Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
End of Watch Thursday, March 11, 2021
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Stanley "Allen" Burdic
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
April 22, 2021
On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Investigator Deputy Sheriff Stanley "Allen" Burdic and the extended law enforcement family of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Oregon.
End of Watch Thursday, March 11, 2021
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
April 22, 2021
Deputy Berdic your service, heroism and sacrifice for the citizens of Oregon and of the United States is sincerely appreciated ...as is the huge sacrifice made by your family.
All too often, those in the law enforcement and military professions lose their lives so others can enjoy the safety, security and freedoms of this nation; their battlefields are just different.
You may now rest in eternal peace brother...you certainly earned it.
Senior Trooper R. L. Dent
Oregon State Police (Ret.)
April 22, 2021
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
April 22, 2021
Sheriff Burdic, there is much evil in this world and you put your life in danger each and every day of your dedicated selfless service that your community may live in safety. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
April 21, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother
james oneill
NYPD
April 21, 2021
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
April 21, 2021
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
April 21, 2021
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
April 21, 2021
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
April 21, 2021
Oh, beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And [justice] more than life!
----- America the Beautiful (v 3)
----- Katherine Lee Bates (1859–1929)
I find it nearly impossible to come up with the words to adequately express my deep sorrow at this tragedy. Murder of a law enforcement officer is of a heinous evil that only comes from the Seventh Circle of Hell. My love and prayers go to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Stanley Burdic, and to all First Responders worldwide.
Allen, Roseburg is my hometown. At the time of your assault, I was an EMT serving with Douglas County Fire District #2. I do not think we ever responded to the same incidents, nor do I believe we ever met personally. But I followed the events associated with your assault with great interest: The manhunt, capture, trial, and sentencing. We talked about it around the station as the story unfolded. I suppose this sadly closes the last chapter of my direct association with you.
When the sentence was handed down, everyone thought 40 years was a long time. However, if my calculations are correct and the perpetrator served his entire time, he would have completed it and been released sometime in the past few months.
Looking back on it now, that 40-year sentence does not seem to have been nearly long enough.
Deputy Burdic, it takes a rare form of courage to run towards danger when everyone else's instinct is to escape and scatter. Not everyone can do that -- but you did, and you paid the price so that others would not have to pay it for themselves.
Thank you.
You are a true hero and an inspiration to all decent, freedom-loving people. I am infinitely grateful you were willing to apply your knowledge, skill, and effort to protect the peace of our nation. Your name will be held with the deepest honor throughout history.
I very much appreciate your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Canyonville, Douglas County, the State of Oregon, and the United States -- and that includes your direct service to me and my family.
Our world is a brighter and safer place because you were in it.
Our world is a darker and more dangerous place because your life was taken away by evil incarnate.
David Lawrence Breithaupt, Ph.D., EWC(SW)Corporal, #93University of Utah Department of Public Safety (1990-1997)
April 20, 2021
Rest in Peace Brother.
Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Prayers for your family.
GOD BLESS
FF Ron Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department
April 20, 2021
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
April 20, 2021
Rest In Peace Deputy Sheriff "Allen" Burdic! Thank you for your 1 year of service with Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Oregon, and your previous 3 years of service with the Canyonville Police Department. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your family, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to all of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
April 20, 2021
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Stanley "Allen" Burdic, from complications of gun shot wounds which occurred on August 12, 1980, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the Canyonville Police Department where Deputy Burdic had previously served.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
April 20, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
April 20, 2021
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF BURDIC, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY SHERIFF BURDIC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada
April 20, 2021
R I P Brother
Herbert Buck. Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS
April 20, 2021
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
April 20, 2021
Rest in Peace Deputy Burdic. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Burdic Family and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
April 20, 2021
Never to be forgotten. RIP sir.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D
April 20, 2021
A true hero in every sense of the word. Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Deputy Burdic and to the men and women of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
April 20, 2021
So sad to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
April 20, 2021
Rest in peace brother
Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.
April 20, 2021
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Stanley "Allen" Burdic during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Stanley "Allen" Burdic.
Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
April 20, 2021
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