Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God bless Agent Bush, his family, his fellow agents, and all the municipal depts who worked hard to capture the third suspect. May God also be with the agent who accidentally fired the shot, you have the support of the entire law enforcement community in your time of need.

Police Officer
Metropolitan Police, Washington DC

April 6, 2007

Godspeed Agent Bush. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

April 6, 2007

Special Agent Bush rest in peace. You died a hero and you placed duty above self. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Trooper
KSP

April 6, 2007

S.A. Bush,
God rest your soul. I'll pray for your family and the S.A. and his family involved in this terrible event. May you all find peace and know S.A. Bush is a Hero.

A Dispatcher
G.T.P.D. NJ

April 6, 2007

Rest in peace...thank you for your service.

Anonymous

April 6, 2007

Rest in peace, Barry. Your service to our country will never be forgotten . . .

Supervisory Special Agent
FBI Headquarters

April 6, 2007

Rest in peace...thank you for your service.

Anonymous

April 6, 2007

SA Bush, thank you for keeping us safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the FBI. You and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother, for we will continue your Watch.

SA Sean Curran
US Secret Service

April 6, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Special Agent Barry Lee Bush and his fellow agents with the FBI:

On behalf of our family, I want to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Special Agent Bush was tragically killed in the line of duty. His valor and dedication will never be forgotten.

In reading the loving reflections, it is obvious that Barry was an amazing man who touched many lives in a positive way. I can see that he is so loved and will be missed by so many.

The circumstances of his death were heart breaking and I know caused much anquish for all those affected. To his parents, I share your agony in losing a cherished child and know that the lives of everyone who called Barry beloved have been forever changed. To his wife and children, I pray that you find comfort in your faith, each other, family and friends as you struggle with this devastating loss. May you be embraced by your law enforcement family and other police survivors who share this journey with you.

May Barry's spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire. May God hold Barry and his family in the warmest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul. Heaven has another hero today, but how I wish it were not your Barry.

Our family lost our cherished Larry when he was ambushed and fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two robbery suspects on April 23, 2005. We were supported and comforted by the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement, and that wonderful community will be there for you. Nothing takes away the pain of your loss, but the comfort of the law enforcement community will help you endure what will seem at times unendurable.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Barry gave to his community and the citizens of our country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 5, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, Ca PD eow 4/24/05

April 6, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

April 6, 2007

SA Bush, Godspeed and rest peacefully knowing that your work here is done. The suspects that caused this horrific chain of events are captured and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, brother.

Ptl. Robert Stober
Branchburg Police Department

April 6, 2007

Rest in Peace Officer.

Jayson Mills

April 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayer go out to the family of Special Agent Bush, and to his follow agents. To Special Agent Bush, thank you for serving our country for 20 years in law enforcement. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Please keep a watchful eye from above.

Detective
Orlando Police Dept.

April 6, 2007

Thank you for your dedication and service to this great country of ours. What a tragic ending to an illustrious career and a life lived well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of mourning. Today I placed a mourning band on my USDOJ Special Agent badge in your honor. Rest in peace brother.

Special Agent Vic Bello
United States Department of Justice

April 6, 2007

Special Agent Bush
I am so sorry this happened to you
Life is so unpredictable
This seems so unfair
I hope your wife and children will
make it through this
It seems from all the reflections
they will have alot of support
God Bless you and Thank You

C
wife of disabled police officer

April 6, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro PD, KY

April 6, 2007

How things can happen in a bink of an eye. My condolences to Agent Barry Lee Bush's loving family.Things in life are never fair...always the good die young! May Agent Bush rest in peace.

Albert Bodner N.J civilian

April 6, 2007

THEY GOT THE THIRD ONE THIS MORNING AGENT BUSH. THANK YOU TO THE ALERT CITIZEN WHO SAW THIS SUSPICIOUS MAN AND THANK YOU TO THE NEW JERSEY STATE TROOPER WHO APPREHENDED THIS GUY. HOW PATHETIC IS THIS? HE WAS FOUND WITH NO SHIRT OR SHOES, COVERED IN MUD AND BRUSH. WHEN THE TROOPER APPROACHED HIM, HE PUT HIS HANDS IN HIS POCKETS AND BEGGED THE TROOPER TO SHOOT AND KILL HIM. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS TRIAL. I DO HOPE ALL THREE ARE CHARGED WITH THIS TRAGIC DEATH.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE AGENT WHO'S WEAPON ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED CAUSING THIS TRAGEDY.

SPECIAL AGENT BUSH, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

April 6, 2007

Agent Bush,
We will never understand such a senseless accident. Your sacrifice will not be fogotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

April 6, 2007

May God take you to his side and watch over your family.

And may He also help the officer involved in this horrible accident through his time of special grief.

Ret. Sgt. Wilton Sekzer
NYPD

April 6, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE DEMISE OF SPECIAL AGENT BARRY LEE BUSH. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

SPECIAL AGENT BARRY LEE BUSH YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

April 6, 2007

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

April 6, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Bush, we have the watch...



I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer #2319
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

April 6, 2007

May you rest in peace. We will take over your watch from here.

2974

April 6, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Special Agent Barry Lee Bush as well as to the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Rest in peace Special Agent Bush, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

April 6, 2007