Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gone but not forgotten... Today is a difficult day as it marks two years ago today when a great friend Burt and his partner were shot and killed and went home to be with the Lord. He is thought of often and missed. Please keep the familes and fellow deputies in your prayers as this will be a difficult day for many people...

Steven Goldman
Friend

April 25, 2011

My prayers are with the Lopez family today as they face another EOW. It is said that heroes live forever, and you sir are a hero.... May you continue to rest in peace.


Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

April 25, 2011

Best Bud,

Thanksgiving is fast upon us... I wish the family a happy thanksgiving... For all of you who knew Burt you knew he was a special man, friend, father, husband. I am thankful to have known Burt and am blessed to have shared so much with him. I am so thankful for his friendship and all we shared. Take a moment to reflect on the things in life we should all be thankful for. I miss you buddy.

Steven Goldman

Steven Goldman
Best Friend

November 20, 2010

Dear family of Burt,

I am currently memorializing Burt on a project for my school. As soon as I'm done I plan on sending it up to Anthony and Jami for you to have. My goal is to donate at least 50.00 to the Burt Lopez fund, and if I can I will try to give more. I know this was and still is a very emotional time for all the family members of Burt and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely, Joshua Platt

Anonymous

September 23, 2010

My friend..I still miss you So Much!

~ Lj

September 1, 2010

To the families of Deputy Burt Lopez and Deputy Skip York:

It lifts me up when I often hear the fond stories of Skip and Burt, told by those officers who worked beside them. Their fellow officers respected these men in ways all men hope to be. They give many of us a standard to reach for. I am inspired by their courage. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Just know their lives will forever be remembered and honored. May they rest in peace, and may God bless you and your families.

Criminal Investigator
US Marshals Service

May 19, 2010

To the Lopez family,
On May 8th, I ran the Police 5K in memory of Burt Lopez. I am honored to have had the opportunity to run in his memory. I have read many of the reflections and Burt was an amazing person, husband, father, and police officer. I am so sorry for your loss and will forever keep you all in my prayers.
God Bless

Special Agent
FBI

May 11, 2010

Well sir I never had the honor of meeting you but I do have a chance to honor your memory. I'm going to be running the National Police Week 5K today, in Washington D.C. I'm not the fastest runner but I will have you and your family in my heart the whole time. May God bless you and your family. I THANK YOU for the ulimate sacrifice you made for the safety and security of others. You will forever be in my heart.

Jaclyn McDonald
SrA, US Air Force

May 8, 2010

Deputy Lopez, I will leave this week to participate in the Police Unity Tour to honor you and your sacrifice. I will meet with your family to give them a gift from the Police Unity Tour.
I have heard nothing but great things about you not only as a police officer but as a person as well. Just reading the reflections left, you are thought of highly. I happen to be friends with Lt. Arnold Brown with your agency and he too has high thoughts about you.
I want to say this is an honor for me to do this and look forward to meeting your family. I know when the person who participated to honor my brother in 2008 gave me the gift, I was taken back and could feel nothing but pride knowing that someone took time out of their week to honor him.
To the family of Deputy Lopez, if you need anything during National Police Week, dont hesitate to call me. Mrs. Lopez has my phone number. Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed.

Cpl. Jeffrey Mayo
St. Tammany Parish S.O.

May 4, 2010

God bless the family & friends of Deputy Lopez as you pass the one year anniversary of his death. May God grant you peace.

From a Crestview native & veteran LEO.

Sgt. Rhonda Williams
Dayton Ohio PD

April 26, 2010

To Deputy Burton Lopez, his family and his fellow officers with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Lopez’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Lopez and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

April 25, 2010

Greetings, This is a day that I can't necessarily call an anniversary, but the day marks a year ago that one of the finest friends, devout loving family man, follower of christ, and co-worker, and friend to all had his life taken from him and brought home to the Lord. I can't believe a year has gone by since Burt and Skip had their lives suddenly come to an end. I know this tragedy impacted so many other lives because Burt was such a special person. On this day I hope you will all take a moment of silece in remembrance and celebration of such a great person. Please take a moment to pray for all those who were close to Burt and will be thinking of him on the 25th of April and pray the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department and his family and friends will have the strength to make it through this day and remember all the great and wonderful things Burt has done for so many people. I pray he is resting in peace and looking down on all of us and I await the day we will be reunited in friendship in heaven. I pray for everyone in Jesus name, Amen... I miss you buddy...
v/r
Steven Goldman-San Antonio Texas

Steven Goldman
Best Friend

April 24, 2010

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

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

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
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 time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

Deputy J Ward #128
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2010

To all who knew Burt & those who didn't, he was/is a great person. I think of Burt & the family often and I check this reflection site often to read the comments. Burt was like a brother/best friend to me and Burt, the family & I shared many great times together. Not a day goes by that I don't think about Burt. I wish there were more people like Burt out there because this world would be a much better place to live in. He was one of a kind and such a pleasure to be around. He was a great Dad, husband, family man, friend, & partner to all those he lived, worked, and played with. As you read all the reflections I wish that a piece of all that Burt was made of would become a small part of each of us. Burt & all the Okaloosa County Sheriff Department members, my heart goes out to all of you and I pray you are all recovering from the loss of But, Skip, & Tony. May God be with all of you always and keep all of you safe and to the family you are always in my prayers. Sincerely Burt's Life Long Friend,

Steven Goldman
San Antonio, TX

Steven Goldman
Friend

October 14, 2009

Your case has been closed, the world seems to be healing and moving on, but there are so many of us that miss you and think of you and Skip and Tony every single day. I am honored to have known you and been your friend, and while I will never know why it worked out that I was the one on the other end of the radio that day; I know you knew it was me and that we all did everything we could to try to save you both. It doesn't get easier and the pain never lessens. You will never be forgotten, and your sacrifice was not in vain. My heart goes out to your family and friends and I know you are in the Lord's arms and finally at peace. I love you, brother.

KMB
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

October 11, 2009

Burt was one of a kind. I went through the academy with Burt back in 2002/2003. He deffinately taught me a few things in the academy about life it self. He was always in a good mood and always had a smile.

You will be missed Burt.

Mike Wren
Friend

September 3, 2009

I attended the service for Deputy Sheriff Lopez as part of my agencie's Honor Guard. I was honored to do so... you have not been forgotten.

Corporal RA Capps
Sumter County Sheriff's Office

August 23, 2009

Our hero of blue has fallen
A time of peace is calling
For you to go with God above
He'll give you wings of blue with love
To send a message for everyone
To remember a life and what was done
A dream fulfilled of our angel of blue
We honor you for the job you swore to do
A promise was kept from a hero like you
You put your life on the line each day
To protect and serve in everyway
And to give you thanks we will do our part
To share your message and to keep you in our heart

Josh Bennett
Valparaiso Police Dept FL

August 10, 2009

I want to offer my condolences to this truly dedicated Deputy and his family. It's a shame to hear that another Deputy has paid the ultimate sacrifice. We protect our communities from harm but take the risk of not coming home. I appreciate the service you have given us.

(10-7) Deputy Burton Lopez " You Will Deeply Missed And Never Forgotten.

Chief Jack F Harris
Phoenix Police Department

July 30, 2009

Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Rest in peace.
Angie

Sergeant Hogeboom
Walton County S.O.

July 29, 2009

R.I.P.

SGT.
NYPD

July 27, 2009

Burt,

It's been 9 months today....it still so hard to believe you're gone.

We miss you each day that passes.

May God bring peace and comfort to you and your family.

The Andersons
Crestview Fl

July 26, 2009

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Anonymous

July 25, 2009

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Thank you for your service.

Reserve Deputy K. Edge
WCSO

July 25, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

PO ADAMS
NYPD 46 PCT

July 19, 2009