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Captain Preston George Burnam

Amarillo Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, January 5, 1934

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Reflections for Captain Preston George Burnam

Thank you to all my friend at Amarillo police department 1982 class I love you all and never meet more honorable women and I have worked with I'm proud to have been a rookie police officer from April 1982 until I left on 27June 1983. After having brain surgery on Oct 4, 0800 hour and some up paralyzed from the waist down. All of you took care of me, Mike Shumate, partner and the star of our team, donald, kock,shwab,shirley, willams,vega, sgt. Peters, Lt. Determan, and miss smitherman the best the world will know In the great state of Texas. Thank you all,
Patrick C Smith. After 18 brain surgeries I'm still alive, retired from American Airlines. Moving in Menifee ca 92586

Rookie Patrick Carter Smith
Amarillo police department

January 8, 2021

Capt. Burnam,
Sir, even though it has been 79 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Amarillo.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

January 5, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 4, 2013

Capt. Burnam,
Sir, on today 76th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Amarillo.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

January 5, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 78th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 5, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 31, 2007

Captain Burnam, thank you for your service and May God Bless you and your family and friends.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas.

September 12, 2006

Thank you for your service to the great state of Texas.Rest in peace brother.

Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy class 89

March 25, 2004

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