Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Correctional Officer Robert Burns will never ever be forgotten.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police

August 10, 2019

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 11, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect.and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 11, 2012

OFFICER BURNS, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

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

February 11, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 8, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 30, 2008

May God bless your soul and your family.

James T Baiardi
President-Florida State Corrections PBA

November 15, 2007

May you rest in peace and may your family continue to honor your greatest accomplishments, I know it's hard to work in the corrections I think about it everyday I go through those electronic doors and gates, will I come home to my family today, I pray that I will never have to meet some inmate out there, but I know everyday and every moment we are in town, church, or just at the park, we do encounter ex-inmates, but we have to go on and do our jobs cause the public and families expect us to provide protection and keep these inmates behind the the fence... it's our duty, to you Burns Family, I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm proud of this man for doing his job....

CO IV Maria Mitchell
TDCJ George Beto unit Tennessee Col. Texas

November 9, 2007

I know it has been years since this tragedy, but it still hurts. I was not born at the time of the tragdey but i would like to say that my prayers will always be with his family and i pray that they were able to live through this awful tragedy. I pray that they will persever and continue to share his love and life stories. He may be gone in body but he will alway be there to watch and love you with his spirit.

Cpl
Metropolitan Transitional Center In Baltimore MD.

November 7, 2007

I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND BY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS. I AM TRULY HAPPY THAT YOU ARE FINALLY BEING HONORED. I WISH TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. MAY YOU NOW REST IN PEACE.

C/O N. BARNHART
INDIANA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

November 6, 2007

Officer Burns,
It has taken almost 29 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tennessee. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

January 16, 2007

Robert, you will always be thought of by many who knew you and those who didn't. You did the job many were too scared to do and with that you lost your life. Your courage and devotion to the prison system will always be remembered as a person of great morales. Be safe and God Speed.

Cpl J. Gower Mills
TDOC

January 14, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice...Rest in peace Officer Burns

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

January 14, 2007