Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank-you for your dedication, service, and hard work. Now, rest, and delight in the presence of the Lord. My family's prayers are with your family, finding grace and comfort in their hour of need.

Darrell Gibson
Travis County Sheriff's Office (Austin, TX)

May 2, 2008

I offer my prayers for the loved ones that this Brave man has left behind. I stand by to help you in anyway you want. Know that your Son,Husband and daddy was the bravest of the brave that kept us safe. Truly God waits with open arms for such a Valiant soul. Always.

Trp D Osborne & Sgt Christy Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 2, 2008

Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Laura

May 2, 2008

A persons life doesn't have to be long to have purpose, and make a difference. Thank you Scot for making your days count for family, friends, and neighbors.

Via con Dios, mes amigo.

Jerry McKellar

May 2, 2008

We at the Hewitt Police Association extend Trooper Burns family our greatest simpathy.

Sgt Danny Powell
Hewitt Police Association McLennan County Texas

May 2, 2008

I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF TROOPER BURNS. IT IS SUCH A TRAGEDY WHEN FINE YOUNG MEN OF THIS CALIBER DIE. I PRAY THAT YOU WILL FIND STRENGTH IN OUR LORD AND SAVIOR AND KNOW THAT JAMES IS IN A BETTER PLACE, EVEN AS WE GRIEVE OVER HIS LOSS. OUR FAMILY ALSO SUFFERED SUCH A LOSS IN SEPTEMBER, 2007, AS OUR SON-IN-LAW, DAVID CAMDEN, A POLICE OFFICER FOR THE TEMPLE, TEXAS, POLICE DEPT., DIED WHILE PROVIDING AN ESCORT FOR A FUNERAL. I PRAY THAT IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW THAT YOU WILL FIND A STRENGTH IN GOD THAT WILL SUSTAIN YOU. I WILL NOT TELL YOU THAT YOU WILL SOON FORGET OR THAT TIME WILL HEAL YOUR HURTS, BECAUSE THERE WILL ALWAYS BE REMINDERS AND THE TEARS WILL FLOW AGAIN. BUT I DO KNOW THAT GOD WILL SUSTAIN YOU AND WILL HOLD YOUR HAND IF YOU JUST REACH FOR IT. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU SEEK HIS PEACE.

JUDY YOUNG
BELL CO. ADULT PROBATION DEPT.

May 2, 2008

my heart goes out to your family. Don't worry brother, your wife will tell your daughter what type of live you lived, protecting the ones who need it.

May 2, 2008

Trooper Burns could have been any one of us anywhere in the world. My heartfelt sympathies to family, friends and co-workers.
Go with God now mate. Be at peace.
"Blessed are the peace keepers for tho art the Sons of God"
Matthew 5/9.

Senior Constable of Police
South Australia Police

May 2, 2008

To the family of Trooper Burns. My prayers are with you in your hour of sorrow. Know that each and every day DPS troopers will continue to honor his memory in their work to protect and keep safe the citizens of this great state.

Martha Blair
Mother of a Texas State Trooper

May 2, 2008

YOUR COURAGE TO TRAVEL THE LONG DARK ROADS TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE MANY PEOPLE OF THIS AREA WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DO NOT RECONIZE THE DANGER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. MY SON, SERVES IN THE CAPACITY OF A POLICE OFFICE AND I AM VERY PROUD AND DON'T TRY TO SHOW THE WORRY THAT I HAVE, KNOWING THE DANGER HE FACES. YOU SERVED YOUR AREA WELL, GOD CALLED YOU HOME DOING WHAT YOU COMMITTED YOURSELF TO DO. IT IS HARD TO ASK "WHY?" BUT WE ARE ONLY ON LOAN FROM OUR HEAVELY FATHER. GOD WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE AND YOUR DAUGHER WILL ALWAYS KNOW HER DAD WAS A HERO, AND WHEN SHE LOOKS INTO THE HEAVENS AND SEES THE BRIGHTEST STAR SHE WILL KNOW YOU WILL BE LOOKING DOWN ON HER AND WALKING WITH HER IN SPIRIT AND KEEPING HER SAFE. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND ALL YOUR ASSOCIATES IN LAW ENFORCMENT.

PROUD MOM OF A POLICE OFFICER

May 2, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are a hero for us all to look up too.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

May 2, 2008

Scott, you will forevever be remembered by us your fellow officers as a man of wit and good character. We will pray for your family and you know that they will not be forgotten by us your friends in uniform here in Linden. We will remember.

Sgt. Eric Lee
Cass County SO , TX

May 2, 2008

I pray God wraps His loving arms around you and carries your through this difficult time.

K & J Brewer
SCDTF -Arkansas/Formally Served in Tx.

May 2, 2008

You will not be forgotten!

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Civilian

May 2, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Burn’s family – our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Scott’s commitment to life and work will not be forgotten.

The LORD bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make this face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26

Bryan and Melissa Fitts
Marshall, Texas

May 2, 2008

God Bless and may we continue to respect, remember and honor those who have gone on before us. Godspeed Trooper Burns.

Sgt. T. Cortez

Sgt. T. Cortez
Alvarado Police Department

May 2, 2008

Trooper Burns you took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Texas and this great country. In the performance of duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater example of honor. May your loved ones, friends , co-workers find peace. May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day.
So today
We all mourn for you.
We shed a tear for you
We say a prayer for you
We salute you
We all thank you for being a part of the brother hood


Rest in peace Trooper Burns, we have got it from here..

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

May 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Burn's Family. I hope God gives his family courage and perseverance to endure what may come. May God watch over his wife and baby girl. She will grow up knowing her daddy was a HERO to all. As a wife of a trooper, I always wonder each time he walks out the door to begin his shift if it will be the last time I will see him. I know God will give her the strength to wake each day and know he is protecting them from heaven. Trooper Burns will be forever in our hearts!

Trooper's Wife

May 2, 2008

My condolensces to the family of Trooper Burns,and the circumstances make it even more painful to endure-to those who faithfully stand the thin blue line,I thank you,and I know I don't stand alone...

R.O'Neil "MC Mack" Mackey

May 2, 2008

1082, It was an honor working with you. Rest peacefully my friend. God be with your family

Sgt. Stan Buckland
Jefferson Police Department

May 2, 2008

May you rest in peace Trooper Burns and never be forgotten.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

May 2, 2008

The Final Inspection

The trooper stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, trooper.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The trooper squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the trooper waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, trooper,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come drive a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Officer C. Weidenbach
Arizona Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol

May 2, 2008

Rest in peace brother..

THP Dist-2
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 2, 2008

What a tragic loss. My heart goes out to Trooper Burns' family. You were a hero to your community. God Bless.

Sergeant J.W. Fish
North Carolina Ports Authority Police - Wilmington

May 2, 2008

The cadets and staff of the 58th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy would like to show their utmost respect and honor to Trooper James Burns. You brought light into a world of darkness. You were courageous in your actions. A soldier who was not afraid to capture the front lines and pour your heart into the battle. You swung your sword and danced among the thieves in order to bring justice to a world in need. You are not only a warrior but a poet to your family, the rock in which they leaned upon. We honor your sacrifice and love, what a passion only to be admired by all. We, as cadets and soon to be Troopers, can only hope to carry the tradition and dedication in which you expressed in your daily walk as a Trooper.
To the family of Troopers Burns, our hearts and prayers cry out for you. May the Lord place his healing hands on your pain and give you strength and endurance. God bless each and every one of you!
Trooper Burns we have your watch, Rest in Peace, Sir.

Cadets and Staff
Oklahoma Highway Patrol 58th Academy

May 2, 2008