Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tim,
I didn't know you called. Joe told me you did, but it was after the fact. When the storm passed friday, I sat in the kitchen, waiting. I heard a vehical come flying in the front yard. I knew it was you, but it wasn't. It was Neri,he was the first one here to check on us. We were all ok. The tornado shook and rocked the house. We were safe under the basement steps. The next vehical came and then the next. I sat frozen in the kitchen chair, as I waited for a report of what was left and alive outside. With each arrival, I asked if it was you. Each time it wasn't. Tyler finally got here. He had to come through the hills. The tornado took all the outbuildings, most of the trees. The garage and house are still standing. My dogs and horses survived. I'm not sure how. Still I waited for you to show up. You've always been here to see we were ok. I finally decided you must be down and Ed Parks place. We heard they were trapped in the basement. I never dreamed I wouldn't see you again. I'm so glad you were my brother. I will miss you until we meet in Heaven. Tyler is torn in two. He doens't know what he will do without his hunting pardner. I pray we can be strong and make it through your funeral on sat. Please know we are proud of you. Love you always.
Laura

Tim's Sister Laura
Sister

May 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Buckman’s family, friends and co-workers. RIP Brother. Thank you for your service...we will take it from here.

Patrol Officer
Moorhead Police Dept. Moorhead, MN

May 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May they find strength in this time of difficulty, and light in the times of darkness. May they find peace in knowing that you gave your life in service to others.

Undersheriff Holly Cochran
Hodgeman County, KS Sheriff's Office

Undersheriff Holly Cochran
Hodgeman County (KS) Sheriff's Office

May 10, 2007

Officer Buckman, thank you for your courageous service. My prayers are with your wife, children, extended families, friends, and Police brothers and sisters.

How often our brave Officers run TOWARD a situation that the rest of us run FROM... Rest in heaven, good Sir.

Timothy Reise
Nashville, TN (cousin of Chicago Police Officer)

May 10, 2007

Officer Buckman, "Greater love has no one than this than he lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13. Thank you for being that kind of friend...and hero! To the Buckman family and the Macksville PD family, you have my deepest symapthies at this your time of loss! To the MPD, you have my prayers as you continue your watch. Thank you for all you do. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

May 10, 2007

We are SO lucky to have some of the best law enforcement officers in Kansas. Ofc Tim Buckman is proof positive of that. Kiowa County was very lucky to have him, and the whole state will be less without him.

Thanks Ofc Buckman...

Dispatcher/Corrections Officers Wife
Emporia Police Department/Lyon County Sheriff

May 10, 2007

Officer Buckman:

You risked your life to save others. You are a hero for facing that storm head on to help those residents in Greensburg, KS. Rest easy in knowing you did everything that you could to save those people who needed it. My prayers and deepest sympathies to your family!

Tiffany McCartney
Fire Police Office

May 10, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother

Police Officer Syracuse Police Department

May 10, 2007

Rest in Peace Robert,

You are to be commended in your heroism and selfless devotion to duty.

D. Storie
Coldwater Police Dept

Chief Doug Storie
Coldwater Police Department, KS

May 10, 2007

Thank you for your dedication to your town and to the badge. You layed down the ultimate sacrifice. You are a true HERO. Gods Speed Brother. Peace be to you and your family. Gone but never forgotten.

Officer Jeremy Billman
Udall PD KS

May 10, 2007

You chose to ride into visible danger with the intention to warn and protect others from this horrific event. Your courage and valor was truly uncommon, and you laid down your life so others might live. Your devotion to your fellow man and to a cause greater than your own personal interests is truly inspiring. I pray for your family and the friends you've left behind. They have lost a great man. I pray that God's love and presence will sustain them during this dark period. May your loved ones take comfort in knowing that you have left behind a great legacy for others to follow of commitment to duty and demonstrated courage .

Well done sir.

Lieutenant
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

May 10, 2007

rest well my friend. you payed the ultimate sacrifice to protect the lives of others. a heartfelt thanks in an often thankless job. john 3:16

capt. h.t. martin
mcpherson kansas police dept.

May 10, 2007

As our nation sat and watched the tragic event that took the life of several innocent people, my thoughts and prayers went out to the state of Kansas. But to hear of the loss of a brother Officer who tried to save the life of others is another tragic event that the nation wont hear about. Thank you my brother in blue for being a hero. You have served you community and your department well. God Bless all of you in the state of Kansas and the family and friends of the Macksville Police Department. May you rest in peace my brother as you now serve as a guardian angel to us all. protect us my friend as you patrol the streets of gold.

Sgt. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City Police Louisiana

May 10, 2007

As the wife of a police officer this hurts. Please know that my prayers are with this officer's family, friends, and coworkers during this time. God bless.

patti
michigan

May 10, 2007

Our condolences go out to the family of this our fallen Brother, Officer Robert Buckman. You will be in our prayers.

Sgt. Steve Young

Sgt. Steve Young
Chubbuck Police, Chubbuck Idaho

May 10, 2007

Bravery. No other word to describe it. God bless you and your family. RIP brother.

PO Hernandez
Rochester NY PD

May 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with robert and his family. people like him is why i got into this career. He died doing what he loved and his cause will not be forgotten. We will take it from here.

POLICE OFFICER B.W. SUMMERLIN
ROCKY MOUNT POLICE DEPT N.C.

May 10, 2007

Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten.

May 10, 2007

A TRUE HERO DOING WHAT HE LOVER TO DO,SERVE HIS COMMUNITY.
WE HAVE THE WATCH1 MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

Scott C. Stringer/Deputy Sheriff
Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department-Miss.

May 10, 2007

Please forward my heartfelt sympathy to Officer Buckman's family. Hopefully your wonderful memories together will carry you through such a dark time.

Sincerely,
Christina D.
Citrus Heights, CA

Christina D.
none

May 10, 2007

There is one who truely knows your ultimate sacrifice and he will give you full reward...God Bless You Brother

"If a Brother in Blue has no next of kin, He will always have this family no matter what"

May 10, 2007

The terrible loss of the Kansas town will stand out in my mind forever.

I have no words of comfort for this department or Officer Buckman's family as the loss of a co-worker and a loved one can not be expressed.

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Gayle Newton
Retired-Chester Police Department

May 10, 2007

That you would lay your life down to protect others and their possessions makes you a hero. Thank you for giving of yourself even unto the ultimate sacrifice.

May God grant your family, friends an co-workers peace and comfort in this most difficult time. May they be reminded of all the happy times they shared with you.

Rest well, warrior, your job here is done leaving your sisters and brothers to carry on in your stead.

APD LEO's wife

May 10, 2007

Rest In Peace Officer You will be missed.

Jayson Mills

May 10, 2007

Rest easy my brother, We will take it from here. My deepest condolences to the Friends and family of Officer Buckman.

Det Andy Bershad
NYPD-ESU

May 10, 2007