Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers go to the family, friends and loved one of Micah. He will always be remembered.

Sgt. Russell Nance
Prattville Police Department

August 18, 2006

My most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Sergeant Burks. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you, Sergeant Burks, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you rest in eternal peace, forever safe in the arms of the angels.

Gone but never forgotten.

Carin E. Sollman, surviving spouse
Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

August 18, 2006

We here at the Canon City Internet Radio want to send our deepest sympathys and condolences to the loved ones and
sisters and brothers who wear the badge of law enforcement
"When God Made Peace Officers"
Unknown Author
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."
He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."
He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.
"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."
"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.
God Bless You All
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Canon City Internet Radio (TCIR)
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Canon City Internet Radio (The Chauffeur Internet Radio)

August 18, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

August 18, 2006

My prayers and condolences for your family and friends and Police Family. Sgt. Burks, you will never be forgotten and will be in my daily prayers. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and sacrifice you made in protecting the citizens of Alabama. God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and Peace.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO

kathi Halligan
Phila PA

August 18, 2006

I remember the last time we spoke it felt like it was 120 degrees outside. I was waiting for nearly an hour to turn over a prisoner and it seemed like you had to of come from Birmingham to pick him up. As ill as I was standing next to my motor, when I saw your patrol car pull up I felt relief. You got out and had the biggest smile on your face and with a laugh you said-- You ain't been waiting long have ya? All I could do was giggle as I wiped the sweat from my face. Rest easy now Sgt Burks your relief is here. Thank You Brother!

Officer K. W. Nesbit
Prattville PD

August 18, 2006

To the family, friends and co-workers my prayers are with you, there's not much anyone can say at this time to help you through this nightmare. The one thing that help me was knowning how much Clint loved being an Officer and helping people. Just know that there are a lot of people who care and will never forget the sacarfice that you and Sergeant Burks gave.
Sergeant Burks look Clint up for me tell him his mother misses him everyday. And thank you for the sacarfice you gave your all.

Connie Barker Fort Walton Beach, Fl
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04 Prattville, Al

August 18, 2006

Rest In Peace, Brother. Our prayers are with the friends and family of Sergeant Burks !

Invest. Mike Bradford, Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

August 18, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother, May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

August 18, 2006

your loss has deeply saddend me. it was a great pleasure to work with you. do not worry about your family, for now we will watch over them. you are a angel now sarg, watch over us as we patrol these streets. rest in peace, we now have your watch.

officer rovert lavalley
tallassee police department

August 18, 2006

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Sgt Burks as well as to the department. It is never easy to see a brother officer leave us. We just lost one of our own as well. Please know that we will pray for you and hope that God blesses all of you with peace.

Fraternally,
Scott Mcneil

Ptlm S.J.MCNEIL
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFFS OFFICE

August 18, 2006

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Burks

Thank you for your service, dedication and sacrafice.

Police Lieutenant
Everett, Massachusetts

August 18, 2006

May God bless you and your family at this time of pain and sorrow. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. R.I.P

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

August 18, 2006

Thank you, Sergeant Burks, for your service to the people of Alabama and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

August 17, 2006

God speed, brother. Thank you for your service and commitment. Never forgotten.

Disabled LEO in Georgia

August 17, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Micah Burks~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and strength with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Sgt, Burks!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 17, 2006

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF SGT.BURKS, OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. MAY YOU FEEL GOD'S LOVE, COMFORT, AND PRESENCE DURING THIS UNEXPECTED TRAGEDY. MAY GOD BLESS THIS FALLEN BROTHER IN BLUE. HE IS A HERO. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL MY BROTHER, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 17, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

August 17, 2006

may god bless sgt.burks and his family as well as his friend's and co-worker's.ne will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

August 17, 2006

May god watch over your family until you see them again.

August 17, 2006

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLE CALL

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."


There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."

Office.J.A.Mallows @ Pam mallows
A Friend

August 17, 2006

Sgt. Burks, I did not know you very well. I pray that you are singing with the angels. Your duty here on earth is over. But I am sure your co workers will always remember you, and laugh, when they tell those old stories. My heart really goes out to your son and daughter. We will be here for them. Thank you for giving your time here on earth, to try and make it a safer place. I really believe God has a special crown for Law Enforcement Officiers, and I am sure you are wearing yours now.

Rebecca Atteberry (autauga county)
wife of Sgt. David Atteberry

August 17, 2006

Rest In Peace Brother

552B

August 17, 2006

Brother Mike, I have reflected these last fews days about the 13 years I was blessed to call you a co-worker and brother in law enforcement. Go with God and we will be together again.

Sgt David G. Atteberry
Co-Worker Autauga County Sheriff's Office

August 17, 2006

To Sergeant Burks family, friends and coworkers you are all in my heart and prayers. May God be with you and guide you through these troubled days. Sgt. Burks, thank you sir for your many years of service, protection and dedication. A true HERO who will not be forgotten. Rest in peace sir.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

August 17, 2006