Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Thursday, July 27, 1922
Reflections for Special Officer Roy E. Burton
Officer Burton,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 27, 2022
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 27, 2020
Rest in Peace Special Officer Roy E. Burton. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting America's steel roadways.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Ancestors and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your foot steps protecting the public. I also Pray that the thug who murdered you is rotting in hell.
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX
August 4, 2016
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 91rst anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
January 20, 2013
Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.
Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 24, 2012
Special Officer Burton, today marks the 86th anniversary of your murder. You gave your life in defense of one of the reasons America is as great as it is, our railroads. We can only hope that those responsible faced true justice at some point, if not in this life, then in the next. You sir, are a hero and are not forgotten.
God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
July 27, 2008
Special Officer Burton,
Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice.. You are a HERO and will never be forgotten.. Rest in Peace Sir...
Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994
April 24, 2008
Thank you for your service. You are not forgotten.
Sgt. Brian Burton
Ft Wayne IN PD
March 14, 2008
Officer Burton,
It has taken over 85 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
February 9, 2008
I AM HONORED TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR YOU TODAY AS YOU ARE ADDED TO THIS PLACE OF FALLEN HEROS. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 7, 2008
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