Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you and America's Star, Look out for us on the streets man.

DUSM
USMS

September 12, 2008

Everytime I jog past your memorial I stop and give you twenty. Thank you for your service and thank you for watching over the Deputies in training.

Deputy Marshal in Training
U.S. Marshal Service

May 3, 2008

Well, my friend we graduated from FLETC the other day and they dedicated your new memorial. You were a great friend and I'd give anything to get you back. All the fellows from the office(D/DC) were here and we all miss you, it felt like you were right by our side guideing us throughout the entire program. Rest in peace my friend, WE Miss YOU!

DUSM David Austin
USMS

February 24, 2008

well junior! i guess its been around another month! and yeah i still think about how much i miss you every mornin and every night! it seems like everyday im hearin people say how much i turned out like you! which makes me proud! i really hope i can be half the man and half the influence that you were! but i still have lost contact with alot of people but gained contact with alot also! but shits still not like how id want it to be! i tell everyone something came up for thanksgivin but truth is i just dont wanna be there without u! i know its selfish but hey its the only way i can think to handle it! theres just so many things u left behind that i dont know how to handle! like i wish i could be home for wee-man everyday but i cant so all i get is to talk to him everynight on the internet which i dont think is enough! i just cant help but feel as if i should be there more for him! but bro i promise im doin what i can! but like i said i wish i was half the man u were! thanx for teachin me everything u could while u could! and i really wish i could find the words to say how much i miss you and love you!

A1C Jerry R. Farley
Buckys Brother

November 25, 2007

Rest in peace my friend, may god bless you and your family.

DUSM
USMS

November 21, 2007

you are surly missed by all of your family,hope to see you in heaven.
your aunt
charlene
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scarlett charlene
aunt

November 15, 2007

"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

November 12, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Burke. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Marshal, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Marshal's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Marshal's life was about so much more than the way he died. Marshal will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Burke, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

November 3, 2007

Take care brother you will be missed!!!!

DUSM
USMS

October 19, 2007

Bucky, my friend, You will be missed. I sit and remember the times we shared working together and training together for the Letcher County S.O., Pippa passis P.D., Our lives took seperate paths and we never got to stay in touch all that often over the last few years, but you have never been, nor will you ever be, forgotten.

John Spaulding
Friend

October 13, 2007

Literally from day one you became my friend and that will never change. I will always miss you greatly.

DUSM PC
USMS/FRIEND

October 10, 2007

Brother you were to young to die.Thank you for your services,both military and law enforcement. To all the Deputies in the Marshals Service,please accept my condolences.

Sgt.B.R,Sexton
Okla.Dept.of Corrections

October 7, 2007

You were a great friend and person. My heart goes out to your son. You left us way to soon. Will miss you my friend. Will always be thinking about you.

DUSM/Douglas Wilson
USMS/FRIEND

October 5, 2007

Hey Bucky,
I’m carrying your badge today and thinking of you. You are missed everyday. It was a pleasure to know you for the short time I did. God speed brother.

DUSM Michael Etheridge
U.S. Marshals

October 5, 2007

Rest in peace my friend; I will miss the laughs and jokes. My heart goes out to your son who by far was the light of your life. We will see you again and until then I know you will be watching over all those whose lives you touched.

Till I see you again.

SA
Friend

October 4, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER SO YOUNG , I SHALL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY AND YOU THANKS AND GOD BLESS.

P/O
PHILA PD

October 3, 2007

You were gone much too soon. I will miss you each and every second of every day & await the day when I will see you again.

Ann B.
Friend

October 2, 2007

Bucky,
I will always remember your wonderful personality and upbeat
sense of humor. High school was the best and that was because of you. You are greatly missed. God bless.

Nina Simspon
High School Friend

October 2, 2007

You lost a great person the same day we did. I just want to let you know that we have been praying for you and your family during this very difficult time.

carol erfle mcconnell

October 2, 2007

Before God whispered your name...you never knew the lives which you touched. The number unknown the memories forever. You will never be forgotten...you have earned your place in God's arms.

Senior Inspector / Instructor
United States Marshals Service

September 29, 2007

God blesss you and your family

Jennifer

September 29, 2007

You were taken way too young. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

September 28, 2007

May you rest in peace my brother.

Ofc Steve Regula
Temple, Tx Police Dept

September 26, 2007

Rest in peace brother,God Bless your Family.

Deputy T Pena
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

September 25, 2007

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. May your family and friends take comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

September 25, 2007