Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Micah Burks as well as to the Autauga County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Burks, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 25, 2006

May God Bless you and your family. Rest in peace dear brother.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

August 25, 2006

Mike..you'll never know all the hearts you touched!!! Your smile and stories will be missed greatly. I feel very lucky to have known you ....if only for a little while. Prayers are with your family. LUV YA FRIEND

Trish
All the group at Clark's Landing

August 25, 2006

Sgt. Burks,
Though I did not know you personally, my husband, Robert LaValley, worked with you for over a year at the Autauga County Sheriff's Office. But because my husband's heart is breaking right now, mine is too. To accept the role of a Police Officer's wife is especially difficult during a time like this. I have thought of you and your family each and every day since the accident.
My husband loves being in law enforcement just as you did. Yes, it's tragedies like this that makes me worried for his saftey. But he shares the same passion and dedication that you exemplified and that is a comfort to me.
You will always be a part of our ACSO family. Go with God now, Mike. Rest in Peace.

Nikki LaValley
a proud officers wife

August 24, 2006

you will always be missed, but never forgoten

Sgt. Micah Burks,

"MIKE"
A SPECIAL SMILE, A SPECIAL FACE
A SPECIAL FRIEND I CANT REPLACE
ALWAYS FUN,KIND AND TRUE;I THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU.
HE TROUBLED NONE,, HIS WANTS WERE FEW
NOW DEAR GOD HE LIVES WITH YOU..
TAKE CARE OF MY FRIEND
AS HE TAKES HIS REST
FOR A WHILE ON THIS EARTH
HE WAS THE BEST!!

A SOUL IN HEAVEN FOREVER MAY YOU REST
HAVING YOU IN OUR LIVES WE WERE ALL TRULY BLESSED
THE TIMES WE LAUGHED AND SHARED A JOKE
TO THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE WHENEVER YOU SPOKE
THE TIMES WE NEEDED YOU AND YOU WERE THERE
TO THE LOVE THAT YOU SHOWED ITS BEYOND COMPARE
OUR LIVES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL OF LOVE
I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN WATCHING FROM ABOVE
THESE MOMENTS I WILL KEEP FOREVER IN MY HEART
FOR IN THIS LIFE MY DEAR FRIEND WE MUST BE APART
BUT WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT WE WILL MEET AGAIN THOUGH AT THE MOMENT IT IS HARD TO COMPREHEND
A SOUL IN HEAVEN FOREVER MAY YOU REST
HAVING YOU IN OUR LIVES WE WERE ALL TRULY BLESSED

(good friends) jessica townsley & family

August 23, 2006

Bless You Sir..and Thank you for your sacrifice.
Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

August 23, 2006

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest in Peace my brother.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

August 23, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Burks. RIP.

mjw643

August 23, 2006

Sgt. Burks, you will missed by many but your family will always have you with them.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

August 22, 2006

Mike,
The Atwell`s all love you.you were a very dear friend.
WE WILL HELP KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALIVE. Know that you are loved by alot of people and will never be forgotten.
THE LORD will help your family through this you will see.They will be just fine in time.
your friends,

shorty atwell
friend

August 22, 2006

My Sarge,
Though I knew you only for a short time, I came to know you not only as a law enforcement officer but also a caring friend and companion. I had the privilege of witnessing your work for the Sheriff's Office and heard how you handled people with problems. I heard the advice you gave and the infinite wisdom you so freely shared. You helped so many people over the years with their personal problems, whether it was marital-related, involving children, whatever. You knew the law and you knew how to get your point across firmly but always with a soft and pleasant spirit. No wonder everyone in the community knows who you are if they don't know you personally. You have done great things in this county and there are many people whose lives were changed because of your influence.

I had the great honor of getting to know you better over the last months, and I want to again thank you for all the praise you gave me, all the encouraging words, everything you shared about your life with me, and for caring about me in spite of everything. You always made me feel safe and never failed to lift me up if I was feeling down. You taught me how to believe in myself again, and to believe in love.

Aside from being a great deputy, Sarge, you were a loyal and caring person who would do anything for anyone. People would come to you on your off days and ask for help and you would do it, telling them "No" was not your way.

Everyone will miss all the little things you did for them. Your happy spirit, your laughter, your never-ending smile will be greatly missed. This tragedy has left a void in many lives, your family, your friends, your co-workers, and mine. I miss you more than words can ever say, and I will always always love you, My Sarge. You will be in my heart forever. Thank you so so much for the memories. It's been an unforgettable ride!

Rest in peace now, until we meet again. You have no more worries, no more pain, and I have a "Guardian Angel" watching over me.

BB
A Special Friend

August 22, 2006

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Sergeant Burks -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Sergeant Burks -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

August 22, 2006

Sergeant Burks..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
mi

August 22, 2006

I know the pain your loved ones are feeling right now and the road ahead will be long and rough. There are no magical words I can offer them except to keep your memory alive and talk to as many of your co workers as they can to get all those great stories down so they can pass them on to other family members. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten as heroes never die.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 21, 2006

May you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Officer J. Enslen
Lehi (Utah) Police Department

August 21, 2006

God bless you Sergeant Burks. You are God's angel and warrior.
To Sergeant Burks family: Your OKC police family is praying for you. The sweet memories of his good and wonderful life will soften the terrible pain you feel.

Marian Keef
Spouse of Oklahoma City Police Lieutenant
and
Mother in Law
of Fallen Officer
Sergeant Jonathan Dragus
End of Watch 10-20-05

Marian Keef
Oklahoma City Police Spouse

August 21, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.

El Paso County-Colorado Springs

August 21, 2006

Sarge,
I cannot express the pain that we all feel for losing you. Our department will always remember you and your stories that you were always telling. We now tell stories about you and shall keep you in our memories always. Watch down upon us and lend us your insite from heaven as you did while you were with us here. God loves his warriors and now you will fight the good fight next to him. Peace be with you.

Deputy K.J. McNatt
Autauga County Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2006

To Sgt. Micah Burks

Thank you for your dedicated service. You will be missed by your family, friends, and all members of the police department family. No words I can say can easy your family's pain as I have found. We are praying for you and your family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers 101
E.O.W. 04-24-2006

PO Chris Chambers
St Louis County Police Dept Mo

August 21, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Autauga County Sheriff's Department.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Officer Bryan Laurie #1251
Haltom City Police Texas

August 21, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Sergeant Burks.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

August 21, 2006

Sarge,
It's hard to put into words, how you made me feel. It is hard enough to come to work, from one department, for another. Sometimes, you are made to feel like an outsider. I just want to thank you for making me feel more welcome, at the ACSO, than any other department, that I have worked. You were the first deputy I met, on my first day here, and you made an indelible impression. You and I had just guarded an inmate at Prattville Baptist, on 08/11/06. We were "cuttin-up", and having a good time telling "war stories". I did not know you as long as some of the other deputies, but I feel like we had known each other for a lot longer. I will miss you and the way you made me laugh. You and your family will always be in my thoughts and especially my prayers.
One of your many brothers,
Mike Palmer and family

Deputy Mike Palmer
Autauga County Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2006

HEY SARGE,
IT'S BEEN A HELL OF A RIDE. WHEN I FIRST STARTED WITH OUR DEPT., YOU MADE ME FEEL LIKE I HAD BEEN PART OF THE GROUP, ALL ALONG. I ENJOYED THE MANY CONVERSATIONS WE HAD AND HAVING YOU AS A SUPERVISOR. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR HELPING ALL THOSE TIMES, WITH FIXING MY BOAT. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.

ROBBY DEAN AND FAMILY

DEPUTY
AUTAUGA CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT.

August 21, 2006

Mike we will miss you very much. Stay with us and protect us as we go through life. Untill We meet again i will think of you every day and never forget or let you be forgoten.

Brett
ACSO

August 20, 2006

A2 to A8.......
A2 to A8, you copy?

That call will be with me forever. Everything happened so fast, it was like I was in a dream. We heard there was an accident involving an officer. I called out to my units and you were the one who didn't respond. Never have I felt so helpless.

Rescuers were on the scene within minutes but it was as if time stood still where we were standing.

This was my first emergency involving an officer. I know I have a lot of support around me and I am very grateful.
I will continue my work at ACSO because I know that's what you would want. I will support your fellow deputies as they continue the watch. This tragedy has taught me a lot about the brotherhood of law enforcement.

Thank you for the lessons you taught me about dispatch. Thank you for the advice and the kind words you always had. Thank you for your willingness and eagerness to help the people of Autauga County. I know this county will never forget you and your memory will live on at the Sheriff's Office. I'll make sure of that.

The convoy of patrol cars from Prattville to Clanton was an incredible sight. I am so honored to have been a part of that. As you watch over us from above, know that you had a tremendous impact on the people of your county, and we were blessed to have known you and work with you, Sgt. Burks.

Rest in peace. May God be with your family and friends in their time of sorrow. You will be greatly missed.

Your "favorite" dispatcher
Autauga County Sheriff's Office

August 20, 2006