Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

April 26, 2009

For Deputies Burton Lopez and Warren York:

Our brothers, Deputy Burt Lopez and Skip York, responded to a domestic dispute. We have all gotten this call. The question is always...what will we encounter? We are tense, but it eases when we find it is just another dispute. But then -- the worst happens. An irrational, crazed or simply hateful indiviual strikes at the officers. In a few seconds it is over. Law officers who are trained to quell disputes, without arrest if possible, are dead. Murdered. Struck down by surprise -- by a coward. A hothead. A suicidal maniac that will threaten other officers forcing them to kill him. He will escape having to face his deeds. It is the path that cowards choose. It is the only one they know.

I fully surpport our brotherhood that exists among all who wear the badge. It is honorable and worthy that we place ourselves at high-risk for the public. And, for one another. We are soldiers-of-law. It is what we do.

As a retired state trooper and a retired deputy sheriff(Lake County, FL) I grieve for the family, co-workers and all who know and respect both Burt and Skip. I pray that they will survive this tragedy intact. And help one another.

And, to both of these courageous and valiant law officers I render a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police

April 26, 2009

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE OKALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE FLORIDA.
AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/06

Anonymous

April 26, 2009

May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. May you rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten. "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me." ~ Psalm 23:4

Lt. Matt Canfield
Laconia Police Department

April 26, 2009

We owe a dept to the York family. We grieve with you for your loss. These men passes with Honor and are to be celebrated as true heros. They protect and serve the community and are the ones who stand in harms way. We thank them and honor them. God Bless!

Lee Lipscomb
Citizen

April 26, 2009

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

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

April 26, 2009

May you rest in peace. God Bless.

Anonymous

April 26, 2009

Thank You fo your service and sacrifice. You will always be a hero and we will never forget. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

April 26, 2009

My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and the agency. This has been a very bad year for you all...Stay strong and stay safe

Cpl. Tracy C. Plank
Gainesville Police Department

April 26, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, & Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Skip. We thank you for your Dedicated Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Garland

April 26, 2009

This is a horrible tragedy and reminds us of the danger you all take on for us everyday. York and Lopez will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

April 26, 2009

God bless you and your family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

April 26, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 26, 2009

I would like to say that I would have the families in my prayers. They will be put on the pray list at my church. To the families I give you my deepest sympathy too you all may God be with you through your time of need and comfort. You fallen heroes are in Gods hands now and helping to keep the peace through out the world.

SSG Richard Gregory
US Army RET

April 26, 2009

The dangers of domistic dispute calls is too often forgotten. Our prayers for these families and agencies are for peace tha passes all understanding>

Chaplain Tom Frederick
Hampton Police Division, Hampton, VA

April 26, 2009

Rest easy brother....

Badge 195
Winston Salem Police, NC

April 26, 2009

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE OKALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE FLORIDA.
AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/06

Anonymous

April 26, 2009

Rest in peace Sheriff York!
You will not ne forgotten!
VALAWENFORCEMENT salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend of All Law Enforcement Officers!

April 26, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 26, 2009

R.I.P. brothers, we will take it from here........I know the loss that your family will feel over the next few days, weeks, months and years as I lost my brother in the line of duty on 07-09-07. The support you family will recieve from your fellow law enforcement officers will help the pain they will feel. Protect the streets of heaven until we can all see you again......

Corporal Jeffrey Mayo
St Tammany Sheriffs Office

April 26, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother

OFC B. Grajek

April 26, 2009

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR AGENCY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Anonymous

April 26, 2009

Rest easy brother, we have the watch now.

Patrolman
Honesdale Boro PD, Pa

April 25, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to the family and loved ones. I know nothing will make it right/better but I pray that you find strength in the support and love from the community.
-Sister of an officer downed

Anonymous

April 25, 2009

May you rest in peace brother

Gavin Price (retired)
escambia county florida s/o

April 25, 2009