Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
End of Watch Monday, May 1, 2017
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Mark Jason Burbridge
Rest in peace, Deputy Burbridge. . You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
May 6, 2017
Rest in peace Deputy Burbridge, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.
Ofc Terry F. Zech (ret)
Veteran Affairs Police Department, Detroit, MI
May 5, 2017
May you rest in heavenly peace.
Officer Christopher Di Leonardo
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Police
May 5, 2017
Rest In Peace Mark.You are a true hero.God Bless you and your family.
Sergeant Karl Dessel
New Yoyk City Police Department
May 5, 2017
My thoughts are with your department, your community, and your family.
Agent Beth Medford
Oklahoma Attorney General
May 5, 2017
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY
May 5, 2017
RIP Deputy Burbridge
Criminal Investigators ll Ret. Richard
Nevada Attorney General's Office
May 5, 2017
Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.
Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania county sheriffs office
May 5, 2017
Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vires et Honorem
Ptlm FrankKapusta
Mohawk PD
May 4, 2017
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Burbridge. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office.
U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
May 4, 2017
The DeKalb Illinois Police Department sends their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of DEPUTY MARK BURBRIDGE. Deputy Burbridge, we thank you for your service. God Bless!
DeKalb Police
May 4, 2017
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman 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, 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 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 policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell WY Police Department
May 4, 2017
RIP Deputy Burbridge, you will never be forgotten.
Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.
May 4, 2017
Thank-you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy#980 (Retired)
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
May 3, 2017
RIP brother. Prayers to family friends and agency.
Lieutenant Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriff Office, NC
May 3, 2017
RIP my Brother, RIP.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13
Your sacrifice was far too great.
Thank you for your service.
God Bless
Investigator Q. Warren
Alaska AGO Special Prosecutions,MFCU
May 3, 2017
Praying for the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Mark Burbridge. Greater love hath no man than he who lays down his life for his friends.. John 15:13. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Chaplain Dianne Krylo
CCWG
May 3, 2017
Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the PTSO during this most difficult and tragic time....
Lt. Joseph Ward, ret
Jackson, NJ PD
May 3, 2017
Rest In Peace may God be with your family. Thank you for giving your life up for us.
Relatives in service Shari Rozell Hunt
Concern citizen prayer warrior for the Officer in service and there fa
May 3, 2017
RIP Sir, knowing you work was not in vain...rest well ...we will take watch from here...God bless you Sir and I pray God grants peace to your family and friends.
Deputy Jamie Davis
Canadian County Sheriffs Office (OK)
May 3, 2017
Thanks for your service to your State and County god bless you and your family
Retired Chief of Police Johnny McCurry
West Point , Ga P.D.
May 3, 2017
Prayers for comfort and for a touch of grace from our Lord's angels for the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Burbridge.
You served the good fight deputy - we have your watch and faithfully continue the service to our community.
Your family is our family and we hold them close as they grieve and absorb the scale and impact of your ultimate sacrifice.
Blessed are the peacemakers!
Craig Gottschalk, Assistant Director
Hall County Corrections
May 3, 2017
Avenue of the Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010
Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho
May 3, 2017
May Mark Burbridge rest in peace, and may God bless his entire family. My deepest condolences to the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office for the lost of brother Mark who gave his life in the line of duty.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police
May 3, 2017
Rest in peace Brother Mark.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD
May 3, 2017
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