God bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, GA

August 17, 2006

Rest in peace brother Mike. You will be greatly missed by many brothers in the thin blue line. My prayers go out to each of your family.

Lt. Don Pugh
Millbrook Alabama Police Dept.

August 17, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 17, 2006

Sir,
God Speed...WE WILL NOT FORGET.

Detective
Ellisville, Missouir Police Department

August 17, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Sergeant Micah Burks and his fellow officers with the Autauga County Sheriff's Department:

I wanted to express my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved Micah. May you all be comforted by the support of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. There are many who will stand with you on the difficult journey you now face for there are many who walk the same path. May God watch over your family now and forever.

Micah's valor and dedication will not be forgotten. May his spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the fifteen years of distinquished service Micah gave to his community and the citizens of Alabama and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 16, 2006.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/06

August 17, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

August 17, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

August 17, 2006

Rest In Peace Sir! My prayers go out to the family,friends and co-workers

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

August 17, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

August 17, 2006

Sergeant Burks,
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. REST EASY BROTHER!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo
Westwego and Gretna Police Depts,LA

August 17, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 17, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND AUTAUGA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF SERGEANT MICAH BURKE. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

SGT. 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

August 17, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Burks family. May God bless.

Dennis Matthews, Asst. Chief
Ashville PD

August 17, 2006

May God bless Sgt. Burks family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dennis Matthews, Asst. Chief
Ashville PD, AL

August 17, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Burks; may he rest in peace and always be remembered as a hero.

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

August 17, 2006

Sergeant Burks you are a hero. Thank you for your years of service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother. May God bless you and your loved ones. May the Lord grant them the strength to endure during this difficult time.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 17, 2006

INITIAL LOSS:

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

August 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers to all who knew and miss Sergeant Burks.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

August 17, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

August 17, 2006