Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

November 6, 2008

Seven years ago my friend and fellow officer was killed under similar circumstances. My prayers are with you, your agency and family. I remember the hard times like it was yesterday. Rest in peace and god speed.

Just a Cop
Oregon

November 6, 2008

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 6, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

November 6, 2008

May you rest in peace.

Anonymous

November 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

k-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

November 6, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother. Watch over you fellow partners as they continue the watch. My condolences to your Family and the South Strabane Twnshp PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

November 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with brother Burnfield, his family, and our brothers and sisters at the South Strabane Police Department.

J. Kindley
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

November 6, 2008

R.I.P. brother, thank you for your service.

REBECCA CYR
PITTSBURGH POLICE

November 6, 2008

Thanks for your service brother. RIP.

Deputy Sheriff
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

November 6, 2008

Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

November 6, 2008

Your devotion to service and Your attitude of love for Gods children and your brothers and sisters in law enforcement has been noted in Gods book of service. know that you are among His elite officers of His kingdom. You will never be forgotten by your brothers and sisters left behind. Know that they will care for your family with all of their hearts.All of us left behind have your name in our hearts along with all of our brothers and sisters who have paid so much for our profession. God bless, rest in peace.
In Christ, tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

November 6, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

November 6, 2008

I praise God for this officer's time and service here on earth and pray for the peace to cover the family. In Jesus name. Amen.

Lt Gary Langston
Choctaw Nation Tribal Police

November 6, 2008

Rest in peace bro',we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

November 6, 2008

DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path god laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turn my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Than fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow,
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
I believe in God and believe I will see you again
What a tragedy for this family. Someone not paying attention to what they are doing, especially a truck driver.
We pray that the famiy may get some type of comfort from the few reflections left here.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio

November 6, 2008

I did not know you personally brother, but I have a best friend that knew you well from your neighboring community. From all that i've heard about you, you were and always will be a true hero. Rest now brother, we'll take it from here.

Officer John Mayernik
Jupiter Police Department, Palm Beach Co. Florida

November 6, 2008

May the Lord bless Nathaniel and his family and may we never forget the world has lost a hero. God Bless!

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hamp Cty Deputy Sheriff

November 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers as they mourn your untimely loss. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice; it will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 6, 2008

I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face

“In the line of duty” I hear them say
My family now the price will pay
My folded flag stained with their tears
We only had those few short years

The badge no longer on my chest
I sleep now in eternal rest
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind

I never dreamed it would be me
And with heavy heart and bended knee
I ask for all here from the past
Dear God, let my name be the last
-Unknown

You are in the thoughts and prayers of the federal community too, what hurts us one, hurts us all. Bless your soul, Officer Burnfield and all those who love you.

Pat Locke, Federal Agent
US Postal Inspectors, Grand Rapids, MI

November 6, 2008

Rip Brother Nathaniel,

Keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett ( RET. )
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.

November 6, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (MI)

November 6, 2008

May you find peace now our brother, your watch is over. We value you time and dedication over the past years serving our state and community. We will NEVER forget you, your memory or what you have done for our community. You will always be in our each one of our thoughts as we suit up every day for "another shift"
Thank you Officer Burnfield!

badge 11
Rostraver Twp. Police

November 6, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

November 6, 2008

Officer Burnfield Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

November 6, 2008